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Sadbhav Infra.Q2 FY21

Sadbhav Infra.

Q2 FY21 Earnings Call Analysis

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 3

Margin

Category 3

Fundraise

Yes

Order

N/A

Capex

Yes

2 of 4 growth signals are positive.

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Revenue guidance

Category 3
  • For FY2022, Sadbhav Engineering expects a **15% to 20% growth** in revenue compared to FY2021.
  • Growth driven by revenue from newly started projects such as **Surat Metro and Dholera projects** which will contribute additional revenue this year.
  • The company aims to improve the revenue run rate, targeting **Rs.600 Crores to Rs.700 Crores per quarter** once COVID-related disruptions normalize.
  • Focus remains on executing and winning new EPC projects; bids worth around **Rs.11,200 Crores** have been submitted for six road EPC projects.
  • Monetization of assets like Ahmedabad Ring Road, Maharashtra Border Check Post, and HAM projects is expected to strengthen the balance sheet and support growth.
  • Execution is anticipated to improve as land acquisition and pandemic-related delays are resolved, aiding topline expansion.

Margin guidance

Category 3
  • Revenue guidance for FY2022 anticipates a 15% to 20% growth over FY2021, driven by ongoing and new projects like Surat Metro and Dholera.
  • EBITDA margin is expected to stabilize around 12%-13% based on the current order book and normal course of operations.
  • The company aims to improve execution with full operational activity post-COVID second wave disruptions, potentially increasing quarterly revenue run rates toward Rs.600-700 Crores.
  • Other income benefits from interest and write-backs contributed positively in Q4, possibly supporting profitability.
  • Focus remains on EPC projects with bids submitted worth approx. Rs.11,200 Crores, expected to sustain growth momentum.
  • Tax planning includes utilizing available MAT credit (~Rs.110 Crores), with flexibility on tax regime choices to optimize net profitability.
  • Debt reduction and monetization strategies are ongoing to improve financial health, indirectly supporting future earnings growth.

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Fundraise plans

Yes
  • Sadbhav Engineering has reduced standalone debt by Rs. 90 Crores in April, indicating active debt management.
  • SIPL has completed equity infusion for all HAM projects by end of April, improving liquidity.
  • Equity infusion and monetization efforts, including sale of assets like Ahmedabad Ring Road, three HAM projects, and Maharashtra Border Check Post, are ongoing to deleverage the balance sheet.
  • Raised Rs. 991 Crores in April through asset monetization supporting cash flow.
  • Long-term debt raised from Alliance and AMP after March 2021 to replace mutual fund debt.
  • Working capital and fund limits appear adequate; no liquidity crunch reported.
  • Focus remains on EPC bidding (Rs. 11,200 Crores worth submitted), possibly requiring future funding depending on project wins.
  • No explicit announcement of fresh equity or debt fundraising, but active capital restructuring and monetization ongoing to improve financial position.

Order book

  • As of March 31, 2021, the total order book stands at Rs.9,328 Crores.
  • Segment-wise order book breakdown is provided in the media release (details not specified here).
  • SIPL has a current outstanding order book of Rs.3,990 Crores, including ongoing HAM projects and SPVs sold to IndInfravit Trust.
  • Six road EPC projects worth Rs.11,200 Crores have bids submitted; bid openings are expected soon.
  • Executable order backlog is estimated at around 60%-70% of total order backlog of Rs.9,300 Crores, considering some projects are pending land acquisition.
  • Irrigation projects have moved partially; mining has not moved this quarter.
  • Some non-executable portions include irrigation with Rs.170-180 Crores under execution.
  • The focus is currently on EPC bids and projects with significant competition.

Capex plans

Yes
  • FY2022 capex depends on new projects as existing projects already have equipment in place (Page 16).
  • No specific capex numbers provided due to dependency on new project acquisitions (Page 16).
  • Current focus is on EPC projects with bids submitted for six road EPC projects worth Rs.11,200 Crores (Page 6).
  • SIPL has completed equity infusion of Rs.1,070 Crores for nine HAM projects, indicating strategic investment in HAM projects (Page 4).
  • Monetization of assets like Ahmedabad Ring Road and Maharashtra Border Check Post is underway to raise funds and support equity commitments (Pages 6, 12).
  • No immediate new bids or capex mentioned apart from existing submitted bids; waiting for bid openings to decide further (Page 12).

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