Paramount Communications LtdQ4 FY25

Paramount Communications Ltd Q4 FY25 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: 68.7P/E: 35.3Market Cap: ₹2.1K Cr

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 2

Margin

Category 2

Fundraise

Yes

Order

N/A

Capex

Yes

2 of 4 growth signals are positive.

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Revenue guidance

Category 2
  • Paramount aims to cross Rs. 5,000 crores in revenues by FY 2030, targeting above 30% CAGR over the next five years.
  • For FY27, the new plant is expected to generate Rs. 500-600 crores in revenue, contributing significantly to growth.
  • Existing two plants have a revenue capacity limit of around Rs. 2,000 crores; new plant will help roughly double this capacity by FY28.
  • Domestic cable sales, especially power cables, show strong growth (e.g., 63% growth in 9 months FY25).
  • Export sales, mainly to the US, have grown rapidly (58% growth in 9 months FY25 export sales), aiming for 40% of revenues from exports going forward.
  • Continuous CAPEX with Rs. 70 crores planned for FY25 and ongoing machinery additions support volume and revenue growth at near 100% capacity utilization.
  • Focus on both vertical (volume) and horizontal (product range) growth in domestic and export markets.

Margin guidance

Category 2
  • Paramount Communications targets above 30% CAGR in total revenues over the next 5 years, aiming to cross Rs. 5,000 crores by FY 2030.
  • The company expects EBITDA margin improvement by 100 basis points, indicating higher operating profitability.
  • They aim for exports, mainly to the US, to constitute around 40% of revenues, diversifying growth sources.
  • New greenfield manufacturing plant (30 acres in Madhya Pradesh) expected to start contributing revenues from FY27, doubling production and revenue capacity by FY28.
  • Continuous CAPEX (Rs. ~70 crores planned in FY25) supports capacity expansion and sustained growth.
  • Profit after tax demonstrated 21.7% growth in 9 months FY25; PAT margin slightly affected due to tax changes but expected to improve with scale.
  • Operating cash flow expected to turn positive imminently due to strong revenue growth and improved margins.

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Fundraise plans

Yes
  • Paramount Communications is currently a debt-free company.
  • Fundraising options under consideration include Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) and debt.
  • The company is exploring the ideal mix of equity and debt for funding.
  • Any equity infusion would dilute promoter holding, so the company will carefully balance this.
  • For ongoing CAPEX, the company has spent Rs. 43 crores in the current financial year and plans to spend around Rs. 70 crores.
  • Future CAPEX will largely be funded through a mix of equity and debt to support expansion, including a new greenfield manufacturing plant.
  • The company raised approximately Rs. 274 crores in fresh equity over the past two years primarily for debt repayment, working capital, and CAPEX.
  • New large-scale CAPEX of roughly Rs. 250 crores (excluding land) is planned over 1.5-2 years, with funding options still open.

Order book

  • As of December 31, 2024, the pending order book stands at Rs. 620 crores.
  • Domestic cable orders constitute Rs. 386 crores of this order book.
  • Export orders make up Rs. 234 crores.
  • The company maintains a policy not to hold firm price order books exceeding 3 to 3.5 months of capacity.
  • Orders with delivery beyond 3-4 months are mostly on variable price basis to mitigate metal price fluctuation risks.

Capex plans

Yes
  • Paramount Communications has been continuously investing in CAPEX every quarter to support growth.
  • For FY25, the company has spent Rs. 43 crores on CAPEX so far, targeting around Rs. 70 crores for the full year.
  • Most future CAPEX will be focused on a new greenfield manufacturing plant on 31 acres of land allotted in Narmadapuram, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The total project cost for the new plant, excluding land, is roughly Rs. 250 crores, expected to be spent over 1.5-2 years.
  • The new plant is expected to start commercial production by December 2026 (FY27), helping double the company’s revenues.
  • Capacity from the new plant should be fully available by FY28.
  • Funding options under consideration include a mix of equity and debt; QIP is one of the options on the table.
  • The company remains debt-free as of now and evaluating the ideal capital structure for raising funds.

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