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Om Infra LtdQ1 FY24

Om Infra Ltd Q1 FY24 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: 87P/E: 31.7Market Cap: ₹893 CrSector: Construction

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
  • FY25 revenue expected to grow by 15%-20%, contingent on stable post-election scenario.
  • FY26 anticipated to see similar 15% growth, dependent on new government order inflows.
  • Company aims to add Rs 500 Crores to Rs 1,000 Crores of new orders in FY25.
  • Order book expected to cross Rs 4,000 Crores in next 2-3 years.
  • Execution capacity allows Rs 400-500 Crores per quarter, with banking limits affecting new order intake.
  • Hydro-mechanical, irrigation, and Jal Jeevan Mission segments seen as key growth drivers.
  • Large pipeline in hydropower and pump storage projects aligned with national capacity expansion from 42,000 MW to 67,000 MW by 2031-32.
  • Renewable energy push by central government and PMO expected to accelerate new project announcements.
  • Confident of achieving significant volume and revenue growth aligned with national infrastructure initiatives.

Margin guidance

Category 2
  • The company expects a revenue growth of 15%-20% in FY'25 and similar growth in FY'26, contingent on stable post-election economic conditions.
  • PAT growth to three-digit crores (Rs 100+ Crores) is anticipated within the next 2 to 3 years, primarily driven by revenue recognition from real estate projects and consistent profits from the engineering segment.
  • EBITDA margins are expected to improve to around 10%-12% in FY'25 and FY'26 from 8% in FY'24.
  • Order inflows of Rs 500 Crores to Rs 1,000 Crores are expected in the current financial year, supporting revenue and profit growth.
  • The company plans to expand its order book to Rs 4,000 Crores in the next 2-3 years, enhancing future revenue visibility.
  • The real estate division profitability is expected to improve as registry processes accelerate, positively impacting earnings.
  • Execution capacity supports quarterly project execution up to Rs 400-500 Crores, enabling robust revenue recognition.

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Fundraise plans

  • The company is in the process of enhancing its banking limits, which will allow it to take on more orders going forward.
  • Current banking and bid capacities limit new order intake, but there is sufficient capacity to add another Rs 500 – Rs 1,000 Crores orders.
  • There is no explicit mention of new equity fundraising in the transcript.
  • The focus on increasing banking limits implies plans for additional debt capacity rather than equity fundraising at this time.

Order book

  • Om Infra Limited reported a healthy order book of approximately Rs 2,235 Crores as of FY24, roughly twice their FY24 revenue.
  • The company expects to add Rs 500 Crores to Rs 1,000 Crores in new orders during the current financial year (FY25), albeit delayed due to state and national elections.
  • Post-elections, bidding and award activities are expected to accelerate starting from June 2024 onwards.
  • Vikas Kothari projects the total order book to exceed Rs 4,000 Crores within the next 2-3 years.
  • The order intake is constrained by banking limits and bidding capacity, which the company is actively enhancing to increase future order inflows.
  • The existing pipeline includes opportunities in hydropower, pump storage, Jal Jeevan Mission, and irrigation projects.
  • The current order book is well diversified across hydro, water infrastructure, and renewable projects.

Capex plans

Yes
  • The transcript does not explicitly mention any current or future capex or strategic capital investments.
  • However, the company is focused on expanding operations in hydroelectric power, pump storage, river interlinking, and Jal Jeevan Mission projects, indicating potential future investments in these areas.
  • They are also working on real estate projects in Jaipur and Kota, nearing completion, with sales expected to conclude in 2-3 years, which may require working capital.
  • The company plans to enhance banking limits to increase order capacity from Rs 500-1000 Crores, indirectly implying possible investments to support this growth.
  • No specific details on large capital expenditure or strategic investments like acquisitions or new large-scale projects were provided during the call.

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