Setco Automotive LtdQ1 FY20

Setco Automotive Ltd Q1 FY20 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: ₹14.85Market Cap: ₹199 CrSector: Auto Components

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 3

Margin

Category 3

Fundraise

Yes

Order

N/A

Capex

Yes

2 of 4 growth signals are positive.

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Revenue guidance

Category 3
  • The company expects to hit the consolidated revenue milestone of ₹1000 Crores by FY2021, a slight delay from the original guidance of FY2020. (Page 14)
  • Despite a 20-25% degrowth in the OEM segment in Q1 and Q2 FY2020 due to market downturn, overall growth is projected at 12-15% for the full year, supported mainly by aftermarket and exports showing strong traction. (Pages 8-9)
  • Aftermarket sales, constituting about 55% of business, have grown double digits and are expected to grow further, improving margins significantly. Exports, especially to the US, have doubled volumes recently and expected to triple in H2 FY2020. (Pages 8, 12)
  • BS VI related product upgrades are expected to increase engineering content and margins starting April 2020. (Page 9)
  • Farm equipment segment supplies expected to start by Q3 FY2020, with plans to add customers and grow volumes in H2. (Page 12)
  • Overall, the company is confident of recovery and growth in H2 FY2020 and beyond, with continued margin improvement. (Pages 3, 14)

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Fundraise plans

Yes
  • An enabling resolution for borrowing up to ₹150 Crores has been passed to allow future fundraising through debt or Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) without repeatedly seeking market approval.
  • No immediate fresh loan has been taken; current pledging percentage remains at 77% mainly due to falling share prices, not additional borrowing.
  • Measures are being discussed at the promoter level to reduce share pledging in the future.
  • Capex plans have been deferred by 6-9 months to save liquidity; this deferral is not related to debt repayment ability, which is being serviced regularly.
  • Long-term debt has been reduced by around ₹50-55 Crores over the last three years and is currently at low levels.
  • No specific immediate equity fundraising planned, but the company remains open to raising funds if required.

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Capex plans

Yes
  • Capex plans have been deferred by 6 to 9 months to realign capacity with the demand situation.
  • Current capacity is expected to suffice for the next 18 months.
  • Some innovative solutions include outsourcing to reduce fixed cost investment and share risk with suppliers.
  • Planned capex expected to resume, if required, in H1 of FY2021-22 instead of H2 of next year.
  • Capex is aimed at generating future capacity and is not related to debt repayment, which is being serviced regularly.
  • Joint venture with Korean company SECO aims to supply clutches for car segments including Korean companies like Kia and Hyundai, expanding market reach.
  • Focus on developing new products for BS VI norms to capture future growth and margin improvement.

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