Rashi Peripherals Ltd

Q3 FY24 Earnings Call Analysis

IT - Hardware

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fundraise: No informationcapex: No informationrevenue: Category 3margin: Category 3orderbook: No information
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fundraise

Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?

- There is no specific mention of any current or future fundraising through debt or equity in the provided document pages. - However, it was noted that the company recently raised money through an IPO, which was used for debt repayment, leading to interest cost reduction. - The impact of IPO money raised has replaced interest-bearing debt, improving financial efficiency. - Management is focusing on improving credit rating to facilitate potential interest rate reductions on debt. - No explicit plans or announcements about new fundraising through debt or equity were made during the call.
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capex

Any current/future capex/capital investment/strategic investment?

- The company has not explicitly mentioned any specific current or future capex or strategic capital investments in the provided transcript. - However, it is noted that the company is expanding its business operations and geographical reach, such as opening the 52nd branch in Srinagar. - There is mention of investments in digital infrastructure, including the implementation of SAP ERP system connecting 67 warehouses. - Strategic moves include diversification into new business verticals like visual display, embedded business, lifestyle products, and quick commerce. - Participation in the AI and data center boom indicates potential future investments aligned with emerging technology trends. - The company is also focusing on operational scale and efficiency rather than large asset ownership, with warehouses primarily on lease. - Future product launches and expansions will be announced as and when they start, indicating a cautious investment approach.
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revenue

Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?

- The company has maintained a strong historical CAGR of around 20-23% over the last 4 to 20 years. - They are reasonably confident of achieving double-digit growth in the coming months and year, excluding large project orders. - Enterprise business is growing at a very high double-digit rate, in line with plans. - AI-enabled laptops and devices are a new growth area; volumes currently small but expected to rise significantly as AI adoption increases. - The project business (like data center and enterprise orders) is cyclical but expected to contribute to growth. - Online and quick commerce channels are growing rapidly, with September being the highest online sales month. - Expansion into new product segments like visual display and embedded business is underway. - Overall, steady 20-22.5% revenue growth is expected over the next 2-3 years based on current trends.
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margin

Future growth expectations in earnings/operating earnings/profits/EPS?

- Rashi Peripherals has maintained a strong historical CAGR of around 20%-23% over the last 20+ years, indicating steady growth potential. - The management expects continued double-digit growth in the enterprise business segment, excluding large project orders. - The EBITDA margin is expected to hover around 2.5%-3%, typical for this mature distribution industry. - PAT growth benefits from improved operational efficiencies and interest cost reductions following IPO fund deployment. - AI-enabled product sales are nascent but expected to grow significantly over the next 1-3 years as acceptance in India rises. - Large project deals and quick commerce initiatives offer additional growth opportunities, although project revenues can be cyclical. - ROE, currently around 15%, is expected to improve gradually toward 17%-20% as working capital normalizes and efficiencies increase.
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orderbook

Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?

- As of Q2 FY25, Rashi Peripherals has largely executed the 300 crore order from Yotta NMDC, with 90% completed in July-September quarter. - The Tamil Nadu government education project order is partially executed with 25-30% completed; the balance will be executed in the current quarter (Oct-Dec). - The company has received a three-digit crore order from Reliance for networking products, with partial execution done in Q2 and the balance expected in Q3. - Project business is cyclical and non-repetitive; H2 execution is assumed to be business as usual but exact repeat orders are unpredictable. - Rashi is also expected to bid for government tenders related to data centers, including a tender for 10,000 GPUs. - Overall, the order book is healthy, with continuing execution of large-scale projects and enterprise orders driving growth.