Time Technoplast Ltd

Q2 FY24 Earnings Call Analysis

Industrial Products

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fundraise: Nocapex: Yesrevenue: Category 3margin: Category 1orderbook: Yes
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fundraise

Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?

- No current plans for new fundraising through debt or equity are mentioned for the near future (next 6 months). - The company aims to become debt-free within the next 2 years, focusing on reducing existing debt rather than raising new funds. - Capex plans for FY '25 are around INR175 crores, to be funded internally through internal accruals and proceeds from non-core asset sales (~INR90 crores), not by new debt or equity. - Management will consider raising funds or valuations only if a compelling opportunity arises, but nothing concrete is on the table currently. - The company is focusing on organic growth at a 15% CAGR and increasing profitability rather than external funding.
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capex

Any current/future capex/capital investment/strategic investment?

- FY '25 projected consolidated capex is around INR 175 crores, including: - INR 75-80 crores for maintenance, brownfield expansion, automation, and re-engineering. - INR 100 crores for value-added product expansion, mainly IBC, composite products, and CNG. - Brownfield expansions continue in locations with ~90-95% capacity utilization. - No specific LPG expansion capex planned for FY '25; potential expansion expected next year based on demand. - Small investments (INR 5-7 crores) ongoing in battery business development with potential INR 100 crore business in 2 years. - Targeting INR 450 crores capex over next 3 years (including brownfield and overseas expansions). - Non-core asset disposals of around INR 90 crores planned to partly fund capex. - Future strategic battery business disinvestment possible in 3 years as it may not justify standalone scale. - Focus on becoming debt-free in 2 years while growing ~15% CAGR.
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revenue

Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?

- The company targets a 15% CAGR in revenue over the next 2-3 years, aiming to grow from INR 5,000 crores to about INR 7,500 crores. - Packaging products are expected to grow at around 10-12%, while composite products are projected to grow over 30%. - Domestic volume growth for packaging products (including IBC and HDPE drums) is estimated at 12-14%. - Value-added products currently contribute 25% of sales, targeted to increase to 35% in three years. - The company expects overseas business to grow alongside domestic operations, maintaining approximately 37% of revenue. - Composite cylinder and LPG businesses, including brownfield expansions and capacity enhancements, support this growth. - Focus on new product development like CNG and hydrogen cylinders, with hydrogen business growth anticipated around 2025. - Emphasis on automation and efficiency to sustain margins and support top-line growth.
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margin

Future growth expectations in earnings/operating earnings/profits/EPS?

- The company targets a revenue CAGR of 15% over the next 2-3 years, aiming for around INR7,500 crores by FY 2026. - EBITDA margins are expected to improve from the current ~40.2% to possibly above 50.5% in 3 years due to higher value-added product sales and better capacity utilization. - ROCE targets are set to increase from 14% two years ago to 20% by March 2026. - PAT growth has shown significant improvement, with a 41% YoY increase reported in Q1 FY'25. - Value-added products contributing 25% of sales currently are expected to grow to 35% in 3 years, enhancing margins and profit quality. - The company plans to be debt-free within 2 years, which will aid in improving operating profits. - EBITDA margins in packaging products are steady at 12%-15%; CNG and composite products have ~18% margins. - Growth in overseas business is roughly 15%, with EBITDA margins around 13.9%.
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orderbook

Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?

- The company has a robust order book for LPG cylinders and CNG composite cylinders. - For CNG cylinders, order execution timelines are generally 6 to 8 months post order finalization. - The current CNG business order book is expected to be executed within 6 to 8 months. - They have orders and approvals in place for manufacturing oxygen cylinders, with some quantities planned for supply within the next 2 to 3 months. - The overall order book includes recurring orders in LPG cylinders, CNG cylinders, and PE pipes. - The company has an order book of approximately INR175 crores specifically for Type IV Composite Cylinders for CNG cascades. - Expansion plans for CNG cylinders are underway, with expected completion by Q4 FY25. - The Middle East business has a pending transaction involving 50% disinvestment, expected to be completed within 45 to 60 days. (Word count: 134)