REC LtdQ4 FY21

REC Ltd Q4 FY21 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: ₹292P/E: 5.1Market Cap: ₹82.4K CrSector: Finance

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0 of 0 growth signals are positive — mixed outlook.

Full analysis

Revenue guidance

  • REC expects better growth in the upcoming year compared to the previous year.
  • Disbursements are expected to grow at a normal pace of around 10% over the base year 2019-2020.
  • There is a significant focus on the energy transition sector, including renewables, associated transmission, and emerging areas like electric vehicle charging and irrigation projects.
  • Reduction in interest rates from April 1, 2021, to remain competitive is expected to help improve turnover and disbursements.
  • Growth in electricity demand is anticipated, supported by government schemes, such as the revamped distribution scheme with grants of over ₹1 lakh crore.
  • The company is optimistic about maintaining or exceeding current profit levels with growth in loan book and disbursement volumes.
  • New business segments like hydro-mechanical and civil works in irrigation projects are opening additional growth avenues.

See what REC Ltd management said on margin guidance — free account, 30 seconds.

Fundraise plans

  • REC Limited plans to improve its CRAR (Capital to Risk-weighted Assets Ratio) and debt-equity ratios to reduce the cost of borrowing and support business expansion.
  • The company may need to raise funds to invest in the National Financial Institution for Infrastructure as announced in the budget.
  • Dividend payouts were slightly lower recently to maintain better capital ratios, suggesting a focus on strengthening the balance sheet ahead of fundraising or expansion.
  • No specific mention of immediate equity or debt fundraising is made, but the emphasis on improving financial ratios and exploring expansion opportunities implies potential future fundraising.
  • Overall, REC is positioning for growth by maintaining strong capital adequacy and gearing ratios, which may involve raising funds through debt or equity as needed.

See what REC Ltd management said on order book — free account, 30 seconds.

Capex plans

  • REC Limited is focusing on expanding its business and improving financial ratios like CRAR and debt-equity to reduce borrowing costs.
  • There may be investments related to the newly announced Development Financial Institution (DFI) for infrastructure as per the budget.
  • The company is considering investments in the National Financial Institution for Infrastructure beyond its regular lending operations.
  • Dividend policy adjustments (e.g., moderating dividend payout to 30%) are partly to facilitate capital retention for growth and investments.
  • Strategic focus areas include energy transition (renewables, transmission), irrigation, and emerging sectors like vehicle charging infrastructure.
  • They are actively involved in resolving stressed assets to strengthen the balance sheet and support future investment capacity.

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