Mumbai, 17th August 2024:
DEE Development Engineers Limited (herein referred to as “DDEL”), one of the most trusted names in Process Piping Solutions, announced its Q1 FY25 results today. The Board of Directors of DDEL, at its meeting held on 14 August 2024, recorded the Unaudited Financial Results for the first quarter of the Financial Year 2024-25.
| Financial Summary | Q1 FY25 | Q1 FY24 | YoY% | Q4 FY24 | QoQ% | FY24 |
| Total Income | 18,817 | 15,946 | 18.0% | 24,899 | (24.4%) | 80,685 |
| EBITDA | 2,799 | 1,619 | 72.9% | 4,035 | (30.6%) | 12,060 |
| EBITDA Margin | 14.9% | 10.2% | 472 bps | 16.2% | (133 bps) | 14.9% |
| PAT | 319 | (458) | NA | 1,187 | (73.2%) | 2,621 |
| PAT Margin | 1.7% | (2.9%) | 456 bps | 4.8% | (307 bps) | 3.2% |
| Diluted EPS (₹) | 0.60 | (0.86) | NA | 2.23 | (73.2%) | 4.92 |
Commenting on the results, Mr. Krishan Lalit Bansal, Chairman, DEE Development Engineers Limited said:
“To start with, I, on behalf of DEE Development Engineers management team, would like to thank the entire Investment Community for the incredible response to our IPO. We really do not know how to thank each and every one of you for the faith bestowed upon us. Your support and trust in us impose upon us a greater responsibility to deliver and meet your expectations. I want to assure you that our entire team is committed to taking DEE Development Engineers to new heights.
The primary objectives of our IPO were to fund working capital requirements and prepay outstanding borrowings. We are pleased to share that we are making significant progress toward these goals. Of the total IPO proceeds of ₹ 29,712.90 Lakhs, ₹ 9,353.20 Lakhs has been utilized so far: ₹ 1,798.20 Lakhs for working capital needs and ₹ 7,555.00 Lakhs to pay off debt.
We are pleased to report that the company demonstrated robust growth in the quarter gone by, with Total Income increasing by 18.0% year-over-year to ₹ 18,817 Lakhs. The order book as on 30th June 2024 stood at ₹ 80,320 Lakhs as against ₹ 80,009 Lakhs as on 31st March 2024.
EBITDA surged by 72.9% to ₹ 2,799 Lakhs from ₹ 1,619 Lakhs in Q1 FY24, resulting in an EBITDA Margin of 14.9%, with a 472 basis point expansion year-over-year.
The company’s PAT reached ₹ 319 Lakhs in Q1 FY25, with a PAT Margin of 1.7%, expanding 456 basis points over the Q1 FY24.
The company remains steadfast in its commitment to automation and capacity enhancement. We are in the process of establishing the New Anjar Facility II, which will increase our capacity from 3,000 MT to 15,000 MT, bringing our total capacity to 1,12,500 MT. This new facility will reduce logistics costs, enhance production efficiency, and lower manpower expenses. Additionally, the New Anjar Facility II will be dedicated to fulfilling orders from the Oil and Gas Sector, allowing the Palwal Facility to focus on catering to the Power Sector with the added benefit of reduced logistics overheads due to its close proximity to the Kandla Port in Gujarat. Our strategy is to leverage the upswing in capital expenditure in the Power and Oil & Gas Industry, preemptively establishing infrastructure and operational capabilities to meet the growing demand from our core sectors.”
Milestones Achieved in Q1 FY 25
- Total Income:
- Total income at ₹ 18,817 Lakhs for Q1 FY25, registering a growth of 18.0% YoY
- EBITDA:
- EBITDA at ₹ 2,799 Lakhs in Q1 FY25, up 72.9% YoY. EBITDA Margin was at 14.9%, up by 472 basis points YoY
- PAT:
- PAT at ₹ 319 Lakhs in Q1 FY25 against Q1 FY24 PAT of ₹ (458) Lakhs. PAT Margin was at 1.7%
- Diluted EPS stood at ₹ 0.60 as against ₹ (0.86) in Q1 FY24
- Net Debt:
- Net Debt stood at ₹ 8,840 Lakhs as against ₹ 42,528 Lakhs in FY24
- Net Debt/EBITDA improved further to 0.79 in Q1 FY25 from 3.53 in FY24.
- Order Book Update:
- The total order book as of June 30th 2024, stands at Rs 803 crore; Apart from this the company has recently secured an international contract, valued at approximately ₹340 crore. This project involves the fabrication of pipe spools under a Blanket Price Agreement from September 2024 to December 2026, highlighting DDEL’s expertise in delivering high-quality piping solutions globally.