Gayatri Projects LtdQ1 FY22

Gayatri Projects Ltd Q1 FY22 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: ₹22.4P/E: 8.5Market Cap: ₹1.1K CrSector: Construction

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 3

Margin

Category 3

Fundraise

Yes

Order

N/A

Capex

N/A

1 of 3 growth signals are positive — mixed outlook.

Full analysis

Revenue guidance

Category 3
  • FY22 revenue growth guidance is conservative at 0% to 5%, considering Q1 impacted by COVID and Q2 expected to be weak due to monsoon.
  • Management expects FY23 to be strong with around 15% revenue growth as all projects in the order book are in full swing.
  • The existing order book, valued at approximately ₹12,500 crores, is expected to be completed in the next 2 to 2.5 years, supporting revenue growth.
  • New project focus includes the Delhi-Saharanpur elevated expressway and water projects under the Jal Jeevan mission.
  • Execution ramp-up post-COVID disruptions and normalization of commodity prices are anticipated to aid higher turnover.
  • Order book has a strong book-to-bill ratio of about 3x, indicating steady future project inflow and revenue visibility.

See what Gayatri Projects Ltd management said on margin guidance — free account, 30 seconds.

Fundraise plans

Yes
  • Gayatri Projects Limited has signed a definitive agreement with Interups USA for a preferential allotment of 75 million equity shares valued at Rs. 337 crores, subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming AGM.
  • The equity infusion aims to partially pay down long-term debt and transition the company’s accounts from default to regular status.
  • The funds from this equity issuance are expected to be received within a week or so after the AGM, around early September 2021.
  • There is mention of possible further investment from this strategic investor, but the board has yet to decide and discussions are ongoing.
  • Currently, the company is not talking to any banks for restructuring despite being at default since the new equity and receivables are expected to bring the company current within a quarter.
  • No explicit mention of new debt fundraising plans at present.

See what Gayatri Projects Ltd management said on order book — free account, 30 seconds.

Capex plans

  • Gayatri Projects Limited has signed a definitive agreement with Interups USA for a strategic investment.
  • The initial investment amounts to Rs. 337 crores via preferential allotment of 75 million equity shares.
  • There is mention of a possible follow-on investment after this initial amount, with discussions ongoing; no final decision made yet.
  • The strategic investor aims to maintain a promoter stake of 51-49% and needs to conduct due diligence for the second phase of investment.
  • Additional investments could be used partly to repay long-term debt and partly for working capital to speed up existing projects.
  • No other specific capex or capital investment plans were detailed in this call.
  • The company expects the funds from this strategic investment shortly after shareholder approval in their upcoming EGM on August 28, 2021.

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