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Chamanlal Setia Exports LtdQ3 FY24

Chamanlal Setia Exports Ltd Q3 FY24 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: 294P/E: 13.3Market Cap: ₹1.3K CrSector: Agricultural Food & other Products

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 2

Margin

Category 1

Fundraise

No

Order

Yes

Capex

Yes

3 of 5 growth signals are positive.

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Revenue guidance

Category 2
  • Trailing 12 months revenue already exceeds ₹1,500 crores; projected FY25 revenue could reach ₹1,600 crores, up from last year's ₹1,400 crores.
  • FY26 guidance expects revenue around ₹1,800 crores or more, based on strong order inflow, international goodwill, and presence.
  • New packing capacities (three units, including one at Gandhidham) expected to add approximately ₹100 crores revenue per quarter initially, potentially rising to ₹150 crores.
  • The company is expanding its global customer base with an emphasis on profitable small buyers worldwide.
  • Growth is supported by participation in major international exhibitions, promoting private label and brand products.
  • Domestic B2C focus is growing gradually, especially through online sales channels, while main focus remains on foreign markets.
  • Long-term vision aims for continuous growth by adding small, profitable customers globally and expanding order volumes.

Margin guidance

Category 1
  • The company expects revenue for FY25 to reach around ₹1,500 crores, potentially going up to ₹1,600 crores due to new capacities and strong order inflows.
  • For FY26, management remains confident of achieving or exceeding the previous guidance of ₹1,800 crores revenue, driven by increased international presence and participation in global exhibitions.
  • Margins are expected to expand with aging of basmati rice inventory over 6 to 12 months, potentially reaching double-digit levels (11-12%) by FY26.
  • The business model focuses on growing small, profitable customers globally, ensuring steady and sustainable profit growth.
  • Management is aggressive in procurement to leverage lower rice prices and increase profitability, contributing positively to operating earnings.
  • Overall, the company aims for consistent top-line growth of 20-30% over the next few years, alongside margin expansion and operational efficiencies.

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Fundraise plans

No
  • The company currently has bank limits of ₹300 crores with HDFC Bank and ₹50 crores with PNB, mainly for short-term seasonal financing.
  • They have no intention of using these loans extensively and prefer operating with their own funds.
  • The management's vision is to avoid borrowing from banks in the future and work using their own money.
  • Seasonal borrowing is typical starting from November and repaid by April each year.
  • The interest rate on their borrowings is very low, approximately 4%.
  • There is no mention of any immediate or future plans for raising funds through equity or long-term debt.
  • CapEx plans are funded internally, with existing land and warehousing, involving only machinery investment, which is relatively low.

Order book

Yes
  • The company currently has more demand than its own supply capacity, indicating a strong order book.
  • There are more orders than the company can pack monthly, showing an order backlog.
  • New production capacities are expected to come online in about one month's time, which will help address pending orders.
  • The management is aggressively procuring rice to cover existing sales and then plans to take advantageous positions based on market prices.
  • With ongoing participation in international exhibitions and increased international goodwill, the order inflow is expected to grow further.
  • The company targets revenue growth from ₹1,500 crores to potentially ₹1,600 crores in FY25, with strong confidence in meeting or exceeding this due to the robust order pipeline.

Capex plans

Yes
  • CLSEL is undertaking CapEx to increase capacity, with more demand than current supply.
  • Three new packaging units are being installed at the Karnal factory, expected operational by January/February 2025.
  • These three units will add approximately ₹100 crore quarterly revenue initially.
  • Another new packaging unit is being set up in Gandhidham (Mundra), bringing the total new units to four.
  • CapEx per unit is approximately ₹1.5 to ₹2 crores, mainly for machinery; no land or infrastructure purchase as land is already owned.
  • Larger pack sizes manufacturing is planned at new units, targeting over ₹150 crore annual revenue from the new facility.
  • The company plans to continue expanding its export business through participation in international exhibitions for business development.

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