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M M Forgings LtdQ3 FY22

M M Forgings Ltd Q3 FY22 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: 461P/E: 24.9Market Cap: ₹2.2K CrSector: Auto Components

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 2

Margin

Category 3

Fundraise

Yes

Order

N/A

Capex

Yes

2 of 4 growth signals are positive.

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Revenue guidance

Category 2
  • Targeting approximately 75,000 tonnes production for the current year, up from about 36,000 tonnes in H1 FY2023.
  • Expecting to cross 90,000+ tonnes in the next fiscal year.
  • Revenue expected to reach around Rs.1,400 Crores for the current year and targeting Rs.1,800 to 2,000 Crores for FY2024.
  • Revenue guidance is based on static raw material prices; softer commodity prices may impact revenues modestly (5-10% reduction expected to impact 40-50% of revenue).
  • Growth driven mainly by strong domestic market expansion, wallet share gains, and new product launches.
  • Increase in machined product share expected from 50% to 65% by FY2024, contributing to higher realizations.
  • EV segment revenue projected to grow from under Rs.25 Crores in FY2024 to Rs.100+ Crores in FY2025.
  • Export markets, especially Europe and North America, present opportunities amid shifts from China plus one strategy and energy cost advantages in India.

Margin guidance

Category 3
  • Revenue is expected to grow sharply, targeting about Rs.1800 Crores to Rs.2000 Crores in FY2024, driven mainly by strong domestic demand, wallet share gains, and new product launches.
  • EBITDA margins are expected to remain steady or improve slightly, supported by higher realization per tonne due to value-added machining products.
  • The share of machined products is set to increase from about 50% currently to approximately 65% by FY2024, aiding margin expansion.
  • EV business is projected to contribute modestly with around Rs.25 Crores revenue in FY2024, increasing to over Rs.100 Crores in FY2025.
  • Operating costs may see some inflationary pressure in the near term, but overall profitability should improve with sales growth.
  • Capacity utilization is expected to increase towards 75,000 tonnes by year-end, supporting volume-driven earnings growth.
  • Realization per tonne is anticipated to remain around Rs.190,000, viewed as sustainable barring major commodity price changes.

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Fundraise plans

Yes
  • MM Forgings plans a capex of around ₹550 Crores over the next 24 months, with ₹90 Crores already spent.
  • To fund this, the company anticipates raising approximately ₹250 Crores through debt.
  • The remaining ₹300 Crores is expected to be funded from internal accruals.
  • The company plans incremental debt of around ₹350 Crores according to discussions on swaps and interest cost management.
  • The incremental borrowing is likely to be Euro-denominated bonds, with interest rate swaps utilized to manage floating to fixed rate risk.
  • Management indicates that floating-to-fixed interest rate swaps should be used judiciously based on market conditions.
  • There is no indication of any immediate equity fundraising in the transcript.

Order book

  • The transcript does not explicitly mention the current or expected order book or pending orders in exact figures.
  • However, there are indications of strong order inflows, especially from the "China plus one" opportunity, with new orders won from North American customers seeking alternatives to China.
  • The company expects positive growth in exports and domestic markets, driven by factors such as wallet share gains and new product launches.
  • Demand from Europe faces some uncertainty, with some order cancellations, but overall opportunities remain due to supply disruptions and energy price impact.
  • There's also an ongoing development in the EV space, with expected revenues of Rs. 25 Crores in FY2023-24 and over Rs. 100 Crores in FY2025, indicating active orders under development.
  • Overall, the outlook suggests a healthy pipeline of orders and sustained demand despite global challenges.

Capex plans

Yes
  • MM Forgings is planning a total capex of approximately ₹550 Crores over the next 24 months, with ₹90 Crores already spent.
  • Out of the ₹550 Crores, around ₹100 Crores is earmarked for a new acquisition related to the EV (Electric Vehicle) powertrain business.
  • The remaining ₹450 Crores will be invested in the core forging and machining business.
  • Additionally, ₹25 Crores is planned for a subsidiary, SVPL, which operates in the alternator business.
  • Near-term capex for the current fiscal year is expected to be around ₹275 Crores to ₹300 Crores, with about ₹200 Crores planned for the next 6 months.
  • In the EV space, an investment of ₹100 Crores is planned for testing, prototyping, batch, and serial production facilities, initially in leased property before moving to owned facilities.

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