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AYM Syntex LtdQ3 FY18

AYM Syntex Ltd Q3 FY18 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: 214Market Cap: ₹1.3K CrSector: Textiles & Apparels

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 3

Margin

Category 3

Fundraise

No

Order

N/A

Capex

No

0 of 4 growth signals are positive — mixed outlook.

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Revenue guidance

Category 3
  • The company expects increased volumes as the newly installed BCF (Bulked Continuous Filament) lines start contributing, with ramp-up beginning in FY20 and full utilization by Q1 of the next year.
  • Strategic customers in Nylon and Polyester segments have been added, with volumes stable but expected to grow gradually.
  • Six new verticals created are showing positive progress, especially industrial yarns and automotive segments, indicating future sales growth.
  • Ongoing product developments and increasing sampling activities with customers aim to convert more trials into business, enhancing future revenues.
  • Cost reduction measures and efficiency improvements initiated are expected to improve profitability and support sustainable growth.
  • No further CAPEX planned, focusing on leveraging existing assets to increase sales and reduce debt.
  • Overall, the company anticipates steady growth in sales, revenue, and volumes driven by capacity expansions, strategic customer additions, and new product segments.

Margin guidance

Category 3
  • Company expects EBITDA and earnings to improve if the external environment remains stable, with positive momentum seen on the horizon (Page 4).
  • Cost reduction measures across all fronts are expected to start bearing fruit from the next quarter onwards, aiding profitability (Page 2).
  • The CAPEX cycle is nearing completion, reducing capital expenditures and enabling focus on debt reduction and free cash flow generation (Pages 4 and 11).
  • Net debt is currently at Rs. 262 crores with a net debt to EBITDA ratio of 3.7, expected to ease over the coming quarters, improving financial health (Page 2).
  • Capacity expansions, especially in BCF lines with ~50% capacity increase, are expected to ramp up by FY20, contributing positively to volumes and margins (Pages 6-7).
  • Strategic customer additions and improved plant operating metrics (efficiency, reduced wastage) support operating profit growth (Pages 2, 12).
  • Management aims to improve profitability without committing new CAPEX, focusing on leveraging existing assets and operational improvements (Page 11).

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Fundraise plans

No
  • The company has completed its CAPEX cycle and has no plans for any new CAPEX going forward.
  • There are some pending payments related to already committed CAPEX, but these are expected to conclude within a quarter or two.
  • The management clearly stated there will be no further committed CAPEX, indicating no current requirement for additional fundraising.
  • The plan for FY 2019-20 is to limit all expenditures and focus on reducing debt and improving balance sheet quality.
  • Net debt as of September 30 is around Rs. 262 crores, expected to peak in this quarter and then ease out over the coming months.
  • Overall, the management's strategy is to start deleveraging and improve profitability without raising fresh debt or equity in the near future.

Order book

  • AYM Syntex has seen consistent orders from new strategic customers, especially over the last year.
  • Sampling activity has increased significantly in the last 12 months, particularly in six focus verticals.
  • While the sampling conversion rate is low (about 1 in 10-20 samples converts to business), the converted businesses have shown increasing stability.
  • Bulk orders have started flowing in new segments like carpet, and business development in automotive, industrial yarns, and denim verticals has progressed well.
  • New bulk customer added this quarter in polyester; advance stage trials ongoing with two more large customers.
  • Solution-dyed nylon volumes in BCF are at their highest ever, comprising more than 15% of the total BCF business.
  • Comfeels brand’s first bulk supply has reached partners with encouraging feedback; more sampling and trial orders expected from other geographies soon.
  • Overall, order pipeline reflects gradual scaling, with better traction post-Diwali expected.

Capex plans

No
  • The CAPEX cycle has been completed; no new CAPEX commitments from now onwards.
  • Pending payments remain for already committed capital expenditure, such as the BCF lines, with 90% payment done and around 10% (guarantee payments) pending.
  • The company expects to finish all pending CAPEX within 1 to 2 quarters.
  • AYM Syntex plans no new CAPEX in FY 2019-20; focus will be on limiting expenditures.
  • Emphasis in the near future will be on debt reduction and improving balance sheet quality.
  • The recent BCF line expansion will increase capacity by roughly 50% and is expected to ramp up through FY20.
  • Smaller capacity utilization increases for BCF started immediately after line commissioning, expected to be fully operational by Q1 FY20.

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