Satia Industries Ltd
Q1 FY21 Earnings Call Analysis
Paper, Forest & Jute Products
fundraise: Yescapex: Yesrevenue: Category 2margin: Category 1orderbook: Yes
💰fundraise
Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?
- As of the transcript date (May 2021), Satia Industries had undertaken significant capital expenditure (CAPEX) for expansion, with ₹352 crores spent on the new project, funded by ₹230 crores from banks (debt) and ₹120 crores from internal accruals (equity/internal funds).
- The company expects long-term debt by March 2023 to be between ₹300 crores and ₹350 crores.
- No specific mention of fresh equity fundraising or additional debt plans beyond this timeline.
- Post-2023, further expansion plans will depend on achieving optimal capacity, stable cash flows, and debt reduction before considering new expansions.
- Currently, new fundraising is not announced; focus is on managing existing debt and capacity utilization.
🏗️capex
Any current/future capex/capital investment/strategic investment?
- Satia Industries is implementing a new paper machine with backward integration, including expanded straw pulping and wood pulping, and a 14 MW power turbine. This expansion is expected to commence production by October-November 2021, delayed slightly due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The company is also investing in molded fiber cutlery production with a capacity of 2,000 tons, expected to add around Rs. 50 crores to top line and Rs. 10 crores to bottom line.
- A total of Rs. 352 crores has been spent on the new project as of May 2021, funded through Rs. 230 crores bank loans and Rs. 120 crores internal accruals.
- Post-2023 further expansions are not announced yet; future expansions will depend on market conditions and stable cash flows.
- The company plans to engage ESG consultants soon to improve environmental, social, and governance credentials.
📊revenue
Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?
- Target production to grow from 134,000 tons in 2020 to 240,000 tons by FY2023.
- Sales expected to increase from ₹800 crores in 2020 to ₹1,500 crores by FY2023.
- Paper packaging segment (including copier paper and craft paper) targeted for 10%-12% growth annually.
- Paper cups segment growing at 12%-13%, driven by replacement of plastic cups.
- Introduction of molded fiber cutlery with 2,000 tons capacity expected to add ₹50 crores to top line and ₹10 crores EBITDA.
- Zume partnership to contribute ₹50-60 crores in revenue with EBITDA ~40% and PAT ~20%.
- Full new facility operations expected by Oct-Nov, contributing significantly by FY2023.
- EBITDA expected to reach ₹300-350 crores with PAT margin targeted at 10%-12% by FY2023.
📈margin
Future growth expectations in earnings/operating earnings/profits/EPS?
- Targeted sales revenue of ₹1500 crores by FY2023, up from ₹800+ crores in 2020.
- Projected PAT margins of 10% to 12%, expecting profit after tax around ₹180-200 crores by FY2023.
- EBITDA expected to be between ₹300-350 crores by FY2023, almost double from ₹174 crores in 2020.
- The company expects to produce 2,40,000 tons of paper by FY2023, up from 1,34,000 tons in 2020.
- New product segments like copier paper, craft paper, and paper cups growing at 10-13% are expected to contribute higher margins (20%+ price realization over current products).
- Cutlery segment with a capacity of 2000 tons anticipated to add ₹50 crores to top line and ₹10 crores to bottom line.
- EBITDA margin for cutlery expected near 40% and PAT margin near 20%, supporting profitability growth.
📋orderbook
Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?
- Satia Industries has a healthy order book with confirmed orders from state textbook boards of Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, and open market orders.
- Orders are secured at a gross realization of ₹67,000 per ton.
- The company maintains 30 to 60 days of orders in hand at any given time.
- For the months of April and May (FY21), the company expects realizations to remain on the higher side due to existing market and government orders.
- The order pipeline is supported by stable demand from state textbook boards and open market, ensuring continuity in production and sales.
- Demand visibility is strong despite the pandemic, with sustained traction from key customers.
