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Renaissance Global LtdQ1 FY24

Renaissance Global Ltd Q1 FY24 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: 113P/E: 11.9Market Cap: ₹1.1K CrSector: Consumer Durables

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 3

Margin

Category 1

Fundraise

N/A

Order

Yes

Capex

N/A

2 of 3 growth signals are positive.

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Revenue guidance

Category 3
  • FY25 revenue growth guidance (excluding plain gold business) is between 10% and 15%.
  • Profit before tax is expected to increase by 25% to 30% in FY25.
  • Strong green shoots of demand recovery in the U.S. market are evident, with factory order book as of April 1 being 25% higher than a year ago.
  • Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) brands, especially U.S. brands, expect high double-digit growth in the coming year.
  • Focus on lab-grown diamonds as a growth driver, with 48% of D2C sales now from lab-grown diamonds.
  • Irasva (India D2C brand) plans for a 50% revenue increase in the current year, aiming for profitability before expanding stores.
  • Over 2-3 years, aspiration to reach double-digit EBITDA margins and 15-20% return on equity by focusing on profitability and scaling operating leverage.

Margin guidance

Category 1
  • For FY25, company guides a revenue growth of 10%-15% (excluding the plain gold business) and expects profit before tax to grow by 25%-30%.
  • Over the next 2-3 years, the aspiration is to achieve double-digit EBITDA margins, targeting 15%-17% EBITDA margin for Direct-to-Consumer brands similar to Licensed Brands.
  • U.S. brands are expected to continue high double-digit growth driven by improved gross margins and digital marketing efficiencies.
  • Introduction and growing popularity of lab-grown diamonds is seen as a key profitability driver in both India and U.S. markets.
  • Irasva (Direct-to-Consumer India brand) plans revenue growth of 50% in FY25 with close to breakeven or slight profitability, aiming to expand store network thereafter.
  • ROE target is 15%-20% over the next 2 years, driven by scaling directly-owned brands and exit from low-ROCE plain gold business.
  • Tax rate expected in the 15%-20% range annually, with variability across quarters.

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Fundraise plans

  • There is no explicit mention in the transcript of any current or planned fundraising through debt or equity.
  • The company has focused on deleveraging by exiting the plain gold business, which will release approximately INR70 crore of working capital over the next 6 months.
  • The net debt to equity ratio is healthy at 0.28 as of March 2024, with net debt at INR322 crore and cash & bank balances plus current investments at INR188 crore.
  • The company is strengthening its financial position and expects to generate sustained growth and improved profitability without indicating a need for additional equity or debt financing in the near term.
  • Management encourages investors to reach out to the Investor Relations team for further clarifications, but no fundraising plans were disclosed in this call.

Order book

Yes
  • The current factory order book as of April 1 is about 25% higher than it was one year ago, indicating strong green shoots of demand recovery in the U.S. market.
  • Inventory levels are elevated due to this strong order book at the factory, supporting significant revenue growth in FY25.
  • The general order book being high has led to a temporary increase in working capital, which is expected to normalize over the course of the year.
  • This elevated order book reflects cautious optimism about demand recovery post-inflation moderation and growing popularity of lab-grown diamonds.

Capex plans

  • No specific mention of large current or future capex or strategic capital investments beyond regular business operations.
  • Focus on introducing lab-grown diamonds across all Irasva stores from July 1, which could imply investments in inventory/technology.
  • Plans to open a fifth Irasva store on June 18, 2024, with a simultaneous closure of the South Mumbai store, indicating a modest store network restructuring rather than expansion.
  • No further new store expansions planned until Irasva turns close to profitability.
  • Investment focus is more on scaling Direct-to-Consumer brands, optimizing costs, and enhancing margins rather than heavy capital spending.
  • Exit from the plain gold business expected to release about INR70 crore working capital over 6 months, reducing capital tied up.
  • Emphasis on growth via brand building, digital marketing, and product innovation rather than capital-intensive expansion.

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