GRSE - Garden Reach Sh.

📊 NSE: GRSE 🏢 Miscellaneous 📅 Last Updated: 12/13/2025 22:17

💰 Financial Performance

Revenue Growth by Segment

Total operating income grew by 41.28% from INR 3,592.64 Cr in FY24 to INR 5,075.69 Cr in FY25, primarily driven by the execution of the P-17A Frigate project. Value of Production increased by 41.13% to INR 5,070.98 Cr. Shipbuilding remains the dominant segment, with the P-17A project alone accounting for ~50% of the INR 22,681 Cr order book.

Geographic Revenue Split

Revenue is heavily concentrated in India, with ~88% of the order book coming from the Indian Navy and Coast Guard. Export revenue, though growing, remains small; exports increased by 57% from INR 46.90 Cr in FY24 to INR 73.63 Cr in FY25, representing approximately 1.45% of total revenue.

Profitability Margins

Net Profit (PAT) margin stood at 10.39% in FY25. PAT increased by 47.6% from INR 357.27 Cr in FY24 to INR 527.40 Cr in FY25. Profitability is bolstered by significant interest income from liquid funds, which amounted to INR 250 Cr in FY25.

EBITDA Margin

PBILDT margin improved from 6.77% in FY24 to 8.30% in FY25. This 153 basis point improvement was achieved through better absorption of fixed costs as the scale of operations expanded and equipment installation phases were reached in major projects.

Capital Expenditure

GRSE has no major debt-funded capex plans in the medium term. The company maintains a strong liquidity position with cash and bank balances of INR 3,732 Cr as of March 31, 2025, which supports its operational needs without external borrowing.

Credit Rating & Borrowing

The company maintains a 'Strong' liquidity profile with zero term debt. Interest coverage ratio significantly improved from 14.91x in FY24 to 40.81x in FY25. Working capital is primarily funded through milestone-linked advances from the Ministry of Defence, which stood at INR 2,265 Cr in FY24.

⚙️ Operational Drivers

Raw Materials

Key raw materials include shipbuilding-grade steel, marine engines, and specialized electronic equipment. While specific % splits per material are not disclosed, total imports (largely equipment and specialized components) accounted for INR 419.00 Cr in FY25, up 25.8% YoY.

Import Sources

Sourced from domestic suppliers and international markets, including recent orders and collaborations involving the European market and Bangladesh for commercial and specialized vessels.

Key Suppliers

Not specifically named in the documents, but the company manages a vast network of vendors for equipment installation and material supply, backed by INR 2,584 Cr in bank guarantees for advances to suppliers as of March 2025.

Capacity Expansion

GRSE operates three major facilities in Kolkata: Main Works, Fitting Out Jetty, and Rajabagan Dockyard. A new Green Field Shipyard is planned in Andhra Pradesh following an MoU signed with the Andhra Pradesh Maritime Board on November 14, 2025.

Raw Material Costs

Profitability is susceptible to commodity price fluctuations because most work contracts are fixed-price. Unprecedented increases in steel or engine costs directly squeeze margins as the company cannot pass these costs to the Ministry of Defence after contract signing.

Manufacturing Efficiency

Efficiency is improving through fixed cost absorption; revenue per employee and asset utilization have increased as the P-17A project moved into the equipment-intensive installation phase.

Logistics & Distribution

Not disclosed as a specific percentage of revenue.

📈 Strategic Growth

Expected Growth Rate

25-30%

Growth Strategy

Growth will be driven by the execution of the existing INR 22,681 Cr order book and the L1 status for five Next Generation Corvettes worth ~INR 25,000 Cr. Strategy includes product diversification into Green Energy Platforms, Autonomous Vehicles, and expansion into the commercial shipping market in Europe and Bangladesh.

Products & Services

Stealth Frigates (P-17A), Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvettes, Survey Vessels (Large) like INS Nirdeshak, Missile Corvettes, Fleet Tankers, Fast Patrol Vessels, and Deck Machinery.

Brand Portfolio

GRSE (Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd.)

New Products/Services

Green Energy Platforms and Autonomous Vehicles are being developed to diversify the portfolio beyond traditional naval warships.

Market Expansion

Targeting the commercial market in Europe and Bangladesh to reduce dependency on the Indian Navy. The Andhra Pradesh Green Field Shipyard project aims to expand the manufacturing footprint to the Eastern coast.

Market Share & Ranking

Leading Indian defense shipyard with a record of building 111 warships, including the first-of-its-kind Survey Vessel Large (INS Nirdeshak) delivered in Oct 2024.

Strategic Alliances

MoU with Andhra Pradesh Maritime Board (Nov 2025) for a new shipyard; partnerships with startups to minimize technology gaps in cutting-edge naval products.

🌍 External Factors

Industry Trends

The industry is shifting toward indigenization ('Atmanirbhar Bharat'). The GoI plans to float a new shipping entity with 1,000 ships, which is expected to provide a massive tailwind for domestic shipyards.

Competitive Landscape

Competes with other Indian PSUs and private shipyards. GRSE maintains an edge through its 70-year track record and specialized capabilities in stealth frigates.

Competitive Moat

Moat is based on its status as a CPSE (74.5% GoI ownership) and its strategic importance to national security, which allows it to receive large-scale orders (like the INR 11,436 Cr P-17A) on a nomination basis.

Macro Economic Sensitivity

Highly sensitive to the Union Budget's defense allocation. The FY26 budget increased MoD allocation by 9.5% to INR 6.81 lakh Cr, with the Navy receiving INR 97,149.80 Cr, directly impacting GRSE's future order pipeline.

Consumer Behavior

Not applicable as the primary customer is the Government of India.

Geopolitical Risks

Regional tensions drive demand for naval modernization, benefiting GRSE's warship division. However, global supply chain disruptions can delay critical component imports.

⚖️ Regulatory & Governance

Industry Regulations

Exempted by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs from segment reporting requirements for defense production to maintain strategic confidentiality.

Environmental Compliance

Exposed to risks from construction-related resource disruption. Mitigating through renewable energy and frequent energy audits. CSR policy is active.

Taxation Policy Impact

Standard corporate tax rates apply; PBT grew 46.24% to INR 703.29 Cr in FY25.

Legal Contingencies

The company received notices and fines from NSE and BSE on November 28, 2025, for non-compliance with SEBI LODR regulations regarding the lack of required Independent Directors (including a Woman Independent Director) and the non-constitution of Audit and Nomination committees.