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Ganesh Benzoplast LtdQ1 FY23

Ganesh Benzoplast Ltd Q1 FY23 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 3

Margin

N/A

Fundraise

Yes

Order

N/A

Capex

Yes

2 of 3 growth signals are positive.

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Revenue guidance

Category 3
  • The company expects steady growth in chemical division capacity utilization from 70-75% last year to about 75-80% next year, leading to better profitability.
  • Step-up growth anticipated from commissioning of new chemical tanks, contributing to rental income and volumes.
  • The exclusive arrangement with JM Baxi to manage a jetty at JNPT will optimize vessel berthings, reduce wait times, and improve customer stickiness, supporting volume growth.
  • New EPC projects and strategic alliances are expected to add revenue streams, with 2-3 ongoing EPC customers and 2-3 more anticipated in six months.
  • Rental yields from tanks are expected to increase by 5-10% year-over-year, with potential step jumps from new tank approvals.
  • Overall turnover grew by 18% in FY23; management aims to continue improving performance with strategic contract wins and capacity enhancements.

Margin guidance

  • Profit after tax for standalone Ganesh Benzoplast Ltd. increased by 59% YoY to Rs. 50.93 crores for the year.
  • Q4 FY23 standalone PAT up 53% YoY at Rs. 12.26 crores.
  • Basic EPS improved to 8.13 from 5.27.
  • Capacity utilization in the Chemical division expected to improve from 70-75% to 75-80% next year, driving profitability.
  • Steady capacity utilization increase (~4-5% annually) leads to better margin coverage over fixed costs.
  • New chemical tanks with Pollution Control Board approval expected to add step-up in rental income starting Q1 FY24.
  • Rental yields expected to increase 5-10% YoY from existing tanks.
  • Exclusive arrangement with JM Baxi at JNPT jetty to improve operational efficiency and customer stickiness.
  • Overall turnover up 18% and PAT up 68% in the latest financial year, reflecting strong growth momentum.

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Fundraise plans

Yes
  • The Company has received Board approval to raise up to Rs. 300 crores.
  • The actual amount to be raised will depend on final agreements with the Investment Committee and customers regarding specific projects.
  • Fundraising may include a mix of equity and debt, structured based on finalized customer contracts.
  • Customers may participate in project funding through debt, reducing the equity requirement.
  • Internal accruals, customer participation (debt), and balance funding will be used to meet financing needs.
  • Fundraising is intended to support various expansion projects, including chemical tanks and potential LPG tank expansion.
  • No exact amount or timing has been finalized yet; decisions depend on signed customer contracts and project approvals.

Order book

  • Ganesh Benzoplast has an EPC division, including subsidiaries GBL Infra and GBL LPG, handling EPC projects.
  • Currently, one EPC project is ongoing in the parent company, expected to complete in 2-3 months.
  • They have 2-3 active customers for EPC work.
  • Additionally, they are in discussions or lining up another 2-3 customers for EPC projects over the next six months.
  • The EPC division focuses on strategic alliances with existing customers rather than third-party EPC business.
  • For new projects like LPG storage, construction will only start post finalizing firm contracts with customers, ensuring secured volumes and revenues.
  • No specific total monetary value of the order book or pending orders mentioned, but active customer pipeline indicates steady order inflow.

Capex plans

Yes
  • Ganesh Benzoplast has plans for capital expansion primarily focused on chemical tank development and entering the LPG (Liquid Storage Tanks) segment.
  • Construction for LPG facilities has not started yet as the company awaits firm signed contracts with customers to ensure volume and revenue backup before committing to CAPEX.
  • The company has formed committees to raise funds (up to Rs. 300 crores approved by the Board) for expansions across all segments, not limited to LPG.
  • They are also in the process of acquiring land at Mangalore from the port and evaluating multiple project options for that site.
  • New chemical tanks have recently received Pollution Control Board approvals and are expected to contribute rental income shortly.
  • The company prefers to start construction only after securing firm contracts to avoid unnecessary capital deployment.
  • Customer participation in funding through debt is considered to reduce equity requirements.

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