Particulars (Rs. in cr) | Q3FY25 | Q3FY24 | YoY (%) | Q2FY25 | QoQ (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Revenue from operations | 245.00 | 199.00 | 23.00% | 233.00 | 5.00% |
EBITDA | 71.00 | 47.00 | 51.00% | 69.00 | 3.00% |
EBITDA Margin (%) | 28.98% | 23.62% | 536 bps | 29.61% | (63 bps) |
PAT | 51.00 | 37.00 | 38.00% | 50.00 | 2.00% |
EPS (Rs.) | 9.09 | 7.37 | 23.00% | 8.94 | 2.00% |
Source: Company Filings; stockaxis Research
Q3FY25 Result Highlights
EMS Ltd delivered healthy earnings growth for the quarter ended Q3FY25 driven by
higher execution. Consolidated net sales rose 23% YoY to Rs.245 cr as compared to
Rs.199 cr registered in the same quarter of the preceding fiscal. On the operating
front, consolidated EBITDA surged 51% YoY to Rs.71 cr while margins expanded significantly
by 536 bps to 28.98%. PAT soared to Rs.51 cr, and recorded a growth of 38% YoY.
Other Key highlights
EMS Ltd delivered decent earnings growth for the quarter ended Q3FY25. EMS Ltd. is a multi-disciplinary EPC company primarily engaged in the business of providing EPC and Operation & Maintenance (“O&M”) services in the water and waste-water segment. It also provides EPC services in electrical transmission and distribution and building and public infrastructure facilities. The company is continually growing at an envying pace in providing EPC activities for infrastructure projects on a turnkey basis. EMS also provides EPC services for building and road works and has delivered large-scale projects to clients successfully. The company's strength lies in its in-house design, engineering, and execution team, which boasts strong capabilities and industry experience. EMS is a turnkey solution provider with full-stack in-house capabilities across the value chain, leveraging a scalable and asset-light business model, strong financial position, and industry experience.
Infrastructure development continues to remain a key focus area for the government to bolster economic growth, enhance connectivity, and improve the quality of life for its citizens. This positions favorably for substantial growth in the coming quarters. The company foresees continued growth in Infrastructure development especially water supply and sewage, to enhance urban living and connectivity to provide ample growth opportunities in coming quarters.
We believe that EMS is well-positioned to benefit from the government's focus on water infrastructure development. EMS is a beneficiary of various government initiatives, such as the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation, the National Mission for Clean Ganga, the Swachh Bharat Mission-Gramin, and the Jal Jeevan Mission ETC. The company aims to expand its presence while leveraging government policy initiatives within the WWSP and WSSP sectors. EMS is selective in bidding for high-margin projects and has a healthy execution track record. We also draw comfort from EMS’s long presence and established relationship with clients, and healthy execution track record. Our outlook on EMS is positive in the long run, considering the potential for growth in India's Water & Wastewater Solutions market over time. At a CMP of Rs.776, the stock is trading at 16x FY26E. We maintain a HOLD rating on the stock.
Particulars (Rs. in cr) | Q3FY25 | Q3FY24 | YoY (%) | Q2FY25 | QoQ (%) |
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Revenue from operations | 245.00 | 199.00 | 23.00% | 233.00 | 5.00% |
COGS | 161.00 | 144.00 | 12.00% | 154.00 | 5.00% |
Gross Profit | 84.00 | 55.00 | 53.00% | 79.00 | 6.00% |
Gross Margin (%) | 34.29% | 27.64% | 665 bps | 33.91% | 38 bps |
Employee benefit expenses | 8.00 | 5.00 | 60.00% | 7.00 | 14.00% |
Other expenses | 5.00 | 4.00 | 25.00% | 4.00 | 25.00% |
EBITDA | 71.00 | 47.00 | 51.00% | 69.00 | 3.00% |
EBITDA Margin (%) | 28.98% | 23.62% | 536 bps | 29.61% | (63 bps) |
Depreciation expenses | 3.00 | 1.00 | 200.00% | 2.00 | 50.00% |
EBIT | 68.00 | 46.00 | 48.00% | 67.00 | 1.00% |
Finance costs | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.00% | 0.80 | 25.00% |
Other Income | 3.00 | 6.00 | -50.00% | 2.00 | 50.00% |
PBT | 70.00 | 50.00 | 40.00% | 67.00 | 4.00% |
Tax expenses | 19.00 | 13.00 | 46.00% | 18.00 | 6.00% |
PAT | 51.00 | 37.00 | 38.00% | 50.00 | 2.00% |
EPS (Rs.) | 9.09 | 7.37 | 23.00% | 8.94 | 2.00% |