Dredging Corporation of India Ltd
Dredging Corporation of India Limited (DCI) is engaged in providing integrated dredging services to ports, Indian Navy and other maritime organizations in India.[1]
- Market Cap ₹ 2,296 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 820
- High / Low ₹ 970 / 495
- Stock P/E
- Book Value ₹ 414
- Dividend Yield 0.00 %
- ROCE -0.31 %
- ROE -3.67 %
- Face Value ₹ 10.0
Pros
- Company is expected to give good quarter
Cons
- Company has low interest coverage ratio.
- The company has delivered a poor sales growth of 8.78% over past five years.
- Company has a low return on equity of -5.47% over last 3 years.
- Company might be capitalizing the interest cost
* The pros and cons are machine generated. Pros / cons are based on a checklist to highlight important points. Please exercise caution and do your own analysis.
Peer comparison
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Quarterly Results
Figures in Rs. Crores
Profit & Loss
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | TTM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 770 | 735 | 666 | 585 | 592 | 692 | 750 | 764 | 801 | 1,165 | 946 | 1,142 | 1,241 | |
| 584 | 561 | 536 | 469 | 457 | 525 | 611 | 798 | 683 | 1,184 | 744 | 1,002 | 1,040 | |
| Operating Profit | 186 | 174 | 130 | 116 | 135 | 167 | 139 | -34 | 118 | -19 | 202 | 140 | 201 |
| OPM % | 24% | 24% | 19% | 20% | 23% | 24% | 19% | -4% | 15% | -2% | 21% | 12% | 16% |
| 2 | 10 | 26 | 14 | 20 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 24 | 17 | |
| Interest | 12 | 26 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 20 | 12 | 29 | 28 | 38 | 84 |
| Depreciation | 138 | 92 | 93 | 100 | 113 | 113 | 117 | 119 | 120 | 150 | 141 | 152 | 153 |
| Profit before tax | 39 | 65 | 45 | 12 | 22 | 43 | 13 | -170 | 5 | -195 | 35 | -26 | -18 |
| Tax % | 3% | 4% | 7% | 40% | 21% | 12% | 59% | 1% | 25% | 1% | 5% | 5% | |
| 38 | 62 | 42 | 7 | 17 | 38 | 6 | -172 | 4 | -196 | 33 | -27 | -20 | |
| EPS in Rs | 13.41 | 22.29 | 14.97 | 2.65 | 6.12 | 13.58 | 1.97 | -61.52 | 1.28 | -70.07 | 11.85 | -9.81 | -7.16 |
| Dividend Payout % | 22% | 13% | 20% | 0% | 33% | 22% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Compounded Sales Growth | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 5% |
| 5 Years: | 9% |
| 3 Years: | 13% |
| TTM: | 38% |
| Compounded Profit Growth | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | % |
| 5 Years: | % |
| 3 Years: | % |
| TTM: | 81% |
| Stock Price CAGR | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 8% |
| 5 Years: | 23% |
| 3 Years: | 23% |
| 1 Year: | -8% |
| Return on Equity | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | -2% |
| 5 Years: | -6% |
| 3 Years: | -5% |
| Last Year: | -4% |
Balance Sheet
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Sep 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Capital | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Reserves | 1,395 | 1,446 | 1,474 | 1,493 | 1,516 | 1,547 | 1,542 | 1,367 | 1,379 | 1,201 | 1,227 | 1,193 | 1,130 |
| 1,257 | 1,040 | 1,013 | 818 | 809 | 652 | 552 | 427 | 273 | 281 | 558 | 923 | 1,059 | |
| 427 | 270 | 319 | 333 | 296 | 236 | 349 | 444 | 627 | 817 | 581 | 503 | 465 | |
| Total Liabilities | 3,108 | 2,784 | 2,834 | 2,672 | 2,649 | 2,463 | 2,471 | 2,266 | 2,307 | 2,326 | 2,395 | 2,647 | 2,682 |
| 2,188 | 1,871 | 1,928 | 1,808 | 1,817 | 1,719 | 1,654 | 1,609 | 1,580 | 1,531 | 1,430 | 1,343 | 1,267 | |
| CWIP | 0 | 1 | 38 | 26 | 43 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 29 | 5 | 344 | 584 | 728 |
| Investments | 30 | 30 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 890 | 882 | 864 | 834 | 786 | 733 | 809 | 645 | 698 | 791 | 620 | 721 | 687 | |
| Total Assets | 3,108 | 2,784 | 2,834 | 2,672 | 2,649 | 2,463 | 2,471 | 2,266 | 2,307 | 2,326 | 2,395 | 2,647 | 2,682 |
Cash Flows
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 268 | 212 | 158 | 87 | 138 | 148 | 117 | 176 | 205 | 148 | 191 | 112 | |
| -733 | -9 | -17 | -8 | 1 | 3 | 6 | -1 | -89 | -173 | -290 | -477 | |
| 493 | -142 | -127 | -141 | -127 | -145 | -142 | -166 | -159 | -38 | 118 | 363 | |
| Net Cash Flow | 28 | 61 | 14 | -62 | 12 | 7 | -19 | 10 | -43 | -63 | 19 | -2 |
Ratios
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debtor Days | 173 | 185 | 188 | 177 | 147 | 135 | 122 | 96 | 96 | 84 | 68 | 81 |
| Inventory Days | ||||||||||||
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| Cash Conversion Cycle | 173 | 185 | 188 | 177 | 147 | 135 | 122 | 96 | 96 | 84 | 68 | 81 |
| Working Capital Days | 182 | 178 | 161 | 201 | 178 | 155 | 131 | 22 | -90 | -98 | -88 | -19 |
| ROCE % | 2% | 3% | 2% | 1% | 1% | 3% | 1% | -8% | 0% | -10% | 4% | -0% |
Documents
Announcements
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Disclosure Of Related Party Transactions Pursuant To Regulation 23 (9) Of The SEBI -Reg
12 Nov - Related party transactions for half-year ended 30.09.2025; transactions involve Rs.23,584.26 lakhs.
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Appointment of Statutory Auditor/s
12 Nov - CAG appointed M/s Grandhy & Co as statutory auditors for FY2025-26; Board approved on 12/11/2025.
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Board Meeting Outcome for Un-Audited Financial Results For The Quarter Ended 30/09/2025- Reg
12 Nov - Unaudited Q2 (30/09/2025): revenue Rs21,178.80 lakh; Q2 loss Rs3,417.66 lakh; H1 loss Rs5,750.91 lakh.
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Cessation
7 Nov - Unmesh S. Wagh ceased as DCI Director effective 07-Nov-2025; Gaurav Dayal became JNPA Chair.
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Change in Management
7 Nov - Shri Gaurav Dayal appointed Additional Director (Promoter Non-Executive) w.e.f. 07/11/2025; profile enclosed; no shares.
Annual reports
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Financial Year 2025
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Financial Year 2024
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Financial Year 2023
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Financial Year 2022
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Financial Year 2021
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Financial Year 2020
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Financial Year 2019
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Financial Year 2018
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Financial Year 2017
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Financial Year 2016
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Financial Year 2015
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Financial Year 2014
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Financial Year 2013
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Financial Year 2013
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Financial Year 2012
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Market Position
The company is one of the largest companies in the domestic dredging market with over 80% market share in the maintenance dredging for major ports. [1]