Sadbhav EngineeringQ1 FY17

Sadbhav Engineering Q1 FY17 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: ₹6.82Market Cap: ₹117 CrSector: Construction

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 3

Margin

Category 2

Fundraise

Yes

Order

Yes

Capex

Yes

3 of 5 growth signals are positive.

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Revenue guidance

Category 3
  • Construction business expected to grow largely driven by Roads and Highways sector, particularly from four Hybrid Annuity Projects starting appointed dates from October 2016.
  • FY17 order intake guidance between Rs.5,000 to Rs.7,000 crores; Rs.3,100 to Rs.3,200 crores already secured.
  • Overall construction revenue anticipated to jump by at least 15% over FY16, targeting around Rs.3,700 crores.
  • Irrigation segment expected to surpass Rs.750 to Rs.800 crores in top line with new irrigation bids of Rs.11,500 crores underway.
  • Mining revenue projected around Rs.350 to Rs.370 crores by year-end.
  • SIPL standalone revenue to grow significantly over next 2-3 years due to major maintenance activities and EPC works, estimated Rs.400 crores across FY17 to FY19.
  • Traffic growth in toll projects steady at 6.6%-7.3% (excluding underperforming stretch), supporting operational cash profits.
  • Large pipeline of 98 road projects (~Rs.70,000 to Rs.95,000 crores) expected to be bid by year-end, ensuring future growth opportunities.

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Fundraise plans

Yes
  • No explicit mention of immediate new fundraising through debt or equity in the call transcript.
  • Refinancing of debt in several SPVs is underway (e.g., Maharashtra Border Check Post, Ahmedabad Ring Road), aimed at reducing interest cost and improving credit ratings.
  • Internal accruals are expected to meet the required equity for five new Hybrid Annuity Projects (Rs.461 crores estimated equity), with no mention of raising fresh equity.
  • Working capital blocked in Irrigation and Delhi Metro projects is expected to release Rs.100 crores by year-end, improving liquidity.
  • Use of commercial paper (up to Rs.200 crores sanctioned) is ongoing due to favorable interest rates, reducing finance costs.
  • Overall finance cost expected to reduce gradually due to efficient debt management and release of blocked working capital.
  • No direct statements on fresh fundraising plans, focus is on internal resources and refinancing existing borrowings.

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Capex plans

Yes
  • SIPL standalone operations may require some machinery purchases for major maintenance, but the amount is not expected to be high. (Page 16)
  • The company plans to meet equity requirements for five new Hybrid Annuity Projects (HAM) worth Rs.461 crores primarily from internal accruals. (Page 8)
  • No major working capital requirement is expected for SIPL standalone due to funds lying with SPVs and refinancing arrangements. (Page 16)
  • Additional capital was blocked in projects like Delhi Metro (approx. Rs.95-100 crores) and Irrigation (approx. Rs.175-180 crores), but these amounts are starting to be released back into cash flow. (Page 12)
  • The company is working on joint ventures, including one for mining projects requiring technical support from international partners. (Page 17)

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