MEP Infrastructure Developers LtdQ2 FY18
MEP Infrastructure Developers Ltd Q2 FY18 Earnings Call Analysis
Revenue, margin, capex, fundraise and order book outlook from management commentary.
Price: ₹0.75Market Cap: ₹19 CrSector: Transport Infrastructure
Management growth scorecard
Revenue
Category 3
Margin
Category 3
Fundraise
Yes
Order
Yes
Capex
Yes
3 of 5 growth signals are positive.
Full analysisRevenue guidance
Category 3- →FY2019 tolling revenue expected to be over Rs. 2,000 Crores.
- →EPC revenue projected between Rs. 1,400 to 1,500 Crores for FY2019.
- →Construction segment turnover increased; targeting run rate push to achieve timely project completions.
- →EPC segment EBITDA margins expected around 15%-17%, though slight dip anticipated in next 3-4 quarters, offset by new projects.
- →Order book stands around Rs. 7,000 Crores; plans to bid for additional Rs. 1,000+ Crores projects in the last quarter of FY2019.
- →Anticipation of robust HAM project bidding pipeline with 10 projects (6 ongoing, 4 near financial closure).
- →Exploring opportunities in TOT projects and PWD EPC contracts.
- →Overall focused on sustainable, risk-mitigated growth with efficient execution and calibrated business approach.
Margin guidance
Category 3- →Q1 FY2019 showed strong performance with consolidated revenue of Rs.840.7 Crores, EBITDA Rs.166.6 Crores, and PAT Rs.26.1 Crores.
- →Tolling revenue for FY2019 expected to be Rs.2000 Crores+; EPC revenue around Rs.1400-1500 Crores.
- →EPC margins anticipated to remain stable overall; slight dip expected in next 3-4 quarters but new projects will balance margins.
- →Equity infusion and financial closure of 4 new HAM projects underway; funding through QIP, internal accruals, and EPC margins.
- →Company focused on efficient monetization of HAM portfolio post-construction phase to fuel future growth.
- →Pipeline includes bidding for new EPC and HAM projects, and participation in TOT projects, indicating steady order book growth.
- →Tolling operations expected to resume soon post suspension, with claims to cover revenue loss.
- →Industry outlook positive with government emphasis on execution, offering long-term growth opportunities.
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Fundraise plans
Yes- →The company plans equity infusion aligned with loan requirements for new SPVs; significant equity is expected initially and as per loan/concession agreement needs (Page 13).
- →Total equity requirement for four new projects is about Rs. 500 Crores over 2 to 2.5 years; Rs. 400 Crores equity already infused, balance Rs. 150-175 Crores to be infused as projects progress (Page 13).
- →For funding the equity in new HAM projects, MEP will contribute 51%, with 49% by joint venture partner LongJian Road & Toll Pvt Ltd. A maiden QIP raised Rs. 163 Crores in April to meet equity needs, with further funding via QIP, internal accruals, and EPC margins (Page 12).
- →Financial closure for four projects is expected soon, involving a mix of private and public sector banks and infrastructure institutions; no plans for NBFC borrowing currently (Page 7).
- →Debt is expected to rise marginally but not substantially with new financial closure (Page 6).
Order book
Yes- →Current order book is around Rs. 7,000 Crores (70 billion).
- →The company plans to bid for a couple of new construction projects in the last quarter of the financial year, targeting an additional Rs. 1,000 Crores.
- →Actively evaluating bidding opportunities for the second phase of TOT projects.
- →Evaluating partnerships before deciding the bidding approach (alone or with partners).
- →Pipeline includes 10 HAM projects with work started on six, and financial closure expected soon for four more.
- →Continuing to bid on short-term EPC and tolling projects, though competition remains aggressive.
- →Long-term focus includes bidding for future hybrid annuity projects and EPC projects to sustain growth.
Capex plans
Yes- →Significant equipment buyout occurred last year; current capex will align with project requirements, especially for the new four HAM projects (Page 11).
- →Equity infusion for the four new HAM SPVs will primarily be funded through a combination of QIP proceeds, internal accruals, and EPC margins; Rs.163 Crores raised through maiden QIP in April 2018 to meet equity requirements (Page 11).
- →Total equity requirement for four new projects estimated at around 12%-14% of the project cost (~Rs.500 Crores over 2 to 2.5 years) (Page 13).
- →Current six projects have had a substantial equity infusion (~Rs.400 Crores already infused, with Rs.150-175 Crores balance equity to be infused as per loan drawdown schedules) (Page 13).
- →Company expects marginal increase in debt related to balance sheet borrowings but no significant rise even after equity infusion (Page 6).
- →Future bidding expected for additional projects with potential order inflows in the Rs.1000 Crores range (Page 7).
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