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S P Apparels LtdQ4 FY26

S P Apparels Ltd Q4 FY26 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

Yes

Order

Yes

Capex

Yes

3 of 5 growth signals are positive.

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Revenue guidance

Category 3
  • Group revenue expected to reach around INR 1,600 crores in the next financial year.
  • Standalone garment business targeting 15% to 20% top-line growth over the next 2 years.
  • Young Brand Apparel (YBAPL) expected to grow from current INR ~310-350 crores to INR 400 crores at full capacity in 2-3 years.
  • Sri Lanka operations planned to add capacity of around 2,000 machines over 2 years to support growth.
  • Overall capacity expansion: aiming to run 7,000 machines by FY27 (including India and Sri Lanka).
  • SPUK retail is growing with new customers; expecting a robust FY26.
  • Retail division targeting profitability for FY26, with ongoing expansion and equity fundraising.
  • Company optimistic about volume and value growth supported by efficiency improvements and capacity additions.

Margin guidance

Category 3
  • **Revenue Growth**: Company expects 15% to 20% growth in top-line revenue over the next 2 years, primarily from standalone garment business and Sri Lanka operations.
  • **EBITDA Margins**:
  • - Garment division targeted EBITDA margin around 18%.
  • - SPUK expected to maintain EBITDA around 4-5%.
  • - Retail division aiming for flat EBITDA, currently near breakeven and expected to improve profitability by FY26.
  • **Young Brand Apparel (YBA)**: Projected revenue around INR350 crores in FY26 with 15% EBITDA margins; potential to reach INR400 crores over 2-3 years with margin improvements as capacity utilization increases.
  • **Capex**: Around INR70-80 crores planned for FY26 including Sri Lanka capacity addition.
  • **EPS**: Current EPS stands at INR7.2 (standalone Q3 FY25). Operating efficiencies and growth should support EPS growth, though explicit future EPS guidance isn't provided.
  • **Strategic Outlook**: Confidence expressed in margin improvements and sustained earnings growth driven by capacity expansion, efficiency, and geographic diversification.

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Fundraise plans

Yes
  • The company is looking to raise equity to support the expansion of its retail division.
  • Until the equity raise is completed, the retail division plans to grow at around 20% to maintain EBITDA breakeven and manage working capital.
  • There is no explicit mention of any current or future planned fundraising through debt in the transcript.
  • The focus on equity fundraising appears aimed at scaling the retail business and supporting growth initiatives.

Order book

Yes
  • Young Brand Apparel (YBAPL) order book is around INR 85 crores.
  • The business expects strong demand driven by customers shifting production away from Bangladesh due to political instability, with India and Sri Lanka as preferred alternatives.
  • SPUK's current order book is valued at GBP 3.2 million.
  • The company is actively adding new customers, with SPUK having secured 2 new customers and 2 more potential customers in discussion.
  • The Sri Lankan operations are ramping up, with about 300 machines currently running, expected to reach 800 machines from August onwards, indicating growing production orders.
  • Customer demand is robust, and existing customers have consented to increasing orders for Sri Lankan production, reducing risk of underutilized capacity.

Capex plans

Yes
  • For FY25, SP Apparels Limited's Capex incurred over 9 months is approximately INR 70 crores.
  • For FY26, including the addition of capacities in Sri Lanka, expected Capex is higher, around INR 70-80 crores.
  • Sri Lanka operations currently involve a job work model; if own factories are set up, investment metrics will change.
  • Plans to invest in Sri Lanka include adding about 1,000 machines with an investment of around INR 50-75 crores.
  • The company aims to expand garment manufacturing capacity by adding machines, targeting 2,000 more machines over two years.
  • There is an active plan to acquire factories in Tamil Nadu to expand existing capacities.
  • Focus on moving operations away from Tirupur cluster to rural areas for fresh workforce and training.
  • Expansion plans await equity raising to scale faster; currently aiming for 15-20% growth with controlled investment.

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