L. T. Elevator

Q4 FY27 Earnings Call Analysis

Industrial Manufacturing

Full Stock Analysis
fundraise: Yescapex: Yesrevenue: Category 1margin: Category 1orderbook: Yes
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fundraise

Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?

- L.T. Elevator Limited plans to raise additional funds through a preferential equity issue once market conditions improve, as current markets are not favorable for raising the desired capital. - The preferential fundraising is primarily to support increased production capacity, targeting 1,500 to 2,000 elevators in FY28, which is a significant ramp-up from prior targets. - They have already acquired land for a new facility and are planning a larger CAPEX to expand manufacturing capacity accordingly. - No new company acquisitions in the elevator segment are planned currently; focus is on executing well with existing assets. - On the debt side, no specific mention was made about new borrowings during the call. - The company is considering fundraising to support growth in both B2C (direct-to-consumer) and B2G (business-to-government) segments, reflecting higher growth ambitions post Ricardo merger.
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capex

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

- L.T. Elevator is planning a new manufacturing facility with a capacity of Rs.300 to Rs.400 crores to support increased production, especially post-Ricardo merger. - The new facility is expected to go live between December 2026 and March 2027. - Current facility capacity supports roughly Rs.170-180 crores of revenue, and the new facility will replace it entirely. - With increased capacity, the company aims to produce around 1,500 to 2,000 elevators in FY28. - There is likely to be a bigger CAPEX spend soon to accommodate higher production needs due to the acquisition and demand growth. - The company may raise funds through preferential issues once market conditions improve to support this capital expenditure. - On the parking systems side, exploration of growth opportunities including potential international expansion is underway, though still early stage.
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revenue

Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?

- Current facility can support Rs.170-180 crores revenue; operating two shifts already. - New facility planned with Rs.300-400 crores capacity, expected to go live between Dec 2025 - Mar 2026. - Combined capacity will shift to new facility, targeting utilization in FY27 but top-line estimate is unclear. - Post Ricardo acquisition, production target is approx. 1,500 to 2,000 elevators in FY28, about one-sixth of India's largest elevator company’s volume. - Ricardo brings rapid order growth: 50-60 new orders/month, growing 15-20% month-over-month. - Ricardo’s execution run rate expected ~Rs.60-70 crores for FY27. - Aim to increase B2C business share to 50-60% by FY28, improving working capital. - Projected overall growth around 40% in traditional business; Ricardo acquisition to add substantially. - Planning bigger CAPEX and possible preferential fund raising to support expansion.
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margin

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

- Post Ricardo acquisition, L.T. Elevator aims to produce 1,500 to 2,000 elevators by FY28, significantly increasing volume. - Anticipates a 40% growth in traditional L.T. Elevator and Park Smart business. - Home elevator (B2C) business margins potentially 5% higher than B2B, currently around 15%-20% EBITDA margin. - Ricardo's current FY26 net margin estimated at 8%-10%; expected to improve after operational efficiencies. - Payment terms improve with B2C business, where 95%-100% payments are received upfront, aiding working capital. - Capacity expansion planned to increase revenue potential from Rs.170-180 crores currently to Rs.300-400 crores in new facility. - Long-term—aim to build a premium D2C brand with improved margins and scale. - Preferential fund raise likely to support CAPEX for increased capacity and growth. - EPS expected to grow in line with revenue growth, driven by scaling operations and margin improvements.
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orderbook

Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?

- Ricardo's current monthly order pick-up is around Rs. 6 crores, translating to an expected run rate of Rs. 60-70 crores for FY27. - Ricardo typically has a project cycle of 3 to 6 months. - The overall order book includes about Rs. 12-13 crores as pending orders for Ricardo, approximately 10-20% of their total order book. - L.T. Elevator aims to produce around 1,500 to 2,000 elevators in FY28 post-Ricardo merger, signifying significant capacity ramp-up. - New manufacturing capacity (Rs. 300-400 crore facility) is planned to meet growing demand, expected live between Dec 2025 to March 2026. - Organic and inorganic growth strategies target expanding beyond East India, leveraging Ricardo’s 18 experience centers pan-India.