Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?

No explicit mention of any current or immediate future fundraising through debt or equity was made during the discussion. The company reported a reduction in net debt from INR 71 crores to INR 49 crores as of March-end and improved cash balances from INR 12 crores to INR 34 crores, indicating a focus on strengthening the balance sheet rather than raising new debt. There was no indication of plans for fresh equity fundraising; the shareholder structure involving APL Apollo appears stable with no expected changes post-warrant subscription. The company emphasized efforts on operational efficie

Any current/future capex/capital investment/strategic investment?

No significant capex planned for manufacturing units as existing machines and units are well maintained; growth expected via better utilization and focused management. Capex for hybrid stores averages around INR 2 crores per store, mainly for interiors and layout enhancements to accommodate both steel and non-steel products. Plans to open 2 to 3 new hybrid stores per year in strategic locations for quicker growth and returns. No mention of large-scale strategic investments or acquisitions currently; focus is on organic growth and operational efficiency. Upcoming inauguration of a Fotia Ceramic

Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?

Company aims for 20% to 30% CAGR in revenue growth over the coming years, targeting INR 10,000 crores by FY '28/FY '29. Steel segment expected to grow at 20% to 25% CAGR with volumes at 6.5 lakh tons in FY 2024, up 27% YoY. Non-steel segment targeted for 30% to 35% CAGR growth benefiting from various product verticals like plumbing, sanitaryware, tiles, etc. Expansion focus primarily on Western and Central India with strong growth momentum; these regions contributed 14% of revenue in FY 2024. Marketplace business projected to scale faster with EBITDA margins improving to 3.5%-3.75%.

Future growth expectations in earnings/operating earnings/profits/EPS?

Shankara Building Products targets a revenue CAGR of 20% to 30% over the next 5 years, aiming for INR 10,000 crores by FY '28/'29. Steel business is expected to grow at 20%-25% CAGR with EBITDA margins around 2%-3%. Non-steel business projected to grow faster at 30%-35% CAGR with EBITDA margins improving from 6% currently to 6.5%-7% in coming years. Marketplace segment aims for EBITDA margins between 3.3%-3.75%; manufacturing segment EBITDA margins are guided at 2%-2.2%. Consolidated EBITDA margin expected to be around 3.5%. ROCE expected to improve post demerger with marketplace bus

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Shankara Building Q4 FY24 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: ₹124P/E: 62.0Market Cap: ₹322 CrSector: Retailing

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Margin

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Order

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Capex

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Revenue guidance

Category 2

Company aims for 20% to 30% CAGR in revenue growth over the coming years, targeting INR 10,000 crores by FY '28/FY '29.
Steel segment expected to grow at 20% to 25% CAGR with volumes at 6.5 lakh tons in FY 2024, up 27% YoY.
Non-steel segment targeted for 30% to 35% CAGR growth benefiting from various product verticals like plumbing, sanitaryware, tiles, etc.
Expansion focus primarily on Western and Central India with strong growth momentum; these regions contributed 14% of revenue in FY 2024.
Marketplace business projected to scale faster with EBITDA margins improving to 3.5%-3.75%.
Concentrated growth planned through hybrid and exclusive non-steel stores, with gradual addition of stores and increase in average ticket size.
Long-term plan to achieve pan-India presence, especially expanding in Eastern and Northern markets after consolidating Western and Central regions.

Margin guidance

Category 2

Shankara Building Products targets a revenue CAGR of 20% to 30% over the next 5 years, aiming for INR 10,000 crores by FY '28/'29.
Steel business is expected to grow at 20%-25% CAGR with EBITDA margins around 2%-3%.
Non-steel business projected to grow faster at 30%-35% CAGR with EBITDA margins improving from 6% currently to 6.5%-7% in coming years.
Marketplace segment aims for EBITDA margins between 3.3%-3.75%; manufacturing segment EBITDA margins are guided at 2%-2.2%.
Consolidated EBITDA margin expected to be around 3.5%.
ROCE expected to improve post demerger with marketplace business ROCE at ~28% and manufacturing side around 4%-5%, up from current 18% overall.
Growth driven by expanding value-added steel and non-steel products, geographic expansion especially in Western and Central India, and enhanced margins from better product mix.

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Fundraise plans

No explicit mention of any current or immediate future fundraising through debt or equity was made during the discussion.
The company reported a reduction in net debt from INR 71 crores to INR 49 crores as of March-end and improved cash balances from INR 12 crores to INR 34 crores, indicating a focus on strengthening the balance sheet rather than raising new debt.
There was no indication of plans for fresh equity fundraising; the shareholder structure involving APL Apollo appears stable with no expected changes post-warrant subscription.
The company emphasized efforts on operational efficiency, margin improvement, and strategic growth, funded through internal accruals and asset-light expansion.
Any future capital requirements for expansion or growth, such as brownfield expansion or marketplace store openings, were not specifically linked to fundraising plans but may be supported by existing resources.

Order book

The transcript does not explicitly mention the current or expected order book or pending orders of Shankara Building Products Limited. However, relevant points indicating positive business momentum include: - Strong growth in value-added steel products with 43% volume growth. - Non-steel business grew at 30% CAGR with expanding product verticals like plumbing, sanitaryware, tiles, electricals, and paints. - Expansion with new exclusive non-steel stores and hybrid stores. - Growth from Western and Central India with 46% and 39% YoY increases respectively. - Focus on strategic store openings in key locations with 2-3 new stores planned per year. - Robust supply chain and relationships with suppliers ensuring credit availability. - Working capital management maintained at about 30 days. These indicators suggest a healthy order inflow supporting growth, but specific figures for order books or pending orders are not disclosed.

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Capex plans

No significant capex planned for manufacturing units as existing machines and units are well maintained; growth expected via better utilization and focused management.
Capex for hybrid stores averages around INR 2 crores per store, mainly for interiors and layout enhancements to accommodate both steel and non-steel products.
Plans to open 2 to 3 new hybrid stores per year in strategic locations for quicker growth and returns.
No mention of large-scale strategic investments or acquisitions currently; focus is on organic growth and operational efficiency.
Upcoming inauguration of a Fotia Ceramica display center in Morbi by June 2024 to support pan-India expansion.
Demerger process underway, focusing on better capital allocation and efficiency between marketplace and manufacturing units without adding significant overhead.

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