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Capacit'e Infraprojects Limited Earnings Call Summary
Q4 and FY 2024 Performance • Record Revenue and Profitability • Q4 FY '24 revenue: INR 599 crores (34% increase YoY) • Profit After Tax (PAT): INR 54 crores (139% increase) • FY '24 total revenue: INR 1,932 crores (7% increase YoY) • FY '24 PAT: INR 120 crores (26% growth) • Order Book • Current order book: INR 9,011 crores • Public-private sector mix: 69% public, 31% private
Future Growth Expectations • Management Confidence • Strong pipeline of opportunities • Strategic capital deployment • FY '25 Growth Commitment • Minimum growth target: 25% • Projected order intake: INR 3,000 crores
Financial Health and Projections • Working Capital Management • Expected reduction of 20 days in working capital • Debt Management • Anticipated to be net debt-free by year-end • Reduction in finance costs projected • Capital Expenditure • Planned expenditure for FY '25: INR 55 crores • EBIT Margin Target • Target range: 12% to 12.5%
Project Execution and Strategy • Revenue Growth Guidance • Target revenue for Q2: INR 550 to 600 crores • Anticipated growth in Q3 and Q4 • Project Management • Focus on limiting projects to 35 to maintain resource efficiency • Strong bid pipeline in private and government sectors
Southern Market Strategy • Market Realizations • Improved realizations in northern regions (Delhi NCR) • Cautious approach in southern markets (e.g., Bangalore) • Future Bidding • Invited to bid for projects in Hyderabad, focusing on public sector opportunities
Conclusion • Optimism for Growth • Strong outlook on project execution capabilities • Continued focus on expanding in key regions while managing challenges like labor shortages
Capacit’e Infraprojects Limited Earnings Call Summary (February 15, 2024)
Financial Performance Highlights • Q3 FY2024 Results: • Revenue: Rs. 481 Crores • EBITDA: Rs. 89 Crores • Profit After Tax (PAT): Rs. 30 Crores • Nine-Month Results: • Revenue: Rs. 1333 Crores • PAT: Rs. 69 Crores
Operational Insights • Strong order pipeline and improved liquidity. • Focus on reducing working capital cycle. • Anticipated revenue contribution from CIDCO: Rs. 600-750 Crores in FY2025.
Future Projections • Expected collection in Q4: Rs. 500 Crores (decreased estimate). • Bid pipeline: Rs. 29,000 Crores, primarily in public sector. • Target order inflow for FY2024: Rs. 2,200 Crores. • Projected revenue growth of 25% in FY2025, targeting Rs. 2,400 Crores.
Capital Expenditure and Debt Management • Capex target for the year: Rs. 45 Crores. • Aim to reduce gross debt by Rs. 75 Crores; currently net debt-free. • Focus on maintaining free cash flow.
Strategic Focus Areas • Emphasis on government projects (e.g., Central Vista, healthcare facilities). • Monthly revenue run rate target: Rs. 200 Crores; quarterly target: Rs. 800 Crores. • Open to residential opportunities while focusing on commercial and healthcare projects.
Credit Rating and Financial Strategy • Anticipated credit rating upgrade post QIP raise of Rs. 200 Crores. • Selective project order strategy based on payment conditions. • Diversification beyond Mumbai with ongoing projects in Gujarat and Delhi NCR.
Project Execution and Growth • Significant ramp-up in project execution expected. • Projecting 25% year-on-year growth. • Order book expected to close FY2024 with an additional Rs. 2,200 Crores in orders.
Conclusion • The call concluded with an invitation for further inquiries from investors.
Capacit'e Infraprojects Limited Q1 FY '24 Earnings Conference Call Summary
Financial Performance • Q1 FY '24 Revenue: 430 crores (down from 477 crores in Q1 FY '23) • EBITDA: 76 crores (down from 101 crores in Q1 FY '23) • Reasons for Decline: Cash flow issues; however, liquidity improved due to: • 150 crore working capital limit from SBI • 96.3 crore equity infusion
Operational Updates • Order Book: 10,245 crores with a strong project pipeline • Revenue Guidance: Over 2,000 crores for the fiscal year • Projected EBITDA Margins: 17% to 18%
Key Inquiries and Responses • Margin Guidance: Target range confirmed at 17% to 18% • Collections Recovery: Expected recovery of 150 crores, with 100 crores from retention and old debtors, and 50-60 crores anticipated in the current fiscal year • Project Execution: Significant revenue increase expected from CIDCO, projected to exceed 500 crores for the year • Equity Dilution: Resolution for a 200 crore QIP mentioned, targeting 25% year-on-year growth • Execution Rates: Delays attributed to monsoon impacts; strong growth outlook for Q3 and Q4, targeting over 1,300 crores in the second half
Financial Targets and Plans • Uncertified Amount: ₹280.75 crores • Utilized Limits: Non-fund-based at ₹451 crores; fund-based at ₹130 crores • Order Inflows Target: ₹2,200 crores, with ₹1,200 crores already secured • Key Projects: MahaPreit Data Center and Vartak Nagar MHADA • CAPEX for FY '24: ₹55-60 crores • Debt Reduction: Approximately ₹80 crores anticipated • Order Book Mix Target: 70% government and 30% private sector projects over the next two years • Credit Rating Upgrade: Expected within the month
Conclusion • Management expressed confidence in achieving revenue guidance and improving operational performance moving forward.
