GOCL Corporation Ltd
Q3 FY17 Earnings Call Analysis
Chemicals & Petrochemicals
fundraise: Nocapex: Yesrevenue: Category 3margin: Category 3orderbook: Yes
π°fundraise
Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?
- As per the discussion on pages 5 and 10, the company has not taken any new term loans recently, indicating no immediate new debt fundraising.
- The capex plan for the current year is progressing well with about Rs.30 Crores expected to be spent by year-end, funded through existing cash resources.
- There is no explicit mention of planned new equity fundraising in the provided transcript.
- The company is cautious about committing to large capex due to market shifts and intends to clarify future capex plans by May.
- Overall, no concrete plans for fresh debt or equity fundraising have been announced at this time; reliance appears to be on internal accruals and prudent capex management.
ποΈcapex
Any current/future capex/capital investment/strategic investment?
- The company plans to undertake capex but is cautious due to a market shift, wanting to understand it well before committing to large investments.
- Licensed capacities are expected to increase by about 42%, which will require capex; exact figures for the next 2-3 years are yet to be finalized.
- This yearβs capex is progressing on schedule, with about Rs.30 Crores expected to be spent by year-end.
- Competitors are announcing capex of Rs.200-300 Crores over the next 2-3 years; GOCL plans to keep pace by utilizing existing capacities and planned expansions primarily at Hyderabad and Rourkela.
- There is a focus on modernization and expansion of existing capacity and exploring new locations.
- On the Realty side, active marketing and development efforts are ongoing, with approvals expected and work likely to start soon (e.g., Hyderabad development expected to break ground by March).
- No loans have been taken recently; the company maintains a good cash position for funding capex.
πrevenue
Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?
- GOCL Corporation is on a positive growth path in its core explosives and energetics business.
- New products developed have been well accepted and exports are expanding with new countries added.
- Current order book stands at approximately Rs.700 Crores including Coal India and other large customers.
- Licensed capacity is expected to increase by about 42-46%, supporting volume growth.
- The domestic commercial explosives industry is projected to grow at 10-12%, with GOCL targeting a higher compounded growth of 18-20% over the next three years.
- GOCL projects a 20% compounded growth in commercial explosive revenues over three years, outpacing the industry.
- Demand drivers include growth in coal output (expected 13-15%), mining, road infrastructure, and housing.
- Capex plans are underway but being calibrated carefully due to market shifts; around Rs.30 Crores capex expected by year-end.
Overall, management is confident of sustained growth driven by R&D, quality, and technical services.
πmargin
Future growth expectations in earnings/operating earnings/profits/EPS?
- The company is on a positive growth path in its core explosives and energetics business, with new products well accepted and exports growing.
- Orders in hand stand at around Rs.700 Crores, with an expected increase in licensed capacities by about 42-46%, enabling higher offtake.
- The domestic commercial explosives industry is projected to grow at 10-12%, with GOCL targeting 18-20% compounded growth over the next three years.
- GOCL projects 20% compounded growth in commercial explosives revenues over three years, outpacing industry growth.
- The company is cautious with capex, planning but awaiting clarity on market shifts before committing large investments.
- Improved operational efficiencies and marketing efforts are expected to support growth.
- Realty development may add value but is progressing slower than expected.
- Overall, growth in earnings, operating profits, and EPS is anticipated, aligned with capacity expansion and industry demand.
πorderbook
Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?
- Current order book is approximately Rs. 700 Crores, which includes:
- Rs. 680 Crores orders from Coal India and private sector.
- Rs. 320 Crores orders for year one (September 2017 - August 2018).
- Rs. 380 Crores orders for year two (September 2018 - August 2019).
- Coal India orders increased by about 25% in volume and 21% in value compared to the previous tender.
- Additional export orders contribute to the total order book.
- Order execution is well organized, with capacity increases expected to handle the volume rise.
- Licensed capacity for cartridge explosives expected to rise by 50%, from 50,000 to ~75,000 tonnes.
- Licensed capacity for bulk explosives expected to increase by about 42%, approximately 52,000 tonnes.
- Company confident of achieving at least 18% to 20% compound growth over next three years.
