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NDR Auto Components LtdQ3 FY23

NDR Auto Components Ltd Q3 FY23 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 2

Margin

Category 3

Fundraise

N/A

Order

Yes

Capex

Yes

2 of 4 growth signals are positive.

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Revenue guidance

Category 2
  • Order book of INR 150 to 200 crore expected to materialize over the next two years, driving top-line growth.
  • Expansion focus on increasing market share, product portfolio diversification, and adding new customers, especially in four-wheeler segment.
  • Bangalore plant, a key growth driver, operating at 85-90% capacity with plans for further scaling.
  • Gujarat facility ramp-up expected to improve capacity utilization from 50% currently, with full utilization projected next year.
  • No immediate plan for new land or buildings; existing capacity targets production of 250,000 to 300,000 units per annum within a year.
  • New product introductions beyond seats and BIW under development, with updates to be shared in due course.
  • Expected consistent EBITDA margin of around 10%.
  • Regulatory changes (three-point seat belts, airbags) may increase content per vehicle by 15-20% in lower vehicle segments.

Margin guidance

Category 3
  • The company expects to maintain EBITDA margins at about 10%.
  • Top-line growth is expected to be supported by an order book of INR 150-200 crore over the next two years.
  • Profit after tax showed a 48.91% increase in H1 FY24, indicating strong profitability growth momentum.
  • Earnings Per Share (EPS) for Q2 FY24 stood at 8.67, reflecting robust earnings performance.
  • Growth drivers include deepening relationships with major OEMs like Maruti Suzuki and Toyota, expanding product portfolios beyond seats and BIW, and adding new customers.
  • New product developments and order inflows are expected to contribute to sustained earnings growth.
  • The Bangalore plant and other facilities are ramping up, supporting operational scalability and margin expansion.

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Fundraise plans

  • No specific mention of any current or planned fundraising through debt or equity was made during the call.
  • Capital expenditure is being funded internally, with an approved capex of approximately INR 20 crore for new programs with Maruti Suzuki.
  • The company indicated having sufficient land and facilities for current and near-future growth, with no immediate need for new land acquisition or major fund raising.
  • Cash on books is reported at INR 30-35 crore, suggesting a comfortable liquidity position to support ongoing operations and capex.
  • Overall, the focus appears to be on organic growth without external fundraising in the immediate term.

Order book

Yes
  • Current order book is approximately INR 150 crore to INR 200 crore.
  • This order book represents new orders expected to come into effect over the next two years.
  • The order book is annual and consists of long-term orders.
  • There are also shorter-term orders executed using existing capacity.
  • Order book excludes existing running orders.
  • New orders include expansion into new product lines beyond seats and BIW, plus new customers.
  • Management will announce updates once formal LOIs or new orders are confirmed.
  • The INR 150-200 crore order book does not include shorter-term deliverables or ongoing orders.

Capex plans

Yes
  • Board approved capex of approximately INR 20 crore towards new programs of Maruti Suzuki India Limited (Page 3).
  • Capital work in progress amounting to INR 15 crore relates to new product development and new model advancements; advances made, with claims to be made once the SOP starts (Page 8).
  • Major capex focus is on the Kharkoda facility, planned from existing footprint; new setups may follow post volume rationalization (Page 7).
  • Gujarat facility investment is approximately INR 30 crore with capacity expansion planned; land available for further enhancement (Page 5).
  • No immediate plans for new land acquisition; existing land and buildings sufficient unless significant new business or growth occurs (Page 5).
  • Emphasis on expanding market share, product portfolio, and customer base, which could drive future capex requirements (Page 8-9).

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