Venkys (India) Ltd
Q3 FY23 Earnings Call Analysis
Food Products
capex: Yesrevenue: Category 3margin: Category 3orderbook: No informationfundraise: No
π°fundraise
Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?
- No major new debt or equity fundraising planned in the next 2-3 years.
- Existing term loans for animal health product division and SPF project have been fully paid off.
- Current borrowings (~INR 170 crores) primarily consist of working capital limits, which are expected to remain stable and not reduce significantly.
- Capital expenditures are minimal, mostly normal capitalization (~INR 40-50 crores) for existing poultry units, funded through internal accruals.
- New animal health care project (cost ~INR 67 crores) capitalization is already completed using internal accruals, no external borrowing.
- Overall, ample capacity utilization and no immediate plans for raising funds through debt or equity.
ποΈcapex
Any current/future capex/capital investment/strategic investment?
- No major capex projects planned in the next 2-3 years; ample existing capacity across segments (poultry, feed mill, AHP, oilseed) to cater to demand.
- New animal health care plant project (~INR 67 crores) is near completion with production expected to start in the last quarter of FY24 (December 2023).
- This new plant will ensure regulatory compliance and add 15-18% additional volume in the animal health segment next financial year.
- Capitalization for the new AHP project is complete and funded through internal accruals; only regulatory clearance pending.
- Normal annual capitalization of INR 40-50 crores expected for maintenance/upkeep of existing poultry units, funded internally.
- No significant external debt planned; current borrowings mainly working capital which will remain stable.
πrevenue
Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?
- Venky's expects continuous growth of approximately 10% in revenues, particularly from QSR (Quick Service Restaurant) sector expansion in India.
- QSRs are growing steadily post-COVID, with an emphasis on chicken menu items, driving demand.
- Venkyβs serves QSRs pan-India for frozen chicken products; chilled chicken supplies are regional.
- New animal health plant coming online by year-end will add 15-20% volume growth in that segment.
- Overall poultry segment volume expected to be strong with traditional consumption upticks in Q3 and Q4.
- Oilseed segment volume likely to maintain previous yearβs levels but no significant growth due to edible oil price pressures.
- Feed capacity utilization currently moderate, indicating potential for increased production without large capex.
- Venky's plans to introduce new fast-food products in its outlets to drive expansion and growth.
πmargin
Future growth expectations in earnings/operating earnings/profits/EPS?
- Venky's expects continuous growth of approximately 10% annually from QSR (Quick Service Restaurants) sector sales, driven by expanding QSR business activities and menu items, particularly in chicken products.
- The poultry segment is anticipated to see strong volume growth going ahead, with profitability expected to improve in Q3 and Q4 due to traditional consumption patterns.
- Animal Health Products (AHP) segment will benefit from a new plant starting production by end of FY'24, expected to boost top-line revenue by around 15-20%.
- Margins in oilseed and edible oil segments may remain under pressure till after elections (May), but the company aims to sustain volume at last year's level.
- Feed price stability and improved production efficiency (feed conversion ratio improved from 1.7 to 1.5) support margin improvement.
- Overall, growth in revenue, operating earnings, and profits is expected to be supported by increasing QSR demand, expanded capacity, and introduction of new products.
πorderbook
Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?
- The transcript does not explicitly mention specific details about the current or expected orderbook or pending orders for Venky's.
- However, the management indicated that they have sufficient volumes planned and packed production for the remaining part of the current and next quarter, implying a healthy order pipeline.
- For the poultry segment, volumes are expected to be strong going forward.
- In the QSR segment, Venky's is actively supplying frozen chicken pan-India, indicating ongoing and potential orders across regions.
- New product introductions in the fast food chain segment (Venky's Express and franchises) are expected soon, signaling anticipated growth in orders.
- The new animal health product plant coming online is expected to boost revenue by around 15%-18%, reflecting expected incremental orders.
- Overall, capacity utilization suggests ample capacity to cater to future demand without immediate constraints.
