Tasty Bite Eatables Ltd
Q2 FY21 Earnings Call Analysis
Food Products
fundraise: No informationcapex: Yesrevenue: Category 3margin: Category 3orderbook: No information
💰fundraise
Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?
- The company plans a significant Capex of approximately ₹150 crores.
- Regarding financing, the Chairman mentioned evaluating spending carefully to avoid fiscal irresponsibility and adjusting the pace of Capex if needed.
- There is a mention of careful management of cash and debt (cash balance ₹34.9 crores and debt ₹49.67 crores as of 31 March) including suggestions from shareholders to reduce loan rather than increase dividends.
- There is no explicit mention of new fundraising through debt or equity in the provided pages.
- The Capex will be financed with an emphasis on prudent fiscal management and continuous review.
- The company may use internal accruals and possibly Mars as a lender of choice, given their existing related party transactions.
- No direct confirmation of equity fundraising or new debt issuance was stated in this excerpt.
🏗️capex
Any current/future capex/capital investment/strategic investment?
- Tasty Bite is planning a significant Capex of around 150 crores spread over the next 2-3 years.
- The investment focuses on capacity expansion, particularly in Ready to Eat/Serve segment, doubling capacity to meet a planned CAGR growth of 15-20%.
- Infrastructure buildup is prioritized before business growth to avoid operational struggles.
- The new plant will be state-of-the-art, future-ready, expected to last 15-20 years, aligned with Mars' global manufacturing standards.
- Capex evaluation is continuous to avoid fiscal irresponsibility, with the ability to slow or accelerate investments as needed.
- Mars is exploring making Tasty Bite a preferred manufacturing partner for its global brands, including Ben’s Original (formerly Uncle Ben’s).
- New product initiatives such as organic rice and a proof of concept for noodles are underway.
- Capex is partly driven by emerging synergies with Mars to manufacture different product categories.
📊revenue
Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?
- The company plans significant capacity expansion with a Capex of 150 crores aimed at doubling production capacity, reflecting confidence in long-term growth despite short-term COVID setbacks.
- Growth targets include continuing a CAGR of 15-20%, with historical acceleration from doubling capacity every 48 months to every 36 months.
- Focus on expanding the ready-to-eat (RTE) and ready-to-serve sections, leveraging Mars partnership opportunities to manufacture products for global markets such as the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and Europe.
- Organic product offerings now comprise 70% of consumer business, driving margin improvement and market expansion.
- Expects recovery and growth in export markets, particularly in North America, with a strategic emphasis on innovation and maintaining competitive quality and pricing.
- The company aims for profitable growth underpinned by infrastructure investment and enhanced manufacturing capabilities that support sustained volume increases.
📈margin
Future growth expectations in earnings/operating earnings/profits/EPS?
- The company plans a significant Capex of around ₹150 crores aimed at capacity expansion, primarily in the Ready-To-Eat (RTE) segment to support growth.
- Growth expectation is based on a CAGR of 15-20%, with capacity doubling intended to accommodate this expansion.
- Despite COVID-related setbacks delaying Capex deployment and impacting certain segments (e.g., Food Service Business dropped 44%), the infrastructure buildup is seen as a long-term value driver.
- Profit after tax (PAT) was resilient, with only a 4% decline despite an 11% revenue drop, indicating operational efficiencies and cost discipline.
- Tasty Bite’s focus on organic products, now comprising 70% of consumer business, is expected to enhance margins due to premium pricing and increased consumer demand.
- Strategic partnerships with Mars and potential for related party business expansion (e.g., for Ben's Original brand) offer scope for margin improvement and revenue growth.
- Management emphasizes continuous review of Capex to ensure fiscal responsibility and sustainable growth.
📋orderbook
Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?
The document does not explicitly state the current or expected order book or pending orders for Tasty Bite Eatables Limited. However, related insights can be inferred:
- Tasty Bite is focusing on capacity expansion with a Capex of around 150 crores, indicating preparation for increased orders or demand.
- Discussions point to potential growth with Mars as a preferred partner, including manufacturing opportunities for Mars’ brands like Ben's Original.
- There is optimism about tapping export markets and continued strong growth, especially in the US market.
- The company is mindful of fiscal responsibility and will review spending continuously, suggesting cautious management of order fulfillment and capacity.
- They have seen growth in organic product lines and remain committed to seizing market opportunities post-pandemic.
No direct figures or explicit details on order book size or pending orders were disclosed in the provided pages.
