Ganesh Benzoplast LtdQ1 FY24

Ganesh Benzoplast Ltd Q1 FY24 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: ₹99.1P/E: 13.7Market Cap: ₹896 Cr

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 3

Margin

Category 3

Fundraise

Yes

Order

N/A

Capex

Yes

2 of 4 growth signals are positive.

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Revenue guidance

Category 3
  • The company targets a steady PAT (Profit After Tax) increase of 15%-20% year-on-year from existing businesses.
  • Additional growth is expected from new business ventures, such as the LPG terminal expansion.
  • Rental income from the LST (Liquid Storage Tank) business is expected to grow at 8%-10% annually.
  • New tanks coming online will add incremental revenue (INR10-12 crores yearly) starting next quarter.
  • The LPG terminal with 48,000 tons capacity is planned to be operational by Q2-Q3 2025, expected to generate around INR180-200 crores revenue annually.
  • The company remains committed to increasing margins through product mix optimization and cost reductions.
  • Consolidated revenue grew 33% YoY in Q1 FY24 and the company aims to maintain continuous growth.

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Fundraise plans

Yes
  • The company plans to fund its LPG expansion project with a mix of equity and debt.
  • An enabling resolution has been taken to raise up to INR 200 crores through equity, primarily via QIP or preferential allotment.
  • The expected quantum of equity fundraising is likely in the range of INR 50 crores to INR 100 crores.
  • Debt-to-equity ratio for the project is targeted around 70% debt and 30% equity.
  • Current debt levels as of June are around INR 8-9 crores, down from INR 15 crores previously.
  • The company expects future debt to be raised at competitive market rates.
  • No specific timeline or amount for new debt raising was detailed beyond funding plans for the ongoing LPG terminal expansion, expected operational by Q2-Q3 FY 2025.

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Capex plans

Yes
  • Ganesh Benzoplast is planning a significant capex for LPG terminal expansion with a capacity of 48,000 tons, expecting a total capex of around INR 500 crores.
  • The LPG expansion project aims to start construction around September or October 2023, with operationalization targeted for Q3 FY 2025.
  • The expansion funding mix is estimated to be 30% equity and 70% debt.
  • The company has taken an enabling resolution to potentially raise up to INR 200 crores via QIP/preferential equity, expecting to raise between INR 50 to 100 crores.
  • The new capacity is expected to generate higher EBITDA margins (~70-75%) compared to the existing business (~50-55%).
  • Ongoing smaller capex includes the recently commissioned chemical tanks (18,000 KLPD capacity) with an investment of about INR 50 crores.

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