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Manaksia Coated Metals & Industries LtdQ2 FY25

Manaksia Coated Metals & Industries Ltd Q2 FY25 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: 108P/E: 28.4Market Cap: ₹1.2K CrSector: Industrial Products

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 2

Margin

Category 1

Fundraise

Yes

Order

N/A

Capex

Yes

3 of 4 growth signals are positive.

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Revenue guidance

Category 2
  • Peak revenue expected to touch close to INR1,600 crores by FY27 with capacity expansions (Pre-painted steel and Alu-Zinc technology upgrade).
  • Revenue in FY26 expected to maintain momentum achieved in Q1 and further growth anticipated from Q4 onwards due to new projects coming online.
  • Sales volumes grew 18.69% YoY in Q1 FY26; utilization at 85% for galvanizing line, 100% for color coating line.
  • Export revenue hit a record 57% of total revenue in Q1 FY26 and expected to sustain above 50%.
  • Alu-Zinc line (180,000 tons capacity) anticipated to stabilize and contribute significantly to revenue by end Q3 or early Q4 FY26.
  • Second color coating line (total capacity 2,36,000 tons) to come online by end of Q4 FY26; full ramp-up expected in FY27.
  • The export market potential remains large and largely untapped, supporting future volume growth.
  • The company anticipates high margin, scalable revenue growth with expanded capacity and enhanced product mix.

Margin guidance

Category 1
  • Q1 FY26 EBITDA margin stood at 11.27%, with a 94% YoY increase; EBITDA per ton around INR9,786.
  • Expansion projects (Alu-Zinc upgrade and second color coating line) expected to drive EBITDA margin to 12%-13% sustainable at good capacity utilization by FY27.
  • Revenue expected to peak around INR1,600 crores in FY27 with full capacity utilization of expanded facilities.
  • EPS showed strong growth, reaching INR1.42 per share in Q1 FY26, up 254% YoY.
  • FY26 EBITDA margin expected to maintain around 11% for first three quarters; margin expansion likely in Q4 FY26 and FY27 due to new capacities.
  • Phase 3 expansion (planned mid-FY27) estimated at INR220-250 crores capex, aiming for further growth; funding expected mostly via internal accruals, minimizing debt.
  • Export revenue, a high-margin contributor, poised to sustain above 50%, supporting profit growth.

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Fundraise plans

Yes
  • For the third phase of capex planned for FY27 (~INR220-250 crores), the funding strategy is yet to be finalized.
  • The company intends to fund as much of this capex as possible through internal accruals generated in FY26 and partially in FY27.
  • The goal is to minimize debt usage for the third phase, aiming for a low-debt funding approach.
  • For the current and previous capex phases, the company has raised approximately INR175 crores through equity via preferential warrants.
  • The existing capex funding mix has been roughly 70% debt and 30% equity.
  • Approximately INR13 crores is still pending from warrant conversions, expected to be received within three quarters.
  • Clear funding details for the third phase will be provided later in the year based on performance and project stabilization.

Order book

  • The company has a strong and high-margin export order book that has been prioritized for execution over upgrade projects.
  • Export revenue surged by 182.28% year-on-year in Q1 FY26, contributing 57% to total revenue, indicating a robust order pipeline.
  • The growth in exports is supported by longstanding relationships with quality-conscious OEM customers in Europe and the Middle East developed over 5 to 7 years.
  • Ramp-up of new capacities (Alu-Zinc upgrade and second color coating line) will cater to increasing demand and contribute further to the order book from Q4 FY26 and FY27.
  • The company aims to maintain balanced domestic and export sales to mitigate market risks.
  • No specific numeric value of current pending or orderbook was disclosed, but demand visibility is described as strong with increasing double-digit growth potential due to infrastructure investments and export opportunities.

Capex plans

Yes
  • **Phase 1 & 2 Capex (FY26):** Total capex of ~INR150 crores covering Alu-Zinc technology upgrade, solar captive power plant, and second color coating line. Approximately INR50 crores already spent; remaining to be spent over next three quarters.
  • **Third Phase Capex (FY27):** Planned capex of INR220-250 crores for cold rolling backward integration and further capacity expansion. Funding strategy (debt vs equity) will be finalized later; focus on funding mostly through internal accruals and minimal debt.
  • **Capacity Expansion:**
  • - Galvanized steel capacity upgrading to Alu-Zinc tech at 180,000 tons.
  • - Pre-painted steel capacity increased to 236,000 tons with new line coming by end Q4 FY26.
  • **Funding:** Raised about INR175 crores equity via preferential warrants; approx. 70% of capex financing expected through debt, balancing equity.

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