BMW Industries Ltd
Q1 FY24 Earnings Call Analysis
Industrial Products
fundraise: Yescapex: Yesrevenue: Category 3margin: Category 3orderbook: No information
💰fundraise
Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?
- The company plans a capex of approximately INR 100 crores for Phase 2 of the pipes and tubes expansion scheduled in FY'25.
- Up to 50% of this capex (around INR 50 crores) will be funded through debt; the balance will come from internal accruals.
- There is no specific mention of new equity fundraising in the document.
- The company emphasizes judicious use of debt to keep borrowings in check and improve return ratios.
- No confirmed new debt or equity issuance beyond the planned capex funding has been disclosed as of May 16, 2023.
🏗️capex
Any current/future capex/capital investment/strategic investment?
- Phase 1 expansion increasing pipes and tubes capacity from 204,000 to 534,000 metric tons is underway and expected to complete by end of Q1 FY'25.
- Phase 2 expansion planned to increase capacity to approx. 1 million metric tons per annum, targeted for completion by end of FY'25.
- Capital outlay for Phase 2 expected around INR 100 crores, with up to INR 50 crores funded through debt and the balance from internal accruals.
- Rooftop solar capital outlay completed; 1.5 megawatt commissioned, remaining to be commissioned by end of Q1 FY'25, fully funded through internal accruals.
- Focus on asset-light model for brand development with potential brownfield expansions.
- Capex plans for FY'25 approx. INR 100 crores; about 50% funded by debt.
- New capacity increments will be commissioned gradually with ramp-ups starting as early as end of Q1 FY'25 and continuing through FY'26.
📊revenue
Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?
- The company expects a top line CAGR growth of around 17% to 18% by FY'26.
- Operating EBITDA margin is anticipated to be around 27% to 28%, with PAT margin of 12.5% to 13%.
- Pipes and tubes capacity is expanding from 204,000 tons to 534,000 tons by end of Q1 FY'25; Phase 2 expansion to increase capacity to about 1 million tons by FY'26.
- Increased capacity utilization is targeted, with an expected production volume of approximately 350,000 tons in FY'25.
- Ramp-up of new capacities will begin from Q1 FY'25 onwards, with commercial effects visible in Q3 and Q4 FY'25.
- The company aims for steady, cautious growth focused on positive cash flow and capital efficiency.
- They plan to enhance their conversion business and explore new plants or expansions aligned with market demand.
📈margin
Future growth expectations in earnings/operating earnings/profits/EPS?
- The company expects a top-line CAGR of around 17% to 18% by FY'26.
- Operating EBITDA margin is projected to expand to approximately 27% to 28%.
- PAT margins are anticipated to improve and stabilize around 12.5% to 13% by FY'26.
- ROCE is targeted in the range of 17% to 19%, with ROE aimed around 16% to 17%.
- Capacity utilization is expected to increase, aiding growth in volumes and profits.
- Conservative guidance provided to avoid over-ambition, with potential for positive surprises.
- Expansion plans target increasing pipes and tubes capacity to about 1 million metric tons by FY'26, supporting growth.
- Earnings growth is bolstered by operational efficiencies and higher capacity utilization rather than price hikes alone.
📋orderbook
Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?
- For FY'25, BMW Industries Limited anticipates a capacity utilization and production of around 350,000 tons, supported by firm orders and customer indications.
- The company expects to ramp up newly commissioned mills starting Q1 FY'25, with effects visible in Q3 and Q4, contributing to increased order fulfillment.
- Discussions with customers show assurances though no formal "take or pay" contracts exist, particularly with Tata Steel as the primary customer for pipes.
- Capacity expansions (pipes and tubes to 534,000 tons by Q1 FY'25 and eventually to 1 million tons by FY'26) are aligned with expected order inflows.
- Harsh Bansal emphasized a conservative approach to expansion to maintain profitability and avoid overextension despite visible demand.
- Overall, the visibility on the order book is positive but cautious, with ongoing ramp-ups and incremental capacity coming online each quarter.
