Salasar Techno Engineering Ltd
Q3 FY21 Earnings Call Analysis
Industrial Manufacturing
capex: Yesfundraise: Yesrevenue: Category 3margin: Category 3orderbook: Yes
💰fundraise
Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?
- The company has recently undertaken CAPEX of Rs. 20-25 crores generating incremental revenue of Rs. 80-100 crores this year.
- There are plans for further CAPEX including a new heavy structures facility (~Rs. 40 crores) expected to generate Rs. 150-200 crores in revenue annually.
- Another Rs. 50 crore CAPEX is planned for a new galvanizing plant to increase capacity.
- The management is exploring various funding options for growth, including rights issues and debt, as needed.
- They acknowledge the availability of "easy money" in the market and are open to raising funds through rights issues, especially from existing shareholders, to accelerate growth.
- There is a cautious approach to scaling up rapidly but they are open to borrowing or equity fundraising if growth opportunities are compelling.
- No definitive decision has been finalized on new fundraising yet; it depends on growth opportunities and market conditions.
🏗️capex
Any current/future capex/capital investment/strategic investment?
- Recently completed CAPEX of Rs. 20-25 crores leading to incremental revenue of Rs. 80-100 crores annually.
- New heavy structure steel division started; plans to expand with an additional facility requiring Rs. 40 crores CAPEX, expected to generate Rs. 150-200 crores annual revenue (under consideration, not finalized).
- Investment of Rs. 50 crores to set up a new galvanizing plant adjacent to existing units, increasing capacity by 90,000 tons and improving cost efficiency; partly funded by Rs. 37 crores bank loan and internal accruals.
- Focus on 5G readiness with in-house design teams collaborating with customers to provide lighter, smarter, and faster deployable telecom towers.
- Considering growth opportunities and open to rights issues or borrowing to fund expansion based on market conditions and opportunities.
📊revenue
Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?
- Company aims for steady growth of 15%-20% year-on-year, considering capacity and financial prudence.
- Plans incremental heavy structure steel division expansion with CAPEX of ~Rs. 40 crores, targeting Rs. 150-200 crores revenue per year.
- New galvanizing plant CAPEX of Rs. 50 crores expected to add capacity (90,000 tons) and margin improvement.
- Telecom sector outlook positive with expected 5G rollout driving exponential demand increases.
- Power transmission and railway electrification segments also show large order books and government commitment.
- Order book (~Rs. 967 crores) executable over 12-18 months indicates healthy near-to-medium term revenue visibility.
- Focus on manageable order inflow to maintain margins and avoid overextension, limiting aggressive scaling despite large market opportunities.
- Exploring scaling up with potential equity infusion (including discussions on rights issues) to capitalize on opportunities.
📈margin
Future growth expectations in earnings/operating earnings/profits/EPS?
- Company targets steady growth of 15% to 20% year-on-year, maintaining manageable scale to ensure efficiency and margin sustainability.
- New heavy structure steel division expected to contribute incremental revenue of Rs. 80-100 crores annually, with plans for further expansion targeting Rs. 150-200 crores yearly.
- Expansion includes new galvanizing plant (Rs. 50 crore CAPEX) to increase capacity by 90,000 tons, improving margins and operational efficiency.
- Telecom segment poised for strong growth, driven by 5G rollout and increased rural connectivity; anticipated monthly telecom order inflow around Rs. 30-35 crores.
- EPC segment has robust order book of Rs. 967 crores, executable over 12-18 months, supporting sustained revenues.
- EBITDA margins expected in the 10%-11% range; company focuses on maintaining margins despite input cost pressures.
- No exact EPS guidance provided, but profit growth aligns with revenue and margin expansion, with past PAT margin around 5%.
📋orderbook
Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?
- As of September 30, 2021, the total order book stands at Rs. 967 crores.
- This includes:
- Unexecuted orders worth Rs. 561 crores.
- L1 EPC orders of Rs. 110 crores.
- Manufacturing orders outstanding under the Heavy Structure unit of Rs. 61 crores.
- Orders in Salasar Adorus amounting to Rs. 235 crores.
- Export orders of Rs. 32 crores.
- The Heavy Steel Structure Division has started operations with Rs. 61 crores unexecuted orders and ongoing negotiations.
- EPC orders typically execute over 12 to 18 months, with some projects extending up to 20-24 months.
- The company has good visibility of orders in telecom, power transmission, railways, and heavy structures with several large projects in the pipeline.
