Cochin Shipyard Share Price Rallies 5% for 2nd Straight Day, Hits Upper Circuit

Cochin Shipyard share price have hit the upper circuit limit again on Wednesday, November 27. This positive trend indicates strong investor interest in the stock.

Recent Stock Performance and Price Correction

Cochin Shipyard’s stock reached an all-time high of ₹2,979 in July 2024. Since then, it has experienced a significant correction, falling by nearly 50%. Despite this drop, the stock has gained 165.5% this year.

Cochin Shipyard share price is currently trading at ₹1,504.05, up by ₹71.60 or 5.00% on November 27, 2024, as of 12:22 PM. The stock opened at ₹1,480.00, reached a high of ₹1,504.05, and touched a low of ₹1,460.00 during the day. With a market capitalisation of ₹39,570 crore, the stock has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 45.69 and offers a dividend yield of 0.65%. 

Defence Sector Boost

Cochin Shipyard’s gains are in line with the broader positive sentiment in the defence sector. India’s defence secretary recently announced an increase in defence spending from 60% to 75% locally, with annual spending expected to range from $20 billion to $25 billion. Additionally, defence exports are expected to surpass ₹30,000 crore in the current fiscal year.

Strong Q2FY25 Earnings

Cochin Shipyard’s EBITDA margin shrank by 160 basis points, dropping to 17.3% in Q2FY25, compared to 18.9% in Q2FY24. However, the company’s EBITDA (operating profit) increased slightly by over 3%, reaching ₹197.3 crore in Q2FY25, up from ₹191.2 crore in the same quarter last year. Cochin Shipyard’s overall profit grew by 4% year-on-year to ₹189 crore in Q2FY25, up from ₹182 crore in Q2FY24. Revenue from operations saw a strong 13% growth, rising to ₹1,143.2 crore in Q2FY25 from ₹1,011.7 crore in Q2FY24.

About Cochin Shipyard Limited

Founded in 1972, Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) is a major player in building and repairing all types of vessels, including upgrading and extending the life of ships. CSL has constructed and repaired some of the largest ships for customers worldwide, exporting around 45 ships to clients outside India. Over the years, CSL has gained expertise in building a range of vessels, from bulk carriers to smaller, technologically advanced ships like Platform Supply Vessels and Anchor Handling Tug Supply Vessels.

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