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Ganesh Benzoplast LtdQ2 FY24

Ganesh Benzoplast Ltd Q2 FY24 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: 106P/E: 8.3Market Cap: ₹675 CrSector: Oil

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 4

Margin

Category 3

Fundraise

No

Order

N/A

Capex

Yes

1 of 4 growth signals are positive — mixed outlook.

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Revenue guidance

Category 4
  • LST (Liquid Storage Terminal) division expects a growth of 5% to 8% annually due to maxed-out capacities and market conditions.
  • Chemical division aims for closer to 8% to 10% growth yearly in volume and revenue.
  • From Q3 FY '25 onwards, significant volume and margin growth are expected in the Chemical segment.
  • New LPG terminal with 64,000-ton capacity at JNPT expected operational by October 2026, contributing to step jump growth.
  • Realization growth of 5%-7% is anticipated in LST division, with most expected to translate to EBITDA growth.
  • Overall consolidated EBITDA growth of 7%-8% projected, translating to approximately INR 120 crores.
  • Chemical segment targeted for EBITDA margin improvement from 5%-6% to around 8%-9% in coming years.

Margin guidance

Category 3
  • EBITDA is expected to grow by 7%-8% year-on-year, aiming around INR 120 crores consolidated for FY '25.
  • Chemical division volumes and margins are projected to improve significantly from Q3 FY '25 onward.
  • EBITDA margins in Chemical division anticipated to rise from 5%-6% to 8%-9%, with PAT around 6%.
  • LST (Liquid Storage Terminal) division expects 5%-7% realization growth, which mostly percolates to the bottom line.
  • Overall revenue growth for Chemical segment targeted at 8%-10%.
  • Capex for new LPG capacity (64,000 tons) is INR 700-750 crores, project completion expected by October 2026, which should drive step-up growth thereafter.
  • Single-digit growth expected in LST division until the new LPG joint venture terminal becomes operational.
  • Management focused on improving Chemical segment profitability and sustainably growing both divisions.

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Fundraise plans

No
  • There is no fresh capex envisaged that would require new debt or equity funding for Ganesh Benzoplast Limited at present.
  • The LPG capex, including the 64,000 capacity tanks, is estimated around INR 700 to 750 crores.
  • The equity contribution required for the LPG project has already been secured internally by the company.
  • Future capex plans, such as maintenance and new tank construction, are expected to be funded through internal resources.
  • Therefore, no current or immediate plans for external fundraising via debt or equity were indicated in the call.

Order book

  • Orders for new LPG tanks at JNPT typically start rolling in closer to the completion of the tanks.
  • The company already has certain capacity tied up with existing customers like BW LPG and CPIL.
  • Based on demand-supply assessment, there is a confirmed requirement for the new LPG capacity at JNPT.
  • The expansion from 40,000 to 64,000 tons capacity tanks at JNPT is underway, with approvals in place.
  • No specific mention of a current large orderbook or pending orders beyond ongoing contracts and tied-up capacities.
  • EPC business is being gradually transferred to a subsidiary, and no fresh EPC projects are being taken until the transfer finishes.
  • Wharfage and rental businesses continue with steady, mostly contractual revenue streams rather than new pending orders.

Capex plans

Yes
  • Ganesh Benzoplast has an ongoing large LPG terminal capex at JNPT with increased capacity from 48,000 to 64,000 tons, expected to complete by October 2026.
  • Estimated capex for the LPG terminal is around INR 700 crores to INR 750 crores.
  • The company is in the process of obtaining approvals for the LPG tanks and has secured critical approvals such as from the Petroleum and Explosive Safety Organization (PESO).
  • There is also regular maintenance capex for existing terminals.
  • Plans exist for building new tanks at JNPT, subject to approvals; these expansions will be funded internally without new debt or equity.
  • No current plans to invest outside existing business areas.
  • The company is strategically transferring its EPC business into a subsidiary and is not taking fresh EPC projects at the moment.

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