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NDR Auto Components LtdQ2 FY24

NDR Auto Components Ltd Q2 FY24 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: 840P/E: 30.9Market Cap: ₹1.9K CrSector: Auto Components

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 3

Margin

Category 2

Fundraise

N/A

Order

N/A

Capex

Yes

1 of 3 growth signals are positive — mixed outlook.

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Revenue guidance

Category 3
  • Q1 FY25 total income grew 33.49% YoY to Rs. 172.10 crore, indicating strong demand.
  • New business with KIA to start January 2025, seat trims supplied from existing Bangalore plant.
  • Sun Shade product business with Maruti starting February 2025; potential RFQs from Toyota expected soon.
  • Utilization levels stable at 80-85%, with ample runway to scale before new facility operational.
  • Model mix (Brezza, Grand Vitara, Fronx, Jimny) driving strong volume and margin performance.
  • Optimistic on achieving double-digit EBITDA margins as business scales.
  • Capacity expansion underway with 9-10 acres of land acquired near Maruti plant, exploring land near KIA’s facility.
  • Management targeting steady quarter-on-quarter volume growth, with Q2 FY25 seasonality expected to positively impact volumes.
  • Working towards increased market share with Maruti, potentially above 40% in coming years.

Margin guidance

Category 2
  • Q1 FY25 showed strong growth: total income up 33.5%, EBITDA up 36.8%, PAT up 39.9%, with EBITDA margin at 10.16%.
  • Management aims to improve EBITDA margin to a steady 10% as business scales.
  • New business from KIA to start January 2025, sunshade supply from February 2025, and upcoming EV-related products expected to fuel growth.
  • Capacity expansion underway with land acquisition near Maruti and potential land near KIA’s facility.
  • Model mix favorability (SUVs like Brezza, Grand Vitara, Fronx, Jimny) contributed to current strong earnings; continued focus on high-margin models.
  • Market conditions and seasonal demand expected to maintain or improve current quarterly run rates.
  • Company is optimistic about portfolio expansion and new OEM partnerships, which should support earnings growth going forward.

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Fundraise plans

  • There is no mention of any current or planned fundraising through debt or equity in the transcript.
  • The management highlights a strong balance sheet that provides the opportunity to explore both inorganic and organic growth.
  • They mention land acquisition and capacity expansion funded through existing resources but do not refer to external fundraising.
  • Any future inorganic opportunities may prompt financial actions, but currently, no explicit plans for raising funds via debt or equity have been disclosed.

Order book

  • NDR Auto Components continues to have a strong order book driven by key OEM clients, notably Maruti, Toyota, and newly added KIA.
  • Supply to KIA from existing Bangalore plant will commence from January 2025 as a Tier-2 supplier for seat-trims.
  • The company has started supply of sun shades to Maruti and Toyota under a Technology Assistance Agreement from February 2024, with business starting from February 2025.
  • New products and OEM business expansions are expected from Q4 FY25 onwards.
  • Utilization at existing facilities is healthy at 80-85%, indicating capacity for growth.
  • Plans to acquire land near KIA’s facility in Anantapur are underway, contingent on securing further business from KIA.
  • Management indicated ongoing efforts to secure new models and business to increase market share beyond current mid-30% with Maruti and expand order book.
  • No new business from KIA was won last quarter, but land search signals intent to grow pending orders.

Capex plans

Yes
  • NDR Auto Components is expanding capacities to cater to increasing demand.
  • The company has acquired around 9 to 10 acres of land at Kharkhoda near the upcoming Maruti Suzuki plant for new facilities.
  • They are also exploring land acquisition possibilities at Anantapur, close to KIA’s manufacturing facility, to efficiently serve key OEM clients.
  • Land acquisition in Anantapur will proceed if and when new business is secured from KIA.
  • These initiatives align with their strategy to expand OEM partnerships and enhance their product portfolio.
  • The company is focused on organic and inorganic growth opportunities supported by a strong balance sheet.

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