Talbros Automotive Components LtdQ2 FY24
Talbros Automotive Components Ltd Q2 FY24 Earnings Call Analysis
Revenue, margin, capex, fundraise and order book outlook from management commentary.
Price: ₹406P/E: 20.1Market Cap: ₹2.0K CrSector: Auto Components
Management growth scorecard
Revenue
Category 3
Margin
Category 3
Fundraise
No
Order
Yes
Capex
Yes
2 of 5 growth signals are positive.
Full analysisRevenue guidance
Category 3- →Company anticipates sustained growth prospects in the automotive industry with strong order inflows from leading OEMs.
- →Expects to increase exports from current 27% to over 30% in the next three years.
- →Focus on technology, capacity expansion, diversification, and new product lines supports growth.
- →Heat shield division expected to grow by +15% in the current financial year; heat shield sales around Rs. 50-60 crore.
- →Marugo Rubber projected growth of 15% this year with double-digit EBITDA going forward.
- →EV segment contribution targeted to grow from current 3.3% to 12% of total revenue, with new orders expected.
- →Commercial vehicle demand is subdued but anticipated to pick up post Q2 FY25, supporting volume growth.
- →New order book around Rs. 2000 crores spread over 5-7 years, with ~40% expected commercialization this year.
- →Overall revenue growth seen at 13% YoY in Q1 FY25; EBITDA growth at 24% YoY.
Margin guidance
Category 3- The company anticipates sustained margins around 16% to 16.5% EBITDA going forward.
- EBITDA for JVs like Marelli Talbros Chassis Systems is expected to improve, targeting 13-14% over the next 3 years.
- Export sales are expected to grow from 27% to over 30% of total turnover in the next three years.
- EV segment contribution is targeted to increase from 3.3% currently to 12% of total revenue over time, backed by strong order book.
- New orders worth Rs. 1000+ crores are expected to be commercialized progressively over the next 5-7 years, supporting revenue growth.
- The company projects a growth of approximately Rs. 150 crore per annum from new orders.
- Improved utilization and new product launches are likely to drive revenue and margin growth.
- Profit after tax (PAT) grew by 18% YoY in Q1 FY25, indicating strong operating leverage.
Overall, Talbros expects a positive earnings growth trajectory supported by margin sustainability, new orders, export expansion, and EV segment growth.
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Fundraise plans
No- →No major debt or equity fundraising is planned currently.
- →The company has Rs. 65 crores in fixed deposits from the Rs. 80 crore received through the stake sale of Nippon, which is earning about 8% interest.
- →This money will be utilized for normal operations and potential investments only if large projects mature.
- →For any significant CAPEX (around Rs. 20-30 crore), the company will wait for order finalization before deploying funds.
- →There is no indication of immediate large-scale debt raising or equity dilution during the coming quarters.
Order book
Yes- →The full order book stands at approximately Rs. 2000 crores, spread over 5 to 7 years.
- →Orders are across various segments, product lines, and divisions.
- →Execution is phased: about 10% was commercialized last year, around 40% expected this year, and the balance in subsequent years.
- →Orders are partially new and some are incremental; substantial orders are announced collectively when the value becomes significant.
- →Annual execution target is roughly Rs. 150 crore per annum, expected to come steadily.
- →Some vehicle launches and order commercializations are delayed by 3 to 6 months.
- →The company has received multi-year orders worth Rs. 1000 crores from a leading European OEM via their JV Marelli Talbros Chassis Systems.
- →Orders continue to come in, and order inflow is strong, aiding growth and market expansion.
Capex plans
Yes- →Upcoming CAPEX depends on orders; currently working on some requiring Rs. 20 to Rs. 30 crore, not major investments like Rs. 100 crore (Page 13).
- →Rs. 65 crore from stake sale proceeds is parked in fixed deposits earning ~8% interest; this will be utilized for potential big projects, technical assistance, or joint ventures (Page 12).
- →Capital investments include new technology adoption, capacity expansion, and product portfolio diversification to capitalize on market opportunities (Page 4).
- →New plant at Pune has started production with full machine installations expected by September; commercial volumes to grow from October, targeting Rs. 3 to 5 crore monthly (Page 8).
- →The company is actively investing in EV-related products and technology via joint ventures and partnerships, aiming for a 12% EV revenue contribution in the future (Pages 6, 10).
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