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ADANIPORTS Infrastructure 25 Jul 2024

Adaniports Ltd — Q1 FY25

Adani Ports delivered a stellar Q1 FY25 with revenue of INR 7,560 crore (+21% YoY), EBITDA of INR 4,848 crore (+29% YoY), and PAT of INR 3,107 crore (+47% YoY), all record highs.

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Revenue ₹7,560 Cr +21%
EBITDA ₹4,848 Cr +29%
PAT ₹3,107 Cr +47%
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Adani Ports delivered a stellar Q1 FY25 with revenue of INR 7,560 crore (+21% YoY), EBITDA of INR 4,848 crore (+29% YoY), and PAT of INR 3,107 crore (+47% YoY), all record highs. Cargo volume reached 109 MMT (+8% YoY, +13% proforma), driven by container growth (+17.4%) and market share gains. The logistics business saw rail cargo of 0.16M TEUs and GPWIS volume of 5.56 MMT. Management reiterated FY25 guidance of 460-480 MMT cargo, supported by ramp-up of Gopalpur and Vizhinjam ports. Capex guidance of INR 10,500-11,500 crore remains on track. Risks include potential impact from geopolitical tensions on Haifa operations and the ongoing land recovery case in Gujarat.

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Quarter Snapshot

Cargo Volume 109 MMT
+8% YoY

Record quarterly cargo volume, excluding 36 non-operational days at Gangavaram.

Container Volume Growth 17.4%
+17.4% YoY

Strong container growth driven by Mundra (+23%) and market share gains.

Domestic Ports EBITDA Margin 72%
+32 bps YoY

Margin expansion driven by cost efficiencies and higher container throughput.

Net Debt to EBITDA 2.1x
N/A

Improved from 2.5x guided, providing headroom for inorganic growth.

What Changed vs Last Quarter

Comparing Q1 FY25 vs Q4 FY24
2 new guidance2 new risk2 risk resolved
NEW
Vizhinjam Port Phase 1 fully operational from October 2024

Nameplate capacity of 1 million TEUs, expandable to 1.5 million, with full utilization expected in FY26.

NEW
Gopalpur Port EBITDA margin target of 65-70%

Current EBITDA margin of 38-42% expected to improve to benchmark levels through operational efficiencies.

UPDATED
FY25 cargo volume guidance of 460-480 MMT

Management reaffirmed full-year cargo volume target, supported by strong Q1 performance and ramp-up of new assets.

UPDATED
Capex guidance of INR 10,500-11,500 crore for FY25

Breakdown: ports INR 7,300 cr, marine services INR 400 cr, logistics INR 2,300 cr, renewables INR 1,500 cr.

NEW RISK
Geopolitical impact on Haifa Port operations

Haifa saw a 42% drop in dry bulk and 22% drop in containers due to geopolitical sanctions, partially offset by car cargo growth.

NEW RISK
Land recovery case in Gujarat

A frivolous case contested by the company; Supreme Court has taken action, but outcome uncertain.

RISK GONE
Qualified audit opinion persists

The audit opinion remains qualified due to ongoing SEBI investigations. Management expects it to drop once SEBI concludes, but no timeline was given.

RISK GONE
Execution risk on elevated CapEx

CapEx is set to increase significantly to INR 10,500-11,500 crore, which could pressure leverage if returns are delayed.

🤫 Topics management stopped discussing

FY24 cargo volume guidance maintained at 370-390 MMT

Mentioned in Q1 FY24, Q3 FY24

Management revised full-year volume guidance upward from 370-390 MMT to over 400 MMT, citing strong demand.

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Top guidance FY25 cargo volume guidance of 460-480 MMT

Management reaffirmed full-year cargo volume target, supported by strong Q1 performance and ramp-up of new assets.

Top risk Geopolitical impact on Haifa Port operations

Haifa saw a 42% drop in dry bulk and 22% drop in containers due to geopolitical sanctions, partially offset by car cargo growth.

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