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    Agarwal Indl.

    AGARIND
    Chemicals·28 Feb 2025
    Management Summary

    Agarwal Industrial Corporation Limited reported strong financial results for Q3 and 9M FY25, driven by strategic investments in fleet expansion and robust market demand for bitumen. While election-related delays led to a slight revision in FY25 volume growth targets, the company remains confident in its long-term growth trajectory, aiming for significant topline expansion and sustained profitability through balanced capital allocation and operational efficiency. Management addressed concerns regarding margin fluctuations and depreciation, attributing them to temporary operational factors.

    Highlights

    5

    • Q3 FY25 Revenue grew by 11.05% YoY to ₹542.11 crores, demonstrating strong performance.

    • Q3 FY25 EBITDA increased by 23.26% YoY to ₹55.76 crores, indicating improved operational efficiency.

    • 9M FY25 Net Income rose by 19.57% YoY to ₹85.15 crores, reflecting robust profitability.

    • 9M FY25 sales volume of bitumen and allied products reached 350,000 tons, a 20.03% growth YoY.

    • Inducted the 11th vessel, MT AQUILO, expanding fleet capacity to 1,14,000 MT and secured a ₹255 crores project from HPCL.

    Concerns

    3

    • FY25 volume growth guidance was revised downwards to 10-15% from an initial 20% due to election-related delays in infrastructure execution.

    • Q3 FY25 experienced volume degrowth, despite typically being a peak quarter, attributed to election delays and lower road construction.

    • Increased depreciation in Q3 FY25, impacting PBT, was due to periodic dry-docking of some vessels and cyclone repairs, rather than new asset additions.

    What Changed2

    vs Q4 FY25

    Guidance items6 → 16 (+10)Risks discussed3 → 4 (+1)
    Key financials

    Metrics

    8

    Periods

    2

    Q3 FY25

    3
    • Revenue
      ₹542.11 Cr
      YoY+11.1%
    • EBITDA
      ₹55.76 Cr
      YoY+23.3%
    • EPS
      ₹18.52

    9M FY25

    5
    • Revenue
      ₹1,575.49 Cr
      YoY+16.8%
    • Net Income
      ₹85.15 Cr
      YoY+19.6%
    • EPS
      ₹56.93
      YoY+19.6%
    • EBITDA
      ₹154.47 Cr
      YoY+33.1%
    • Volume Sales
      3,50,000 tons
      YoY+20.0%

    Segment breakdown

    Ancillary Infra
    13.5% Revenue Growth (9M FY25)
    List

    Capital allocation

    2
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Capex

    ₹100 crores

    Debt

    Debt disclosed

    Guidance & targets

    16
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Volume Growth
    FY25 Volume Growth
    10-15%
    		Medium
    Volume Growth
    FY26 Volume Growth
    20%
    		High
    Volume Growth
    Volume Doubling
    Double
    		High
    EBITDA per ton
    FY25 EBITDA per ton
    4,200-4,300
    		High
    EBITDA per ton
    FY26 EBITDA per ton
    3,800-4,000
    		High
    EPS Growth
    EPS CAGR
    20%
    		High
    Return Ratios
    ROCE and ROI
    20%
    		High
    Market Growth
    Indian Bitumen Market Size
    USD 6.8 billion
    		High
    Bitumen Consumption
    FY25 Bitumen Consumption Growth
    14%
    		High
    Infrastructure Development
    NH Construction Target
    10,421 kilometres
    		High
    Capex
    FY26 Capex
    100-150 crores
    		Medium
    Bitumen Demand
    Bitumen Demand
    12 million tons
    		High
    Topline
    Topline Target
    4,000-5,000 crores
    		Medium
    Topline
    Long-term Topline Target
    USD 600-700 million
    		Medium
    Profitability
    PAT Growth
    Double
    		High
    Operational Efficiency
    Own Vessels Share of Product Sourcing
    60-65%
    		High

    FY25 Volume Achievement

    next quarter (Q4 FY25 results)
    Current9M FY25 volume 350,000 tons. Revised FY25 target 5.5-5.7 lakh tons.
    TargetAchievement of 5.5-5.7 lakh tons for FY25.

