Synopsis:
GPT Infraprojects Ltd surged by 13% post securing an order worth Rs 351 crore for constructing a new bridge in Agra.
The shares of this Small-cap company, specializing in infrastructure projects, with a particular focus on railway and road construction, including bridges and railway sidings, jumped upto 13 percent after securing a contract worth Rs. 351 crore from Agra Gwalior Highway Private Limited.
With a market capitalization of Rs. 1,724 Crores on Monday, the shares of GPT Infraprojects Ltd rose by approximately 13 percent after making a high of Rs. 139.50 compared to its previous closing price of Rs. 123.60.
GPT Infraprojects Ltd, engaged in infrastructure projects, with a particular focus on railway and road construction, including bridges and railway sidings, has secured a significant contract valued at Rs. 351 crore from Agra Gwalior Highway Private Limited.
The project involves the construction of a new major bridge, including a cable-stayed bridge, over the Chambal River as part of the Agra–Gwalior Greenfield Highway Project. This order win takes the company’s total order book to Rs 3,852.65 crore.
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Financials & Others
The company reported a revenue of Rs 1,188 crores in FY25, up by 16.7 percent from its FY24 revenue of Rs 1,018 crores. Additionally, the company reported a net profit growth of 32 percent to Rs 74 crore in FY25 from Rs 56 crore in FY24.
The stock delivered an ROE and ROCE of 18.11 percent and 21.87 percent, respectively, and is currently trading at a P/E of 23x as compared to its industry average of 23.95x.
GPT Infraprojects Limited undertakes civil and infrastructure projects in India and overseas. It has two segments: Infrastructure and Concrete Sleepers. The company constructs railway bridges, steel structures, highways, and rail tracks, and undertakes turnkey projects such as metro and airport systems. It also produces and supplies concrete sleepers for different railway usages.
Written by Satyajeet Mukherjee
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