Precision Camshafts LtdQ3 FY23
Precision Camshafts Ltd Q3 FY23 Earnings Call Analysis
Revenue, margin, capex, fundraise and order book outlook from management commentary.
Price: ₹151P/E: 29.3Market Cap: ₹1.5K CrSector: Auto Components
Management growth scorecard
Revenue
Category 3
Margin
Category 3
Fundraise
N/A
Order
N/A
Capex
Yes
1 of 3 growth signals are positive — mixed outlook.
Full analysisRevenue guidance
Category 3- →Precision Camshafts sees very good visibility for camshaft business growth with long-term contracts from domestic and international customers.
- →The company has grown its camshaft business over the past two years in both casting and machined camshafts and expects this trajectory to continue.
- →New machining plants are being set up, and assembly camshaft business from OEM customers is increasing.
- →For the electric mobility subsidiary EMOSS, growth is expected but affected by general European market slowdown and uncertainties; demand is anticipated to pick up once market conditions improve.
- →In India, Precision has started deliveries of electric sub-4-ton LCVs for testing, targeting retrofit of existing fleets, with potential large addressable market due to over 2 million vehicles.
- →The new Solapur facility will enhance capacity and support growth in niche and intricate products and expanded electric mobility footprint.
- →Overall, the company remains optimistic but cautious due to current global and regional uncertainties.
Margin guidance
Category 3- →The camshaft business shows good visibility with long-term contracts from domestic and international customers and continues to grow in casting and machining segments.
- →New machining plants are being set up, and assembly camshaft business from OEM customers has been awarded, indicating expected growth in coming years.
- →Margin improvement efforts include a 15 MW solar power plant reducing energy costs by ~30-35%, saving around INR 1 crore per month since July 2023.
- →EMOSS (e-mobility) business faces a current slowdown in Europe due to market uncertainties but maintains a positive long-term outlook with continued customer engagement and new applications under development.
- →Indian EV offerings (sub-4 ton LCVs) have begun deliveries, with scaling-up planned post testing; this business is in an early stage, so revenue growth is anticipated but not yet quantifiable.
- →Overall, earnings growth is expected with expanding camshaft capacity, margin improvements, and gradual ramp-up of the EMOSS business despite near-term challenges.
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Fundraise plans
- →As of the latest earnings call, there are no current plans to raise capital either through debt or equity.
- →Karan Shah explicitly mentioned, "Not that I can comment on as of today," when asked about any capital raising.
- →The company is still evaluating the capital intensity of the EMOSS business and the overall need for raising funds.
- →They are cautious about capital raising and have not announced any firm timelines or plans related to fundraising for EV expansion or other business areas.
Order book
- →The company has not provided exact figures on the current or expected order book for camshaft or e-mobility businesses during the call.
- →For the electric sub-4-ton LCVs in India, deliveries have started with several customers including government bodies and large fleet operators, but the order book is still in initial phases.
- →The company mentioned ongoing discussions and new customer developments, especially in Europe for EMOSS electric powertrains, but specifics on pending orders were not disclosed.
- →Long-term visibility exists for contracts in the camshaft business with domestic and international customers.
- →Management is cautious about providing forward-looking revenue numbers or precise order book details given current market uncertainties, especially in Europe due to general slowdown.
Capex plans
Yes- →Precision Camshafts is setting up new machining plants to support growth in the camshaft business.
- →A large solar power plant (15 MW) has been established to reduce energy costs, saving approximately INR 1 crore per month since July.
- →The company has started work on developing a new 25-acre campus in Solapur, which will house a state-of-the-art machine shop for assembled camshafts and other niche products, and expand their electric mobility footprint.
- →MFT in Germany plans to build production of new non-engine components in H1 of 2024.
- →No specific capital raising plans disclosed yet for Indian EV expansion or EMOSS business; the company is still in early stages for OEM vehicle development and related capital intensity is not fully articulated.
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