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Rashi Peripherals LtdQ2 FY25

Rashi Peripherals Ltd Q2 FY25 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: 781P/E: 12.4Market Cap: ₹3.0K CrSector: IT - Hardware

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 3

Margin

Category 3

Fundraise

N/A

Order

N/A

Capex

N/A

0 of 2 growth signals are positive — mixed outlook.

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Revenue guidance

Category 3
  • The company expects double-digit growth in sales/revenue, aiming for about 2x the market growth.
  • Market growth projections vary between 6% to 9%; Rashi Peripherals aspires to outperform with growth around 12% to 14% particularly in H2 FY 2026.
  • Q1 showed 11.4% revenue growth excluding large project deals.
  • Quick commerce business is expected to more than double in size within the current year.
  • Embedded vertical segment grew 30% to 38% in Q1 and is expected to continue strong.
  • Surveillance business is in early stages but shows growth potential with 3-digit crore annual revenue anticipated.
  • Large deal pipeline exists for Q2-Q4, with cautious participation based on ROI and competitive dynamics.
  • The Windows refresh cycle in H2 FY 2026 is expected to drive PC demand and positively impact sales growth.
  • Cloud and AI business strategies are under review after disinvestment; growth in digital initiatives will continue to be explored.

Margin guidance

Category 3
  • The company expects strong growth with an aspiration to achieve double the market growth, targeting 2x the market growth annually.
  • Market growth is projected between 6% and 9% for the year, with the company aiming for double-digit growth and over 11% growth excluding large project deals.
  • EBITDA margins experienced expansion to 3.5% in the recent quarter but long-term sustainable margins are expected in the 2.7% to 2.8% range.
  • PAT margins also improved by 70 basis points, indicating profitability growth alongside revenue.
  • The quick commerce segment is expected to more than double in business this year, contributing to growth.
  • The embedded vertical segment is growing strongly, with 30%-35% growth reported in Q1 year-on-year.
  • A cautious approach is taken on large deals with competitive ROCEs, and selective participation based on margin and ROI assessments.
  • Overall, the outlook is optimistic with a focus on operational efficiencies, customer mix, and strategic growth areas such as surveillance and AI-enabled products.

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Fundraise plans

  • The transcript does not mention any current or planned fundraising through debt or equity.
  • Gross debt as of June 30 is INR 1,190 crores, with net debt almost the same, but no reference to new borrowings or planned debt issuance.
  • Interest cost increased due to higher working capital investment but no indication of raising new capital.
  • Management discusses working capital and operational efficiencies but no mention of equity fundraising.
  • Overall, no information on future debt or equity fundraising initiatives is provided in the call.

Order book

  • No sizable order was executed in Q1, unlike the previous year's large NMDC Yotta order (~INR 1,500 crores).
  • Multiple large and mid-sized deals are in the pipeline for Q2, Q3, and Q4, with a dedicated team evaluating each deal based on ROI.
  • The company is cautiously optimistic, practicing "careful optimism" when considering participation in large data center and AI-related deals.
  • Certain orders like the government's interest in 10,000 GPUs are likely to get finalized within Q2 and will be open for participation after analyzing margins and ROCE.
  • Q1 focus remained on run-rate business due to no large deals, but there are multiple opportunities available across the country for large orders.
  • Payment collections from previous large deals (Tamil Nadu and Yotta) are mostly complete, aiding working capital normalization.

Capex plans

  • The company completed a 51% sale of stake in its subsidiary ZNet Technologies as part of a strategic portfolio realignment after not achieving profitability over 4-5 years.
  • Despite exiting this cloud investment, the company continues to explore and learn how to expand in the cloud and software business sectors.
  • There are no specific mentions of new or upcoming capital expenditure (capex) or large-scale strategic investments in the current quarter.
  • The focus is on strengthening existing businesses with selected strategic brand tie-ups (e.g., MSI gaming laptops, Norden networking products, Riello UPS inverters, ALOGIC accessories) to complement existing offerings rather than large capex.
  • The company is also emphasizing operational excellence and cost management to improve EBITDA margins.
  • Potential investments may be evaluated selectively in large deals or new verticals such as quick commerce and surveillance, but no concrete capex plans are disclosed.

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