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Rishabh Instruments LtdQ1 FY25

Rishabh Instruments Ltd Q1 FY25 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: 567P/E: 27.1Market Cap: ₹1.8K CrSector: Electrical Equipment

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 3

Margin

Category 3

Fundraise

N/A

Order

N/A

Capex

Yes

1 of 3 growth signals are positive — mixed outlook.

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Revenue guidance

Category 3
  • Expecting 15-20% growth in electronics business (India and Lumel SA) next year.
  • Domestic India (Rishabh India) sales expected to grow around 20%.
  • Export growth from India anticipated at 12-13%.
  • Lumel SA revenue projected to grow around 14-15%, potentially conservatively taken as 15%.
  • Overall company aiming for improved growth rates possibly exceeding their usual 12-15%, striving for faster growth.
  • Electronics division growth supported by capacity expansion via new state-of-the-art SMT lines in Nashik and Poland.
  • EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services) business in Lumel SA showing 100% growth, expected to continue strong.
  • Non-automotive aluminum die-casting growth targeted modestly at 4-5%, but automotive die-casting remains challenging.
  • Overall optimistic about better performance in the coming year compared to the current year.

Margin guidance

Category 3
  • **Electronics Business Growth:** Expect 15%-20% growth in electronics segment (Rishabh India and Lumel SA) with EBITDA margins around 15%-20%. Targeting ~INR 100 crores EBITDA next year.
  • **Domestic India:** Domestic business expected to grow ~20%, exports around 12%-13%.
  • **Lumel SA:** Anticipates 14%-15% revenue growth with strong margins (20% EBITDA).
  • **Aluminium Die-Casting:** Currently facing challenges, targeting break-even in FY '26 with strategic shift from automotive to non-automotive sectors for better profitability.
  • **Overall EBITDA:** Consolidated EBITDA expected to improve as aluminium losses reduce and electronics growth continues.
  • **Profitability:** Optimistic that FY '26 and beyond will see improved earnings, supported by new products, capacity expansion (SMT lines), and diversifying customer base.
  • **EPS:** Positive trajectory linked to steady revenue growth and margin expansion, with management confident of a better performance compared to the current year.

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Fundraise plans

  • The transcript does not mention any current or planned fundraising through debt or equity.
  • The company highlights that on a consolidated level, they remain net debt-free with a strong balance sheet.
  • Net cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2025 stand at INR 1,022 million.
  • There is no reference to new debt or equity issuance or fundraising plans in the discussed financial year or near future.
  • The focus appears to be on organic growth, operational improvements, and strategic acquisitions (e.g., MICROSYS acquisition in Czech Republic), not raising fresh capital.

Order book

  • Specific details on the current or expected order book/pending orders are not explicitly mentioned in the provided transcript.
  • However, the management indicates optimism about growth and improving business conditions.
  • Discussions highlight ongoing price negotiations and contract renewals, especially in aluminium die-casting, implying active order management.
  • New projects with non-automotive customers are being pursued to fill capacity in die-casting.
  • The EMS business is expanding with new SMT lines and shifting supply chains from China, indicating an increasing order intake.
  • Lumel SA's growth is expected at around 15%, showing healthy demand.
  • Overall, the company is focused on securing orders through strategic customer engagements and capacity expansions to drive double-digit growth.
  • The cautious approach with automotive customers reflects controlled order visibility with contract terms being renegotiated.

Capex plans

Yes
  • Ongoing capex in Rishabh India: Construction of two buildings with an investment of approx. INR 50-60 crores to increase production capacity.
  • Lumel SA: Adding an SMT line with a capex of about INR 15-20 crores, 40% of which is supported by innovation projects.
  • Total expected capex over next 2 years is around INR 70-80 crores.
  • No additional capex planned in Lumel Alucast currently.
  • Strategic investment includes acquiring MICROSYS (Czech Republic-based SCADA software company) in August 2024 to provide comprehensive solutions alongside high-end products.
  • Expansion of EMS capacity through installation of state-of-the-art SMT lines in both Nashik (India) and Poland to bolster production capabilities.

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