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Iris Clothings LtdQ3 FY23

Iris Clothings Ltd Q3 FY23 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: 40.8P/E: 41.9Market Cap: ₹678 CrSector: Textiles & Apparels

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Revenue guidance

  • Target revenue in 3 years: INR 250 to 300 crores.
  • Expect volume growth of about 10% year-on-year.
  • Average selling price expected to increase from current ~INR 400 to around INR 500 by year-end.
  • Infant wear segment expected to contribute 15%-20% of revenue by FY24, with strong demand.
  • Expansion planned with 5-7 Exclusive Brand Outlets (EBOs) in and around Kolkata this year, followed by stores in other states in 2024 and 2025.
  • Exports expected to grow from 3%-5% to 5%-7% revenue contribution by year-end.
  • Production capacity utilized currently at about 25,000 pieces per day; plans to ramp up production with capex on machinery ongoing.
  • Q4 is expected to be the strongest quarter with robust demand boosting growth in revenue and margins.

Margin guidance

  • Iris Clothings Limited targets revenue of INR 250 to 300 crores in the next 3 years.
  • EBITDA margin guidance is stable between 21% to 23% going forward.
  • Expected EBITDA margin improvement from 21% currently, aiming for stable margins at 21-23%.
  • Infant wear segment expected to grow, contributing about 20% of revenue by end of FY24 with EBITDA margins around 24-25%.
  • Expansion plans include opening 5 EBO stores this year with associated capex of approximately INR 1.25 crores for store setup.
  • The company is ramping up inventory and production in anticipation of strong Q4 demand, forecasting robust growth in revenue and margins in Q4.
  • Export revenues are expected to grow from 3-5% to 5-7% of total revenue by year-end.
  • Overall, the company is positioned for consistent revenue growth and margin improvement over the next 2-3 years.

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Fundraise plans

  • There is no specific mention of any current or planned fundraising through debt or equity in the transcript.
  • The company has discussed capital expenditure plans, including a capex of INR 3 crores for FY24, primarily towards machinery expansion and store furniture, with INR 1.4 crores already spent in H1.
  • They mentioned that for their targeted revenue growth over the next three to four years (INR 250 to 300 crores), capex will be required to expand production; however, the exact timing and nature (debt or equity) of this capex are still under consideration and not finalized.
  • Finance costs increased slightly in Q2 due to inventory building but are expected to reduce by FY25 onwards.
  • Overall, no explicit plans for new fundraising through debt or equity have been disclosed at this time.

Order book

  • The company expects growth in exports by the end of the current year due to orders from a few countries in the pipeline.
  • Export revenue contribution is projected to increase to 5%-7% from the previous 3%-5%.
  • Specific target export countries include Mozambique, Saudi Arabia, Dubai (UAE), Portugal, Zambia, and Nepal.
  • The domestic market remains the primary focus with robust demand.
  • No explicit mention of the total current orderbook value or pending orders quantification was provided in the transcript.

Capex plans

  • For FY24, Iris Clothings Limited has planned a capex of INR 3 crores, with INR 1.4 crores already spent in H1. This capex is primarily towards machinery for expanding production capacity and furniture for two newly opened stores.
  • The company is working on expanding its production capabilities but is yet to finalize the exact timing and amount of further capex needed for the next 3-4 years.
  • They plan to open 5 to 7 Exclusive Brand Outlets (EBOs) in and around Kolkata in the near term and expand to other states from 2024 onwards.
  • The focus remains on building multiple growth pillars like sportswear and infant wear, requiring strategic investments in production and retail expansion.
  • Overall, for the next 3-4 years, Iris Clothings targets revenue growth to INR 250-300 crores, with capex for expansion being planned but details under review.

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