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BIGBLOC Construction LtdQ3 FY24

BIGBLOC Construction Ltd Q3 FY24 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: 49.7Market Cap: ₹811 CrSector: Cement & Cement Products

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 1

Margin

Category 1

Fundraise

N/A

Order

Yes

Capex

Yes

4 of 4 growth signals are positive — a strong management growth story.

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Revenue guidance

Category 1
  • H2 FY25 is expected to be significantly better than H1 due to easing of election impacts and monsoon effects.
  • A decent jump in volumes and revenues is anticipated over the next 3 to 6 months.
  • The company targets to double its revenues over the next 2 years (FY26 and FY27).
  • Plans to install two additional AAC block manufacturing facilities within the next 2 years to support growth.
  • Improvement in plant utilization expected to reach optimum levels (65%-70%) within 2-3 quarters.
  • With new certifications and approvals, the ready-made AAC wall products are expected to generate substantial volumes and revenues.
  • Expected revenue generation of INR 20-30 crores from new projects over the next 6 to 12 months.
  • EBITDA margins are targeted to improve back to 18%-22% as new facilities become operational and revenues increase.

Margin guidance

Category 1
  • Bigbloc aims to improve EBITDA margins to 18%-22% soon, up from current lower margins due to losses and new facility startup.
  • Expect a stronger second half of FY25 as monsoon effects and election-related delays subside, with a decent jump in volumes and revenues.
  • The company targets to double revenues over the next 2 years, driven by installing two more AAC block manufacturing facilities by FY26-FY27.
  • New product launches (e.g., ready-made walls under ZMARTBUILD WALL) along with certifications will expand market share and margins.
  • Profitability is expected to improve as upgraded plants ramp up, overhead losses from new facilities reduce, and bulk orders from contractors materialize.
  • Long-term growth aided by shifting market preference from traditional bricks to AAC blocks due to environmental regulations and rising red brick prices.
  • The company anticipates multiple revenue jumps in FY26 and FY27 with consistent EBITDA margin expansion.

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Fundraise plans

  • There is no mention of any current or planned fundraising through debt or equity in the transcript.
  • The company is focusing on increasing revenues and EBITDA margins primarily through operational improvements and expansion of manufacturing facilities.
  • Mohit Saboo discussed plans to install two additional AAC block manufacturing facilities in the next two years but did not specify any fundraising related to these expansions.
  • No direct reference to raising funds via equity or debt was made during the Q&A or closing remarks.
  • The focus is on operational scaling and certification completion to drive revenue growth rather than on external fundraising at this time.

Order book

Yes
  • Bigbloc Construction is in talks with several large contractors and multinationals for bulk orders, especially for their newly certified ready-made wall products.
  • Several projects in the pipeline are expected to generate revenues of INR 20 to 30 crores over the next 6 to 12 months.
  • Additional potential orders are expected once necessary certifications from laboratories like IIT and ARAI are received.
  • After certifications, significant plant visits and audits by contractors are underway, likely leading to large orders from construction companies managing projects of 5 lakh to 10 lakh square feet.
  • The company is targeting to double revenues over the next 2 years with plans to install two more AAC block manufacturing facilities.
  • Overall, the orderbook is expected to improve significantly post certification and commissioning of new facilities and products.

Capex plans

Yes
  • The company plans to install two additional AAC block manufacturing facilities within the next 2 years to support revenue growth.
  • Machinery orders have been placed for in-house manufacturing of construction chemicals, moving away from outsourcing and branding, expected to enhance margins and volumes.
  • The Umargaon plant underwent a technology upgradation completed by October 16, 2024, aimed at lowering costs and reducing rejections.
  • The plant capacity is being scaled up, with a consolidated group-level installed power capacity targeted to increase from around 1 MW to approximately 3.5 MW by the end of the current financial year.
  • New product launches like ZMARTBUILD WALL require certification and are expected to drive bulk orders once approvals are obtained.
  • Overall, the capex focuses on capacity expansion, technology enhancement, and new product development to support scaling and improve profitability.

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