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Usha Martin LtdQ3 FY24

Usha Martin Ltd Q3 FY24 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: 482P/E: 28.6Market Cap: ₹14.4K CrSector: Industrial Products

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 3

Margin

Category 3

Fundraise

N/A

Order

N/A

Capex

Yes

1 of 3 growth signals are positive — mixed outlook.

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Revenue guidance

Category 3
  • Domestic Wire Rope volume expected to grow from ~37,000-38,000 tonnes to ~47,000-48,000 tonnes in current year due to strong distribution and OEM relationships.
  • International market volume growth targeted at 10%-12% CAGR over next 2-3 years, as new OEM approvals and network expansion take time.
  • Overall 10%-12% volume growth anticipated in coming years with initiatives underway.
  • EBITDA per tonne targeted to be maintained around Rs. 32,000 with EBITDA margins between 18%-20%.
  • Incremental sales of Rs. 1,000 crore to Rs. 1,500 crore expected over 3-4 years, with margins around 30%-32% on incremental sales.
  • Growth driven by both general-purpose and value-added ropes, with roughly equal contribution to volume growth.
  • Saudi Arabian market expected to contribute significantly starting next year as local approvals complete.
  • Expect steady demand growth in sectors like elevators, oil & gas, renewable energy, mining, and infrastructure-related crane ropes.

Margin guidance

Category 3
  • Usha Martin targets 10-12% annual volume growth in both domestic and international markets over the next 2-3 years, leveraging expanded capacities and new initiatives.
  • The company aims to maintain EBITDA per tonne around Rs. 32,000 and an operating EBITDA margin of 18%-20%, with potential for gradual improvement as product mix shifts towards higher value-added offerings.
  • Net revenue growth is expected to align with volume growth, maintaining pricing discipline and product mix quality.
  • Operational leverage is anticipated post-CAPEX stabilization, improving profitability from Q1 FY26 onwards.
  • The company expects steady replacement demand in core segments (85%-90% recurring business) supporting stable earnings.
  • Investment in international markets like Saudi Arabia is expected to deliver significant volume growth from FY26.
  • Overall, Usha Martin is focused on sustainable, value-driven volume expansion while maintaining strong financial discipline and steady profit improvement.

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Fundraise plans

  • There is no explicit mention of any new fundraising through debt or equity in the recent earnings call transcript.
  • The company has ongoing CAPEX projects with expenditures planned to continue (approx. Rs. 100-120 crore expected in H2 FY25).
  • Net debt stood at Rs. 127 crore as of September 30, 2024, slightly increased due to CAPEX but expected to remain stable or improve.
  • The management emphasized maintaining a strong balance sheet going forward and noted a credit rating upgrade to ‘IND A / Positive’ with a stable outlook.
  • No direct statements indicate plans for fresh equity or debt issuance; the focus is on using internal accruals and existing debt facilities to fund growth.
  • The company is focused on leveraging operating leverage and volume growth to strengthen finances without increasing leverage.

Order book

  • Usha Martin has secured multiple significant orders, including breakthrough wins in the US and Australian mining sectors with repeat orders from 4-5 big mines in the US and 3-4 in Australia.
  • The company is participating in annual or biennial contracts and is awaiting the right opportunities to expand further.
  • Orders from Saudi Arabia have started flowing following regulatory approvals, with supplies commencing partially in Q3 FY25 and expected to ramp up significantly in Q4 FY25.
  • Ropeway projects are in the tendering and technical evaluation phase, with supply expected to begin 2-3 years post securing orders due to long project execution timelines.
  • Overall, the company is on track with order wins and expects steady growth from mining, oil & gas, and renewable energy segments over the next 2-3 years.

Capex plans

Yes
  • Completed Phase 1 project CAPEX of Rs. 308 crore as of March.
  • Total Phase 2 project CAPEX planned is Rs. 590 crore; Rs. 120 crore spent in H1 FY25 and similar amount expected in H2 FY25.
  • CAPEX includes expansion of facilities in Ranchi and Thailand; ramp-up of volumes expected over next few months.
  • Investment allocated toward digitalization and automation to enhance operational efficiencies and productivity.
  • UK facility CAPEX dedicated to synthetic slings production, with commercial operations expected to start by Q4 FY25.
  • Ongoing efforts to stabilize new product lines before considering further capacity addition domestically or in Thailand over the next 18 months.
  • Focus on supporting production scale-up for specialized products and growing high-potential segments like synthetic slings.

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