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Sportking India LtdQ3 FY24

Sportking India Ltd Q3 FY24 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: 186P/E: 15.7Market Cap: ₹1.9K CrSector: Textiles & Apparels

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 3

Margin

Category 2

Fundraise

N/A

Order

N/A

Capex

Yes

1 of 3 growth signals are positive — mixed outlook.

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Revenue guidance

Category 3
  • The company is operating at nearly 95% capacity utilization and plans to announce expansions in spinning business soon.
  • Merger of two group companies in garmenting and dyeing segments with current combined revenue around INR 200 crores, expected to scale up by 50% with minimal investment in 15-18 months.
  • Margin accretion expected from forward integration and renewable energy investment (40 MW solar plant) to improve EBITDA margins by ~0.7%.
  • Exports and domestic markets are both showing signs of recovery; exports currently around 46% of revenue with continued demand pickup.
  • Market outlook for Q3 and Q4 is positive due to festive season and stabilized export markets including Bangladesh.
  • Long-term strategy involves growth in both yarn spinning and garmenting businesses to leverage the China+1 and Bangladesh+1 opportunities.
  • Anticipates steady volume growth aligned with capacity expansions and operational improvements.

Margin guidance

Category 2
  • Sportking expects margin improvement as industry consolidates and demand normalizes, targeting EBITDA margins in the mid-teens (16-17%).
  • EBITDA margins are likely to expand by 0.7% due to a 40 MW solar power plant investment, reducing power costs.
  • The company plans forward integration for margin accretion with limited capex.
  • Growth is anticipated from capacity expansions in spinning and the garment business, including merger of two group companies expected to scale revenues from ~INR200 crores by 50% with minimal investments.
  • EBITDA margins in these merged entities are currently 12-15%, with potential improvement post integration.
  • Demand recovery in export and domestic markets, especially in Q3/Q4, supports better revenue growth prospects.
  • Operating efficiencies and prudent debt management have already improved profitability and reduced interest costs.
  • Overall, a steady growth trajectory with improved margins and earnings is expected, though past 2021-22 exceptional profits are not fully sustainable.

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Fundraise plans

  • No explicit mention of any new fundraising through debt or equity in the transcript.
  • The company is focused on reducing interest outlay and has successfully reduced short-term borrowing by approximately INR 400 crores as of date compared to March 2024.
  • The net debt to equity ratio has improved to 0.51 from 0.97 as of March 2024, indicating deleveraging rather than new borrowing.
  • Planned investments include INR 12 crores in a 40 MW solar power SPV, which is a small-scale strategic investment and not a large-scale fundraising.
  • For larger capex, the company is exploring opportunities and will notify stakeholders once plans materialize, but no specific fundraising plans disclosed yet.

Order book

  • The company is witnessing a positive demand scenario with increased inquiries from export markets and domestic customers as noted by Munish Avasthi.
  • Despite the prior unrest in Bangladesh affecting exports, the situation has stabilized with no significant delays in orders or payments.
  • Export recovery is already underway, with India exporting about 100,000 tons in September 2024, expected to sustain similar levels going forward.
  • The domestic market is also picking up, supported by strong retail sales, especially during the festive season.
  • Both export and domestic markets are expected to contribute to growth in the upcoming quarters, with company maintaining a roughly 50-50 balance.
  • The company anticipates better demand and order flow in Q3 and Q4 FY25, supported by market stabilization and seasonal trends in textiles.

Capex plans

Yes
  • Sportking India Limited is undertaking an investment in a special purpose vehicle (SPV), Evincea Renewables Pvt Ltd, with a 26% equity stake for INR 12 crores.
  • The SPV will set up a 40 MW solar power plant to supply power to the company's plants in Punjab for 25 years, expected to reduce power costs by 10-12%.
  • This investment is in addition to existing rooftop solar capacity of 25 MW installed over the last two years.
  • The company is planning spinning business expansion, with announcements expected in the next couple of months.
  • A merger with two garment/dyeing companies is underway to enable forward integration and margin accretion, with expected scaling of capacities with minimal investment.
  • Additional capex opportunities are being explored aggressively in different geographies, with plans to update once finalized.

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