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Capacite Infraprojects LtdQ2 FY23

Capacite Infraprojects Ltd Q2 FY23 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: 265P/E: 10.8Market Cap: ₹2.1K CrSector: Construction

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 2

Margin

Category 3

Fundraise

Yes

Order

N/A

Capex

Yes

2 of 4 growth signals are positive.

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Revenue guidance

Category 2
  • Revenue guidance for FY '24 is around ₹2,100 crores, including escalation.
  • Strong order inflow target of ₹2,200 crores to maintain 3.5x to 4x order book.
  • Growth expected to accelerate from Q3 FY '24 onwards, with H2 revenue targeted at ₹1,300-1,350 crores.
  • Asset turns expected between 4.7 to 4.9 in FY '24.
  • EBITDA margins guided at 17% to 18% for FY '24.
  • For FY '25, the company targets at least 25% year-on-year revenue growth on the expanded base.
  • Funding and bank guarantee limits are being expanded to support projected growth.
  • Robust bid pipeline across private and government sectors with qualification for projects up to ₹800 crores.
  • Balanced project mix aiming for ~70% government and 30% private sector revenue over next two years.

Margin guidance

Category 3
  • The company targets a revenue of around ₹2,100 crores for FY '24, with strong growth expected from Q3 onwards.
  • For FY '25, Capacit'e aims for at least 25% year-on-year revenue growth over the expanded base.
  • EBITDA margin guidance remains steady at 17%-18%, with management hopeful for a positive surprise.
  • EBIT margins for high-rise projects are expected to range between 14%-23%, averaging around 17%-18%.
  • Profitability in Q1 FY '24 was lower compared to last year due to cash flow-linked revenue recognition but expected to improve with enhanced liquidity.
  • Debt reduction plans foresee a gross debt decrease of about ₹80 crores in the current financial year.
  • Improved liquidity and working capital management, aided by equity infusion and better bank guarantees, will support sustained operational performance and earnings growth.

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Fundraise plans

Yes
  • The promoters' unsecured loans will be converted into equity in the current financial year, reducing promoter debt on the books.
  • The Company has an enabling resolution to raise up to ₹200 crores through QIP (Qualified Institutional Placement), monitoring the best interest of the Company before deciding on any equity dilution.
  • No specific timeline for further equity fundraising mentioned; management remains open but cautious.
  • Additional bank guarantee sanctions of ₹300 crores are under process with various banks (PNB, SBI, UBI) to support execution.
  • Current non-fund-based limits are ₹150 crores, and fund-based limits sanctioned are ₹165 crores, with some headroom available.
  • Overall, debt reduction of about ₹80 crores is expected in the current financial year through repayments and conversions.

Order book

  • As of March 31, 2023, the standalone order book stood at ₹10,245 crores.
  • The order book mix is approximately 63% public sector and 37% private sector.
  • The company is targeting order inflows of around ₹2,200 crores for FY '24 to maintain a 3.5 to 4x order book.
  • Already booked close to ₹1,200 crores in the current year.
  • The company qualifies for RLDA (Railway Land Development Authority) projects, airport projects, housing projects, and hospital projects (up to ₹600-800 crores standalone).
  • The order book is dynamic with flexibility to hold 35-45% private sector share based on client quality.
  • The firm expects continued strong bids and inflows to surpass targets, with visibility of a robust mix of government and private sector ideally at 70:30 over next two years.

Capex plans

Yes
  • The CAPEX plan for FY '24 is pegged at ₹55-60 crores, up from the earlier guidance of ₹40 crores due to new projects received in Q1.
  • Total CAPEX addition in Q1 FY '24 was ₹12.77 crores.
  • The company expects an increase of about ₹20 crores in CAPEX because of new projects secured.
  • No specific mention of strategic investments or future expansion beyond the current CAPEX plan was provided.
  • The focus appears to be on efficiently executing ongoing projects and managing working capital rather than large-scale future capital investments at this time.

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