Ratnamani Metals & Tubes LtdQ3 FY21
Ratnamani Metals & Tubes Ltd Q3 FY21 Earnings Call Analysis
Revenue, margin, capex, fundraise and order book outlook from management commentary.
Price: ₹2,647P/E: 38.5Market Cap: ₹18.9K CrSector: Industrial Products
Management growth scorecard
Revenue
Category 3
Margin
Category 3
Fundraise
N/A
Order
Yes
Capex
Yes
2 of 4 growth signals are positive.
Full analysisRevenue guidance
Category 3- →The company targets 15% to 20% year-on-year growth in sales/revenue for the next two to three years, with a goal to reach 4500 to 5000 Crores by the third year.
- →Incremental capex can increase capacity to around 4500 Crores topline, with plans for further big capex announcements within 6 to 12 months.
- →Growth is driven by increased capacity utilization in stainless steel (SS) and carbon steel, including new plants like hot extrusion and LSAW capacity.
- →The focus remains on high value-added stainless steel products, expected to structurally improve margins and sales contributions.
- →The German plant specialized for aerospace and nuclear tubes is expected to contribute to revenues within 9 to 12 months post commissioning.
- →Overall demand is supported by robust oil & gas sector expansion locally and internationally, alongside positive outlook on exports due to anti-dumping duties on Chinese products.
Margin guidance
Category 3- →Ratnamani Metals expects a 15-20% year-on-year growth in revenue over the next 2-3 years, driven by added capacities and strong demand in oil & gas and related sectors.
- →The company aims to reach a topline of ₹4,500–5,000 Crores by the third year with existing and upcoming capacities.
- →EBITDA margins are projected to remain stable around 16%-18%, with potential upside from higher value-added stainless steel products.
- →New investments, such as the German plant (₹100 Crores capex) focused on aerospace and nuclear applications, are expected to deliver higher margins and added revenue streams within 9-12 months.
- →Hot extrusion capacity ramp-up is anticipated in the near term, further supporting top and bottom line growth.
- →Management maintains a conservative guidance but is confident in improving both volume and margin structurally as product mix shifts to higher-value stainless steel pipes.
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Fundraise plans
- →There is no explicit mention of any current or immediate future fundraising through debt or equity in the transcript.
- →The company discussed capital expenditure plans, including a Rs. 100 Crores capex for revamping a German plant for high-end aerospace and nuclear application.
- →Expansion and capacity additions are planned, with new projects likely to be announced in the next 6-12 months.
- →The company appears to fund capex through internal accruals and working capital management, with a net cash balance of around Rs. 230 Crores as of the call date.
- →Management did not indicate plans for raising equity or debt but mentioned planning for future expansions prudently.
- →Focus remains on capacity utilization and incremental growth rather than immediate large-scale fund raising.
Order book
Yes- →As of October 1, the order book was close to ₹1,741 Crores.
- →The order book remains stable after accounting for received and dispatched orders, with updated figures expected soon.
- →Orders are primarily from the oil and gas sector, both domestic and international, including EPC contractors like Toyo and L&T.
- →EPC customers tend to place piecemeal orders covering material for about three months due to price volatility.
- →Customers sometimes delay order execution or inspection clearances due to pricing or financial arrangements, causing some variability around the ₹3,000 Crores annual target.
- →The company books raw materials on a back-to-back basis aligned with orders to avoid leakage.
- →Demand from water projects remains muted, affecting carbon steel orders in that segment.
- →Overall, order inflow and execution are steady with a focus on stainless steel and carbon steel products.
Capex plans
Yes- →A new specialized instrumentation tube plant is being set up for aerospace and nuclear applications with a capex of around Rs. 100 Crores, expected to be completed in 9 to 12 months.
- →A German plant (acquired from nuclear application) is being revamped and modified with Rs. 100 Crores capex, focusing on high-end stainless steel tubes for aerospace and nuclear industries, to be completed within 9 to 12 months.
- →Additional capacity expansions have been made recently, including hot extrusion stainless steel and LSAW carbon steel plants, with investments around Rs. 165 Crores over the last 2.5 years.
- →Next major capex announcements/plans are expected within 6 to 12 months as greenfield projects take 18 to 24 months; plans include further stainless steel expansion.
- →No immediate large capex beyond these, though small backward integration or maintenance capex may occur over next two years.
- →Focus remains on ramping up utilization of new capacities and careful expansion planning.
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