Is the rapid subscription of Denta Water and Infra IPO: Apply or Ignore?

  1. IPO Details
    • Opened: January 24, 2025
    • Closes: January 24, 2025
    • Size: ₹220.5 crore (75 lakh equity shares)
    • Price Band: ₹279-₹294 per share
  2. Subscription Status (First Day)
    • Fully subscribed within minutes of opening.
    • Overall subscription: 6.59x (as of 12:14 PM on Day 1).
      • Retail category: 7.61x
      • Non-Institutional Investors (NII): 10.95x
      • Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIB): 1.55x
  3. Post-IPO Timeline
    • Share Allotment: January 27, 2025
    • Listing on NSE & BSE: January 29, 2025
  4. Grey Market Premium (GMP)
    • Current GMP: ₹459 (56.12% premium over upper price band).
    • Indicates strong listing gains for investors.
  5. Company Overview
    • Founded: 2016, Bangalore, Karnataka
    • Specialisation: Water management projects, groundwater recharge, and infrastructure solutions (railway and highway sectors).
    • Completed Projects: 32 (11 as the main contractor).
  6. Financial Highlights
    • Revenue Growth: ₹119.6 crore (FY22) to ₹238.6 crore (FY24) – CAGR of 41.3%.
    • EBITDA Growth: ₹51.8 crore (FY22) to ₹79.1 crore (FY24) – CAGR of 23.6%.
    • PAT Growth: ₹59.7 crore (FY24) – CAGR of 24.8%.
  7. Industry Outlook
    • Indian water and wastewater market expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.20%, reaching USD 24 billion by 2033.
  8. Brokerage Recommendation (Geojit Financial)
    • Valuation: Available at a P/E of 16.2 (FY25 Annualised), lower than peers.
    • Focus: Strong order pipeline, water management opportunities, consistent financial performance.
    • Recommendation: Subscribe for short- to medium-term investment.
  9. Utilisation of IPO Proceeds
    • ₹150 crore for working capital.
    • Remaining for general corporate purposes.

Summary:

Denta Water and Infra Solutions IPO offers a strong investment opportunity with high subscription demand, robust financial performance, and a promising growth outlook in the water management sector.

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