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JSW Infrastructure LtdQ3 FY24

JSW Infrastructure Ltd Q3 FY24 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: 330P/E: 35.3Market Cap: ₹56.1K CrSector: Transport Infrastructure

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 3

Margin

Category 3

Fundraise

N/A

Order

N/A

Capex

Yes

1 of 3 growth signals are positive — mixed outlook.

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Revenue guidance

Category 3
Future growth expectations for JSW Infrastructure based on the transcript: - Volume Growth Guidance: Around 10% for the full year FY25, slightly tapered due to shutdowns (Page 13). - Capacity Expansion: Ongoing capacity expansion at Goa port from 8.5 million tons to 15 million tons causing temporary volume compromise but leading to higher future throughput (Page 12). - Cargo Volume: 65%-70% utilization rate expected in port industry capacity; total cargo handling capacity aimed to be increased to 400 million tons by FY2030 or earlier (Pages 4, 7). - New Projects: Brownfield expansions of 36 million tons per annum at Jaigarh and Dharamtar ports approved; Murbe and Keni projects progressing with LOIs and land acquisition (Pages 5, 7). - Revenue/EBITDA: Close to INR2,400 crores guidance related to project completion (Page 15). - Navkar acquisition: Detailed revenue guidance pending, with update expected by January; considered a growth opportunity (Pages 10, 15).

Margin guidance

Category 3
  • JSW Infrastructure expects a cargo volume growth of about 10%-12% for FY25, slightly tapered due to shutdowns (Page 13).
  • Total cargo handled reached 27.5 million tons in Q2 FY25, up 16% YoY, driving revenue growth of 18% and EBITDA growth of 22% YoY (Page 3).
  • The company’s strategic expansions and acquisitions (PNP port, Fujairah terminal, new slurry pipelines) are anticipated to support revenue and EBITDA growth (Pages 9-10).
  • Capex guidance for the current projects is around INR2,400 crores, with completion expected within this budget (Page 15).
  • By FY30, JSW aims to enhance cargo handling capacity to 400 million tons, supporting long-term earnings growth (Pages 4, 7).
  • Effective tax rate likely stabilizing around 25%, impacting net profit margins (Page 13).
  • ROCE expected around 18% once Greenfield projects reach 60% utilization, supporting healthy returns (Page 8).
  • EBITDA expected to grow with new projects, but exact FY28 or FY30 numbers are not yet clear due to ramp-up time (Page 5).

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Fundraise plans

  • Regarding promoter shareholding and fund-raising, the promoter equity stake was close to 85% at IPO, with a requirement to reduce to 75% within two years.
  • No firm decision yet on timing for further equity issuance; the company currently holds cash and will decide capital raising based on need within the timeline.
  • Open offer for additional shares in Navkar is closed with negligible response; promoter stake remains at 70.37%.
  • No explicit new debt or equity fund-raising announced in the transcript.
  • The company is well-positioned financially with ongoing CAPEX funded internally for projects like Jaigarh and Dharamtar expansions.
  • Management indicated readiness to raise capital when required but no immediate plans disclosed.

Order book

  • The transcript does not explicitly mention current or expected order book or pending orders for JSW Infrastructure.
  • They discussed several ongoing and planned projects, including:
  • - Brownfield capacity expansions at Jaigarh Port and Dharamtar Port with a total capex of INR 2,359 crores.
  • - Capacity enhancement plans aiming to achieve 400 million tons of cargo handling capacity by FY2030 or earlier.
  • - Murbe port with Letter of Intent (LOI) received; land acquisition and approvals in progress.
  • - Keni port with land acquisition signed and approvals underway.
  • - Acquisitions including Navkar, which they acquired majority control over recently.
  • The company highlighted active scouting for more terminals and opportunities but provided no specific order book figures.
  • They anticipate growth through a mix of greenfield and brownfield projects without any uncertainty in the current pipeline to achieve volume targets.

Capex plans

Yes
  • Board approved Brownfield expansions at Jaigarh and Dharamtar ports with a total capex of approx. INR 2,400 crores, expected to complete within the guidance.
  • Capex for Tuticorin terminal approx. INR 600 crores (18 months completion), JNPA approx. INR 100 crores (12 months), Mangalore container terminal approx. INR 150 crores (6 months, under construction).
  • First half FY25 capex spent approx. INR 383-400 crores across multiple projects including Jaigarh, Dharamtar, Goa, LPG terminals.
  • Second half FY25 capex includes slurry pipeline acquisition (~INR 1,700 crores) and Navkar acquisition payment (~INR 1,000 crores).
  • Ongoing capex aligns with capacity ramp-up at JSW Steel Dolvi, aiming to complete expansions by March 2027.
  • Greenfield port at Murbe, Maharashtra, with LOI received, initial capacity 33 million tons, requiring approvals and development over 4-5 years.
  • Strategic focus on both port and logistics verticals with ROCE guidance around 16-18%.

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