Som DistilleriesQ1 FY25

Som Distilleries Q1 FY25 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: ₹74.9Market Cap: ₹1.5K CrSector: Beverages

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 2

Margin

Category 3

Fundraise

Yes

Order

N/A

Capex

Yes

2 of 4 growth signals are positive.

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Revenue guidance

Category 2
  • Som Distilleries & Breweries expects full financial year net sales in the range of Rs. 1,500 to Rs. 1,600 crores for FY25.
  • The company targets a revenue growth rate of approximately 20% to 25% for the next 3 years.
  • Internally, they aim for a sustainable year-on-year growth rate of 25% to 30% over the next 2 to 3 years.
  • Beer volumes rose 32% in Q1 FY25, and IMFL volumes increased by 14%, indicating strong volume growth momentum.
  • Focus remains on consolidating market share in key states and expanding footprint in high-growth markets like Rajasthan, UP, Jharkhand, and Delhi.
  • Capacity expansion plans (e.g., Odisha plant) are in place to support volume growth, with current utilizations reaching or exceeding 100% in some plants.
  • Premiumization is underway, with plans to launch premium products this financial year to enhance brand perception, though volume contribution from premium segment will be limited.

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Fundraise plans

Yes
  • Som Distilleries & Breweries plans capacity expansion in Odisha with a capex of Rs. 30-40 crores, expected to start by December 2024 and complete by April 2025.
  • The funding for expansion will come from a mix of equity and debt.
  • The equity portion involves the exercise of certain warrants by promoters, not fresh dilution.
  • The company currently has no plans for fresh equity dilution.
  • They do not have immediate plans for stock buybacks or dividend payments, focusing on growth and expansion instead.

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Capex plans

Yes
  • Som Distilleries & Breweries is planning a capacity expansion in Odisha, expected to start by December 2024 and complete by April 2025.
  • The planned capex for this expansion is in the range of Rs. 30 to 40 crores.
  • The company is considering acquisitions or Greenfield investments in new states they want to enter, likely targeted for the next year (post-FY25).
  • The Odisha plant capacity utilization crossed 100% in Q1 FY25, prompting the need for additional capacity.
  • The funding for expansion will come through a mix of equity (through promoter warrants exercise, not fresh dilution) and debt.
  • No fresh equity dilution is currently planned for this capex.
  • Apart from Odisha, the company is focused on maintaining and improving capacity utilization in plants in MP, Karnataka, and other markets.

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