Fermenta Biotech Ltd
Q3 FY20 Earnings Call Analysis
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology
fundraise: No informationcapex: Yesrevenue: Category 3margin: Category 3orderbook: No information
💰fundraise
Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?
- The document does not explicitly mention any current or future plans for fundraising through debt or equity.
- The company is focusing on organic and inorganic growth opportunities with added resources post-merger.
- There is no direct reference to issuing new shares or taking on additional debt.
- Discussions reveal capital expenditure plans primarily for capacity expansion (e.g., multi-synthesis plant in Dahej with a CAPEX of around Rs 30 crores), which is expected to be funded internally.
- Monetisation of real estate assets is ongoing, possibly aimed at raising funds, but specific fundraising plans via equity or debt are not indicated.
- No mention of a public or private fundraising round in the visible sections of the report.
🏗️capex
Any current/future capex/capital investment/strategic investment?
- Construction of a multi-synthesis plant in Dahej with a total CAPEX of around Rs 30 crores is underway.
- No other major CAPEX is expected in the current financial year.
- Pharma division capacity is expected to increase by 25% by Q1 FY22 due to the completion of the Rs 30 crore CAPEX.
- The Saykha project involves a planned investment of over Rs 200 crores over the next few years, to be done in a phased manner.
- Saykha project will focus on manufacturing minerals, chemical multi synthesis capabilities, and valorizing by-products like wool grease and fish oil to cholesterol.
- Commercial production at Saykha is expected to start by FY23 after environment clearance and construction.
- The company is also undertaking R&D projects, doubling R&D space, and increasing employees to support future growth.
📊revenue
Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?
- The company expects a top-line growth at a CAGR of 15% over the next 5 years.
- Capacity utilization is currently around 80% and is expected to increase with new expansions.
- A multi-synthesis plant under construction will add ~25% capacity by Q1 FY22.
- The pharma division expects a 25% capacity increase by Q1 FY22 from ongoing CAPEX of around Rs. 30 crores.
- Demand for Vitamin D3 in the human segment is rising, both domestically and in exports; animal feed demand remains subdued due to factors like COVID impact on meat industry.
- New product launches including minerals and premix variants of D3 are planned, aligned with government fortification programs targeting edible oil and milk by FY22.
- Strategic partnerships and geographic expansions (Europe, USA) are expected to support growth without significant additional CAPEX.
📈margin
Future growth expectations in earnings/operating earnings/profits/EPS?
- The company expects top-line growth at a CAGR of 15% over the next 5 years.
- Bulk drug division anticipates achieving an average EBITDA margin of around 25% in the long run despite price volatility.
- Capacity expansion ongoing: Multi-synthesis plant at Dahej to increase capacity by ~25% by Q1 FY22.
- The pharma division is close to full capacity utilization, with expected 25% capacity increase by FY22 due to Rs 30 crore CAPEX.
- The company aims to sustain and improve EBITDA margins through backward integration and volume growth despite feed-grade price pressures.
- Real estate monetization is planned but delayed due to COVID-19 uncertainties.
- The company is diversifying product offerings (e.g., milk and oil fortification) with expected launches by FY22, targeting new markets.
- Overall, earnings and profitability are expected to improve gradually, supported by capacity expansions and product diversification.
📋orderbook
Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?
- The document does not provide explicit details on the current or expected order book or pending orders for the company.
- However, it mentions capacity utilization is close to 80% and above, indicating ongoing demand.
- The pharma division is near full capacity utilization, with a planned 25% capacity increase by Q1 FY22.
- Bulk drug division is dealing with market volatility, making steady-state predictions difficult.
- No specific information on pending orders or size of orderbook is stated.
- The company acknowledges increased demand for Vitamin D3 on human side but subdued demand on animal feed side due to industry slowdown.
- Supply chain improvements and logistic partnerships (e.g., in Germany) are mentioned, likely supporting order fulfillment.
- Overall, detailed order book status is not explicitly disclosed in the provided pages.
