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Antony Waste Handling Cell LtdQ3 FY24

Antony Waste Handling Cell Ltd Q3 FY24 Earnings Call Analysis

Revenue, margin, capex, fundraise and order book outlook from management commentary.

Price: 472P/E: 22.3Market Cap: ₹1.4K CrSector: Other Utilities

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 2

Margin

Category 3

Fundraise

Yes

Order

Yes

Capex

Yes

3 of 5 growth signals are positive.

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Revenue guidance

Category 2
  • Core revenue is expected to grow at a CAGR of around 25% over the next 3 to 5 years.
  • EBITDA margins are projected to remain stable around 23% to 24% during the same period.
  • Volume growth is supported by ramp-up in existing projects such as PCMC waste-to-energy and construction & demolition waste processing.
  • New Collection & Transportation contracts (e.g., Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation) will start contributing revenue from FY 2025 onwards.
  • Construction & Demolition waste project's operational ramp-up is targeted for the second half of the current financial year.
  • The Click-to-clean initiative and other new business lines are expected to add to revenue visibility by March 2025.
  • Long-term projects like large waste-to-energy initiatives at Kanjurmarg are expected to boost scale in future years.
  • Overall second half growth outlook includes 14% to 18% top-line growth based on operational ramp-up and project pipeline.

Margin guidance

Category 3
  • Core revenue is expected to grow at a CAGR of around 25% over the next 3 to 5 years, driven by existing contracts and ramp-up of new projects like PCMC waste-to-energy and construction & demolition waste projects.
  • EBITDA margins are anticipated to sustain around 23% to 24% over the next 3 to 4 years.
  • Collection and Transportation (C&T) volume saw a 9% year-on-year increase, with processing revenue growing 22%, signaling strong operational momentum.
  • In the second half of the year, 15% to 16% top-line growth is expected, supported by operational ramp-up and new initiatives.
  • The company’s focus on innovation and new segments like tire recycling and vehicle scrapping is expected to contribute to future earnings growth.
  • Debt reduction is a priority, projecting to be debt-free by FY29 if no new contracts are taken, improving financial health and earnings quality.

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Fundraise plans

Yes
  • Currently, Antony Waste Handling Cell Limited has adequate financial flexibility and debt profile to meet existing and proposed capital requirements in the current business line; no immediate fundraising planned.
  • The company is open to raising funds if new opportunities arise or can be banked on.
  • No specific plans for a Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) with strategic global waste management firms for the current business have been made.
  • However, the company is open to strategic tie-ups and possible fundraising in new segments such as tire recycling, e-waste, and plastic processing.
  • Debt reduction is ongoing with a goal to be debt-free by FY 2029 if no new contracts are bagged.
  • Capital expenditure planned: ~Rs.78 crores in FY 2025, ~Rs.25 crores in FY 2026 and FY 2027, depending on new contracts.

Order book

Yes
  • Antony Waste Handling Cell Limited currently has 24 running projects.
  • Waste processing projects have timelines extending to around 2042.
  • Collection and Transportation (C&T) projects have an average exit period till 2029.
  • The company won a significant Rs. 976 crore C&T contract with Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation.
  • They are exploring a large waste-to-energy project at the existing Kanjur facility and vehicle scrapping facility near Mumbai.
  • Ongoing bids include several waste-to-energy and C&T projects, mainly in the western region of India.
  • Management evaluates projects based on internal IRR thresholds and risk; new projects meeting criteria will be bid on.
  • For upcoming contracts, particularly in southern India (Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh), bids are under consideration if they meet equity and IRR thresholds.
  • No specific current orderbook value disclosed beyond the Rs. 976 crore Navi Mumbai contract.

Capex plans

Yes
  • FY '25 capex estimated at around Rs.78 crores, including newly bagged Collection and Transportation (C&T) contracts.
  • FY '26 capex expected around Rs.25 crores.
  • FY '27 capex projected at around Rs.25 crores, mainly related to Kanjurmarg waste-to-energy project, assuming no new contracts.
  • Exploring a large waste-to-energy project at existing Kanjur facility, with proposals submitted to BMC.
  • Progress made on vehicle scrapping facility: identified land near Mumbai and awaiting land allotment from MIDC to apply for license.
  • Open to strategic tie-ups or partnerships (including potential with global majors) for new segments like tire recycling, e-waste, and plastics.
  • No current plans for QIP for existing business, but open for new segments.

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