Triveni Engineering and Industries Ltd
Q3 FY23 Earnings Call Analysis
Agricultural Food & other Products
fundraise: No informationcapex: Yesrevenue: Category 3margin: Category 3orderbook: Yes
💰fundraise
Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?
- There is no mention of any current or planned new fundraising through debt or equity in the transcript.
- The company highlights a significant reduction in net debt from ₹914 crore (March 31, 2023) to ₹101 crore (September 30, 2023) on a consolidated basis.
- On a standalone basis, net debt is reported as only ₹10 crore as of September 30, 2023.
- Existing loans are primarily term loans with interest subvention or subsidised interest rates.
- No discussion or indication of additional fundraising activities either through debt or equity was provided during the call.
🏗️capex
Any current/future capex/capital investment/strategic investment?
- Power Transmission Business expansion on track:
- Building construction to be completed by April 2024.
- Machinery installation to follow with full commissioning expected around Q1 FY 2025.
- Investment in Defence segment:
- Setting up a dedicated multi-modal facility for defence products.
- Facility expected to be commissioned in the next fiscal year.
- Water Business:
- Exploring Public Private Partnership (PPP) opportunities for Sewage Treatment Plants (STP) recycling.
- Targeting expanded activities overseas, including projects in Maldives, Bangladesh, and India (e.g., Greater Jaipur).
- Sugar Business:
- Ongoing robust sugarcane development programme with farmer community focusing on varietal replacement and yield enhancement.
- Alcohol Business:
- Capacity expansion from 320 KLPD in FY22 to 660 KLPD, targeting 1,110 KLPD soon.
📊revenue
Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?
- Alcohol business sales volume increased 12.8% in Q2 FY24; net turnover boosted by higher sales and operational efficiencies.
- Power Transmission business revenue grew 44.8% in H1 FY24, driven by strong domestic OEM sales; order booking up 36.1% QoQ.
- Engineering businesses combined turnover rose 8.7% in Q2, with Power Transmission key driver.
- Sugar production expected to rise by 8-10% this season; sugarcane area expansion and yield improvements anticipated.
- Ethanol diversion at ~3.5 million tonnes; expected supply ramp-up in Q3-Q4 due to improved ethanol pricing.
- Capacity expansions in Alcohol segment: from 320 KLPD in FY22 to 1,110 KLPD planned, supporting volume growth.
- Water business targeting expanded domestic and international projects; order book near ₹1,300 crore.
- Overall, steady revenue growth with margin maintenance expected across segments through capacity scaling and operational improvements.
📈margin
Future growth expectations in earnings/operating earnings/profits/EPS?
- The company anticipates growth without margin dilution; margins are expected to remain robust despite expansion domestically and internationally. (Page 10)
- The Power Transmission business is achieving record quarterly revenue and profitability with strong order booking and backlog, supporting future growth. (Pages 7, 10)
- The Alcohol business is growing well due to capacity expansions and stabilization of operations. (Pages 6, 10)
- Ethanol blending program targets and supply commitments by oil marketing companies are expected to increase demand for ethanol from multiple feedstocks, potentially lifting revenues. (Pages 6, 13)
- Although tougher blending targets (15%) and raw material pricing volatility exist, the company remains optimistic about meeting volume and margin targets via operational efficiencies and product mix. (Pages 12, 13)
- Asset turns and margins in the expanded PTB division are expected to remain robust, maintaining EBIT margins above 30%. (Page 10)
Overall, the company projects sustainable top-line growth and margin maintenance, leading to higher operating profits and earnings in coming years.
📋orderbook
Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?
- Power Transmission business closing order book as of September 30, 2023: ₹282 crore, a 15% year-on-year increase.
- Water business closing order book as of September 30, 2023: ₹1,291 crore, including ₹892 crore of long-term O&M contracts.
- Engineering businesses combined outstanding order book as of September 30, 2023: ₹1,573 crore.
- Water business recently won a bid at RUDSICO Greater Jaipur with LOI received in October 2023; Triveni’s share: ₹355 crore (including O&M and GST).
