Campus Activewear Ltd

Q3 FY23 Earnings Call Analysis

Consumer Durables

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fundraise: No informationcapex: Norevenue: Category 3margin: Category 3orderbook: No information
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fundraise

Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?

- The transcript does not mention any current or planned fundraising through debt or equity. - The company’s net debt as of September 30, 2023, stood at INR 162 crores, a marginal increase from INR 157 crores in March 2023. - The net debt to EBITDA ratio is stable at 0.7 for H1 FY24 versus 0.6 in FY23, indicating controlled leverage. - The management has not provided any forward-looking guidance related to raising new capital. - Focus appears to be on recalibrating business strategies and maintaining healthy financial metrics rather than raising funds. - There is no explicit indication or announcement about any debt or equity fundraising in the discussed earnings call or transcript excerpt.
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capex

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

- The company mentioned a peak turnover capacity of INR 2,500 crores without requiring any additional CAPEX, indicating no immediate large capital expenditure plans. - There was no specific mention of upcoming or ongoing capital expenditures or strategic investments in the discussed sections. - Focus appears to be on brand building, market expansion, product premiumization, and improving distribution rather than heavy capital investments. - The company is emphasizing marketing investments and new product development, but these are likely operational expenses rather than capital investments. - They plan to continue expanding EBO stores gradually (adding 5-7 stores per month), which reflects ongoing investment in retail presence, but this does not appear to be large-scale CAPEX. - Any major capex or strategic investment plans were not disclosed or indicated in the provided excerpts.
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revenue

Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?

- Q2FY24 saw a volume decline due to subdued demand in Northern markets and exit from some platforms (Udaan, AJIO), but inventory corrections are largely completed. - Normalized growth expected from Q3FY24 onwards with a positive outlook for Q3 and Q4. - Capacity utilization peak turnover can reach INR 2,500 crores without additional CAPEX. - Current manufacturing capacity is about 35 million pairs; last year sales were approximately 25 million pairs, with volumes trending similarly. - Focus on growing market share, especially in Western and Southern markets, which remained flat in Q2 despite poor macro conditions. - Eastern market growth targeted through new product categories like outdoor footwear. - Channel strategy blends MBO, EBO, and distribution to penetrate markets. - Online marketplaces (e.g. Flipkart) gaining share; market share on Flipkart rose from 5% to 8.5% during Big Billion Day sales. - Premiumization strategy maintained, with no current plans for lower-priced segments or athleisure expansion.
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margin

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

- The company does not provide forward-looking guidance publicly but has shared a positive outlook for Q3 and Q4 FY24. - They expect normalized growth and a meaningful quarter starting Q3FY24, with recovery largely in place after inventory corrections. - Peak turnover capacity is around INR 2,500 crores without additional CAPEX, with annual capacity of 35 million pairs and current production close to 25 million pairs. - Gross margins are healthy, with ambitions to maintain a high-teen to 20% margin profile, balancing growth and margin sustainability. - Focus remains on increasing market share across key markets (West, South, and East), supported by strong omni-channel presence, brand building, and product premiumization. - Initiatives in cost-saving, supply chain improvements, and channel integration are expected to positively impact profitability going forward. - The company sees FY24 as a transition year but remains committed to long-term value creation and market share growth.
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orderbook

Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?

- The transcript on pages 3 to 17 of the provided document does not explicitly mention the current or expected order book or pending orders for the company. - The discussion primarily revolves around market strategy, inventory correction, channel performance, geographic focus, and sales volumes. - No specific figures or commentary related to order backlog or pending orders were disclosed during the Q&A session. - Focus areas highlighted include inventory management in certain states (UP, Bihar, Rajasthan), channel mix adjustments, and market share growth in online marketplaces. - The company emphasizes normalized growth expected from Q3FY24 onwards, driven by pre-orders from distributors confirmed in a Q2 distributor meet, but no exact orderbook numbers are provided.