Hindustan  Aeronautics  Ltd.  is  one  of  the  largest  defence  PSUs  engaged  in  the 
design, development, manufacture, repair, overhaul, upgrade and servicing of a 
wide  range  of  products  including,  aircraft,  helicopters,  aero-engines,  avionics, 
accessories and aerospace structures. The company has a strong order backlog of 
Rs. 52,000 cr. as of July 2020 which is expected to go substantially over the next 
few  years as  the company  is  likely  to get  many new  orders in  the coming  years 
including orders for 83 LCA. 
Long  and  credible  history  of  development,  manufacturing  and  maintenance, 
repair and overhaul ("MRO") services: HAL is one of the premier  defence PSU in 
India  along  with  BRL  and  has  over  the  years  showcased  research,  design  and 
development  capabilities  with  the  successful  development  of  military aircraft and 
helicopters  such  as  the  Ajeet,  Marut,  HPT-32,  Kiran  and  Advanced  Light 
Helicopter.  Other  than  the  indigenous  aircraft  and  helicopters  HAL  has  also 
manufactured  aircrafts  under  license  including  the  MiG  21FL/M/BIS,  MiG-27, 
Dornier  228,  Su-30  MkI,  Hawk  Mk  132  aircraft  etc.  HAL  has  also  upgraded 
several aircrafts including the MiG-21 BIS, MiG-27 Upgrade and Jaguar in order 
to enhance their combat capabilities and performance. 
Strong  order  backlog  and  Government  thrust  on  make  in  India  to  benefit 
company: Currently  the  company has  an  order backlog of  ~`52,000cr  which  is 
expected increase substantially over the next few years as the company is likely to 
get many new orders including orders for 83 LCA Mark 1A worth `39,000cr which 
is expected to go for cabinet approval very soon. The company also has various 
other  projects  in  the  pipeline  including  Light  Utility  Helicopter  (LUH)  and  the 
company is likely to fetch some orders for the same in FY2021. These projects will 
ensure  order  flow  for  the  company  over  the  next  couple  of  years.  Post  the  LCA 
Mark  1A  and  the  LUH,  company  is  expected  to  get  orders  for  LCA  Mark  II 
followed  by  the  Advanced  Medium  Combat  Aircraft  (AMCA).  Moreover  the 
company  will  keep  getting  orders  for  upgrades  of  existing  aircrafts  which  will 
ensure a constant flow of orders for the company. 
Outlook  &  Valuation:  At  The  floor  price,  it  is  offered  at  11.5xFY2020  EPS  of  ` 
86.7,  which  is  reasonable  considering  the  growth  prospects.  Considering  the 
strong pipelines of  orders and  given  the Government’s  thrust on make in Indian 
especially for defence sector, we are positive on the future outlook of the company 
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