Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?

No equity dilution is planned in the near term, as confirmed by Naresh Jalan. The company intends to deploy operational cash prudently for capacity augmentation and new investments without raising equity. The company aims to reduce debt but is comfortable maintaining some debt, targeting a debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 1:1 by FY '25 end, rather than becoming a net zero debt company. Capex guidance for FY '24 stands at INR 300-350 Crores, funded through internal cash flows, with no immediate plans for equity fundraising. For joint ventures like the railway project, equity contribution will be 30% of

Any current/future capex/capital investment/strategic investment?

FY '24 capex guidance: INR 300 Crores to INR 350 Crores (excluding railway projects). Railway project (TWL consortium) investment: Project cost around INR 1,200 Crores to INR 1,400 Crores; 30% equity contribution spread over three years. Acquisition investments (e.g., JMT, ACIL) pending NCLT approval; no specific figures disclosed yet. Cold forging facility to start operations in FY '25 with firm order book already secured; focused on EV and passenger vehicles (PVs). New wheel segment plant being established with expectations to be EBITDA positive within two years; five-year payback ta

Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?

The company targets at least 15% to 20% minimum volume growth annually for the next three to four years. Confident of achieving and potentially exceeding the 15%-20% volume growth guidance for the full year and beyond. Expects revenue contributions from new acquisitions and product lines, such as the railway segment growing to 4%-4.5% of total revenue this year. The warm forging segment is anticipated to contribute high margins starting Q3 or Q4 of this year and ramp up to full utilization by next year. Cold forging capacity to commence revenue generation from FY '25, catering entirely

Future growth expectations in earnings/operating earnings/profits/EPS?

The company expects a minimum volume growth of 15% to 20% annually for the next 3-4 years, driven by both domestic and export markets. EBITDA margin improvements are anticipated, especially from new high-margin segments like warm and cold forging and railway JV, with a base margin around 22%. The new wheel segment plant is expected to become EBITDA positive within two years and deliver a five-year payback on investment. Acquisitions like Multitech are projected to increase revenue by INR 500-600 Crores over two years, with margin improvement potential of 200-250 bps. Warm forging and different

Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?

The company garnered order wins of about INR 770 Crores (INR 7.7 billion) in FY '23. Approximately 40% of last year's order wins are expected to commence contributing to revenue from Q2 FY '24 onward. New orders already started kicking in during the last quarter, aiding better export performance. Cold forging capacity has a complete sold-out order book for seven years, with operations starting in Q1 FY '25. No explicit current orderbook value is provided beyond these details, but visibility shows significant ramp-up in order execution in FY '24 and FY '25. Multitech acquisition expected to add

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Ramkrishna Forgings LtdQ2 FY24

Ramkrishna Forgings Ltd Q2 FY24 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: ₹727P/E: 112.0Market Cap: ₹12.9K Cr

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 3

Margin

Category 3

Fundraise

Yes

Order

Yes

Capex

Yes

3 of 5 growth signals are positive.

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Revenue guidance

Category 3

→The company targets at least 15% to 20% minimum volume growth annually for the next three to four years.
→Confident of achieving and potentially exceeding the 15%-20% volume growth guidance for the full year and beyond.
→Expects revenue contributions from new acquisitions and product lines, such as the railway segment growing to 4%-4.5% of total revenue this year.
→The warm forging segment is anticipated to contribute high margins starting Q3 or Q4 of this year and ramp up to full utilization by next year.
→Cold forging capacity to commence revenue generation from FY '25, catering entirely to EV and passenger vehicle segments.
→The company plans to consolidate acquisitions like Multitech by Q2 and expects new orders to add ~40% revenue from last year's wins starting Q2.
→Export and domestic markets expected to maintain a 60:40 revenue mix, both showing strong demand trends.

Margin guidance

Category 3

→The company expects a minimum volume growth of 15% to 20% annually for the next 3-4 years, driven by both domestic and export markets.
→EBITDA margin improvements are anticipated, especially from new high-margin segments like warm and cold forging and railway JV, with a base margin around 22%.
→The new wheel segment plant is expected to become EBITDA positive within two years and deliver a five-year payback on investment.
→Acquisitions like Multitech are projected to increase revenue by INR 500-600 Crores over two years, with margin improvement potential of 200-250 bps.
→Warm forging and differential parts businesses are expected to contribute to higher margins starting from Q3-Q4 FY24.
→The company plans to maintain and improve operating margins with continuous capacity additions and product diversification.
→Overall, net profit after tax grew 63% YoY in Q1 FY24, supported also by a lower tax rate, indicating strong profit growth trajectory.

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Fundraise plans

Yes

→No equity dilution is planned in the near term, as confirmed by Naresh Jalan. The company intends to deploy operational cash prudently for capacity augmentation and new investments without raising equity.
→The company aims to reduce debt but is comfortable maintaining some debt, targeting a debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 1:1 by FY '25 end, rather than becoming a net zero debt company.
→Capex guidance for FY '24 stands at INR 300-350 Crores, funded through internal cash flows, with no immediate plans for equity fundraising.
→For joint ventures like the railway project, equity contribution will be 30% of project cost, contributed over three years, but no mention of fresh equity issuance linked to this.
→Interest rates are expected to remain stable or slightly decrease; no mention of new debt fundraising plans.

Order book

Yes

→The company garnered order wins of about INR 770 Crores (INR 7.7 billion) in FY '23.
→Approximately 40% of last year's order wins are expected to commence contributing to revenue from Q2 FY '24 onward.
→New orders already started kicking in during the last quarter, aiding better export performance.
→Cold forging capacity has a complete sold-out order book for seven years, with operations starting in Q1 FY '25.
→No explicit current orderbook value is provided beyond these details, but visibility shows significant ramp-up in order execution in FY '24 and FY '25.
→Multitech acquisition expected to add INR 5 billion to 6 billion of additional revenue in the first two years post-acquisition, with consolidation starting by Q2 FY '24.

Capex plans

Yes

→FY '24 capex guidance: INR 300 Crores to INR 350 Crores (excluding railway projects).
→Railway project (TWL consortium) investment: Project cost around INR 1,200 Crores to INR 1,400 Crores; 30% equity contribution spread over three years.
→Acquisition investments (e.g., JMT, ACIL) pending NCLT approval; no specific figures disclosed yet.
→Cold forging facility to start operations in FY '25 with firm order book already secured; focused on EV and passenger vehicles (PVs).
→New wheel segment plant being established with expectations to be EBITDA positive within two years; five-year payback targeted.
→Multitech Auto acquisition finalized; expected to add significant revenue and improve margins over two years.
→Strategic focus on EV platforms (motors, controllers, differential, e-axle), consolidating presence in emerging electric vehicle market.
→No equity dilution planned; capex to be funded primarily through operational cash flows and prudent debt management.

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