Harshdeep Horti.
Q3 FY24 Earnings Call Analysis
Agricultural Food & other Products
fundraise: No informationcapex: Yesrevenue: Category 3margin: Category 3orderbook: No information
💰fundraise
Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?
- There is no explicit mention of any current or planned new fundraising through debt or equity in the provided transcript.
- The company has recently completed an IPO, and the funds raised from the IPO have already been allocated towards manufacturing capabilities, infrastructure development, marketing, and branding (Page 11).
- The management emphasizes efficient use of IPO proceeds rather than seeking fresh equity or debt.
- No references were made to additional borrowing or equity fundraising plans for FY25 or near future.
- The focus is on capacity expansion, automation, and organic growth using IPO funds.
🏗️capex
Any current/future capex/capital investment/strategic investment?
- Harshdeep Hortico has invested in modern machinery including injection molding machines (800 tons and 150 tons) and robotic arms to automate production and reduce labor costs.
- Expansion of Pune facility by 12,000 square feet to increase production of agro shade nets, expected annual production of 350,000 KG.
- Development of own factory and showrooms across India (cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Rajamahend, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Punjab) to improve distribution and brand presence.
- Enhancement of manufacturing capabilities and infrastructure development funded by IPO proceeds, which will reflect in FY25 results.
- Use of environmentally friendly materials and launch of new eco-friendly product lines (Eco series planters using organic waste like coffee husk, bamboo husk, etc.).
- Set up of a small office in Amsterdam to drive export growth and global networking.
- Focus on capacity expansion to meet increasing demand and maintain operational efficiency.
📊revenue
Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?
- Targeting approximately 20% year-on-year revenue growth in H2 FY24 and FY25.
- Expecting a 5% year-on-year growth in manpower for FY25 and FY26 to support innovation and infrastructure growth.
- Anticipating 10% to 15% revenue growth annually from investment in modern machinery and product diversification.
- Export market growth projected at 5%-7% for the next fiscal year, increasing to 10%-12% in following years, driven by global demand and shift away from China.
- Expansion plans include new factory spaces and showrooms across key cities (Ahmedabad, Punjab, Lucknow, Hyderabad).
- New product verticals like agro shade net projected to increase revenues by about ₹5 crore in the current year.
- Continued focus on innovation with 25%-30% of revenue reinvested in R&D and automation to improve productivity and reduce labor costs.
📈margin
Future growth expectations in earnings/operating earnings/profits/EPS?
- Harshdeep Hortico Limited expects approximately 20% year-on-year revenue growth in H2 FY24 and similar growth for FY25.
- Operating margins are anticipated to remain stable around 23%.
- Top-line revenue growth of 10% to 15% year-on-year is expected from new product verticals like illuminated and roto-molded series.
- Bottom-line growth projections are 7% to 8% year-on-year.
- Net profit showed a significant 71.11% increase in H1 FY25 with EPS closing at Rs. 2.63, highlighting strong financial health and sustainable value creation.
- EPS is expected to benefit from steady revenue growth and margin maintenance.
- Long-term plans target crossing 100 crore in revenue by end of the current fiscal year, fueled by capacity expansion and improved infrastructure.
📋orderbook
Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?
- Current order book is approximately ₹1 crore.
- Orders include contracts from Adani Airports at Mumbai, Mangalore, and Guwahati.
- Harshdeep Hortico is the sole planter manufacturer and distributor listed in Adani Airports' software.
- Listed with major institutional players like Lodha, DLF, Hiranandani, Raheja, and Kalpataru.
- These institutional relationships contribute to recurring B2B sales.
- The company leverages its longstanding presence and strong network for securing ongoing orders.
