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Earnings Performance • Q4 FY24 Results: • Total income increased by 50% year-on-year to INR 11.34 crores. • Transitioned from loss to profit with a PAT of INR 0.55 crores. • Full Fiscal Year Results: • Total income rose by 23.29% to INR 42.68 crores. • PAT increased by 145.83% to INR 2.13 crores.
Future Growth Projections • Market Expansion: • Aiming to increase market share in the electric vehicle (EV) sector. • Plans to boost capacity utilization from 60% to 75%. • Revenue Growth: • Projecting a 10% revenue increase for FY25 compared to FY24.
Growth Drivers for FY25 • Product Segments: • Increased volume from incandescent lamps projected revenue of INR 45-46 crores. • Anticipated significant revenue from developing EV segment, particularly EV chargers. • Margin Expectations: • Improved EBITDA and PAT margins expected to reach 16-17%.
Global Partnerships • Collaborations: • Partnering with Phoenix Technology China Limited and Phoenix LED Solutions China Limited for LED products for tractors. • Partnership with a manufacturer in the Philippines for house LED lamps.
Production and Pricing Challenges • EV Chargers: • Anticipated production of 5,000 chargers per month, affected by regulatory changes. • Variability in connectors complicates pricing and volume guidance.
Working Capital Management • Improvements: • Reduced working capital days from 340 in FY21 to around 270 currently due to better collection efforts and optimized inventory.
Growth Strategy and Product Portfolio • Diversification Plans: • Ongoing capital expenditures for capacity expansion and EV charger production. • Discussions for diversification due to recently raised funds. • Product Offerings: • Portfolio includes lamps for two-wheelers and four-wheelers, as well as EV chargers.
Client Base and Revenue Sources • Primary Revenue Sources: • Major clients include Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj Auto, TVS, and Yamaha, contributing 90-93% of revenue. • Focus on expanding client base to include Honda Motorcycle and Maruti Suzuki. • Sales Breakdown: • OEM sales accounted for 95-96% of revenue in FY24, with aftermarket sales at 2.5-3%.
International Presence • Export Focus: • Enhancing international presence, particularly in motorcycle parts. • Established business in Nepal and expanding dealer distribution across India.
Earnings Overview • Date of Call: February 13, 2024 • Total Revenue for Q3 FY24: INR 11.53 crores • EBITDA: INR 1.61 crores (slight decrease) • Profit After Tax: INR 0.38 crores • Total Revenue for First Nine Months of FY24: INR 30.95 crores (sustainable growth)
Strategic Positioning • Market Share: • 50% in two-wheeler industry • 85% for speedometer clusters • Focus on Innovation: Commitment to quality and product development, especially for electric two-wheelers.
Operations and Capacity • Current Capacity Utilization: 58-60% across three plants. • Location Advantage: Lower energy costs in Jammu. • Future Projections: Anticipated increase in capacity utilization to 75% with new orders.
International Expansion • LED Manufacturing: Collaborations with companies in China, the Philippines, and Vietnam.
EV Charging Expansion • Prototype Development: Final stages, with commercial production expected by July-August 2024. • Investment Plans: INR 2 to 5 crores for testing and manufacturing, targeting 5,000 units monthly.
Product Mix and Distribution • Product Types: Speedometer lamps (higher quantity) vs. indicator lamps (greater value). • Distribution Network: Growth in Eastern India and Southern states, with 40-50 new distributors appointed this year.
Financial Outlook • EBITDA Margin Projections: • Current decline attributed to increased operational costs. • Expected stabilization at 17%-18% for March 2024, with potential improvement towards 20%. • Revenue Expectations from EV Chargers: Target of 5,000 chargers monthly, with better EBITDA margins than current products.
Conclusion • Q&A Session: Addressed investor inquiries, with an invitation for further questions via email.
Uravi T and Wedge Lamps Limited Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Overview • Date: November 16, 2023 • Focus: Financial results for Q2 FY24 and half-year ending September 30, 2023 • Key Speaker: Niraj Gada, Chairman and CEO
Financial Performance • Q2 FY24 Revenue: INR 1,081.55 lakhs • Net Profit After Tax: INR 57.53 lakhs • Emphasis on growth in the automotive component industry
Client and Market Position • Key Clients: Bajaj Auto, Hero Motocorp, TVS • Supply Chain: Lamps supplied through Tier 1 vendors (Lumax, Minda) • Long-term contracts with OEMs, approval process takes 1.5 to 2 years
Capacity and Expansion Plans • Current Capacity Utilization: 70-75% • Future Plans: Expansion into LED products and EV chargers • OEM Margins: Approximately 6-7%
Strategic Growth Initiatives • Monthly Production in Two-Wheeler Sector: 1.5 to 1.9 million vehicles • Increased Share of Business (SOB) with OEMs: From 20% to 80% with one OEM • Targeting Honda for 20-25% SOB starting April 2024
Electric Vehicle (EV) Market Focus • Projected Monthly Production Increase: 500,000 vehicles in a few years • Conservative Annual Growth Rate: 35-40%; Optimistic Rate: 70% • Major Hub for EV Production planned in Kathua, J&K
Capital Expenditure Plans • Initial Investment for Testing Equipment: INR 2.5-3 crores • Future Investment for Assembly Line Setup: INR 10 crores • Funding primarily through debt from institutional investors
Market Share Insights • Instrument Clusters Market Share: 80% • Indicator Lamps Market Share: 50-55% • 97% of revenue from OEMs
Export Opportunities • Current Focus: South America for product demand • Appointing agents in North America and Canada for South American market • Developing partnerships with Honda and securing production capacity for exports
Conclusion • The call concluded with remarks from Kaushal Shinde and Niraj Gada, highlighting the company's strategic direction and growth potential in the automotive and EV sectors.