One of the small-cap infrastructure stocks has jumped over 2 percent after winning orders totaling Rs. 2,273 crore for power transmission and distribution (T&D) and residential building projects in India.
Share Price Movement
In Wednesday’s trading session, the share price of Kalpataru Projects International Limited jumped by 2.12 percent to an intraday high of Rs. 1,270.70 from the previous close of Rs. 1,244.30. Since then, the share has retreated and is now trading at Rs. 1,203.50. The market capitalization now stands at approximately Rs. 19,550.39 crore.
What Happened
Kalpataru Projects International Limited (KPIL), one of India’s largest engineering and construction firms, has announced the receipt of new orders worth Rs. 2,273 crore.
The new contracts include projects in the Transmission and Distribution (T&D) sector, both in India and international markets, and residential building projects within India.
Order book of Kalpataru Projects
As of September 30, 2024, Kalpataru Projects International Limited maintains a robust order book of Rs. 60,631 crores with a diverse sector distribution. It includes T&D leads with 37% (₹22,269 Cr), followed by B&F at 22% (₹13,156 Cr), water at 17% (₹10,519 Cr), oil & gas at 14% (₹8,474 Cr), railway at 6% (₹3569 Cr), and urban infrastructure at 4% (₹2644 Cr).
The company secured orders worth Rs. 11,865 crores in FY25 YTD, with T&D contributing 51% (₹5,986 Cr), B&F 38% (₹4,532 Cr), and water 11% (₹1,347 Cr). Kalpataru Projects International Limited’s order portfolio balances between domestic (55%) and international (45%) markets.
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Recent quarter results and ratios
Kalpataru Projects International Limited’s revenue has increased from Rs. 4518 crore in Q2 FY24 to Rs. 4930 crore in Q2 FY25, which has grown by 9.12 percent YOY. The net profit of Kalpataru Projects International Limited has also grown by 40 percent, from Rs. 90 crore in Q2 FY24 to Rs. 126 crore in Q2 FY25.
Kalpataru Projects International Limited’s revenue and net profit have grown at a CAGR of 11.55 percent and 7.15%, respectively, over the last four years.
In terms of return ratios, the company’s ROCE and ROE should be 16% and 10.4%, respectively. The debt-to-equity ratio of the company is to be 0.94x. Kalpataru Projects International Limited’s EPS is to be Rs. 32.3.
Company Profile
Kalpataru Projects International Limited is a prominent global Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) company based in India, specializing in infrastructure projects across various sectors, including power transmission, oil and gas, railways, and urban development.
With over four decades of experience, the company operates in more than 75 countries, demonstrating its substantial global presence and diversified project portfolio.
Written By – Nikhil Naik
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