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Shares of Bharat Dynamics fell over 3% on Friday after the company reported a sharp decline in profits despite strong revenue growth. The stock's drop reflects concerns about margin compression and its impact on profitability.
Bharat Dynamics shares plunged more than 3% intraday as investors reacted to the firm’s Q2 FY27 results, which showed robust revenue but declining margins. Revenue surged 45% year-on-year (y-o-y) to ₹1,660 crore in the quarter, driven by execution of pending Akash and Astra MK 1 missile orders. However, profit after tax dropped 15% y-o-y to ₹180 crore, while Ebitda fell sharply by 46% to ₹100 crore.
The company’s Ebitda margin contracted 1,020 basis points year-on-year (y-o-y) to just 6.1%, highlighting the pressure from rising import content and outsourced components. For H1 FY27, revenue grew by 60% to ₹2,240 crore, with Ebitda increasing 30% to ₹180 crore and PAT up 29% to ₹300 crore. Despite these gains, the Ebitda margin declined 190 basis points y-o-y to 8.2%, underscoring ongoing challenges in maintaining profitability.
MOFSL analysts retained a 'Neutral' rating on Bharat Dynamics but revised their target price down to ₹1,130 based on a 40 times two-year forward earnings multiple. The firm’s shares fell intraday to ₹1,023 per share as the Nifty 50 declined by 0.7% to 25,104.
The revenue growth from delayed missile orders signals strong order inflows but also highlights margin pressures that could affect long-term profitability. MOFSL’s revised target price reflects skepticism about sustaining margins without improved execution efficiency.
MOFSL reiterates its 'Neutral' rating and revised target price of ₹1,130 for Bharat Dynamics. The company's ability to stabilize margins will be crucial in shaping future earnings expectations.
Bharat Dynamics’ revenue growth outpaced estimates but margin compression threatens profitability. The key question is whether improved execution efficiency can ease these pressures and restore investor confidence.
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Source: Business Standard
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