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Epack Durable LtdQ1 FY25

Epack Durable Ltd Q1 FY25 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: 241P/E: 56.5Market Cap: ₹2.3K CrSector: Consumer Durables

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 1

Margin

Category 3

Fundraise

Yes

Order

Yes

Capex

Yes

4 of 5 growth signals are positive — a strong management growth story.

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Revenue guidance

Category 1
  • EPACK Durable Limited targets over 35% revenue growth for FY '26.
  • Room AC market expected to grow 15-20%, with EPACK planning to surpass this industry growth.
  • Small domestic appliances and components are expected to grow multifold.
  • Washing machine category ramp-up starting Q2 FY '26, with current capacity of 30,000 units/month and plans to expand portfolio by FY '27.
  • Air cooler revenue projected to double in FY '26 compared to FY '25 (INR60 crores last year).
  • Broad-based growth across segments, including RAC, SDA, components, and large domestic appliances.
  • Increasing customer base from 55 to 70 in the current financial year.
  • Expansion of manufacturing capacity through new and existing plants to support growth.
  • Medium-term EBITDA margin guidance around 8%, supporting profitable growth.

Margin guidance

Category 3
  • EPACK Durable Limited projects revenue growth of over 35% for FY '26 while maintaining EBITDA margins around 7.5% plus and stable PAT levels.
  • Medium-term target (2-3 years) is to achieve EBITDA margins around 8% plus/minus with an aim to improve further beyond 8% in the next 3-4 years.
  • The company plans to ramp up new product categories like SDA and LDAs, and expects multifold growth in these segments alongside the core room AC category.
  • With new plants (e.g., Sri City and Epavo) reaching optimal capacity utilization, operating efficiencies and asset turnover ratios are expected to improve, targeting a net asset turn of approximately 4x by FY '27.
  • Investments of INR 450-500 crores over the next 12-18 months aim to expand manufacturing capabilities, supporting sustained top-line and profit growth.
  • Overall, the company expects sustainable and profitable growth driven by new customers, product diversification, and increased capacity utilization.

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Fundraise plans

Yes
  • EPACK Durable Limited is funding its INR450 crores capex through a mix of sources:
  • - INR230 crores from IPO proceeds (already raised and unutilized).
  • - Around INR70 crores to INR80 crores through new term loans (debt).
  • - INR100 to 150 crores through internal accruals.
  • The company does not mention any immediate plans for fresh equity fundraising beyond the IPO proceeds.
  • Average cost of borrowing is around 7.9% to 8%.
  • The focus is on utilizing internal funds, IPO proceeds, and limited debt, indicating no large-scale new equity raise planned in the near term.

Order book

Yes
  • The current order book remains healthy as per management comments.
  • Despite some Q1 demand slowdown and inventory buildup, large customers have not indicated substantial concerns affecting the full financial year.
  • Orders from new customers, especially for washing machines, are expected to start gradually from June (Q2 FY '26), with significant ramp-up anticipated from Q3 onwards.
  • Field trials for new customers have been completed, and orders have been received.
  • The company is confident about sustained order inflows in AC and other categories given the diversified customer base.
  • Customers are optimistic about inventory movement improving in Q2 FY '26.
  • No specific quantitative value of the order book was disclosed in the call transcript.

Capex plans

Yes
  • EPACK Durable Limited has planned a capex of INR 450-500 crores over the next 12 to 18 months.
  • INR 100 crores investment in a wholly owned subsidiary (EPACK Manufacturing) setting up a facility for Hisense products.
  • About INR 150 crores allocated for ramping up capacities in the new Sri City plant focusing on washing machines and component manufacturing.
  • INR 125 crores earmarked for a new greenfield facility construction in Bhiwadi, targeting new product categories like RAC, SDA, and LDA, to be completed by end of FY '26.
  • Smaller INR 20 crore investment for fine-tuning capacities at the current Dehradun facility.
  • Total gross block expected to increase from INR 850 crores (FY '25) to approximately INR 1,050 crores by end of FY '26.
  • The capex will be funded through IPO proceeds (INR 230 crores), new term loans (around INR 70-80 crores), and internal accruals.

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