Synopsis: Some strong and well-known companies like HAL, Mazagon Dock, Bharat Dynamics, BSE, and PTC Industries have managed to build cash reserves, showcasing robust financial health and strong operational efficiency. These companies highlight resilience, consistent growth, and solid fundamentals, making them attractive long-term investment candidates.
In this article, we will look at some of the companies that have posted superior cash equivalents exceeding their FY25 revenues. Let’s dive into it and look at which companies those are.
1. Hindustan Aeronautics
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is an important Indian aerospace and defence organisation that designs, manufactures, and services aircraft, helicopters, aero-engines, and avionics. HAL produces components, including cryogenic engines and cruise missile guidance. It also provides MRO services for aircraft and power plants. HAL is engaged in the defence and civil aviation and has also been involved in the space sector, which includes Articulated Wall Climbing Robots, Exo-atmospheric Multiple Kill Vehicle, and numerous Export programs.
The company delivered a revenue of Rs 30,981 crore in FY25 and reported cash equivalents of Rs 38,182 crore during the same period. It more than doubled over the last 10 years, with FY15 having a cash equivalent of Rs 17,768 crore.
2. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited is at the forefront of the Indian Defence Public Sector Undertaking. The Company is engaged in the construction and repair of ships, submarines, and offshore platforms. It is engaged in shipbuilding and submarine segments, producing destroyers, frigates, corvettes, patrol vessels and merchant vessels and offshore platforms, and jack-up rigs in the oil sector. The Company provides products driven by Artificial Intelligence, including remote-operated vehicles and advanced testing solution products.
The company delivered a revenue of Rs 11,432 crore in FY25 and reported cash equivalents of Rs 16,150 crore during the same period. It more than doubled over the last 10 years, with FY15 having a cash equivalent of Rs 7,618 crore.
3. BSE
BSE Limited provides a platform for trading in equities, currencies, debt, derivatives, mutual funds, and other securities on both domestic and international platforms. The company also offers services in clearing and settlement, data dissemination, depository, IT, training, and supervision of SEBI-registered investment advisers. BSE has a platform to support small and medium enterprises. It is Asia’s oldest stock exchange.
The company delivered a revenue of Rs 3,212 crore in FY25 and reported cash equivalents of Rs 5,184 crore during the same period. It more than tripled over the last 10 years, with FY15 having a cash equivalent of Rs 1,452 crore.
4. Bharat Dynamics
Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) stands out as a leading defense manufacturer in India, focusing on guided missiles, launchers, torpedoes, and sophisticated weapon systems like Akash, Astra, Helina, and NAG ATGM. The company is instrumental in providing the Indian Armed Forces with state-of-the-art defense solutions and is also involved in the development of underwater weapons and countermeasure systems.
The company delivered a revenue of Rs 3,345 crore in FY25 and reported cash equivalents of Rs 4,190 crore during the same period. It bounced back stronger from its COVID scar, where it reported a cash equivalent of only Rs 663 crore in FY20.
5. PTC Industries
PTC Industries Limited is known for producing high-precision metal castings crafted from advanced alloys such as titanium, stainless steel, and nickel-based materials. The company caters to a variety of sectors, including aerospace, defense, energy, marine, and medical, and it also exports its products to global original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
The company delivered a revenue of Rs 308 crore in FY25 and reported cash equivalents of Rs 382 crore during the same period. It has been struggling to build cash for the last 10 years; however, it took a turn after FY22.
Written by Satyajeet Mukherjee
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