Borosil Ltd

Q2 FY24 Earnings Call Analysis

Consumer Durables

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fundraise: Yescapex: Yesrevenue: Category 2margin: Category 3orderbook: No information
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fundraise

Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?

- Borosil Limited raised Rs. 150 crores through a Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) in June 2024 by issuing 47,16,981 equity shares at Rs. 318 each. - The net proceeds were partly used (Rs. 60 crores) to repay working capital loans in Q1 FY25, with the remainder invested in short-term money market instruments. - The company is in the process of making long-term loan repayments shortly. - As of June 30, 2024, the net debt stood at Rs. 57.8 crores and remains broadly similar, with term loans around Rs. 125 crores and working capital debt about Rs. 7-8 crores. - Post-QIP, Borosil expects net debt to reduce to zero by the end of FY25, with some cash surplus. - There is no mention of any current or upcoming plans for fresh debt or equity fundraising beyond the QIP completed in June 2024.
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capex

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

- Borosil Limited commissioned a new borosilicate glass furnace in Q4 FY ‘24. - The furnace is currently operating at about 70-75% capacity, with plans to reach 100% production by the end of this year. - The company aims to sell the full furnace capacity by next year. - The investment in the furnace is expected to generate a healthy return on investment (ROI). - Borosil raised Rs. 150 crores through QIP in Q1 FY ‘25, primarily to repay long-term project loans and working capital loans. - The balance QIP proceeds are invested in high-quality short-term money market instruments, with deployment scheduled through FY 2024-25. - There is ongoing strategic vendor development to support domestic sourcing for appliances amid BIS certification requirements. - The company targets increased in-house production to achieve gross margin improvements and operating leverage in the medium term.
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revenue

Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?

- FY '24 glassware sales were Rs. 200 crores; ~50% (Rs. 100 crores) was pressware. - With new production capacity, pressware sales can grow to Rs. 250-270 crores (2.5x to 2.75x increase). - Q1 FY '25 saw over 50% revenue growth in pressware, expected to sustain throughout the year. - Furnace operating at ~75% capacity; target to reach 100% production by end of the year and full sales by next year. - Opalware segment had a slow quarter but current capacity suffices for festive demand; inventory built for Diwali. - Overall company targets 15-20% revenue growth trajectory; margins expected to trend upwards toward low-20% over 3-4 years as own production increases and operating leverage improves. - Non-glassware segment growing strongly, with 20.3% revenue growth in Q1 FY '25. - Long-term focus on domestic manufacturing and scaling production for sustained growth.
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margin

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

- Borosil targets a 15% to 20% revenue growth trajectory, aiming to maintain this over the medium term. - EBITDA margins, which were around 14-15% last year, are expected to trend upwards, potentially reaching low-20% range in 3-4 years aided by increased own production and operating leverage. - The pressware division is poised for strong growth, with glassware sales having grown from Rs. 200 crores (FY24) to a potential Rs. 250-270 crores, reflecting 2.5x to 2.75x expansion in pressware sales. - The new pressware furnace capacity utilization is expected to ramp up from 70-75% currently to full (100%) by year-end, supporting revenue growth. - Profit after tax increased from Rs. 5.0 crores (Q1 FY24) to Rs. 9.3 crores (Q1 FY25), showing strong earnings momentum. - Long-term margins and profits are expected to improve due to gross margin improvement from increased domestic production and operating leverage in marketing and manpower costs. - While cautious due to market conditions, the company intends to under-promise and potentially over-deliver on earnings growth.
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orderbook

Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?

The transcript does not explicitly mention the current or expected order book or pending orders for Borosil Limited. However, from the information available: - Q1 FY25 showed strong sales growth, particularly in the glassware and pressware segments, indicating robust demand. - Inventory buildup of about 25% of pressware production is in place for the festive season (Diwali), reflecting anticipated order fulfillment. - The company is operating pressware furnace at 70-75% capacity and aims to reach 100% capacity by year-end, implying growing order volumes. - Sufficient capacity in Opalware exists to satisfy current and festive demand. - The firm is confident about sustaining revenue growth and increasing sales from Rs. 200 crores to Rs. 250-270 crores in pressware for FY24, suggesting a healthy order pipeline. No specific numeric data on orderbook or pending orders is provided.