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S P Apparels LtdQ2 FY24

S P Apparels Ltd Q2 FY24 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: 1,038P/E: 17.3Market Cap: ₹2.0K CrSector: Textiles & Apparels

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
  • Growth driven by increased utilization of existing garment capacity and new production capacity additions, including the Sivakasi greenfield project and Sri Lanka operations.
  • Young Brand acquisition expected to contribute around INR 300 crores revenue in FY25 with potential EBITDA margin of 15%-18%.
  • Cross-selling opportunities with Young Brand and existing customers to boost sales, especially in U.S. and European markets.
  • Capacity utilization targeted to reach 90%+ over next 4-6 months with consistent labor inflow and training.
  • Sri Lanka operations running on contract model, expected to ramp up to 1,000 machines gradually.
  • S.P. U.K. division aiming to double revenues in coming years with order book of GBP 4.4 million and positive EBITDA expected from Q3 FY25.
  • Overall organic growth guidance remains around 10%, supported by new factory additions and market expansion.
  • Increasing adult garment category share expected to improve average realizations over time.

Margin guidance

Category 3
  • Company expects growth driven by increased capacity utilization and new production capacity in the garment division, including the new Sivakasi facility adding 400 machines starting H2 FY25.
  • Young Brand acquisition projected to contribute around INR 300 crores revenue and INR 32-35 crores EBITDA in FY25.
  • Sri Lanka operations targeted to reach 1,000 machines by FY25-end, contributing positive returns.
  • Garment division EBITDA margin for Q1FY25 stood at 17%; scope to improve margins via cost control, material sourcing, and operational efficiencies.
  • Retail division aims to break even by end of FY25, focusing on Crocodile and Angel & Rocket brands.
  • S.P. UK segment expected to show positive EBITDA from Q3FY25 with order book visibility at GBP 4.4 million.
  • EBIT margin improvements expected through cross-selling and organic growth.
  • Management confident of achieving 10% organic growth and overall earnings growth despite short-term challenges.

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Fundraise plans

  • Current gross debt is INR 189 crores with net debt of INR 162 crores due to Young Brand acquisition.
  • For FY25, planned capex is around INR 40 crores, including investments in Sivakasi.
  • No explicit mention of new fundraising through debt or equity in the current call.
  • Debt has increased recently because of the Young Brand acquisition.
  • The company appears focused on managing growth through internal accruals and strategic expansions (Sivakasi, Sri Lanka, Young Brand).
  • No direct reference to impending equity issuance or debt raising plans was made in the transcript on page 17 or nearby pages.

Order book

  • Current order book for S.P. UK is GBP 4.4 million, with orders executable over the next few months (Q4 shipment expected in October-November).
  • Young Brand's order book is around INR 75 crores, with Q1FY25 revenue of INR 59 crores.
  • Orders for new Sri Lanka operations are pending customer audits; orders expected to start at month-end or early next month.
  • Customer inquiries are high due to China Plus One strategy, but conversion takes time (1-2 years).
  • Existing order book for expansion projects is ready; customers are underwriting factories.
  • Capacity utilization expected to reach 90%+ within 6 months, aided by increasing labor availability.
  • Cross-selling opportunities expected to bring additional orders from both existing and new customers over 6 months.
  • Order inflow expected to match or exceed outflow ensuring steady growth.

Capex plans

Yes
  • Capex planned for FY25 is around INR 40 crores, including investments in the Sivakasi factory.
  • Sivakasi greenfield expansion phase 1 will have 400 machines by December 2025; phase 2 will add another 400 machines later.
  • Young Brand acquisition (completed on June 21) is a strategic investment, contributing INR 300 crores revenue and INR 32-35 crores EBITDA in FY25.
  • Expansion plans include increasing capacity in existing setups, acquiring new factories (like Young Brand), and offshore production in Sri Lanka on a contract basis.
  • Cross-selling opportunities between S.P. Apparels and Young Brand customers to leverage existing capacities.
  • Efforts to enhance utilization by mobilizing and training workforce aiming for 90%+ capacity utilization in next 4-5 months.
  • No immediate plans for new factories in Eastern India; growth will come from existing and acquired facilities.

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