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R R Kabel LtdQ2 FY25

R R Kabel Ltd Q2 FY25 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: 2,488P/E: 43.6Market Cap: ₹22.1K CrSector: Industrial Products

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 2

Margin

Category 2

Fundraise

N/A

Order

Yes

Capex

Yes

2 of 4 growth signals are positive.

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Revenue guidance

Category 2
  • Overall volume growth guidance for FY '26 is around 18%, with wire expected to grow ~12% and cable ~25%.
  • Cable segment growth is anticipated to outpace wire; cable capacity is being doubled with ongoing expansions.
  • Export business, particularly cable exports, is expected to grow with new approvals and capacity expansions.
  • Revenue contribution from cables may increase from 30% to around 32-35% by year-end.
  • FMEG business is expected to grow at 20-25% with reduced losses and breakeven targeted within the year.
  • Industry growth for wire is around 10%, cable around 15-16%, with the overall sector projected at 13-14%.
  • Export revenue currently at ~30%, expected to rise possibly up to 35%, balanced with domestic growth.
  • Continuous capacity additions on a modular basis will support sustained volume and revenue growth over next 3 years.

Margin guidance

Category 2
Future Growth Expectations for R R Kabel Limited: - Volume growth guidance for FY ’26 remains at 18%, with wire expected to grow ~12%, cable ~25%, and FMEG 20-25%. - EBIT margin improvement of around 100 basis points is anticipated for the year. - Cable segment expected to increase revenue contribution from 30% currently to around 32-35% by year-end. - Capex of approx. INR1,200 crores planned over next 3 years with modular capacity additions to support growth. - FMEG segment expects to reach EBIT breakeven within the current fiscal year, with losses already reduced by 550-600 bps in Q1. - Export business to grow, especially in cables, supported by expanded approvals and capacity ramp-up. - Overall margin expansion driven by improved product mix, better cost absorption, and operational efficiencies. - Profit after tax grew 39.4% in Q1 FY ’26, signaling optimistic outlook for sustained earnings growth.

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Fundraise plans

  • The transcript from the Q1 FY26 earnings call does not mention any current or planned fundraising through debt or equity.
  • There is detailed discussion about capex plans totaling around INR 1,200 crores over the next 3 years, but no specific comments on how this will be funded.
  • Rajesh Jain and other management focus on operational growth and capacity expansion using internal accruals and existing resources, without reference to raising external capital.
  • No explicit indications or statements about fresh equity or debt issuance were made during the call.

Order book

Yes
  • The company has a good order book for its export business, particularly in Europe and the Middle East.
  • Despite some uncertainties in the U.S. market, export orders remain stable with no significant adverse impact observed so far.
  • There was a spillover in the cable segment with some big orders planned for delivery in Q2, which affected Q1 volumes.
  • The management is confident about achieving a 25% volume growth in cables over the next three quarters.
  • Ongoing cable capacity expansions will support this growth, with approvals and order inflows continuing steadily.
  • Overall, the company expects to meet its growth targets across both domestic and export markets, with order execution on track.

Capex plans

Yes
  • Total planned capex over next 3 years: Approximately INR 1,200 crores.
  • Capex is a sequential, modular expansion process, not deployed all at once.
  • Current capex range for this year: Around INR 300 crores.
  • Recent quarterly capex (Q1): INR 50-75 crores.
  • Major expansions happening at Silvassa and Waghodia plants.
  • Objective: Nearly doubling cable capacity by end of this year compared to end of 2023.
  • Expecting full operational revenue of around INR 4,500 crores post-capex.
  • Capex aims to support planned volume growth, especially in cable segment (target 25% growth).
  • Continuous addition of capacity aligns with increasing approvals and demand.
  • Focus on expanding export business and growing presence in domestic markets like infrastructure and data centers.

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