RSWM Ltd

Q2 FY25 Earnings Call Analysis

Textiles & Apparels

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fundraise: Yescapex: Yesrevenue: Category 4margin: Category 2orderbook: No information
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fundraise

Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?

- RSWM plans to raise additional debt for ongoing expansion, but this will be equivalent to the debt repayments during the year, resulting in no net increase in overall debt or impact on debt ratios. (Nitin Tulyani) - The company is exploring internal sources of funds and focusing on liquidation of blocked/non-usable assets to reduce debt burden. (Nitin Tulyani, Rajeev Gupta) - There is no mention of raising equity to pay off debt or fund acquisitions; management acknowledges the idea but is focused on internal accruals and asset sweating to manage leverage. (Ashwin Kumar's question and management's response) - CAPEX for FY26 is planned around ₹150-200 crore, funded through internal accruals and equivalent debt raised and repaid. - The company aims to maintain a strong balance sheet and be conservative about CAPEX, avoiding additional borrowing pressure.
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capex

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

- ₹92 crore CAPEX approved to modernize and enhance knitting operations at Mordi and Chhata units, increasing knitting capacity by 20% (from 750 to 900 metric tons/month), targeted to complete in nine months, funded via internal accruals and debt. - ₹50 crore investment planned for renewable energy expansion, increasing green energy footprint from 74 MW to 124 MW (10 MW solar installation and 40 MW group captive scheme), commissioning over next eight months, aimed at reducing power costs and carbon footprint. - No CAPEX planned for adding spinning capacity; focus is on modernization of existing spindles to improve operational efficiency. - Modernization of knitting considered key, with expected 18-20% ROI and five-year payback. - Conservative CAPEX approach to maintain a strong balance sheet, avoiding additional borrowing beyond repayments. - Additional routine maintenance and modernization CAPEX ongoing to improve cost efficiency.
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revenue

Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?

- No major expansion planned in FY26; focus is on consolidation and optimizing operations rather than revenue enhancement this year. - Revenue expected to be better than last year, but significant growth anticipated from next year onwards when new expansions yield results. - Capacity expansion in knit segment: knitting capacity to increase by 20% from 750 to 900 metric tons/month, translating into estimated annual revenue upside of approx ₹220 crores. - Denim capacity utilization around 90%, knit utilization increasing. - Strategy emphasizes profitable revenue growth by enriching product mix, focusing on value-added products like knit and denim. - Overall, growth will be more profitable and sustainable rather than just volume-driven. - Indian textile industry growth target is from $147 billion to $250-300 billion; RSWM aims to participate actively in this growth. (Approximately 130 words)
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margin

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

- The company is currently focusing on consolidation and optimizing operations rather than major expansion in FY26, aiming for profitable revenues over volume growth. - EBITDA improved to ~7% in Q1 FY26 from ~4.5% the prior year, with a target to move toward double-digit EBITDA margins in the future. - A ₹92 crore CAPEX is planned to modernize knitting operations, expected to increase knitting capacity by 20%, adding ~₹220 crore in revenue and delivering 18-20% ROI with a 5-year payback from FY27 onwards. - Renewable energy investments (~₹50 crore) aim to reduce power costs by ₹0.30/unit, improving profitability. - PAT turned positive at ₹7 crore in Q1 FY26 vs. a loss last year, showing a strong turnaround. - Management expects revenue growth next year after consolidation and improved profitability through better product mix and cost optimization. - EPS growth is linked to EBITDA margin expansion and operational efficiencies going forward.
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orderbook

Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?

The transcript provided does not explicitly mention specific details regarding the current or expected order book or pending orders for RSWM Limited. Key points related to business outlook and operations include: - Focus is on profitable revenue growth rather than just revenue enhancement. - No major expansion in the current year; consolidation and optimization are in progress. - Ongoing modernization and capacity enhancement in knitting. - Trade agreements like the UK-India FTA are expected to boost exports. - The company faces uncertainty due to US tariffs impacting the textile industry. - Expansion and revenue growth expected in the next fiscal year post modernization projects. However, explicit figures or commentary on current or pending order books were not disclosed in the available excerpts.