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Apar Industries LtdQ3 FY23

Apar Industries Ltd Q3 FY23 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: 16,022P/E: 50.0Market Cap: ₹49.5K CrSector: Electrical Equipment

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 2

Margin

Category 3

Fundraise

N/A

Order

Yes

Capex

Yes

2 of 4 growth signals are positive.

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Revenue guidance

Category 2
  • Long-term demand remains strong, driven by global renewable energy goals and grid upgrades, especially in the US and Europe.
  • Export markets, notably the US, continue to be strategic with significant opportunities from investments like the $3.5 billion US grid reconductoring plan.
  • The current short-term de-inventorization in Western markets is tactical; fundamental demand remains intact.
  • Capex of ~400 Crores this year aims to incrementally expand capacity, with full ramp-up expected next year, supporting 10-12 times revenue growth potential (~4000-5000 Crores).
  • The cable business is growing steadily, with a 16% YoY revenue increase and expanding domestic footprint (now in 17 states).
  • Wire business growth aligns with increased market penetration and strong distribution expansion.
  • Oil division volume growth is robust at 18% YoY, supported by strong transformer oil demand.
  • Overall, APAR anticipates continued volume and revenue growth driven by premiumization, market expansion, and infrastructure investments.

Margin guidance

Category 3
  • APAR Industries expects sustained long-term growth driven by increasing electricity demand and renewable energy adoption globally, targeting a rise in electricity’s share of the energy mix from 20% to 40% by 2050.
  • Export growth, particularly in the US market, is seen as a major opportunity with 26% of revenues currently from the US and ongoing engagement with utilities and EPC players.
  • Recent capex of about Rs. 400 Crores is expected to complete by FY2024 end, enabling revenue expansion of Rs. 4000-5000 Crores and full plant ramp-up in FY2025.
  • EBITDA per metric ton continues to grow due to premiumization of products and higher export mix, with a 31% YoY increase in H1 FY2024.
  • Short-term tactical effects like de-inventorization may temper near-term growth but not change long-term fundamentals.
  • Company maintains cautious stance on specific forward guidance due to market dynamics and regulatory constraints on disclosures.

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Fundraise plans

  • The company has issued a postal ballot notice dated September 28, 2023, seeking shareholder approval for issuance of securities, indicating a potential fundraising through equity.
  • However, management stated they are not in a position to comment on any fund raise due to regulatory restrictions.
  • No specific details on the size, timing, or nature (debt or equity) of any future fundraising were disclosed.
  • Questions related to guidance, projections, forecasts, or funding requirements were declined during the call, adhering to compliance around publicity due to the ongoing postal ballot.
  • Therefore, while an equity issuance process is underway, details on any current or future fundraising through debt or equity remain undisclosed publicly as of October 26, 2023.

Order book

Yes
  • The conductor order book stands at approximately ₹5,900 Crores.
  • Around 51% of the conductor order book is from exports, with the remaining from the domestic market.
  • The cable order book is around ₹1,000 Crores.
  • For conductors, the execution period of order books is typically about 6 to 7 months.
  • Cable orders have a much shorter execution cycle, with less than 10% of the cable order book extending into the next year.
  • New conductor orders in Q2 included about 43% export orders.
  • Execution timelines indicate some deliveries stretching into the next financial year.

Capex plans

Yes
  • APAR Industries has spent about ₹150 Crores on capex till September FY2024, mainly in the cable and conductor divisions.
  • They plan to spend ₹350-400 Crores by the end of FY2024, expected to be close to this target in H2.
  • The current capex will provide capacity for the next year; further guidance on future capex will be shared later.
  • Capex lines for cable manufacturing have been commissioned and are progressing on schedule.
  • The capex plan is based on expected new tenders and customer requirements, with a full ramp-up expected by FY2025.
  • A ₹400 Crores capex can generate about ₹4000-5000 Crores revenue at base level (asset turnover ratio ~10-12 times).
  • There is also mention of strategic focus on supply for US markets, but no specific future strategic investments detailed.

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