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Hi-Tech Pipes LtdQ2 FY24

Hi-Tech Pipes Ltd Q2 FY24 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: 94P/E: 26.7Market Cap: ₹1.7K CrSector: Industrial Products

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 2

Margin

Category 3

Fundraise

Yes

Order

N/A

Capex

Yes

2 of 4 growth signals are positive.

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Revenue guidance

Category 2
  • Hi-Tech Pipes targets a sales volume of approximately 5 lakh tons (0.5 million tons) for FY25.
  • Revenue guidance for FY25 is around Rs. 3500 crores.
  • The Company aims to increase capacity from 7.5 lakh tons to 1 million tons by the end of FY25.
  • Value-added products share is set to rise to about 50% of total capacity, enhancing EBITDA margins.
  • The recently commissioned Sanand plant's capacity utilization is expected to grow from ~35% in Q2 to ~65% in Q3 and Q4.
  • Growth is driven by new facilities, increased market demand post-budget, and government infrastructure CAPEX.
  • Future capacity expansion includes both Brownfield and Greenfield projects, aiming to double capacity to 2 million tons over 3-4 years.
  • The Company is optimistic about sustained volume and revenue growth supported by increasing value-added product mix and new product segments.

Margin guidance

Category 3
  • Hi-Tech Pipes recorded a 101% increase in EBITDA to Rs. 42.69 crores in Q1 FY25, driven by operational efficiency and increased value-added products.
  • Revenue for FY25 is guided at Rs. 3500 crores, with a projected volume of 5 lakh tons.
  • EBITDA per ton guidance for FY25 is maintained conservatively at Rs. 3500, with potential upside once steel price volatility stabilizes.
  • Profit after tax surged 125% to Rs. 18.05 crores in Q1 FY25, indicating strong earnings momentum.
  • Capacity expansion to 1 million tons by FY25 end through Brownfield and Greenfield projects expected to support volume and earnings growth.
  • Value-added products' share is increasing, targeted at 50% capacity share, driving higher margins (EBITDA Rs. 4000–5000 per ton).
  • Margin expansion of 25–30% expected post-commissioning of solar plant by Oct 2024 due to energy cost savings.
  • Optimistic about strong demand growth and government CAPEX support in H2 FY25, which should positively impact profits and EPS.

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Fundraise plans

Yes
  • The company discussed a journey from 1 million to 2 million tons capacity expansion over 3-4 years.
  • Funding for this expansion will be through a mix of internal and external sources.
  • No specific details on immediate new fundraising through debt or equity were disclosed; the process will happen gradually.
  • The expansion CAPEX figure is still under finalization and will be disclosed closer to the decision.
  • All outstanding warrants have been converted, with no pending warrant conversion.
  • Approximately Rs. 80 crores were infused in Q1 FY25 through warrant conversion.
  • Current net debt stands at Rs. 350 crores, which includes working capital debt.

Order book

  • Hi-Tech Pipes Limited currently holds approximately 1.5 months of order book in hand.
  • These orders are largely recurring and get replenished as they get executed.
  • The company does not provide specific order book figures but maintains a healthy flow of orders.
  • The bidding process involves few long-term bids; focus is on orders with shorter execution timelines (around 2 months).
  • The order book is stable and supports ongoing production without significant backlogs.

Capex plans

Yes
  • Hi-Tech Pipes is undertaking capacity expansion through both Greenfield and Brownfield initiatives to increase installed capacity to 2 million tons over the next 3-4 years.
  • Current capital outlay for two projects (Secunderabad Unit-3 and Sanand) is approximately Rs. 140 crores.
  • Brownfield expansion land bank can support capacity up to 1.5 million tons.
  • Greenfield CAPEX typically is about 60-65% of the Greenfield capacity.
  • A new DFT line for manufacturing large diameter section pipes is planned.
  • The Company is commissioning a rooftop solar power plant at the Sanand facility by October 2024, expected to cover around 30% of total power needs.
  • Hi-Tech is also investing in green hydrogen generation for its CR tube division to reduce carbon footprint and save costs.
  • Funding for future expansions will be through internal and external sources over the next 3–4 years.

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