Larsen & Toubro Ltd (LT) — concall transcript | 31 December 2023

· BSE 🟡 Notable Neutral
By StockFin Research Team AI-Assisted Analysis Source: BSE/NSE Filings
📢 Key Event
L&T reported record hydrocarbon order inflow of Rs 582 billion in Q3 FY24, driving 25% YoY order growth to Rs 760 billion and 19% revenue growth to Rs 551 billion, with PAT up 20% to Rs 29 billion.
🔄 What Changed
Order inflows grew 25% YoY to Rs 760 billion; PAT grew 20% YoY to Rs 29 billion; NWC-to-sales ratio improved 240 bps to 16.6%; margin guidance revised downward to 8.25%-8.5% from 8.59% band.
🔮 What's Next
FY24 order inflow growth revised to 20%+; revenue growth guidance tightened to high teens; margin guidance set at 8.25%-8.5%; working capital target maintained at ~16.6% (+/-30 bps).
💡 Investor Takeaway
L&T's margin guidance downgrade signals near-term pressure despite strong order growth, with improvement expected only after legacy projects conclude and new orders ramp up.

L&T reported record hydrocarbon order inflow of Rs 582 billion in Q3 FY24, driving 25% YoY order growth to Rs 760 billion and 19% revenue growth to Rs 551 billion, with PAT up 20% to Rs 29 billion. The order book reached Rs 4.7 trillion, with 61% domestic and 39% international exposure, primarily from the Middle East. Margin guidance was revised downward to 8.25%-8.5% for FY24, with working capital targeted at 16.6% (+/-30 bps).

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About Larsen & Toubro Ltd (LT)

Construction · Infrastructure Developers & Operators · Listed on BSE

Market Cap: ₹5,48,799.01 Cr P/E: 33.1 ROE: 18.1% ROCE: 17.8% Div Yield: 0.95%

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