Zen Technologies LtdQ2 FY23Aerospace & Defense

Zen Technologies Ltd

Q2 FY23 Earnings Call Analysis

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 1

Margin

Category 3

Fundraise

N/A

Order

Yes

Capex

Yes

3 of 4 growth signals are positive.

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Revenue guidance

Category 1

→Current year (FY ’24) revenue expected around INR 450-480 crores, up from earlier guidance of INR 400 crores.
→Next year (FY ’25) revenue expected to be roughly double of FY ’24, indicating strong growth ahead.
→Order book of approximately INR 1000 crores to be executed over next 18 months; pipeline expected to increase further.
→Simulator market opportunity size estimated at around INR 15,000 crores domestically for Zen's products, showing significant potential.
→Anti-drone market size is at least $2 billion domestically, with potential global market around $10 billion, expected to grow rapidly.
→Growth expected to be three times last year's this year and much higher next year, with continued strong growth in following 3-4 years.
→Growth driven by increased demand for simulators and anti-drone systems, supported by government initiatives like Agnipath and simulation mandates.
→Export orders focused on Middle East, Africa, and CIS countries, adding to growth prospects.

Margin guidance

Category 3

→Zen Technologies expects significant growth over the next few years, projecting turnover around INR 450-480 crore for the current year (FY ’24).
→For FY ’25, the company anticipates doubling its turnover compared to FY ’24, driven by a strong order book (over INR 1000 crore to be executed in 18 months).
→Operating leverage is expected to sustain or improve EBITDA margins around 40%, with net margins maintained near 25%.
→Growth is underpinned by increasing demand in simulator and anti-drone systems markets, both domestically and for export.
→The company foresees sustained earnings power through strategic inorganic acquisitions fitting their product lines.
→Risks include geopolitical factors like a potential China-Taiwan blockade, which could impact supply chains.
→Zen is focused on maintaining high margins through product mix, economies of scale, and operational efficiencies.

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Fundraise plans

Based on the information on page 15 and related sections: - There is no explicit mention of any current or planned fundraising through debt or equity. - The company has a strong liquidity position with about INR 275 crores of cash as of end of July. - Ashok Atluri indicates that the company prefers to deploy available funds into growth opportunities and only consider dividends if deployment options do not arise. - No mention of immediate need for further capital infusion; focus is on using internal cash flow for growth, including minimal CAPEX needs due to outsourcing manufacturing. - The management appears confident in executing existing order book without additional fundraising. In summary, there is no indication of any new fundraising through debt or equity in the near future.

Order book

Yes

→Current order book value: Approximately INR 1000 crores.
→Execution timeframe: Most orders expected to be executed within the next 18 months.
→Order breakup: About INR 340 crores from exports and INR 660 crores from domestic orders.
→Product-wise breakup: Approximately INR 400 crores from anti-drone systems and INR 600 crores from simulators.
→Expected growth: New orders expected before end of the current quarter and by September, increasing the order book.
→Win rate: Success rate around 80% in recent order wins.
→Future outlook: Strong pipeline with increased demand due to factors like Agnipath Yojana and sustainability focus in defense training.
→Supply chain: Flexible with multiple locations to support scale-up; minimal expected CAPEX due to outsourcing manufacturing.

Capex plans

Yes

→The company expects minimal CAPEX going forward.
→Manufacturing is outsourced; in-house work is mainly final integration, testing, and software.
→Existing 8.5-acre land in Hyderabad offers ample space if new facilities are needed, avoiding land purchase costs.
→Some CAPEX may be required for machinery, jigs, tools for quality purposes, but it is expected to be limited.
→The company does not plan to make large manufacturing capacity expansions and prefers to remain focused on its core strengths rather than becoming a mass manufacturer.
→Investments are primarily focused on R&D and product development, especially in anti-drone systems.
→The strong liquidity position (INR 275 crores in cash as of July) supports execution of orders and strategic investments.

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