Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?

As of Q1 FY24, Banswara Syntex's gross debt stood at INR 309 crores and net debt at INR 297 crores. The company expects net debt to remain roughly in the same range (INR 320 to 325 crores), with only marginal increases possible due to planned growth initiatives. Kavita Gandhi indicated that any significant increase in debt would only occur if there is higher capital expenditure (capex) for expansion. However, some planned capex, especially INR 35 crores earmarked for yarn expansion, is currently on hold due to subdued demand. There was no mention of any ongoing or planned equity fundraising in

Any current/future capex/capital investment/strategic investment?

Q1 FY24 capex incurred: INR 28 crores - Yarn: INR 21 crores - Fabric: INR 2 crores - Garment: INR 3 crores - Common capex for divisions: remaining amount FY24 planned capex: INR 90-92 crores (subject to market conditions) - Yarn: INR 35 crores (currently on hold due to subdued demand) - Fabric: INR 10-15 crores - Garment: INR 2-3 crores - Common capex: larger portion allocated Strategic focus on expanding fabric and garment capacities rather than yarn, as yarn margins are under pressure. Capex plans may be adjusted based on market scenario and demand rec

Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?

Long-term growth objectives remain unchanged with optimism about doubling revenues in four years (Page 12). Revised revenue guidance for FY24 is INR 1,400 to 1,450 crores, with potential to reach INR 1,550 crores depending on market conditions (Page 4). Demand is expected to pick up in Q3 and Q4 as customers deplete overstocked inventory and place new orders (Page 4, 10). Export and domestic demand likely to recover; domestic expected to be good, exports could surprise positively (Page 10, 12). Capacity utilizations have scope to improve: fabric by 10%, garment division expected to inc

Future growth expectations in earnings/operating earnings/profits/EPS?

Management remains optimistic about long-term growth, targeting revenue doubling in four years. Expectation to achieve 15% EBITDA margin in the longer term, recovering from temporary margin pressures due to oversupply and yarn price drops. Revenue mix to shift with increased focus on fabric and garment divisions, which have higher margins than yarn. Capacity utilization improvements planned: fabric by 10%, garment by 20-30%, aiding margin enhancement. Anticipate recovery in demand and margins in Q3 and Q4 FY24 with better order inflow, especially in fabric and garments. Revised full-

Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?

Current demand is subdued due to customer overstocking across domestic and export markets. Customers are willing to shift orders to Banswara Syntex but cannot place new orders until existing stock is depleted. Sales are expected to pick up in Q3 and Q4 as stock levels normalize. For garments, new big orders are expected to begin acceptance within 10-20 days from the call date (August 2023), with deliveries in Q3. Fabric orders have seen a decline but inquiries and samplings for Q3 and Q4 look encouraging. Overall, the company anticipates a recovery in order inflow and increased capacity utiliz

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Banswara Syntex LtdQ2 FY23Textiles & Apparels

Banswara Syntex Ltd Q2 FY23 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: ₹138P/E: 15.8Market Cap: ₹403 CrSector: Textiles & Apparels

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 4

Margin

Category 2

Fundraise

Order

Capex

Yes

1 of 5 growth signals are positive — mixed outlook.

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Revenue guidance

Category 4

→Long-term growth objectives remain unchanged with optimism about doubling revenues in four years (Page 12).
→Revised revenue guidance for FY24 is INR 1,400 to 1,450 crores, with potential to reach INR 1,550 crores depending on market conditions (Page 4).
→Demand is expected to pick up in Q3 and Q4 as customers deplete overstocked inventory and place new orders (Page 4, 10).
→Export and domestic demand likely to recover; domestic expected to be good, exports could surprise positively (Page 10, 12).
→Capacity utilizations have scope to improve: fabric by 10%, garment division expected to increase utilization from 47% to 67-77% (Page 7, 9).
→Company plans to grow fabric and garment divisions as value addition is higher, with focus shifting away from yarn business (Pages 6, 12).
→Launch of a new fabric brand in India planned around February next year, targeting INR 100 crores in first year (Page 5).

Margin guidance

Category 2

→Management remains optimistic about long-term growth, targeting revenue doubling in four years.
→Expectation to achieve 15% EBITDA margin in the longer term, recovering from temporary margin pressures due to oversupply and yarn price drops.
→Revenue mix to shift with increased focus on fabric and garment divisions, which have higher margins than yarn.
→Capacity utilization improvements planned: fabric by 10%, garment by 20-30%, aiding margin enhancement.
→Anticipate recovery in demand and margins in Q3 and Q4 FY24 with better order inflow, especially in fabric and garments.
→Revised full-year revenue guidance is INR 1,400 to 1,450 crores, with potential upside.
→Continual efforts to enhance value addition and capture market share in domestic and export markets.
→Profitability expected to improve post Q2 FY24 as global and domestic demand picks up.
→Temporary factors like energy cost and inventory overstocking to ease, supporting earnings improvement.

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Fundraise plans

→As of Q1 FY24, Banswara Syntex's gross debt stood at INR 309 crores and net debt at INR 297 crores.
→The company expects net debt to remain roughly in the same range (INR 320 to 325 crores), with only marginal increases possible due to planned growth initiatives.
→Kavita Gandhi indicated that any significant increase in debt would only occur if there is higher capital expenditure (capex) for expansion.
→However, some planned capex, especially INR 35 crores earmarked for yarn expansion, is currently on hold due to subdued demand.
→There was no mention of any ongoing or planned equity fundraising in the call.
→Overall, the company aims to keep debt stable with minor fluctuations and no major new fundraising through debt or equity is currently planned.

Order book

→Current demand is subdued due to customer overstocking across domestic and export markets.
→Customers are willing to shift orders to Banswara Syntex but cannot place new orders until existing stock is depleted.
→Sales are expected to pick up in Q3 and Q4 as stock levels normalize.
→For garments, new big orders are expected to begin acceptance within 10-20 days from the call date (August 2023), with deliveries in Q3.
→Fabric orders have seen a decline but inquiries and samplings for Q3 and Q4 look encouraging.
→Overall, the company anticipates a recovery in order inflow and increased capacity utilization in the latter half of FY24.
→Management remains optimistic about demand ramp-up driven by the India growth story and global shifts toward sourcing from India.

Capex plans

Yes

→Q1 FY24 capex incurred: INR 28 crores
→ - Yarn: INR 21 crores
→ - Fabric: INR 2 crores
→ - Garment: INR 3 crores
→ - Common capex for divisions: remaining amount
→FY24 planned capex: INR 90-92 crores (subject to market conditions)
→ - Yarn: INR 35 crores (currently on hold due to subdued demand)
→ - Fabric: INR 10-15 crores
→ - Garment: INR 2-3 crores
→ - Common capex: larger portion allocated
→Strategic focus on expanding fabric and garment capacities rather than yarn, as yarn margins are under pressure.
→Capex plans may be adjusted based on market scenario and demand recovery.

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