Som Distilleries & Breweries Ltd
Q3 FY25 Earnings Call Analysis
Beverages
margin: Category 3orderbook: No informationfundraise: Yescapex: Yesrevenue: Category 3
💰fundraise
Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?
- The company is planning to take about INR 200 crores of term debt over the next 6 months (Page 6).
- Currently, there are cash credit (CC) limits of about INR 156 crores utilized partially for the Woodpecker Greenagri plant investment (Page 6).
- No explicit mention of new equity fundraising was made during the call.
- Focus remains on improving operations and market presence rather than immediate equity raise (implied from discussions about governance and investor confidence, Page 15).
- The company aims to manage working capital and invest in growth primarily through debt and internal accruals at this stage.
🏗️capex
Any current/future capex/capital investment/strategic investment?
- The company is progressing on Phase-1 of its greenfield project in Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh, on track for completion by FY27 under its wholly-owned subsidiary, Woodpecker Greenagri.
- Phase-1 includes an integrated facility to enhance the sales and market reach of beer brands in UP and Northern India.
- Phase-2 proposes setting up a distillery at the same site to strengthen production capabilities and product portfolio.
- Investment of about INR 90 crores was made in the Woodpecker Greenagri plant during the current year.
- A term debt of approximately INR 200 crores is planned to be taken over the next 6 months, likely linked to ongoing capex.
Overall, the company's key strategic capital investment focus is the new UP plant and distillery, expected to contribute significantly to growth in FY27 and beyond.
📊revenue
Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?
- The company is hopeful of better performance in Q3 and Q4 FY26, expecting combined growth to close the year with around INR 1,600 crores revenue.
- The new UP plant is expected to significantly boost performance starting FY27 with a capacity of about 10 million cases per annum.
- Focus on driving profitable sales and growth in lagging markets like Karnataka and Odisha, with positive results already beginning in October.
- Expansion and market share gains are expected from premiumization efforts, including growth in IMFL segment and single malt launches.
- States like Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh (pending approvals), and Tamil Nadu are targeted for market penetration and volume growth.
- The company is targeting a gradual increase in IMFL revenue contribution from current 11% to around 15% in 2-3 years.
- New brand introductions like Sunny Beaches and Mahavat are expected to drive volumes in Karnataka and other markets.
📈margin
Future growth expectations in earnings/operating earnings/profits/EPS?
- Company expects better performance in Q3 and Q4 FY26, aiming to close the year with revenue around INR 1,600 crores.
- Focus on ramping up sales in recovering markets like Karnataka and Odisha, with early signs of improvement starting October 2025.
- The UP plant (Woodpecker Greenagri) to be operational by FY27, with a capacity of about 10 million cases per annum, expected to significantly boost volumes and revenues.
- IMFL segment (premiumization via Mahavat and planned single malt whisky) anticipated to grow, potentially reaching 15% revenue contribution in next 2-3 years.
- EBITDA margin improved to 15% in Q2 FY26 (up 15% YoY), with intent to sustain or improve margins through efficient cost management and better utilization.
- Term debt of INR 200 crores planned to support growth projects, implying potential for expansion and higher operating profits.
- Management remains cautiously optimistic, aiming consistent value delivery and margin improvement as volumes recover.
Overall, growth driven by volume recovery, premiumization, and new capacity coming online.
📋orderbook
Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?
The transcript does not explicitly mention current or expected order book or pending orders for Som Distilleries & Breweries Limited. However, relevant points indicating future business expectations include:
- The UP plant (Farrukhabad facility) is on track for completion by FY27 and is expected to significantly enhance sales and market reach in UP and the northern region.
- The company is focusing on expanding and consolidating its market share in states like Karnataka, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, and also awaiting formal approval for Andhra Pradesh participation.
- Launches like the Sunny Beaches beer and Mahavat IMFL brand are expected to drive volume growth in H2 FY26 and beyond.
- Expectation to add approximately INR 800 crores in revenue in the remaining six months of FY26.
- Utilization of existing plants is around 40%-80%, pointing to capacity for fulfilling ongoing demand.
- Term loan debt of about INR 200 crores is planned to support growth investments.
No specific order book or pending order figures are disclosed in the call.
