Thread 🧵: 12 Neutral Observations on
#BlueWaterLogistics IPO
(For informational purposes only – not financial advice. Please do your own due diligence before investing.)
1⃣ IPO Details & Listing
– Opens May 27–29, 2025 | Price band ₹132–₹135 | Lot size 1,000 | Fresh issue 30 lakh shares → raise ₹40.50 Cr | Lists June 3 on NSE Emerge
2⃣ Business Profile
– Founded 2010; offers freight forwarding, customs clearance, warehousing & multimodal transport via 5 branches & 25-vehicle fleet
3⃣ Promoter Background
– Promoted by L. N. Mishra, L. Panda, M. Mohanty & S. Mishra; evolved from partnership (2010) → Pvt Ltd (2022) → PLC (2024)
4⃣ Financial Performance
– Revenue: ₹98.1 Cr (FY23) → ₹138.7 Cr (FY24) → ₹196.2 Cr (FY25)
– PAT: ₹1.54 Cr → ₹5.94 Cr → ₹10.67 Cr (FY25)
5⃣ Profitability & Returns
– PAT margins: 1.6% → 4.3% → 5.4%
6⃣ Use of Proceeds
– Working capital (fuel, freight guarantees, receivables)
– Capex (new vehicles & body-building)
7⃣ Current Valuation
– Post-issue shares ~1.10 Cr → Market cap ~₹148.5 Cr at ₹135/share
8⃣ Valuation Multiples
– Trailing P/E: ~25× (₹148.5 Cr/₹5.94 Cr)
– Forward P/E: ~14× (₹148.5 Cr/₹10.67 Cr)
9⃣ Leverage & Liquidity
– Borrowings: ₹36.7 Cr vs. Net Worth: ₹20.2 Cr → Gearing ~1.8×
– Opex cash flow turned negative in FY25 on receivables build-up
🔟 Grey Market Sentiment
– GMP ~₹0 (flat) suggests muted listing-pop expectations despite 2.1× subscription by Day 3
1️⃣1️⃣ Peer Comparison
– S J Logistics: P/E ~14.4×
– Brace Port Logistics: P/E ~22.4×
– Paradeep Parivahan: P/E ~7.8×
1️⃣2️⃣ Final Verdict
Blue Water at a ~14× forward P/E sits below high-multiple Brace Port (22.4×) and SJ Logistics (14.4×), yet above budget‐priced Paradeep Parivahan (7.8×). A balanced entry among peers—muted GMP & small float suggest patience and robust due diligence post-listing.
Since already better players with proven track record are available like
#SJlogistics #paradeepparivahan at cheap valuations hence will avoid this
No buy sell reco
This thread reflects public filings and market data.
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