Interarch Building Solutions Ltd

Q1 FY25 Earnings Call Analysis

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fundraise: No informationcapex: Yesrevenue: Category 3margin: Category 2orderbook: Yes
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fundraise

Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?

- No specific mention of any current or planned fundraising through debt or equity in the provided transcript excerpts. - The company indicated no debt on its books and focuses more on executing its growth plans through internal accruals and capital expenditure. - Capex plans mentioned involve spending INR65 crores in FY25 and an anticipated INR80 crores in FY26 for capacity expansions. - No references to raising funds via equity or debt were stated during the call. - Management emphasized building capacity and achieving revenue growth mainly through organic expansion and operational leverage.
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capex

Any current/future capex/capital investment/strategic investment?

- FY '25 capex was about INR 65 crores, partly work in progress. - FY '26 planned capex around INR 80 crores, overlapping from prior year and will continue financially. - New plant investments generally cost INR 70-80 crores each. - Recently acquired additional 20 acres in Andhra Pradesh to set up a heavy fabrication line by September 2026. - Expansion underway at Andhra Phase 2 and Kichha facilities, adding ~40,000 metric tons capacity. - Preparing a new manufacturing facility in Gujarat (land acquired). - Setting up 2 new engineering offices in India within the current financial year to strengthen technical capabilities. - Installation of rooftop solar plants (1 MW each) at Kichha, Pantnagar, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh facilities for power cost savings. - Focus on expanding capacity to support targeted revenue growth to INR 2,400 crores by FY '27-28.
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revenue

Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?

- The company aims to double its revenue by FY'27-'28, targeting approximately INR 2,400 to 2,500 crores. - Plans to achieve around INR 2,600 crores revenue were mentioned, but the conservative guidance remains INR 2,400-2,500 crores considering steel price fluctuations. - Capacity expansions in Andhra Pradesh and North India are underway to support this growth. - Targeting volume growth of about 17.5% for FY '26 with a similar profit growth, and approximately 20% growth in the following year. - The company's total order book stands at around INR 1,646 crores, supporting near-term revenue targets. - Utilizable capacity is expected to increase as new plants reach full operation by mid FY '26. - The company expects to maintain or improve margins alongside volume growth through operational leverage and better pricing.
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margin

Future growth expectations in earnings/operating earnings/profits/EPS?

- The company aims to double revenue from FY'24 to FY'28, targeting INR2,400 to INR2,500 crores by FY'27-'28, slightly conservative from an earlier estimate of INR2,600 crores. - They plan a 17.5% growth for the coming year (FY'26), backed by existing order book and capacity expansion in Andhra Pradesh and North India. - Anticipate profit before tax and EBITDA growth in tandem, aiming to break the 10% EBITDA margin barrier soon, with Q4 FY'25 recording a 10.5% EBITDA margin and 10.9% PBT margin. - Expect continued margin improvement via larger orders, internal economies of scale, automation, and better supplier bargaining. - Plans include capacity increases through new plants and upgrades, positioning for sustained growth with focus on sectors like EV infrastructure, renewables, data centers, and exports. - EPS expected to grow with profit increases and maiden dividend declared at INR12.5 per share, signaling confidence in earnings growth.
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orderbook

Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?

- As of April 30, 2025, Interarch's total order book stands at approximately INR 1,646 crores. - The company secured the largest-ever pre-engineered building order in the Indian PEB industry, valued at about INR 300 crores. - The current order book reflects a strong pipeline with repeat orders contributing nearly 82% of revenue. - The company aims to grow its order book to support a revenue potential of INR 1,900 to 2,000 crores at 85% utilization of a 2 lakh ton capacity. - Interarch expects to scale the order book further to reach full capacity utilization, excluding upcoming new capacities. - Orders generally have execution timelines within one year, with most completed within 9 months. - The company is bidding for larger orders and focusing on expanding its footprint in high-growth sectors to maintain strong order inflows.