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Uravi Defence &Q4 FY25

Uravi Defence & Q4 FY25 Earnings Call Analysis

Revenue, margin, capex, fundraise and order book outlook from management commentary.

Price: 114P/E: 113.0Market Cap: ₹158 CrSector: Auto Components

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 2

Margin

Category 1

Fundraise

N/A

Order

Yes

Capex

Yes

3 of 4 growth signals are positive.

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Revenue guidance

Category 2
  • EV charging setup commercial production expected from Q2 FY25 (July-August 2024), targeting 5,000 EV chargers/month initially (~60,000 units/year).
  • EV charger selling price: INR 15,000 to INR 19,000 per unit with comfortable EBITDA margins better than current products.
  • Automotive lamp sales growth expected due to expansion of dealer network into Eastern and Southern India, increasing from about 40-50 distributors.
  • Gradual ramp-up to produce 250,000 automotive lamp units/year, with plans to increase capacity to 500,000 units.
  • Overall revenue growth expected in FY25 and FY26 as supply chain stabilizes and production scales.
  • EBITDA margin target: Conservative 17%-18% in March 2024, aiming for 20% in the near future.
  • Strong OEM tie-ups with approximately 50% market share in two-wheeler lamps, excluding Honda expected to come onboard next year.
  • Expecting improved profitability and top-line growth in coming quarters, anchored by new product launches and market expansion.

Margin guidance

Category 1
  • For FY25, Uravi expects EV charger production of about 5,000 units per month, selling at INR 15,000-19,000 per unit, indicating significant revenue growth from this segment starting mid-year.
  • EBITDA margins for EV chargers are described as "comfortable" and likely better than existing product margins.
  • Company aims for a normalized EBITDA margin of around 17%-18% by March 2024, with a target to reach 20% in future quarters.
  • FY24 9M financials show PAT growth from INR 0.87 crores to INR 1.58 crores and EPS rising from INR 1.11 to INR 1.44, reflecting sustainable profit growth.
  • Improved supply chain stability and increased OEM orders are expected to boost profitability and top-line further in upcoming quarters, with strong optimism for March 2024 and beyond.
  • Expansion in dealer network and new EV product lines are positioned to drive future earnings growth.

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Fundraise plans

  • The transcript provided does not mention any current or planned fundraising through debt or equity.
  • Management discussions focus on business expansion, product development (notably EV chargers), and capacity enhancements.
  • Capex plans for EV charger manufacturing are estimated between INR 2 to INR 5 crores.
  • No explicit references to raising funds via equity or debt were noted during the Q3 FY24 earnings call.
  • The company is primarily focusing on organic growth, supply chain stabilization, and expanding dealer networks.

Order book

Yes
  • As of 19th September 2023, there was a sudden increase in order schedule from OEMs from 20% to 80%, leading to increased supply chain costs and pressure on margins.
  • The company stabilized raw material supply and production from September to January 31, 2024.
  • Current order book is strong, with expectations for increased topline and profitability in coming quarters.
  • For EV chargers, targeting production of around 5,000 pieces per month starting FY25.
  • Manufacturing capacity is currently utilized at about 58%-60% with plans to increase utilization to 75% with expanded orders.
  • Overall, the management expects a very good Q4 FY24 and further growth in FY25 driven by stabilized supply chain and new product launches.

Capex plans

Yes
  • Uravi is investing in EV charging setup development with commercial production expected by Q2 FY24 (July-August 2024).
  • The EV charging manufacturing facility will be a mix of a new company and technical collaboration with Uravi involvement.
  • Planned capex for EV charging includes INR 2 to INR 5 crores for testing and manufacturing facilities.
  • For EV chargers, the initial target production is around 5,000 units per month in the first year.
  • The company has undergone expansion of automotive lamp manufacturing capacity aiming to increase utilization from ~60% to around 75% with further growth potential.
  • Ongoing investments also include streamlining supply chain and capacity expansions in existing plants.
  • No explicit mention of other strategic investments or greenfield projects beyond EV charging and existing capacity expansion.

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