Tega Industries Ltd
Q2 FY24 Earnings Call Analysis
Industrial Manufacturing
capex: Yesrevenue: Category 3margin: Category 3orderbook: Yesfundraise: No information
💰fundraise
Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?
- No specific mention of any current or planned fundraising through debt or equity in the transcript.
- Sharad Kumar Khaitan indicated openness to acquisitions only if they are strategically right and at the right value, but no active acquisition or related fundraising was stated.
- For capex, particularly in the equipment business, they plan INR15-20 crores investment, but no mention of how it will be funded.
- The company appears focused on internal cash generation and conservative financial management; no explicit guidance on raising fresh equity or debt.
- Solar projects and Chile expansion are underway with existing plans and approvals, but no new fundraising announcement related to these.
Overall, no current or near-future fundraising through equity or debt has been declared in this call.
🏗️capex
Any current/future capex/capital investment/strategic investment?
- Tega Industries has initiated a capex plan of about $30 million for the consumable business segment, primarily focused on the Chile project with construction already started. Commercial production from this new facility is expected by June 2025.
- Additional land of 51,000 square meters was procured adjacent to the Chile project site for INR 21 crores, intended for future expansion.
- In the equipment business, a capex of INR 15-20 crores is earmarked for reviving and expanding operations post the McNally acquisition.
- The company is open to acquisitions if they are strategically and financially viable, aiming at geographic expansion, capability enhancement, or technology advancement.
- Solar power installations are being set up at multiple plants (Samali, Kalyani, Dahej) totaling around 1600 to 1700 kW to reduce power costs and advance ESG goals.
📊revenue
Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?
- The company targets an average revenue growth of around 15% annually over the medium term.
- Consumable business expects about 15% revenue growth driven by high-quality solutions, product and service value additions, and continuous product upgrades.
- Equipment business aims for 15% revenue growth, with focus on integration and product upgrades post-acquisition of McNally.
- Market growth for mill liners is around 5%, but Tega is outperforming with over 15% growth, gaining market share.
- The overall mineral processing equipment market is bullish, with growth potential in domestic sectors like coal and iron ore.
- The total equipment business opportunity is estimated at $28-30 billion globally.
- The company is optimistic on copper and gold markets growing, supporting demand.
- Capital expenditure of INR 15-20 crores is planned for equipment business expansion.
- Long-term order book remains strong, supporting growth trajectory.
📈margin
Future growth expectations in earnings/operating earnings/profits/EPS?
- The company projects a conservative average revenue growth of about 15% over the coming years, driven by high-quality solutions and product value addition.
- EBITDA margins are expected to be around 20-21% on a blended basis.
- Consumable business segment EBITDA margin improved to 21% in Q1 FY 2025 from 16% in the same period last year, indicating margin expansion.
- Equipment business is expected to recover revenue and EBITDA margins post delays in payment and dispatch clearances.
- Integration of Tega McNally Minerals Limited is progressing well, contributing to growth and synergy gains.
- Capex plans include $30 million for consumables (notably the Chile project) and INR15-20 crores for the equipment business, aimed at supporting future growth.
- Solar power initiatives will reduce power costs and support ESG goals, indirectly aiding profitability.
- Market share gains in mill liners (15%+ growth vs. 4-5% market growth) point to sustainable above-market earnings growth.
📋orderbook
Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?
- As of June 2024, the group-level order book stands at INR560 crores, compared to INR520 crores in June 2023, excluding long-term orders like NMDC in Tega McNally.
- NMDC order: Approximately INR120 crores to be executed over 24 to 26 months.
- The order book for both consumable and equipment business segments remains strong.
- The European order generates about INR10 crores of cash flow monthly, with steady execution over five-plus-one years.
- Growth in orders is supported by continuous product upgrades and strong market demand.
- Equipment business faced some delays in dispatch and payments, expected to be regularized in Q2 FY 2025.
- New large orders, such as NMDC, indicate beginning of stronger bidding in domestic equipment market.
