The IPO market is in the news a lot this year with many IPOs of not only big companies but also from the MSME sector entering the markets. The most recent IPO is of DCX Systems Limited which is a mix of fresh issue and Offer of Sale. This IPO subscription was open from 31st October 2022 to 2nd November 2022. After allotment on 7th November, the company’s shares will be listed on the stock exchange on 11th November 2022.
The IPO was subscribed 69.79 times on the last day of IPO subscription.
Details of this IPO and other relevant details of the company are mentioned below.
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Category | Details |
IPO Opening Date | 31st October 2022 |
IPO Closing Date | 2nd November 2022 |
Listing | NSE, BSE |
Issue Type | Book Built Issue IPO |
Face Value of Shares | Rs 2 per share |
IPO Price Band | Rs 197 – Rs 207 per share |
IPO Size | Rs 500 crores |
The DCX Systems Limited IPO will be open for a brief period following which the allotment process and listing process will begin. The important dates of the IPO and listing are tabled below.
Event | Date |
Price Band Allotment | 21st October 2022 |
Anchor Investors Allotment | 30th October 2022 |
Opening date | 31st October 2022 |
Closing Date | 2nd November 2022 |
Allotment date | 7th November 2022 |
Refund Date | 9th November 2022 |
Share Credit Date | 10th November 2022 |
Listing Date | 11th November 2022 |
Like every IPO, investors willing to invest in DCX Systems Limited will have to purchase shares in lots of the predetermined sizes. Therefore the subscription to fractional shares is not permitted. The details of the lot sizes and the minimum amount of investment for retail investors is tabled below.
Category | Details |
Minimum investment | 1 lot |
Shares in each lot | 72 shares |
Minimum amount of investment per lot | Rs. 14,904 |
Maximum permissible investment in Lots | 13 lots |
Maximum shares for investment | 936 shares |
Maximum amount of investment permissible | Rs. 1,93,752 |
The three categories of investors eligible for investing in DCX Systems Limited and the share reserved for each category are tabled below.
Category of Investor | Reservation of the IPO applicable | Maximum shares for subscription | Amount of investment |
QIB (Qualified Institutional Buyers) | 75% | 18,115,952 | Rs.375 crores |
NII (Non-Institutional Bidders) | 15% | 36,23,188 | Rs.75 crores |
RII (Retail Individual Investors) | 10% | 24,15,549 | Rs.50 crores |
The objects of the IPO state that the net proceeds from the IPO will be used for the following purposes,
DCX Systems Limited, formerly known as DCX Cables Assemblies Private Limited, is in the business of manufacturing electronic sub-systems and cable harnesses. It is engaged in system integration as well as manufacturing a comprehensive array of cables, wire harnesses, and kitting. Furthermore, the company also supplies assembly-ready kits that are used for electronic and electromagnetic parts. The company is also a preferred Indian partner for Foreign OEMs in contracts for the execution of aerospace and defence-related manufacturing projects. The company’s financial future is quite optimistic on account of growing FDI in the defence sector as well as approximately 26 customers in countries across the world like Isreal, the United States, Korea, and India which are private companies and public sector companies and startups. The defence industry in the country is expected to grow up to US$70 billion which provides significant growth opportunities for the company. The company saw an increase in its orderbook from Rs.2369 crores to Rs.2563 crores as of June 2022.
The core financials of the company are tabled below.
Year | Total Assets (Rs. In crores) | Operating Revenue (Rs. In crores) | Profit after tax (Rs. In crores) | Basic EPS | Diluted EPS | RONW |
2022 | 942 | 1102 | 65 | 9.19 | 9.19 | 56.75% |
2021 | 793 | 641 | 29 | 4.22 | 4.22 | 63.18% |
2020 | 699 | 449 | 10 | 1.39 | 1.39 | 55.79% (consolidated) |
Some of the key strengths that make an investment in this company an attractive option is,
As of 02 Nov, the grey market premium for the shares of DCX Systems is Rs 82 as per market observers.
Now comes the golden question, is it a good bet for investors? The company has seen a growth in its revenue of 56% CAGR as well as a significant increase in net profits (160% CAGR between FY 20 and FY 22). The company also has a high RONW (Return on Net Worth) which is better than its peers but also a high debt-equity ratio of 4.27. One of the prime advantages for the company is its dominance in its segment and a corresponding increase in its profit margins. Therefore, DCX Systems IPO is a good investment opportunity for investors looking for listing benefits as well as aiming for a good addition as a long-term investment.
Investors can invest in this IPO through the Fisdom app.
A. The price band for DCX Systems Limited IPO is Rs. 197 to Rs. 207.
A. No. The IPO is a combination of a fresh issue ((approximately Rs. 400 crores) and an offer for sale (approximately Rs. 100 crores).
A. Retail investors can bid a maximum of 13 lots in this IPO.
A. The lead managers of DCX Systems Limited IPO are Edelweiss Financial Services Limited, Axis Capital Limited, and Saffron Capital Advisors Private Limited.
A. The DCX Systems IPO is of Rs.500 crores
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