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Rupa & Company LtdQ3 FY24

Rupa & Company Ltd Q3 FY24 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: 162P/E: 16.4Market Cap: ₹1.1K CrSector: Textiles & Apparels

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 3

Margin

Category 2

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
  • Revenue growth guidance for H2 FY '25 expected at 10% to 12%, aiming to cover H1 deficit.
  • Annual revenue growth expected around 7% to 8%, revised down from earlier 12%-15%.
  • Long-term aspiration to achieve 12% to 15% CAGR growth over 2 to 3 years.
  • Volume growth primarily driving sales growth, with prices expected to stabilize.
  • Modern trade segment expected to contribute 12% to 15% of revenue, with potential to grow 50%-55% in this segment.
  • Export expected to contribute 6% to 7% of revenues.
  • Athleisure segment showing strong promise, with around 35% volume growth in H1 FY '25.
  • Expansion of EBOs from 31 to around 50 planned, enhancing brand presence.
  • Pragati scheme expansion into new states like Haryana and Punjab to support growth.

Margin guidance

Category 2
  • The company aspires to achieve a 12% to 15% CAGR growth over the next 2 to 3 years.
  • Key growth drivers include modern trade, women's wear, athleisure wear, and international trade.
  • Revenue growth guidance for H2 FY '25 is in the range of 10% to 12%.
  • EBITDA margin guidance for FY '25 is expected to be around 10% to 11%.
  • Volume growth is expected to be the primary driver of sales growth, with stabilizing yarn prices supporting this trend.
  • Modern trade segment is projected to grow significantly, potentially doubling growth from 20%-30% to around 50%-55%.
  • Export revenue is expected to contribute about 6% to 7% of total revenues in the near future.
  • Continued expansion of Exclusive Brand Outlets (EBOs) and enhanced marketing efforts aim to support revenue and profit growth.

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Fundraise plans

  • There is no mention of any current or future fundraising through debt or equity in the transcript.
  • The company reported a net debt of INR 20 crores as of H1 FY '25.
  • No plans for major capex are indicated; routine capex is estimated at INR 15-20 crores for FY '25.
  • The company is focusing on operational growth, brand building, and expansion of EBOs rather than raising funds.
  • Renewable energy investment is planned through an operational expenditure (opex) model, not requiring debt or equity raise.

Order book

  • The transcript does not provide explicit figures or detailed information on the current or expected order book or pending orders for Rupa & Company Limited.
  • Regarding segment-specific orders, the thermal segment's order book or performance is mentioned but not quantified.
  • Q2 thermal performance was weak due to seasonal shifts, with expectations of improvement in Q3.
  • The company expects overall growth in the thermal segment over the coming three quarters compared to the previous year.
  • No direct mention of pending orders or backlog values in the call transcript.
  • Focus areas mentioned for growth include modern trade, women's wear, athleisure, and exports rather than order book specifics.

Capex plans

Yes
  • No major capex planned for FY '25; routine capex expected to be around INR 15-20 crores.
  • Company is installing a 1.8 MW solar plant at the Domjur manufacturing unit, expected to be commissioned in January 2025.
  • The solar plant is being implemented on an opex model, not as a capex.
  • No other specific strategic investments or large capital expenditures mentioned for the near future.

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