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IRB Infrastructure Developers LtdQ1 FY23

IRB Infrastructure Developers Ltd

Q1 FY23 Earnings Call Analysis

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 3

Margin

Category 3

Fundraise

Yes

Order

Yes

Capex

Yes

3 of 5 growth signals are positive.

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Revenue guidance

Category 3
  • For FY24, IRB expects contract revenue between Rs. 4,900 crores to Rs. 5,000 crores, reflecting a 10%-15% growth over FY23.
  • Toll income is anticipated to grow by 20%-25% in FY24, aided by tariff hikes (18% for Mumbai-Pune, 5% for Ahmedabad-Vadodara) and traffic growth of 5%-7%.
  • Gross toll collections show robust growth, with private InvIT toll revenue growing 70% in FY23 over FY22.
  • Management targets order inflows of around Rs. 10,000 crores for the next year, including potential BOT, TOT, and HAM projects.
  • The Hyderabad ORR project, with significant EPC and O&M order book additions, enhances revenue visibility for upcoming years.
  • The company maintains stable margins between 23%-25%.
  • Overall, the business aims for strong growth backed by healthy order inflows, toll revenue increase, and execution capacity.

Margin guidance

Category 3
  • FY24 contract revenue expected between Rs. 4,900 to Rs. 5,000 crores, a 10-15% increase over FY23.
  • Stable operating margins forecasted between 23% to 25% for FY24.
  • Toll collections to rise by 20-25% in FY24, supported by tariff hikes (18% for Mumbai-Pune, 5% for Ahmedabad-Vadodara) and traffic growth of 5-7%.
  • Equity infusion plan includes Rs. 2,500 crores for FY24 (including Hyderabad TOT) and Rs. 250 crores for FY25 to support growth.
  • Order inflow guidance of around Rs. 10,000 crores for FY24, including BOT, TOT, and HAM projects, indicating strong business expansion.
  • Private InvIT dividend distributions expected to improve, aiding equity funding needs.
  • No immediate asset monetization from HAM projects expected within FY24.
  • Overall outlook is positive with planned growth in revenues, toll income, and controlled margins, indicating potential improvement in earnings and EPS.

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Fundraise plans

Yes
  • For FY24, IRB has an equity commitment of Rs. 2,500 crores (Rs. 1,000 crores excluding Hyderabad TOT and Rs. 1,500 crores including Hyderabad TOT).
  • Equity funding will come from a combination of cash on hand, cash generated during the year, and part equity from the private InvIT.
  • The private InvIT has room to raise debt up to 70% leverage, potentially higher than public InvITs, supporting faster CapEx-heavy project growth.
  • Toll collections in the private InvIT are improving well, and increased dividends from this may help fund equity requirements, though no specific dividend guidance has been given.
  • No specific new debt fundraising announced, but ongoing projects and bids (including Hyderabad ORR and Samakhiyali project) involve large financing partly through debt and equity.
  • IRB aims to utilize private InvIT and internal resources for funding CapEx and equity needs for new and ongoing projects.

Order book

Yes
  • Current total order book stands at Rs. 20,500 crores.
  • EPC order book is approximately Rs. 9,000 crores, providing revenue visibility for the next 3 years.
  • O&M order book is about Rs. 2,000 crores for 3 years (excluding Hyderabad ORR).
  • Hyderabad ORR project adds Rs. 450+ crores to EPC and Rs. 14,500 crores to O&M order book.
  • Including Hyderabad ORR, total O&M order book exceeds Rs. 25,000 crores.
  • Next year's order inflow guidance targets around Rs. 10,000 crores.
  • Strategic focus on BOT, TOT, and HAM projects, leveraging private InvIT platform for funding and growth.

Capex plans

Yes
  • For FY24, IRB plans equity investment of Rs. 2,500 crores, including Rs. 1,000 crores excluding Hyderabad TOT and Rs. 1,500 crores including it.
  • Equity investment for FY25 is targeted at Rs. 250 crores for ongoing projects.
  • Hyderabad ORR project involves total CapEx of around Rs. 8,400 crores (Rs. 5,400 crores debt, Rs. 3,000 crores equity; IRB’s share of equity ~Rs. 1,500 crores).
  • The company targets order inflow (CapEx) around Rs. 10,000 crores in the upcoming year, which may include BOT, TOT, HAM project combinations.
  • IRB is focusing on BOT, TOT, and HAM projects in that priority order and planning equity investments accordingly.
  • Funding sources for equity include cash on hand, internal accruals, and distributions from private InvIT, which is growing and expected to aid equity funding.
  • No immediate asset monetization from HAM projects expected in FY24 as projects are still under development.

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