Capacite Infraprojects Ltd

Q2 FY23 Earnings Call Analysis

Construction

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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?

- 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.
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capex

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

- 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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revenue

Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?

- 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.
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margin

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

- 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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orderbook

Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?

- 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.