A low-priced stock caught investor attention after it hit the 5 percent upper circuit in Friday’s trade. The surge came following a significant order win worth over Rs.26 crores from Indian Oil Corporation Limited, boosting sentiment and highlighting the company’s growing business momentum.
During Friday’s trading session, Expo Gas Containers Ltd‘s share price surged to an intraday high of Rs.69.07 apiece, hitting the 5 percent upper circuit from its previous close of Rs.65.79 apiece. Over the last five years, the shares have delivered over 2,550 percent returns.
Order Details
Expo Gas Containers Ltd has secured a significant domestic order from Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), headquartered at Indian Oil Bhawan, Bandra (East), Mumbai. The order has been awarded following the formal agreement established between both entities.
The contract involves the supply, installation, fabrication, erection, testing, and commissioning of tanks, including their foundation work, pipelines, and allied infrastructure at IOCL’s LBP Asaoti site. The total value of the order is Rs.26.09 crores (inclusive of taxes), and the execution timeline is set at 10 months from the date of issuance of the LOA.
Expo Gas Containers Ltd maintains a robust order book of Rs.88.84 crore, with a clear product bifurcation as of February, 2025. Storage tanks dominate the portfolio, contributing Rs.78.15 crore, or 88 percent of the total. Columns account for Rs.8.15 crore, representing 9 percent, while vessels make up Rs.2.54 crore, or 3 percent, reflecting the company’s focus on storage solutions.
Located in Murbad, Thane, the company’s 5-acre manufacturing facility features advanced infrastructure for heavy and light fabrication, along with an open yard. The main fabrication bay was extended in 2009 to enhance crane operations with a 9-meter height clearance. Key equipment includes overhead cranes (up to 75 MT), hydraulic jacks (up to 150 MT), and CNC cutting machines.
The company has catered to a diverse and esteemed clientele across sectors, including major names like Indian Oil, ONGC, Bharat Petroleum, Reliance Industries, GAIL, Shell, L\&T, Cipla, and ADNOC. Its trusted partnerships also span global engineering firms like Samsung Engineering, Toyo Engineering, and GS E\&C, reflecting its strong reputation and execution capabilities.
Financials Report
In Q4 FY25, Expo Gas Containers Ltd reported revenue of Rs.39.83 crore, marking a growth of approximately 52 percent compared to Rs.26.23 crore in Q4 FY24. On a sequential basis, revenue rose by around 57 percent from Rs.25.31 crore in Q3 FY25, indicating strong quarterly momentum.
The company’s net profit for the quarter stood at Rs.1.57 crore, turning profitable from a loss of Rs.0.16 crore in Q4 FY24. Compared to Rs.0.67 crore in Q3 FY25, net profit surged by about 134 percent, showcasing significant improvement in profitability.
Written by – Siddesh S Raskar
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