Jash Engineering Ltd

Q3 FY23 Earnings Call Analysis

Industrial Manufacturing

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fundraise: Yescapex: Yesrevenue: Category 2margin: Category 1orderbook: Yes
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fundraise

Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?

- The company intends to raise funds to the tune of Rs. 80 crores. - The fundraising is planned to support bonding requirements and acquisition of Waterfront. - The method of fundraising is tentative and could be either through issuance of preferential shares or a Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP). - The decision on the fundraising method will be finalized in the coming week (from the time of the call). - This indicates a likely future equity raise rather than debt.
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capex

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

- Construction of new plant in Chennai ongoing, expected ready by next year to enable significant scaling up. - Setting up a plant in Houston; preliminary drawings completed and city approval sought by year-end. - Planning to raise around Rs. 80 crores for bonding requirements, Chennai plant, and UK acquisition (Waterfront) via preferential shares or QIP. - Investments in new cranes at old unit II bays (2, 3, and 4) to enhance efficiency and output, targeted for completion by December quarter. - Acquisition of Waterfront (UK) expected to complete by end of this financial year to expand market presence. - Focus on expanding product portfolio through technical collaborations and acquisitions to increase market share globally.
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revenue

Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?

- Confident of achieving projected revenue and profitability for the current year (Rs.515 crores consolidated revenue). - Expect to move around Rs.500 crores worth of orders in the next 5 months, potentially reaching an order book of Rs.800-1000 crores. - Conservative revenue projection for next year is Rs.600-625 crores. - US business projected to have annualized growth in excess of 20% with order book exceeding $50 million. - Rodney Hunt is expected to grow rapidly, targeting revenue of more than $50 million soon. - Focus on exports continues, with about 65% of total revenue expected in the second half of the year. - New capacity expansions underway in Chennai, Houston, and existing plants to support future growth. - Products from Jash Invent JV are expected to capture Rs.75-100 crore potential in Indian markets. - Long-term aim includes achieving incremental profitability with PAT of at least 14%.
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margin

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

- Confident of achieving projected revenue of Rs.515 crores consolidated for FY24, with potential to grow to Rs.600-625 crores next year. - EBITDA expected to improve from last year’s 19-20% to approximately 21-22% for current year. - PAT target of at least 14% in the medium term through incremental profitability improvements. - Strong US growth: $26 million projected revenue for FY24 with order book exceeding $50 million; US business losses reduced significantly. - New plants in Chennai and Houston expected to expand capacity beyond current Rs.600-650 crore production limit, supporting future scale-up and growth. - Rodney Hunt business forecasted to surpass $50 million revenue soon, expected to become a dominant and highly profitable segment. - Focus on export markets with 60-65% revenue expected in the second half, aiding profitability. - Product range expansion and acquisitions (Waterfront, Invent JV) to drive future growth and margin enhancement.
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orderbook

Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?

- Current consolidated order book stands at Rs. 837 crores. - More than 60% (Rs. 597 crores) of orders are from outside India. - US order book is close to $50 million, showing strong presence and growth. - Recent significant orders include a $10.5 million order in America and potential orders over $15 million in Hong Kong and $25 million in America under negotiation. - For the next 5 months, the company expects to add about Rs. 500 crores of orders. - Starting next year, order book expected in the range of Rs. 800-1000 crores. - Order execution timelines vary; some projects have later delivery schedules. - Overall order pipeline remains strong with Rs. 29 crores already negotiated and Rs. 24 crores under intense negotiation.