Company Performance • Q4 FY23 Revenue: Increased by 27% to INR 439 crores. • EBIT Growth: Up 77% to INR 58 crores. • PBT Growth: Up 131% to INR 36 crores. • Full Year Revenue: Grew by 34% to INR 1,791 crores. • EBITDA: Increased by 56% to INR 360 crores. • Order Book: Healthy order book of INR 9,513 crores. • Future Growth: Aims for 18-20% revenue growth in FY24 and FY25.
Working Capital and Liquidity • Improvement: Working capital cycle improved by 12-13 days; target to reduce by an additional 20 days. • Non-Fund-Based Limits: Secured INR 150 crores; expects another INR 250 crores by Q2.
Project Updates • MHADA Projects: Eight buildings handed over; expected revenue contribution of INR 200-225 crores. • CIDCO Projects: Progressing with anticipated monthly revenues of INR 45-50 crores starting in Q2.
Financial Guidance • EBITDA Target: Full-year target of 20%. • Revenue Guidance: INR 1,800 crores for FY24. • Order Inflow Target: Approximately INR 2,200 crores for the current financial year.
Margin Insights • Operating Profit Margins: Historical high of ~20%, expected to sustain between 18-20%. • Government vs. Private Projects: Government projects yield better margins due to engineering efficiencies.
Risk Management • Conservative ECL Policy: Significant provisions to reduce slow-moving debtors. • No Foreseeable Headwinds: Confidence in operations and scaling efforts.
Cash Flow Management • Improved Collections: Enhanced cash flow from slow-moving debtors. • Depreciation: Stable expense of INR 140 crores for the next two years.
Additional Insights • Tax Expenses: Recent increase attributed to a one-time issue. • Funding Strategy: Prepared with multiple funding options, including QIB as a contingency plan.
Conclusion • Optimism for Future: Management expressed confidence in achieving financial targets and improving cash flow.
Key Highlights • Date of Call: February 14, 2023 • Participants: Executive Director and CFO Rohit Katyal and other key executives • Economic Context: Emphasis on resilience amid challenging conditions
Financial Performance • Q3 FY '23 Metrics: • Revenue: INR 443 crores (up 21%) • EBITDA: INR 90 crores (up 40%) • PAT: INR 23 crores (up 15%) • 9M FY '23 Metrics: • Revenue: INR 1,352 crores (up 36%) • PAT: INR 73 crores (nearly doubled) • Order Book: Strong at INR 9,764 crores
Future Outlook • Revenue Target: INR 1,800 crores for Q4 FY '23 • Project Focus: Emphasis on project execution and future orders
Key Inquiries and Responses • Large Tenders: Significant projects in the pipeline, including data centers and residential buildings • Bank Guarantees: Proposal nearing resolution with State Bank of India • Asset Turnover: Targeting an asset turnover of 6 to improve ROE and ROCE • Settlement Agreements: Updates on financial progress from IGIMS and Radius projects
Project Contributions • MHADA Project: Expected revenue contribution of INR 250-300 crores for FY '23-24 • Data Center Opportunities: Growing market, especially in government projects
Financial Management • Capital Expenditure: INR 66.19 crores spent in the first nine months, minimal additional spending expected • Debt Situation: Potential to become net debt-free with expected cash inflows
Competitive Landscape • Market Dynamics: Limited players may lead to better pricing and margins for projects over INR 400 crores
Depreciation and Interest Costs • Depreciation Trends: Recent spikes due to accounting changes; expected to normalize • Interest Savings: Potential reduction in fund-based debt leading to annual interest savings of around INR 12 crores
Conclusion • Strategic Focus: Emphasis on cash flow and profitability over merely increasing EBITDA margins • Future Communication: Encouragement for participants to reach out for further clarification.