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.
Full analysisRevenue 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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