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Salasar Techno Engineering LtdQ1 FY22

Salasar Techno Engineering Ltd Q1 FY22 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: 6.17P/E: 64.6Market Cap: ₹1.3K CrSector: Industrial Manufacturing

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 2

Margin

Category 3

Fundraise

Yes

Order

Yes

Capex

Yes

3 of 5 growth signals are positive.

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Revenue guidance

Category 2
  • The company targets a growth of at least 30% to 35% in topline (sales/revenue) for the financial year 2022-23.
  • Order book as of December was close to Rs. 980 crores, with new L1 orders worth Rs. 80 crores expected soon.
  • Strong order inflows in the heavy steel structure division and steady telecom orders (~Rs. 30-35 crores monthly) indicate sustained demand.
  • Capacity expansions at Hapur (new galvanizing plant) and Bhilai (new steel plant) expected to be commissioned by December 2022, supporting volume growth.
  • Government focus on steel capacity expansion and infrastructure projects (including bullet train bridges) provide substantial business opportunities.
  • Growth prospects in telecom (including anticipated 5G rollout), power transmission, and railway electrification sectors.
  • The company is selective in bidding tenders to maintain margins and payment terms while capitalizing on growth segments.

Margin guidance

Category 3
  • Salasar Techno Engineering is poised for a growth of at least 30-35% in topline for the current financial year (FY23) due to a strong order book and growing opportunities.
  • Sustainable EBITDA margin is expected to be in the range of 10-11%, with PAT margin around 5%, reflecting long-term profitability.
  • Capacity expansions, including new galvanizing and steel structure plants (expected operational by December 2022), will support growth and efficiency.
  • The company expects improved operating efficiency and capacity utilization, which can enhance margins rather than price increases.
  • Growth drivers include increased telecom infrastructure (5G rollout), power transmission, railway electrification, and heavy steel structures including bullet train projects.
  • The steel industry’s planned capacity expansion in India up to 300 million tonnes by 2030 presents significant business growth opportunities.
  • Despite previous volatility due to commodity prices, stabilized steel and zinc prices forecast steadier margins and earnings going forward.

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Fundraise plans

Yes
  • The company currently has a debt level of around Rs. 235 crores, with a gearing ratio below 1x, indicating a comfortable leverage position.
  • No new equity fundraising is mentioned.
  • Regarding future debt, the company plans to take term loans to finance capacity expansions:
  • - For the new galvanizing plant (GI plant) CAPEX, no disbursement has yet been taken; such disbursement is expected in the current financial year.
  • - For the Bhilai plant expansion, the company will apply for a term loan from the bank to finance the CAPEX.
  • These two term loans relating to capacity enhancement will increase the debt levels going forward.
  • The rationale behind any current financial actions is mainly tied to expansions rather than equity fundraising or major new debt beyond capacity-related loans.

Order book

Yes
  • As of 31st March 2022, Salasar Techno Engineering Limited had an overall order book of Rs. 1,182 crores.
  • The breakup includes:
  • - Unexecuted EPC orders: Rs. 808 crores.
  • - L1 EPC orders (awaiting LOI): Rs. 130 crores.
  • - Manufacturing orders under heavy steel structure division: Rs. 200 crores.
  • - Export orders of telecom towers: Rs. 44 crores.
  • The heavy steel structure division's unexecuted orders increased from Rs. 163 crores as of 31st December 2021 to Rs. 200 crores as of 31st March 2022.
  • Telecom tower orders are received on a rolling, site-to-site basis, typically Rs. 30 to 35 crores monthly.
  • Order inflows for the recent quarter were around Rs. 200 crores, and the company is L1 in additional projects worth Rs. 80 crores as of April-May 2022.
  • The company expects strong order book growth and selective bidding for better margin projects.

Capex plans

Yes
  • New galvanizing plant at Hapur Unit III, UP:
  • - Cost: Rs. 50 crores
  • - Capacity: 96,000 metric tons
  • - Expected commissioning: December 2022
  • - Machinery orders placed; some machinery being imported and manufactured locally.
  • - Land acquired; construction ongoing.
  • Heavy steel structure division plant at Bhilai, Chhattisgarh:
  • - Cost: Rs. 60 crores
  • - Capacity: 25,000 metric tons
  • - Expected commissioning: December 2022
  • - Land acquisition in progress; construction to start in July 2022.
  • Overall galvanizing capacity to reach ~200,000 metric tons after commissioning new plant.
  • Additional financial details:
  • - CAPEX at Bhilai increased from Rs. 40 crores to Rs. 60 crores due to redesign.
  • - Debt expected to increase as disbursement for new plant and Bhilai capacity enhancements begin.
  • Strategic advantage:
  • - Heavy steel plant approved for bullet train project (Ahmedabad-Mumbai), estimated 10,000 tonnes of structures over next couple of years.

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