Tejas Networks Ltd
Q4 FY25 Earnings Call Analysis
Telecom - Equipment & Accessories
fundraise: Nocapex: Yesrevenue: Category 1margin: Category 3orderbook: Yes
💰fundraise
Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?
- Currently, Tejas Networks does not envisage any equity funding requirement in the immediate future.
- The company acknowledges an increase in working capital needs due to execution of large contracts but plans to manage these through short-term funding arrangements rather than long-term sources like equity.
- There is no indication of a need for incremental equity funding to meet future growth aspirations based on current business expectations.
- The company expects to continue investments in R&D and operations, funded through the business itself as it grows and delivers on its backlog.
- No explicit mention of new debt fundraising plans, but borrowings exist to support working capital requirements as of the reported quarter.
🏗️capex
Any current/future capex/capital investment/strategic investment?
- The company continues to invest in R&D for developing world-class products and technology innovation, viewing it as necessary for building a global company.
- R&D investments are expected to continue for some more time due to upcoming project commitments and growth opportunities.
- There is focus on building the wireless portfolio (Band 1, Band 28, dual-band radios) and optical products for scaling up production and deliveries.
- Investment in international sales and partner networks is ongoing to expand export business, though it will take time to generate significant revenue from this.
- No immediate plans for incremental equity funding; working capital requirements are expected to be met through short-term facilities rather than long-term capital raises.
- Strategic partnerships (e.g., with Renesas for co-development) focus on technology innovation rather than direct capital investment.
- Consolidation and merger with Saankhya Labs are progressing, which may bring strategic benefits.
📊revenue
Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?
- Tejas Networks expects strong revenue growth in upcoming quarters, driven by execution of large projects, especially wireless 4G for BSNL and BharatNet initiatives.
- The company anticipates volume ramp-up as wireless Band 1, Band 28, dual-band radios, and optical products reach scale and delivery volumes increase.
- International business is targeted for substantial growth; investments in building global sales force and partnerships are ongoing, with expected international revenue ramp-up over the coming quarters.
- Supply chain improvements enhance predictability and control, supporting volume growth.
- R&D investments will continue to support product development and global expansion, aiming to build a world-class, global company.
- Overall, the company is optimistic about converting large backlog of INR ~9,000 crores into revenue, with steady growth from both domestic government projects and international markets.
📈margin
Future growth expectations in earnings/operating earnings/profits/EPS?
- Tejas Networks expects strong revenue growth to continue as large project execution ramps up.
- Focus on investment and execution to deliver on large opportunities and customer commitments.
- Wireless business, especially Band 1, Band 28, and dual-band radios, shows promising progress, boosting optimism.
- Optical products scaling up with volume and deliveries improving.
- R&D investments will continue for some time to build global, world-class products, with the expectation that growing business will offset costs.
- Profitability expected to improve as large contract volumes increase and project profitability kicks in, though no specific margin guidance given.
- Supply chain challenges have eased, making operations more predictable and controlled.
- No immediate equity funding expected; working capital managed through short-term funding and efficient collections.
- International business investments ongoing but significant revenue recognition expected over a longer timeline.
📋orderbook
Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?
- Tejas Networks reported a strong closing order backlog of INR 9,028 crores as of Q3 FY24.
- Out of this, the international order book amounts to INR 221 crores.
- The backlog includes significant domestic public sector orders, predominantly from BSNL projects.
- The BSNL 4G RAN project order is for the first 100,000 sites, with additional sites expected in future expansions.
- There is also a tender for a 5G upgrade of 40,000 BSNL sites, expected after the initial network deployment.
- The BharatNet III project is under definition with tenders expected to roll out in late FY25, representing a future major opportunity.
- Maintenance and warranty-related orders for BSNL projects are anticipated post network deployment.
- The company continues to invest in inventory to support large order execution over upcoming quarters.
