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.
Full analysisRevenue 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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