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Chatha Foods LtdQ3 FY24

Chatha Foods Ltd Q3 FY24 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: 85.5P/E: 34.4Market Cap: ₹207 CrSector: Food Products

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
  • By 2028, Chatha Foods aims to triple its revenue from the current base.
  • Existing chicken business is expected to grow at 12%-15% annually till 2028.
  • New JV plant with Allana Group targets approximately Rs. 200 crore revenue at full capacity (6000 MT annually).
  • The new vegetarian flatbread plant aims for Rs. 175-Rs. 200 crore turnover on product mix.
  • Expansion of chicken facility to increase capacity by 6-7 tons per day (from ~16-17 to over 20 tons daily) with minimal CAPEX.
  • Overall revenue growth for the current business expected between 10%-15% annually.
  • PAT targeted to grow 5 to 6 times by 2028 driven by capacity expansions and JV.
  • The company is pursuing new product developments and strategic customer projects (e.g., KFC) to accelerate growth.

Margin guidance

Category 3
  • Chatha Foods aims to triple its revenue by 2028, targeting approximately 3x growth from current levels.
  • The existing chicken business is expected to grow at 10%-15% annually.
  • With the new JV with Allana Group, the company plans significant expansion in value-added meat products, driving higher margins.
  • Operating margins in the new flatbread capacity are anticipated to be better than existing business margins.
  • The company targets a 5x-6x increase in PAT (profits) by 2028.
  • Expansion includes a new facility producing flatbreads, sauces, and gravies, expected to generate Rs. 175-Rs. 200 crore in turnover at full capacity.
  • Efforts to diversify product portfolio (e.g., patty lines for vegetarian products) and new client projects (including with KFC) may accelerate growth beyond base estimates.

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Fundraise plans

Yes
  • Chatha Foods Limited is undertaking a fundraising around Rs. 14 crore for a new JV project with Allana Group to set up a value-added meat products plant.
  • This new plant involves a Rs. 40 crore investment, with the company raising Rs. 14 crore for the project.
  • The new facility is planned to be commissioned by March 2025 and operational by July 2025.
  • No specific mention of additional fundraising through debt or equity beyond this Rs. 14 crore raise for the JV was noted.
  • The proceeds from a recent SME IPO are being used to build a new vegetarian product facility near their existing plant.
  • There appears to be no mention of separate or new debt fundraising at this time apart from the above equity raise.

Order book

  • QSR orders are planned and updated on a quarterly basis; volumes and product mix can vary due to promotions and limited-time offers.
  • Commitments from new JV customers will come only once the new plant is ready and after passing food safety audits.
  • Existing customers like Domino's and Subway provide ongoing business; Chatha Foods is a key vendor with 50-60% share in Domino's chicken requirements.
  • Discussions with QSR customers for new product supply in the JV are ongoing but no firm orders yet, pending plant commissioning.
  • The company targets tripling revenue by 2028 with substantial order growth expected from new capacities and JV with Allana Group.
  • Order visibility is high within existing client base but final volumes depend on quarterly projections and approvals.

Capex plans

Yes
  • New facility focused on vegetarian products with Rs. 42-44 crore CAPEX, commissioned by March 2025, production by July 2025.
  • JV with Allana Group for value-added ready-to-eat meat and chicken products with investment around Rs. 40 crore; raising Rs. 14 crore for this project.
  • New plant to produce 6,000 metric tons annually with revenue potential of Rs. 175-200 crore at full capacity.
  • CAPEX for chicken capacity expansion minimal (~Rs. 50 lakh to below Rs. 1 crore), mainly space expansion after vegetarian plant shifts.
  • Equipment for new plants mostly imported, with utilities sourced domestically.
  • Expansion targets 12%-15% growth in existing business and plans to triple revenue by 2028 through new capacities and JV.
  • Focus on high-capacity line production for flatbreads, reducing manpower requirements.

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