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Menon Bearings LtdQ2 FY25

Menon Bearings Ltd Q2 FY25 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: 170P/E: 21.4Market Cap: ₹819 CrSector: Auto Components

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 3

Margin

Category 3

Fundraise

No

Order

Yes

Capex

Yes

2 of 5 growth signals are positive.

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Revenue guidance

Category 3
  • Menon Bearings expects robust growth with FY27 revenue target of ₹350 crores, up from around ₹300 crores in FY26.
  • Bi-metal segment projected to grow 16%-17% this year, with revenue around ₹250 crores in FY27.
  • Aluminium division (Alkop) targeting 25% growth, aiming for ₹120 crores revenue in FY27.
  • Brake division expected to ramp up quickly, targeting ₹100 crores revenue by next year.
  • Export contribution is growing and expected to increase from current ~30% to 35%-40% for Alkop segment.
  • New developments and customer sample approvals in aluminium and bi-metal segments to drive assured growth.
  • Order-books indicate strong demand pipeline with ₹90 crores current booking split 60:40 between bi-metal and Alkop.
  • Company optimistic on sustainable growth with anticipated 18% - 20% year-on-year revenue growth in coming years.

Margin guidance

Category 3
  • FY26 revenue target: ₹300 crores with 22% EBITDA margin guidance maintained.
  • FY27 revenue target: ₹350 crores, representing 18-20% year-on-year growth expected.
  • Segment-wise FY27 revenue targets: ₹120 crores from Alkop (aluminium die casting), ₹250 crores from bi-metal, ₹100 crores from brakes.
  • EBITDA expected to improve with raw material cost pass-through to customers anticipated post-September.
  • Bi-metal segment projected to grow at 16-17%, Alkop at 25% in FY26.
  • New order wins and approvals, such as from Eaton and US exports, underpin sustainable growth.
  • Additional CapEx of ₹7-10 crores planned for capacity expansion, supporting growth.
  • Emphasis on value-addition (e.g., X-ray machine) expected to improve margins/realization.
  • Management focused on sustainable and quality growth over rapid volume increase.

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Fundraise plans

No
  • No major new fundraising through debt or equity is planned currently.
  • Capital expenditures (CapEx) planned for the next two years are moderate, around ₹8-10 crores, mainly for adding machines and capacity expansion in aluminium and bi-metal divisions.
  • Arun Aradhye mentioned that raising funds for projects will not be a problem if needed, but no concrete plans exist now.
  • Capital commitment is decided project-by-project and based on calculated risks rather than a fixed capital ceiling.
  • The company is studying some new projects like EV recharge but has not concluded any funding decisions yet.

Order book

Yes
  • Current order book position is ₹90 crore.
  • Breakup of order book: ₹60 crore from bi-metal division and ₹30 crore from Alkop (aluminium division).
  • Alkop division expects to reach ₹120 crore revenue in FY27 with 35%-40% coming from exports.
  • Bi-metal division expected to contribute ₹250 crore in FY27.
  • Brakes division target is ₹100 crore in FY27, with gradual ramp-up expected after acquiring the dynamometer by end of September.
  • New orders include a ₹30 crore export order from a prominent USA customer starting production next month.
  • Alkop division submitted 53 new parts last year, with sample testing ongoing and production ramp-up expected post successful trials.
  • Railways and OEM approvals pending for brakes division, dependent on dynamometer procurement and testing.

Capex plans

Yes
  • Additional CapEx of around ₹7-8 crores planned for brakes division next year to add certain machines.
  • Total CapEx of around ₹8-10 crores expected over the next two years covering aluminium and bi-metal divisions for additional capacity and machinery like CNC, VNC, and X-ray machines.
  • No major new capital investments planned like previous years' land and building acquisition.
  • Exploring potential investments in EV recharge projects and parts development, but these are still under evaluation with no concrete decisions yet.
  • Board declined a joint venture proposal from a Chinese company due to geopolitical concerns; no current plans for joint ventures or acquisitions.
  • CapEx and investments will be project-dependent and subject to calculated risk assessment.

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