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Cochin Shipyard Q1 net profit falls 19.5% to Rs 151 crore
Cochin Shipyard's consolidated net profit declined 19.5% year-on-year to Rs 151.45 crore for the June quarter, hurt by lower margins and a sharp fall in ship repair revenue. Revenue from operations rose…
The Story in Brief
Cochin Shipyard's consolidated net profit declined 19.5% year-on-year to Rs 151.45 crore for the June quarter, hurt by lower margins and a sharp fall in ship repair revenue. Revenue from operations rose 2.4% to Rs 1,094.21 crore as total expenses increased 9.1% to Rs 958.76 crore.
Shipbuilding revenue jumped 59.5% to Rs 700.04 crore, while ship repair revenue dropped 37.4% to Rs 394.17 crore. EBITDA margin narrowed to 17.7% from 22.5% a year earlier. Shares are down 50% from their July 2024 peak.
The Indian Opinion
The headline profit decline may fuel alarmist narratives, but shipbuilding revenue grew 60%, reflecting strong execution. The weakness is concentrated in the cyclical repair segment and rising costs. Rather than panic, focus on whether ship repair revenue recovers next quarter and if margins stabilise.
Source: livemint.com
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