26-05-2025
Premier Explosives Ltd (BOM:526247) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Revenue Growth ...
Release Date: May 23, 2025
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
Premier Explosives Ltd (BOM:526247) reported a 54% year-on-year increase in revenue, driven by strong growth in the defense and space services division.
The company signed a joint venture agreement with Global Munition Limited to manufacture defense and aerospace products, indicating strategic expansion.
The current order book stands at INR 750 crore, with 81% of it coming from the defense segment, showcasing a strong pipeline.
Premier Explosives Ltd is the only Indian company qualified to manufacture countermeasures and specializes in exporting fully assembled rocket motors.
The company generated a healthy cash profit of INR 40 crore, maintaining stable operations and leveraging an efficient cost structure.
An unfortunate fire and explosion incident occurred at the Katapali village facility, temporarily impacting operations and causing a revenue loss of approximately INR 25-30 crore.
The Pollution Control Board temporarily shut down the affected plant, which may delay some operations until clearances are obtained.
Operating margins for Q4 FY25 decreased to 12.9% from previous levels, partly due to late delivery charges.
There is uncertainty regarding the timeline for receiving new orders from emergency procurement sessions, which could impact future revenue.
The company faces fluctuations in quarterly revenues due to delays in dispatches and inspections, affecting financial predictability.
Warning! GuruFocus has detected 2 Warning Sign with BOM:526247.
Q: Can you share the order book split between domestic and export, and what is the execution period for the existing order book? A: The total order book is INR 750 crores, expected to be executed over 18 months. About INR 100 crores is for export, and the balance is domestic. Managing Director
Q: What is the financial impact of the recent explosion incident at the Telangana facility? A: The explosion affected one building at the facility, leading to a temporary shutdown by the Pollution Control Board. The expected revenue loss is around INR 25-30 crores. The facility is fully insured, and we anticipate resuming operations by the end of the month. Managing Director
Q: What are the revenue and EBITDA margin expectations for the next financial year? A: We are targeting a revenue of INR 600 crores for the current financial year and expect to reach INR 1,000 crores by 2030. EBITDA margins are projected to be between 18-20%. CFO
Q: How does the company plan to manage operations and revenue after the fire incident? A: Except for the production of large rocket motors, other operations remain unaffected. We expect to manage operations effectively and maintain our revenue target of INR 600 crores for the current financial year. Managing Director
Q: What is the status of the new plant construction for IDX and HMX at Katili? A: The construction is progressing with civil works and equipment fabrication underway. We expect to complete the civil works by August and commence production by October. Managing Director
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
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