    Why it matters

    Verifies the impact of election delays and management's ability to achieve revised volume targets.

    we may reach somewhere near the targeted metric tons or maybe a growth of around 10%-15% from last year.

    How to verify

    key_financials.metrics[label='Volume Sales (9M FY25)']

    Risks & concerns

    4
    RiskSeverity

    Election-related delays in infrastructure projects

    Election-related delays in state clearances impacted the pace of infrastructure execution, leading to a revised FY25 volume growth target. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Bitumen price volatility

    Management expects no major volatility in bitumen prices, anticipating them to remain at current levels. — Management acknowledged

    low

    Vessel dry-docking and repairs impacting utilization

    Periodic dry-docking and cyclone-related repairs of vessels lead to them being out of service, impacting utilization and margins in specific quarters (occurs once every two years). — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Potential corporate tax increase in UAE

    Analyst raised concern about potential corporate tax increase in UAE, but management stated no clarity for the current fiscal year. — Analyst not addressed

    low

    Q&A highlights

    8

    “The debt has primarily increased due to vessel acquisition and on the terminal side there is no debt increase as on date. And by FY25, we assume the debt to be increased by approximately Rs. 100 crores.”

    Clarifies the drivers of balance sheet changes and provides a short-term debt outlook for FY25.

    asked by Yash Kukreja

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Financial Performance Overview (Q3 & 9M FY25)

    Agarwal Industrial Corporation Limited reported a strong Q3 FY25, with revenue increasing by 11.05% YoY to ₹542.11 crores and EBITDA growing by 23.26% YoY to ₹55.76 crores. For the nine months ended December 31, 2024, revenue stood at ₹1,575.49 crores, a 16.80% increase YoY, while Net Income rose by 19.57% to ₹85.15 crores. Earnings per share for 9M FY25 was ₹56.93, up 19.58%, reflecting robust overall financial health.

    02

    Strategic Investments & Fleet Expansion

    The company has strategically invested ₹500 crores in shipping assets, enhancing its bitumen logistics capabilities. This includes the induction of its 11th vessel, MT AQUILO, with a carrying capacity of 11,500 metric tons, expanding the total fleet capacity to approximately 1,14,000 MT. Additionally, a 40,000 metric ton storage terminal is under development at New Mangalore Port, which is expected to generate around US $2 million in revenue and further strengthen the logistics network.

    03

    Market Outlook & Infrastructure Development

    India's bitumen consumption is projected to rise by approximately 14% in FY25, reaching an estimated 10 MT, driven by the government's focus on infrastructure development. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has set a provisional target to construct 10,421 kilometres of national highways in FY25. Management confirmed that most new road projects are based on bitumen (flexible roads), not concrete, ensuring sustained demand for the company's products.

    04

    Volume & Margin Outlook

    For FY25, the company initially targeted 20% volume growth but revised it to 10-15% (approximately 5.5-5.7 lakh tons) due to election-related delays impacting infrastructure execution. Despite this, management aims for 20% volume growth in FY26 and expects to double volumes in the next three years. EBITDA per ton guidance for FY25 was revised upwards to ₹4,200-4,300, with a similar range of ₹3,800-₹4,000 expected for FY26, indicating confidence in margin sustainability.

    05

    Capital Allocation & Debt Management

    The company's debt increased primarily due to vessel acquisitions, with an estimated increase of approximately ₹100 crores by FY25 end. Management plans for ₹100-150 crores in capex for FY26, focusing on new terminals or vessel acquisitions. They emphasize a balanced approach to funding, utilizing internal accruals and debt, and expect the working capital cycle to improve. The company maintains sufficient credit facilities to support its growth initiatives.

    06

    Long-term Strategic Vision

    Agarwal Industrial Corporation Limited envisions a topline of ₹4,000-5,000 crores in the next 2-3 years, and a long-term target of USD 600-700 million. Management expects PAT to double if volumes double, reflecting confidence in sustained profitability and growth. The company's strategy includes leveraging its logistical advantages, expanding its storage infrastructure, and focusing on backward integration to maintain margins amidst market volatility🌐.

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