Sportking India Ltd

Q4 FY25 Earnings Call Analysis

Textiles & Apparels

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capex: Norevenue: Category 4margin: Category 1orderbook: No informationfundraise: No
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fundraise

Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?

- As of the call on January 23, 2024, Sportking India Limited does not have any major capex plans, implying no immediate need for substantial new fundraising. - The company is continuously repaying its existing long-term debt, which has reduced from around INR430 crores to INR380 crores. - There is no mention of any plans for new equity fundraising during the call. - Management will evaluate options in the next 3 to 6 months regarding share buybacks as they currently have no expansion program. - Overall, no explicit plans for new fundraising through debt or equity were disclosed in this period.
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capex

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

- No major capex plans currently; only normal upgradation and modernization are planned. (Page 7) - Capacity is running near peak, with revenues expected around INR 2400-2500 crores for the next 12 months without capacity addition. (Pages 7-8) - The company has commissioned a 25-megawatt rooftop solar power plant with a capex of around INR 85 crores, operationalized mostly in the last six months, leading to power cost savings of about INR 4 crores per quarter. (Page 8) - No immediate plans for capacity expansion; any future capex will depend on demand and realization levels. (Page 7) - The company is open to exploring other opportunities in the textile segment such as knitting, weaving, and garmenting but no current plans decided. (Page 9)
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revenue

Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?

- Revenue expected to be in the range of INR 2400 crores to INR 2500 crores for the next 12 months, with a ±5% variation (Page 7). - No capacity additions planned in the near term; operations expected at peak capacity during this period (Page 7). - Anticipated growth driven primarily by realization/price improvements rather than volume expansion (Page 7). - Some uptick in demand observed recently in key markets such as Bangladesh, China, and the domestic market, indicating potential volume stabilization or growth (Pages 3, 9). - Margins expected to improve to double digits in 3-4 months as demand normalizes (Page 7). - Company keeping options open for future expansions in spinning, knitting, weaving, and garmenting, but no immediate plans; expansion decisions will depend on market opportunities (Page 9).
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margin

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

- Margin recovery expected within 3 to 4 months, potentially returning to 11-13% EBITDA margins as demand picks up. - Revenues expected between INR 2400 crores to INR 2500 crores for the next 12-18 months, with capacity utilization near full capacity. - No major capex planned currently; focus on modernization and efficiency improvements. - Continuous long-term debt repayment ongoing, reducing from INR 430 crores to INR 380 crores. - Potential margin improvement driven mainly by better demand and operational efficiencies. - Share buyback under consideration in next 3-6 months if no expansion occurs, which could increase EPS by reducing shares outstanding. - EBITDA possibly reaching INR 300 crores level not predictable currently due to external volatility. - Concrete guidance on profits or EPS beyond current estimates is not provided due to uncertain macro environment.
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orderbook

Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?

- Sportking India Limited currently has an order book of about 40 to 45 days. - The company maintains this order book duration consistently. - Customers have been signaling an uptick in demand with increased utilization levels. - No specific monetary value for pending orders was disclosed. - The management sees order books as steady with a positive outlook on demand revival.