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ADANIPORTS Infrastructure 24 Oct 2024

Adaniports Ltd — Q2 FY25

Adani Ports reported a solid Q2 FY25 with revenue, EBITDA, and PAT growing 6%, 13%, and 37% YoY respectively, driven by container volume growth and market share gains.

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Revenue ₹7,067 Cr +6%
EBITDA +13%
PAT ₹2,413 Cr +37%
EBITDA Margin
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Adani Ports reported a solid Q2 FY25 with revenue, EBITDA, and PAT growing 6%, 13%, and 37% YoY respectively, driven by container volume growth and market share gains. Cargo volumes rose 9% YoY to 220 MMT despite disruptions at Gangavaram and weather impacts. The company maintained its FY25 cargo guidance of 460-480 MMT, confident in H2 recovery from agro/fertilizer season and new assets (Gopalpur, Vizhinjam, Tanzania). Logistics rail volumes grew 11% in H1, outpacing peers, with road-to-rail conversion gaining traction. EBITDA margin expanded 80bps YoY to 72.5% in ports. Management reiterated upper-end EBITDA guidance and AAA credit rating. Key risks include potential volume normalization at Gangavaram and execution ramp-up at new international ports.

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Quarter Snapshot

Cargo Volume (H1 FY25) 220 MMT
+9% YoY

Total cargo handled in first half of FY25, despite disruptions at Gangavaram and weather impacts.

Port EBITDA Margin 72.5%
+80bps YoY

Port EBITDA margin improved due to operational efficiency and favorable commodity mix.

Market Share (H1 FY25) 27.3%
+90bps YoY

Adani Ports increased its all-India cargo market share from 26.4% to 27.3%.

Logistics Rail Volume Growth (H1 FY25) 11%
+5pp vs competitor's 6%

Rail volumes grew 11% YoY, outperforming the main competitor's 6% growth, driven by road-to-rail conversion.

What Changed vs Last Quarter

Comparing Q2 FY25 vs Q1 FY25
3 new guidance3 dropped4 new risk4 risk resolved
NEW
Upper end of FY25 EBITDA guidance expected

Based on H1 momentum, management expects to hit the upper end of the FY25 EBITDA guidance range.

NEW
Net debt to EBITDA target of 2.2-2.5x by year-end

Management guided net debt to EBITDA in the range of 2.2-2.5x at end-FY25, factoring in acquisitions and H2 capex.

NEW
Vizhinjam Phase 2 capex of INR 20,000 crore

Management announced the next expansion phase of Vizhinjam port with a planned investment of INR 20,000 crore.

UPDATED
FY25 cargo volume guidance maintained at 460-480 MMT

Management reiterated full-year cargo volume guidance of 460-480 million metric tons, confident in H2 recovery from agro/fertilizer season and new asset contributions.

DROPPED
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.

DROPPED
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.

DROPPED
Gopalpur Port EBITDA margin target of 65-70%

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

NEW RISK
Gangavaram volume recovery dependent on RINL steel plant

The RINL steel plant, which contributes ~10% of Gangavaram's cargo, faces working capital issues, potentially delaying volume normalization.

NEW RISK
Cyclone and weather disruptions

Recent cyclone Dana caused a 4.5-hour shutdown at Gopalpur, and weather events continue to pose operational risks across ports.

NEW RISK
Execution risk at international ports

Ramp-up at Tanzania, Sri Lanka, and Haifa may face delays or geopolitical challenges, impacting return expectations.

NEW RISK
Competition from new ports (Vadhavan, Murbe)

Upcoming ports in Maharashtra could intensify competition for container cargo in the western hinterland, though management sees it as an opportunity.

RISK GONE
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.

RISK GONE
Land recovery case in Gujarat

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

RISK GONE
Red Sea disruption sustainability

Analyst questioned whether strong container volumes at Mundra are sustainable given Red Sea-related disruptions.

RISK GONE
Logistics margin volatility

Logistics EBITDA margins fluctuate between 25-28% due to contract repricing and seasonal surcharges.

🤫 Topics management stopped discussing

Red Sea disruption impact on container volumes

Mentioned in Q1 FY25, Q3 FY24, Q4 FY24

Analyst questioned whether strong container volumes at Mundra are sustainable given Red Sea-related disruptions.

Vizhinjam Port Phase 1 fully operational from October 2024

Mentioned in Q1 FY24, Q1 FY25, Q2 FY24

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

Geopolitical impact on Haifa Port operations

Mentioned in Q1 FY24, Q1 FY25

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

Gopalpur Port EBITDA margin target of 65-70%

Mentioned in Q1 FY25, Q3 FY24

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

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Guidance and risk preview

Top guidance FY25 cargo volume guidance maintained at 460-480 MMT

Management reiterated full-year cargo volume guidance of 460-480 million metric tons, confident in H2 recovery from agro/fertilizer season and new...

Top risk Gangavaram volume recovery dependent on RINL steel plant

The RINL steel plant, which contributes ~10% of Gangavaram's cargo, faces working capital issues, potentially delaying volume normalization.

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