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Tara Chand Infralogistic Solutions LtdQ1 FY24

Tara Chand Infralogistic Solutions Ltd Q1 FY24 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: 57.1P/E: 16.6Market Cap: ₹460 CrSector: Commercial Services & Supplies

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 2

Margin

Category 3

Fundraise

No

Order

Yes

Capex

Yes

2 of 5 growth signals are positive.

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Revenue guidance

Category 2
  • The company targets an aggressive 30% Year-on-Year (YoY) growth in revenue going forward.
  • Growth is expected to be distributed across both warehousing & logistics and equipment rental sectors, with potentially higher growth in equipment rental due to greater CAPEX.
  • New order wins, especially in equipment rental, are anticipated in Q3 and Q4, traditionally strong periods.
  • Sustainable EBITDA margins are projected between 50%-55% for equipment rental.
  • The company aims to maintain or improve current yields, with better visibility on yield increases expected by Q3.
  • Plans to expand into renewable energy sector leveraging existing fleet capacity, potentially boosting revenue mix.
  • Continued focus on long-term contracts with stickiness due to specialized services and innovative handling techniques ensures steady volume growth.
  • CAPEX of around Rs. 80 Crores per year planned for fleet expansion supporting revenue growth.

Margin guidance

Category 3
  • The company targets an aggressive 30% Year-on-Year revenue growth going forward.
  • Growth is expected to be evenly distributed across warehousing & logistics and equipment rental sectors, with potentially slightly higher growth in equipment rental due to more CAPEX.
  • EBITDA margins for equipment rental are expected to sustain between 50% to 55%, with overall company EBITDA around 33% aimed to be maintained or improved.
  • New orders and contracts pipeline is strong, with order execution periods of 5-7 years for warehousing & logistics and 6 months to 3 years for equipment rental.
  • CAPEX of ~Rs. 160 Crores planned over two years to support growth, mainly in equipment rental, with deployment starting Q2 onwards.
  • Company expects steady profitability supported by escalations clauses in contracts mitigating cost risks.
  • Efforts focus on sustained profitability and margin stability rather than only top-line expansion.

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Fundraise plans

No
  • No decision has yet been made on raising equity capital; if any such plans arise, they will be announced in due course.
  • The Rs. 150-160 Crores CAPEX planned over the current and next year is targeted to be funded through internal accruals and debt.
  • Current secured term loans stand at approximately Rs. 70 Crores and are expected to remain stable over the next few years.
  • The company is paying back around Rs. 30 Crores of debt annually and aims to reduce the debt-to-equity ratio further from the current 0.9 times.
  • Supplier's credit is also utilized, which postpones immediate debt recognition on the books, allowing manageable repayment schedules.

Order book

Yes
  • Current order book stands at Rs. 138 Crores.
  • Order book composition: 55% from warehousing and logistics, 45% from equipment rentals.
  • Equipment rental orders usually range from 6 months to 3 years, extendable.
  • Warehousing and logistics contracts typically have an execution period of 5 to 7 years.
  • Anticipated surge in new orders during Q3 and Q4, especially in equipment rental segment.
  • Company targets aggressive 30% YoY growth in FY’25 supported by new order pipeline.
  • New contracts tend to be long-term with execution ongoing, some new contracts started in May ’24.
  • The Company actively participates in new tenders and evaluates contracts strategically.
  • CAPEX plans aligned with existing orders and visibility on future contracts ensure steady equipment deployment.

Capex plans

Yes
  • The company is planning a CAPEX of approximately Rs. 150-160 Crores spread over two years (current and next financial year), with about Rs. 80 Crores each year.
  • The CAPEX primarily focuses on equipment rental, especially large cranes, to double the net block of assets.
  • Deployment of new equipment is expected to begin from Q2 onwards.
  • Orders for the new equipment have been lined up as per business strategy but specific details are not disclosed.
  • CAPEX for the warehousing segment is limited because existing trailers and machines are sufficient for current contracts.
  • Funding for the CAPEX will be through internal accruals and debt; no decision on equity capital raising has been taken yet.
  • The company is maintaining sustainable yields on new equipment investments.

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