S P Apparels Ltd
Q3 FY25 Earnings Call Analysis
Textiles & Apparels
margin: Category 2orderbook: Yesfundraise: Yescapex: Norevenue: Category 3
💰fundraise
Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?
- Currently, S.P. Apparels Limited has an outstanding ECB of $6 million and a consolidated net debt of INR 303 crores.
- There is no immediate indication of new debt fundraising in the near term; the company is focusing on stabilizing operations and maturity of existing capacity.
- For the retail brand Angel & Rocket, the company is looking to raise funds, specifically targeting strategic or financial investors to support brand expansion, particularly for D2C growth and omnichannel retail.
- Discussions are ongoing to find suitable investors; no concrete details or timelines were shared yet.
- No mention of plans for a public equity issuance (IPO) at this stage; the focus remains on private equity or strategic investments for retail growth.
- Capex plans for FY26 and FY27 are modest (about INR 10 crores) with no major capacity expansions planned until clarity on tariffs and market demand.
🏗️capex
Any current/future capex/capital investment/strategic investment?
- H2 FY26 capex is minimal, around INR 4-5 crores, mainly for maintenance; no major capacity expansion due to U.S. tariff uncertainty.
- FY27 capex planned around INR 10 crores, focused on stabilizing current capacity rather than expansion.
- FY28 expected to have a 15%-20% capacity increase (~1,000 to 2,000 machines), reaching around 12,000 machines.
- Retail division (Angel & Rocket) seeking strategic or financial investors to fund expansion and digital marketing growth.
- No current plan for capex in FY27 beyond stabilization; growth in retail and new markets expected via strategic partnerships rather than large capital spending.
- Expansion in Sri Lanka ongoing, scaling up to 2,000 machines by FY27 to mitigate tariff and geopolitical risks, but no major new capex announced there.
- Salem expansion deferred until clarity on U.S. tariffs emerges.
📊revenue
Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?
- FY27 is expected to be much more promising with new sales targets planned.
- Full capacity export volume projected to reach around 100 million pieces annually by FY27 with 90%-93% utilization.
- Current order book stands at INR 400 crores plus, indicating strong demand momentum.
- Expansion in Sri Lanka to scale up to 2,000 machines by FY27, supporting diversification and tariff mitigation.
- Retail division targeting significant growth, especially Angel & Rocket aiming for INR 4-5 crores monthly revenue from D2C.
- Crocodile brand expected to grow organically, targeting up to INR 200 crores in 3-5 years.
- U.K. market expected to grow with FTA benefits, expanding order volume but with limited margin improvement.
- Capacity expansion in India held back temporarily due to tariff issues but poised to resume if tariffs stabilize.
- Overall, company aims for sustainable growth backed by new customers, product mix improvements, and operational efficiencies.
📈margin
Future growth expectations in earnings/operating earnings/profits/EPS?
- FY27 is expected to be much more promising with new and higher numbers targeted (Page 20).
- Consolidated EBITDA margin guidance is around 15%, indicating stable margin performance (Page 7).
- Focus on growing export volumes towards 100 million pieces by FY27 at 90%-93% utilization without major capex (Page 7).
- Retail and SP UK subsidiaries have turned profitable with sustainable growth expected, driven by improved gross margins, reduced overheads, and scaling of brands like Angel & Rocket and Crocodile (Pages 10-13, 19).
- Capacity expansion in FY27 limited with capex around INR 10 crores; significant expansion deferred until FY28 post stabilization (Pages 17, 12).
- Expected revenue growth from strategic initiatives in Sri Lanka and U.K. markets, with the U.K. business aiming for GBP 50 million over 3-5 years (Pages 12, 7).
- Other income contributes around 8% of sales, supporting overall profitability (Page 19).
📋orderbook
Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?
- Current order book is about INR 350 crores.
- Expecting an additional INR 50 crores in about a week's time.
- Including expected orders, total order book will be INR 400 crores plus (Page 17).
