TechPrecision Corporation (TPCS) is a holding company that, through its subsidiaries Ranor and Stadco, specializes in the production of highly precise, fabricated, and machined metal structural components and complex systems. The company serves critical applications in naval vessels (ships and submarines), military aviation (helicopters), aerospace equipment, nuclear power facilities, and ...TechPrecision Corporation (TPCS) is a holding company that, through its subsidiaries Ranor and Stadco, specializes in the production of highly precise, fabricated, and machined metal structural components and complex systems. The company serves critical applications in naval vessels (ships and submarines), military aviation (helicopters), aerospace equipment, nuclear power facilities, and advanced medical systems. Its services include manufacturing engineering, quality control, materials procurement, production oversight, and final assembly. Founded in February 2006, TechPrecision acquired Ranor in March 2006, and later Stadco, expanding its capabilities. The company's history traces back to 1956 with the founding of Ranor, and Stadco was founded in 1941. TechPrecision is headquartered in Westminster, Massachusetts, with a 145,000 square foot facility on 65 acres, featuring 100-ton crane capacity. As of the latest data, the company has 160 employees. Financially, TPCS has a market cap of around $48.6 million, with revenue per share of $3.16, but it is currently unprofitable with negative net margins and return on equity. Key financial metrics show a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.375, current ratio of 0.976, and operating cash flow near zero. The company's leadership includes CEO Alexander Shen, who also serves as President of Ranor. TechPrecision aims to leverage its expertise in large-scale fabrication and machining to meet the demands of defense and aerospace sectors, while navigating cost challenges and improving operational efficiency. Its long-term strategy focuses on fulfilling contracts for submarines, military helicopters, and other advanced systems, positioning itself as a reliable supplier in high-stakes industries.
Operator: Greetings, and welcome to the TechPrecision Corporation Fiscal Year 2027 First Quarter Earnings Call. [Operator Instructions] As a reminder, this conference is being recorded. It is now my pleasure to introduce your host, Mr. Brett Maas, Managing Director of Hayden IR. Thank you, sir. You may begin.
Brett Maas: Thank you. On the call today are Alex Shen, Chief Executive Officer; and Phil Podgorski, Chief Financial Officer. Before we begin, I'd like to remind our listeners that management's remarks may contain forward-looking statements which are subject to risks and uncertainties, and management may make additional forward-looking statements in response to your questions. Therefore, the company claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements as contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ from those discussed today, and therefore, we refer you to a more detailed discussion of risks and uncertainties in the company's financial filings with the SEC. In addition, projections as to the company's future performance represents management's estimates as of today, August 13, 2026. TechPrecision assumes no obligation to revise or update these forward-looking statements. With that out of the way, I'd like to turn the call over to Alex Shen, Chief Executive Officer, to provide opening remarks. Alex, the floor is yours.
Alexander Shen: Brett, thank you. Hello, and good afternoon to everyone. Thank you for joining us. Fiscal 2027 first quarter consolidated revenue was $9.1 million, 23% higher when compared to $7.4 million in the fiscal 2026 first quarter. Consolidated gross profit totaled $1.4 million or 36% higher when compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2026, primarily due to higher revenue and gross margin. Fiscal 2027 first quarter Ranor revenue was $5.5 million, 27% higher when compared to the prior year first quarter results. Fiscal 2027 first quarter revenue at Stadco increased by 22% to $4.1 million as we executed on our strategy to improve both customer project mix and gross margin expansion. We remain highly focused on aggressive daily cash management, a critical piece of risk mitigation. We continue to manage and control expenses, capital expenditures, customer advances, progress billings and final invoicing at shipment. Our tactical execution focus and success enables us to continuously resecure strategic customer confidence at both subsidiaries. Our Ranor segment continues to execute and install new equipment, funded by the $24 million plus in grants from our U.S. Navy submarine programs-related customers. This sustained cadence of new equipment procurement, delivery and installation is enabling and will continue to enable a reliable, robust and resilient manufacturing capacity dedicated to submarine programs at Ranor. At both Stadco and Ranor, our air defense and submarine defense customers have expressed their strong confidence as we continue to maintain …