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AYM Syntex LtdQ3 FY19

AYM Syntex Ltd Q3 FY19 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

Yes

Capex

No

1 of 5 growth signals are positive — mixed outlook.

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Revenue guidance

Category 3
  • The company expects to increase sales and volumes primarily through:
  • - Maximizing productivity of existing assets without major CAPEX.
  • - Growing export business further, which currently stands at 39% of revenue.
  • - Adding new customers and increasing business from strategic customers.
  • - Expanding exports as well as domestic business; domestic segment has negative working capital and immediate payments.
  • - Enhancing product mix through innovations like solution dyed nylon and new carpet products.
  • - Improving capacity utilization, especially in Palghar, where sales can increase by 20-30% from current levels with contribution directly boosting EBITDA.
  • - Recruiting and strengthening the sales team to overcome current bottlenecks.
  • - Leveraging opportunities in automotive BCF and industrial segments.
  • - Expecting growth momentum to continue post-Diwali despite December generally being a weaker quarter.
  • - Maintaining a healthy order backlog, especially in BCF segment.

Margin guidance

Category 3
  • The company expects continued quarter-on-quarter growth in EBITDA, having increased from around ₹16 crore six quarters ago to over ₹25 crore recently.
  • Growth momentum is anticipated to continue post-Diwali, despite Q3 typically being weak due to seasonal factors.
  • Opportunities to increase EBITDA and sales exist without additional CAPEX; focus will be on maximizing productivity of existing assets.
  • Export growth, currently at 39%, is expected to rise further, contributing to improved margins and better quality business.
  • Incremental sales, especially from Palghar operations, can increase 20-30% from current levels, with full contribution flowing to the bottom line.
  • Minor maintenance CAPEX of ₹5-10 crore annually will continue, but majority of cash flows will focus on net debt reduction, strengthening the balance sheet.
  • New product innovations and market expansions, particularly in carpet and automotive segments, are expected to drive future earnings growth.

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Fundraise plans

No
  • No new CAPEX plans are anticipated in the coming few quarters, indicating limited immediate need for large fundraising.
  • Warrants were converted by promoters during the quarter, leading to a conversion of Rs. 24 crores of ICDs into equity, which has reduced net debt.
  • Net debt has already reduced from 274 crores in March to 258 crores in September 2019.
  • Majority of the cash flows generated will be used to reduce net debt with only minor annual CAPEX of 5-10 crores for maintenance or plant improvements.
  • No mention of any planned new debt or equity fundraising in the current or near future.
  • Management focus is on maximizing productivity and growing sales without additional capital infusion.

Order book

Yes
  • BCF segment: Running at full capacity with a healthy order backlog currently. Potential for productivity improvements exists.
  • Palghar plant: Operating 20%-30% below peak capacity, with scope to increase sales by 20%-30%, which would directly improve profitability.
  • Automotive BCF: New European customer trial container received; if successful, volumes expected to ramp up.
  • Solution dyed nylon: Executed highest ever volumes this quarter, with ongoing sampling and prospects for new customers.
  • Industrial segment: Order backlog present; cautious growth approach focused on value-added products and export customers.
  • Sampling activities: Increasing steadily across divisions, seen as indicative of future business growth.
  • Overall outlook: Expectation to continue momentum post-Diwali, with new hires to expand sales capability and convert trials to strategic orders.

Capex plans

No
  • No major CAPEX planned going forward; the company has completed its major CAPEX cycle.
  • Current and near-future CAPEX is limited to minor plant improvements and maintenance, estimated at about ₹5-10 crores annually.
  • Focus will be on maximizing productivity from existing assets rather than new capacity additions.
  • Strategic investments involve increasing sales and EBITDA without expanding capacity.
  • New product developments and customer acquisitions are ongoing, especially in solution dyed nylon, automotive BCF, and industrial segments but without significant capital outlay.
  • Warrants have been converted into equity, reducing net debt and reinforcing promoter confidence.
  • The company aims to grow organically through better utilization and innovation rather than through large capital investments.

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