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Atam Valves LtdQ2 FY24

Atam Valves Ltd Q2 FY24 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: 70.4P/E: 22.6Market Cap: ₹83 CrSector: Industrial Manufacturing

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
  • Atam Valves Limited is confident of achieving a top line of INR 7,280 crores in the current financial year.
  • The company expects growth to accelerate after receiving the API certification, anticipated by end of August 2024.
  • Forecasted growth rate is 35% to 40% annually for the next 2 to 3 years.
  • Expansion in product range up to 72 inches will drive higher margins and volumes.
  • Export share is targeted to increase from current 10% to at least 40% post-API certification.
  • Company plans ongoing capacity enhancement with capex around INR 70-75 crores for facility expansion over 2-3 years.
  • Business mix will include OEM partnerships initially, with margins improving as direct client relationships develop over 2-3 years.
  • Focus on higher-margin segments like API valves and plumbing/firefighting also contributes to growth.
  • Promoter re-investment in business expected to support expansion and working capital needs.

Margin guidance

Category 3
  • Atam Valves Limited is confident of achieving 35% to 40% growth over the next two to three years.
  • The expected revenue for the current year is INR 7,280 crores, reflecting strong top-line growth.
  • EBITDA margins are projected to average between 20% to 25% for the full year.
  • API certification approval, expected by end of August 2024, is a key growth driver; post-API, revenue growth is expected to accelerate significantly.
  • Margins for API-related products as OEM are estimated at 25% to 30%, improving over 2-3 years as direct client base grows.
  • Expansion plans include increasing production capacity beyond the current 96,000 units, supported by ongoing capex (~INR 70-75 crores).
  • Net profit after tax grew 10% in Q1 FY25 compared to last year, signaling steady profit growth.
  • Management remains optimistic about reaching the long-term INR 1,000 crore revenue target by 2032.

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Fundraise plans

Yes
  • The company has recently done equity dilution to raise funds for expansion post-API approval and managing working capital.
  • The promoter holding fell from 70.79% in March 2024 to 60.99% due to this dilution.
  • The raised funds from equity dilution are being pumped back into the business for growth.
  • Future fundraising through equity is possible if required, as the company is open to it.
  • For the upcoming INR70-75 crore capex for capacity enhancement, funding will be through a mix of both equity and debt.
  • The company expects more rounds of capex and corresponding fundraising in the next 6-7 years as they scale towards INR1000 crore revenue goals.

Order book

Yes
  • The company mentioned receiving "very good project approval in Sun City," which will help expand their customer base in plumbing and fire fighting segments.
  • Pending orders are influenced by project approvals and market conditions, with a note that quarter 1 was soft due to election-related delays.
  • They expect to ramp up orders significantly in the last quarter of the financial year, which historically registers higher sales.
  • The upcoming API certification is expected to drive new orders starting from quarter 4 of FY25.
  • OEM orders with API peers will start contributing soon, with direct client engagement and margin improvement expected over 2-3 years.
  • Expanding capacity beyond the current 96,000 units as demand grows is planned to accommodate the expected increase in order volume.

Capex plans

Yes
  • Atam Valves is planning a capital expenditure (capex) of around INR 70-75 crores for capacity enhancement over the next 2-3 years to support growth, especially for producing valves up to 72 inches.
  • This capex is part of a broader roadmap targeting significant growth, including a long-term revenue target of INR 1000 crores by 2032.
  • The company is already expanding machinery and infrastructure to support API-certified valve production, expecting growth from API products starting Q4 FY25.
  • Future capex beyond this round will be required to continue scaling production towards the INR 1000 crores target, potentially occurring in 6-7 years.
  • Funding for the initial capex round will come from a mix of equity and debt.
  • The company is also investing in new molds and dyes as part of this expansion.

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