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Sejal Glass LtdQ2 FY24

Sejal Glass Ltd Q2 FY24 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: 740P/E: 32.5Market Cap: ₹934 CrSector: Industrial Products

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 3

Margin

Category 1

Fundraise

Yes

Order

Yes

Capex

Yes

4 of 5 growth signals are positive — a strong management growth story.

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Revenue guidance

Category 3
  • Targeting INR300 crores turnover by filling pending capacity in the current year.
  • Aiming for INR400 crores turnover next year with the same capacity.
  • Expecting 15%-20% growth in India and UAE markets in Q3.
  • Order book worth INR25 crores in India and AED 40 million in UAE to be delivered over 5-6 months.
  • Expansion plans contingent on market demand; evaluating acquisitions for added capacity (~INR100-125 crores top line).
  • Ramp-up in UAE plant capacity utilization expected; targeting 100% utilization by FY25-26.
  • Increasing presence in new geographies like Europe and the U.S. with ongoing negotiations.
  • Launching value-added products (lamination, bulletproof glass) to boost revenues and margins starting next month.
  • EBITDA expected to improve to 15%-16%, possibly more with operational efficiencies and new product mix.

Margin guidance

Category 1
  • The company targets around INR300 crores turnover in the current year and aims for INR400 crores next year with existing capacity, indicating strong revenue growth.
  • EBITDA margins are expected to rise from about 13.81% to 15%-16% in FY25, with potential to improve by another 2%-3% at full capacity.
  • Operational efficiency gains and new value-added products (like lamination and bulletproof glass) are anticipated to enhance margins and profitability.
  • Expansion into new geographies (U.S. and Europe) and acquisition-driven growth (adding INR100-125 crores top line) are expected from Q3 onward.
  • Tax benefits in India will continue for 3-5 years, improving net earnings.
  • Overall, sequential quarterly growth is projected, with Q4 expected to be the strongest quarter, driving improved earnings and EPS.

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Fundraise plans

Yes
  • The company is in the middle of negotiations for one or two acquisitions in India, expected to conclude in this quarter (Q2 or Q3).
  • Funding for acquisitions will be a mix of debt and equity; exact ratio will depend on valuation and payment structure once finalized.
  • Management emphasized they will avoid increasing interest burden significantly while funding acquisitions.
  • No specific new debt or equity fundraising has been planned or concluded yet for capex or expansions; decisions will be made after acquisition conclusions.
  • Current long-term debt stands around INR70 crores with INR9 crores short-term working capital loan, and total consolidated debt approximates INR140 crores.
  • No mention of QIP or fresh equity fundraising currently; focus is on negotiating acquisitions and using internal approvals combined with debt-equity financing.

Order book

Yes
  • UAE order book is around AED 40 million (approx. INR 80-85 crores) as of August 2024.
  • About 75% of the UAE order book is from the domestic UAE market; 25% from Qatar, Bahrain, Africa, and other GCC countries.
  • India has a confirmed project order book of around INR 25 crores, expected to be delivered over the next 5-6 months.
  • On a daily basis, India sees new order bookings of approximately INR 10-12 lakhs from retail and smaller projects.
  • The company is negotiating 3-5 sizable projects in the U.S. and 2-3 projects in India, expected to enhance Q3 and Q4 operations.
  • For Q3, expected turnover growth in India and UAE by 15%-20% each.

Capex plans

Yes
  • The company is working on one or two acquisition proposals in India, expected to conclude soon.
  • Post-acquisition funding will be planned through a mix of equity and debt; details to be finalized after valuation.
  • No immediate plans for organic capacity expansion; focusing on filling current capacity and ramping up utilization.
  • Potential acquisitions will add approximately INR100-125 crores to the top line.
  • Maintenance capex is budgeted annually at around 1.5% to 2% of turnover.
  • Replacement cost of equipment for both plants is estimated around INR100 crores.
  • Future expansions or new acquisitions depend on market demand and achieving targeted turnover and EBITDA.
  • No decided plans yet regarding entry into float glass manufacturing; market study ongoing.
  • Value-added products (e.g., lamination, bulletproof glass) are being introduced to enhance product basket and margins.

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