Exide Inds.Q2 FY23
Exide Inds. Q2 FY23 Earnings Call Analysis
Revenue, margin, capex, fundraise and order book outlook from management commentary.
Price: ₹413P/E: 37.4Market Cap: ₹35.1K CrSector: Auto Components
Management growth scorecard
Revenue
Category 2
Margin
Category 3
Fundraise
Yes
Order
N/A
Capex
Yes
2 of 4 growth signals are positive.
Full analysisRevenue guidance
Category 2- Robust demand across all segments with 32% growth in sales and PBT in recent periods (Page 7).
- Double-digit growth in both volume and value overall, though not uniform across all segments (Pages 7-8).
- Increasing market share in vehicular segments like two-wheelers and four-wheelers (Page 9).
- Strong growth in export markets; presence in 60 countries with rapid growth opportunities (Page 14).
- EV auxiliary lead-acid batteries segment showing inquiries and production; expected to grow (Page14).
- Lithium-ion plant expected to ramp up production from 2025-26, contributing to future growth (Page 16).
- Continued investments in R&D and manufacturing capabilities with a modern, state-of-the-art plant under construction (Page 15-16).
- Expansion focused on brownfield capacity enhancements, no immediate greenfield plants planned (Page 7).
- Expectation of stable or improving margins once raw material prices stabilize, supporting profitability (Page 6, 9).
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Fundraise plans
Yes- The company plans to fund its lithium-ion cell manufacturing plant largely through internal accruals and equity infusion from Exide.
- For any bridge financing needs, they will consider borrowing from banks or other financial institutions.
- There is no current plan to monetize their investment in HDFC Life for funding purposes; internal accruals will primarily support capex.
- The core lead-acid battery business capex will continue with approximately INR 400-500 crores annually, funded internally.
- No specific mention of new equity or debt fundraising rounds at this time; focus remains on using internal resources and conventional bank borrowing if needed.
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Capex plans
Yes- Exide is setting up a multi-gigawatt lithium-ion cell manufacturing facility in Bangalore on ~80 acres.
- The plant will have two phases: Phase I with 6 GWh capacity, Phase II with another 6 GWh, totaling 12 GWh.
- Total capex for the plant is estimated at around INR 6,000 crores (~INR 4,000 crores for Phase I, INR 2,000 crores for Phase II).
- Bhumi Pujan has been done; construction has started, with necessary approvals underway.
- Senior management hiring for the project is nearly complete.
- Start of production (SOP) for Phase I expected in late FY 2024-25, with stabilization in FY 2025-26.
- Funding will be largely through internal accruals and equity infusion; bridge financing may be taken if needed.
- Concurrent investments in R&D (BMS development) and building in-house lithium-ion cell lab facility.
- Brownfield expansions and debottlenecking planned for lead-acid battery core business with ~INR 400-500 crores annual capex.
- Nexcharge subsidiary fully acquired to consolidate EV battery-related operations.
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Margin guidance
Category 3- Exide Industries reported a healthy 32% growth in sales and profit before tax in H1 FY23, signaling strong demand across automotive and industrial segments.
- The company expects sequential margin recovery supported by some respite in input costs, though raw material prices remain volatile.
- Lead-acid battery business margins are anticipated to normalize within 3-6 months once raw material prices stabilize, returning to earlier ~14% levels.
- Lithium-ion cell manufacturing plant is expected to start production in late FY24-25, with full capacity ramp-up and stabilization by FY25-26, supporting future revenue and profitability growth.
- Expansion in lithium-ion and battery pack business, targeting multiple vehicle segments and stationary applications, is planned with capex around INR 6,000 crores across phases.
- Digitalization and cost optimization initiatives are expected to lower fixed costs and improve operating efficiency.
- Overall, the outlook is optimistic with robust demand and strategic investments driving growth and margin improvement.
Order book
- The transcript does not explicitly mention the current or expected order book or pending orders in precise figures.
- There is a strong demand scenario mentioned with robust orders in automotive replacement and industrial segments.
- The company reports upbeat demand and good order inflow driven by recovery in OEMs and increased capex in public and private sectors.
- For the lithium-ion segment, there is significant interest from OEMs and other customers, with RFQs already started.
- Exide is well poised to service growing requirements, leveraging customer connect from its 75 years in the market.
- The lithium-ion manufacturing plant is expected to start production in late 2024 to 2025, aiming to meet growing customer demand.
- Overall, while no quantified order book details are disclosed, the company indicates healthy demand and growth prospects across segments.
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