Campus Activewear Ltd

Q3 FY25 Earnings Call Analysis

Consumer Durables

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revenue: Category 3margin: Category 2orderbook: No informationfundraise: No informationcapex: Yes
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fundraise

Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?

- The transcript does not explicitly mention any current or planned fundraising through debt or equity. - Working capital borrowings have increased to meet immediate needs but are expected to normalize by year-end. - The company is investing in a significant CAPEX plan (~INR 230 crores over 3 years), funded presumably from internal accruals or existing resources; no mention of new equity/debt issuance. - Some borrowings act as stop-gap arrangements leveraging arbitrage against fixed deposits. - No direct reference to plans for raising additional debt or equity capital in the near future was made during the call.
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capex

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

- Campus Activewear has outlined a CAPEX plan of around INR 230 crores over 3 financial years. - Year 1 focuses on setting up an upper line increasing capacity by approx. 3 lakh pairs per month (36 lakh pairs/year). - Phase 2 will replicate this upper capacity expansion. - Phase 3 will augment assembly capacity. - The Pant Nagar facility involves a capital investment of around INR 110-115 crores, including land and building. - Routine/maintenance CAPEX is estimated at INR 40-50 crores annually, covering stores, IT infrastructure, and molds for soles. - Investment in own capacity for uppers and soles is strategic for IP protection, premium segment control, and deploying state-of-the-art technologies. - New categories like apparel and accessories are being piloted, indicating potential future strategic diversification. This three-year CAPEX roadmap aims to support capacity growth, premiumization, and operational control.
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revenue

Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?

- The company anticipates sustained momentum post-GST implementation as consumers who had delayed purchases resume buying. - Distribution channel inventory is healthy (~100 days), indicating steady secondary demand. - Emphasis on expanding the premium sneaker segment, which is growing 100%+ year-on-year. - EBO (Exclusive Brand Outlet) expansion to ramp up with 70-75 new stores per year over the next 2-3 years, targeting ~500 stores by 2028. - Online channel sales affected by timing of festive sales; however, strong traction seen in Big Billion Day sales with volume recognition expected in Q3. - Capacity expansions, especially at the new Pant Nagar plant, aim to support incremental pairs production (e.g., 3 lakh pairs/month augmentation planned). - Overall volume growth for Q2 was 7.5% despite GST-related disruptions. - Expectation of higher growth in Q3 and beyond, driven by GST benefits and improved execution across channels.
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margin

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

- Campus Activewear expects sustained momentum post-GST implementation, anticipating growth in consumer demand especially in the premium segment and distribution channels. - The company plans to expand its premium portfolio and EBO stores aggressively, targeting around 70–75 new stores per year to reach nearly 500 stores in 3 years, supporting growth and premiumization. - EBITDA margins are expected to improve from a normalized 16% towards aspirational levels of 17–18%, driven by premium portfolio growth and operational efficiencies. - Capacity expansions at Pant Nagar and other plants aim to support increasing volumes, including 6 lakh pairs/month upper assembly capacity, supporting future volume growth. - Online channel sales growth is expected to improve as festive sales shift recognition to Q3, with strong brand-building and marketing investments to fuel further growth. - Export business, currently nascent, is expected to evolve with potentially higher margins due to India’s cost advantage, contributing to future profit.
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orderbook

Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?

The transcript does not explicitly mention the current or expected orderbook or pending orders for Campus Activewear Limited. However, related insights include: - Inventory levels at distributors remain healthy at about 100 days, indicating steady channel stock (no significant upstocking). - Secondary demand and traction in distribution channels are strong, with good secondary replenishment cycles. - Online sales momentum expecting improvement post the GST implementation. - Production capacity expansion is planned at Pant Nagar with phased CAPEX over 3 years to augment premium upper and assembly capacities by several lakhs of pairs per month. - Business seasonality implies a pre-build of inventory in Q2 ahead of the largest quarter (Q3). - No direct statement on pending orders or orderbook volume, but optimistic outlook based on capacity expansion and channel demand.