Data Patterns (India) Ltd

The agency has also affirmed the company's short-term rating at '[ICRA] A1'. ICRA stated that the rating reaffirmation for Data Patterns India (DPIL) factors in the expected improvement in the order book position, steady growth in revenues with healthy operating margins, low leverage levels while maintaining strong liquidity position in FY2026. The ratings take into account the limited dependence on debt and sustenance of strong liquidity position, despite capex plans of around Rs. 75-100 crore in FY2025 and Rs. 100-125 crore in FY2026for infrastructure and product development, which will be fully funded by internal accruals. Backed by low debt levels and absence of debt-funded capex plans, the leverage and coverage metrics are expected to remain comfortable. The ratings favourably factor in the company's established track record for more than three decades in the design, development and manufacturing of electronic equipment for defence and aerospace sectors. This has supported DPIL in establishing strong relationships with reputed defence organisations in the domestic market, leading to repeat orders. Its growth prospects remain healthy, driven by the Indian Government's focus on indigenisation in the defence sector as a part of the Make in India programme. The company's working capital intensity (NWC/OI) stood at127% as of September 2024 (105% as of September 2023) from 76% as of March 2024as the operations continue to be working capital intensive owing to longer receivable cycle and high inventory levels. DPIL's strong liquidity position acts as a mitigant to an extent. The ratings factor in the long gestation nature of projects executed by the company, involving design and development of products. There is a relatively high likelihood of projects being deferred due to procedural delays (leading to order deferment), as inherent in the defence industry. Data Patterns (India) is a defence and aerospace electronics solutions provider catering to the indigenously developed defence products industry with in-house design and development capabilities. The company's standalone net profit fell 12.4% to Rs 44.66 crore in Q3 FY25 as against Rs 50.97 crore posted in Q3 FY24. Revenue from operations declined 16.1% YoY to Rs 117.04 crore in the quarter ended 31 December 2024. The scrip had gained 1.39% to end at Rs 1713 on the BSE on Friday. Powered by Capital Market - Live

Data Patterns (India) has received reaffirmation in credit ratings from ICRA for bank loan facilities of Rs 775 crore at 'ICRA A; Positive/ ICRA A1'. Powered by Capital Market - Live

The company's revenue from operations declined 16.1% YoY to Rs 117.04 crore in the quarter ended 31 December 2024. Profit before tax was at Rs 58.75 crore in the third quarter of FY25, down 10.6% from Rs 65.72 crore posted in the same period a year ago. The operational EBITDA declined by 10% to Rs 54.03 crore in Q3 FY25, compared to Rs 60.04 crore reported in Q3 FY24. As of April 1, 2024, the order book was valued at Rs 1,083.07 crore. With the inclusion of negotiated orders converted into firm orders, the total order book will amount to Rs 1,184.14 crore. On nine-month basis, the company's consolidated net profit declined 2.6% to Rs 107.73 crore in 9M FY25, compared to Rs 110.59 crore in 9M FY24. Revenue from operations slipped 7.5% YoY to Rs 312.14 crore in 9M FY25. Srinivasagopalan Rangarajan, chairman & managing director, Data Patterns (India), said, 'We are pleased to report healthy and improved margins for the 9 months of FY 2024-25 driven by our continued focus on operational efficiency and more favourable product mix. Revenue for the quarter was impacted due to delay in receipt of order and also deferment of delivery of completed products by a customer. We are, however, committed to continue our trajectory maintaining healthy revenue growth and profitability.' Data Patterns' core competencies include design and development across electronic hardware, software, firmware, mechanical, and product prototypes, besides testing, validation, and verification. Its involvement has been across radars, electronic warfare suites, communications, avionics, small satellites, automated test equipment, COTS, and programs catering to Tejas light combat aircraft, light utility helicopters, BrahMos, and other communication & electronic intelligence systems. Powered by Capital Market - Live

Net profit of Data Patterns (India) declined 12.38% to Rs 44.66 crore in the quarter ended December 2024 as against Rs 50.97 crore during the previous quarter ended December 2023. Sales declined 16.11% to Rs 117.04 crore in the quarter ended December 2024 as against Rs 139.51 crore during the previous quarter ended December 2023. ParticularsQuarter EndedDec. 2024Dec. 2023% Var. Sales117.04139.51 -16 OPM %46.1643.04 - PBDT62.2269.02 -10 PBT58.7565.72 -11 NP44.6650.97 -12 Powered by Capital Market - Live

Data Patterns (India) will hold a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company on 5 February 2025.Powered by Capital Market - Live

Data Patterns (India) has received reaffirmation in credit ratings for bank loan facilities aggregating Rs 775 crore at CRISIL A; Positive/ CRISIL A1. Powered by Capital Market - Live

The company's revenue from operations declined 15.96% YoY to Rs 91.02 crore in the quarter ended 30 September 2024. Profit before tax was at Rs 40.03 crore in the second quarter of FY25, down 13.48% from Rs 46.27 crore posted in the same period a year ago. Operational EBIDTA slipped 15.84% to Rs 34.30 crore in the second quarter of FY25 from Rs 40.76 crore reported in Q2 FY24. As of 1 April 2024, the order book was valued at Rs 1,083.07 crore. With the addition of negotiated orders now confirmed, the total order book stands at Rs 1,194.62 crore. On half year basis, the company's standalone net profit increased 5.78% YoY to Rs 63.07 crore in H1 FY25 as compared to Rs 59.62 crore recorded in H1 FY24. Revenue from operations shed 1.46% YoY to Rs 195.10 crore in H1 FY25. Srinivasagopalan Rangarajan, chairman & managing director, Data Patterns (India) said, 'We are pleased to report healthy and improved margins during H1 of FY 2024-25 driven by our continued focus on operational efficiency and more favourable product mix. Revenue for the quarter was impacted due to deferment of delivery schedule by the customer, of completed products. Our order inflow has been slower than anticipated in the first half which we expect to pick up during the second half. We are committed to continued growth trajectory while maintaining the healthy revenue growth and profitability.' Data Patterns' core competencies include design and development across electronic hardware, software, firmware, mechanical, product prototype besides its testing, validation and verification. Its involvement has been across Radars, Electronic Warfare Suites, Communications, Avionics, Small Satellites, Automated Test Equipment, COTS and programmes catering to Tejas Light Combat Aircraft, Light Utility Helicopter, BrahMos and other Communication & Electronic Intelligence Systems. Powered by Capital Market - Live

Net profit of Data Patterns (India) declined 10.39% to Rs 30.28 crore in the quarter ended September 2024 as against Rs 33.79 crore during the previous quarter ended September 2023. Sales declined 15.96% to Rs 91.02 crore in the quarter ended September 2024 as against Rs 108.31 crore during the previous quarter ended September 2023. ParticularsQuarter EndedSep. 2024Sep. 2023% Var. Sales91.02108.31 -16 OPM %37.6837.61 - PBDT43.5149.31 -12 PBT40.0346.27 -13 NP30.2833.79 -10 Powered by Capital Market - Live

Data Patterns (India) will hold a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company on 9 November 2024Powered by Capital Market - Live