Som Distilleries & Breweries LtdQ4 FY23

Som Distilleries & Breweries Ltd Q4 FY23 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: 70.1Market 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
- The company targets a top-line growth of 20% to 25% in FY24. - Expected revenue for FY24 is approximately Rs. 1,000 crores at the company level. - Volume growth drivers include contributions from all states with plants, such as Karnataka and Odisha, along with expansion into new states like UP and Delhi. - Capacity expansions include an increase in bottling capacity at Odisha from 42 lakh to 60 lakh cases and additional capacity added in Karnataka. - Canning facility in MP set up to improve gross margins, with plans to increase sales mix of cans versus glass bottles. - The company aims to improve gross margins by leveraging cans, which have seen lower raw material cost escalation (15-20%) compared to glass bottles (up to 40%). - Growth is expected to be supported by strong brands like Power Cool and Black Fort, especially in Karnataka. Overall, the company is optimistic about sustaining growth momentum and capitalizing on emerging opportunities.

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Fundraise plans

Yes
  • SOM Distilleries & Breweries Ltd. has taken a term loan of about Rs. 25 crores from PNB for the Odisha plant expansion, with disbursement of Rs. 16-17 crores already received.
  • The company does not expect any further increase in debt for the current financial year.
  • Peak debt levels are anticipated to remain similar or potentially reduce going forward.
  • There is no mention of any planned equity fundraising in the transcript.
  • The focus appears to be on optimizing current capacity and managing existing debt levels rather than raising new funds through debt or equity at this time.

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Capex plans

Yes
  • Expansion in Odisha plant: Increasing bottling capacity from 42 lakh cases to 60 lakh cases with Rs. 35 crore capex; expected completion by June 2023.
  • Added 45 lakh case capacity in Karnataka in March-April 2023.
  • Exploring strategic tie-ups around Odisha plant, possibly involving contract manufacturing.
  • Looking to expand sales presence in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, with potential future investments depending on growth.
  • Considering acquisition of a Maharashtra plant; previously mentioned target capex around Rs. 200-300 crore (plant plus working capital), but no detailed updates yet.
  • No large-scale recruitment in sales force currently; sales team to grow progressively with business expansion.
  • Debt level expected to remain stable with no significant increase planned in the current financial year.

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Margin guidance

Category 3
  • SOM Distilleries expects top-line growth of about 20% to 25% in FY24, targeting around Rs. 1,000 crores in revenue at the company level.
  • EBITDA margins aspirationally targeted at 13%-14%, but near-term margins may hover around 11%-12% due to cost pressures; margin improvements anticipated post Q1 FY24.
  • Cost pressures from raw materials, especially glass bottles (40% price rise), have impacted gross margins; canning facility expansion aims to improve margins (cans have lower cost escalation and better realization).
  • Expansion of brewing and bottling capacities (Karnataka, Odisha, Bhopal, Hassan) expected to support volume growth and better capacity utilization (currently 85%-90% utilization).
  • Improved product mix (shift from glass bottles to cans) and operational efficiencies expected to enhance profitability.
  • Debt levels expected to remain stable or reduce slightly, supporting sustainable growth.
  • Optimism about upcoming peak season aiding capacity utilization and margin improvement.

Order book

  • The transcript does not provide specific details on the current or expected order book or pending orders for SOM Distilleries & Breweries Ltd.
  • No explicit information on order backlog or pending orders is mentioned during the Q4 FY2023 earnings call.
  • The company discussed growth in volumes, capacity expansions, and market demand but did not disclose order book status.
  • Focus appears on capacity utilization, expansion projects, and improving market presence rather than order backlog.
  • For exact order book or pending order data, direct inquiry to the company or investor relations may be necessary.

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