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    Gala Precis. Eng

    GALAPREC
    Capital Goods·13 Feb 2025
    Management Summary

    Gala Precision Engineering reported strong Q3 FY25 results with 17% YoY revenue growth and healthy PAT margins. The company successfully completed its Chennai plant construction and secured new business awards, reinforcing its growth trajectory. While facing a slight margin dip in Q3 due to cost increases and some US market uncertainty, management remains optimistic about future growth and capacity expansion plans.

    Highlights

    5

    • Q3 FY25 Revenue from operations stood at ₹58 crores, marking a 17% year-on-year increase.

    • Q3 FY25 Net Profit was ₹5.3 crores, achieving PAT margins of 9.12%.

    • The company secured a new business award from Smart Fasteners, a leading European wind turbine manufacturer, and an order for Disc Springs from a major US fastener distributor.

    • Construction of the new Chennai plant was completed by December 2024, with trial runs initiated and commercial commissioning anticipated by Q1 FY26.

    • Management is targeting a robust 15-20% revenue growth rate over the next three years, with EBITDA margins expected to remain stable.

    Concerns

    2

    • Q3 FY25 EBITDA margin dipped slightly to 13.25% from 14.95% YoY, primarily due to an increase in personal costs and other expenses.

    • Uncertainty in the US wind market in the mid to long term was noted due to political factors, specifically referencing the Trump administration.

    What Changed1

    vs Q4 FY25

    Guidance items12 → 13 (+1)
    Key financials

    Metrics

    10

    Periods

    2

    Q3 FY25

    5
    • Revenue
      ₹58 Cr
      YoY+17%
    • EBITDA
      ₹8 Cr
    • EBITDA Margin
      13.3%
    • Net Profit
      ₹5.3 Cr
    • PAT Margin
      9.1%

    9M FY25

    5
    • Revenue
      ₹163 Cr
      YoY+12%
    • EBITDA
      ₹28 Cr
      YoY+10%
    • EBITDA Margin
      17.2%
    • Net Profit
      ₹17 Cr
    • PAT Margin
      10.3%

    Segment breakdown

    Renewable Energy
    36% Revenue Contribution
    Industrial
    35% Revenue Contribution
    Mobility
    30% Revenue Contribution
    List

    Order Book

    medium confidence

    "Management noted a strong order book and pipeline, giving confidence for continued growth momentum, and highlighted new business awards."

    Source:
    Prepared remarks

    Capital allocation

    2
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Capex

    Capex disclosed

    Utilizing unutilized IPO funds

    Liquidity

    Cash ₹68 crores

    Unutilized IPO funds kept in fixed deposit, to be used for Chennai and Wada CAPEX over the next 6-12 months.

    Guidance & targets

    13
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Revenue
    Revenue Growth Rate
    15-20%
    		High
    Revenue
    Wada Plant Maximum Revenue Potential
    325-350 crores
    		Medium
    Margin
    EBITDA Margins
    similar lines
    		Medium
    Margin
    EBITDA Level Stabilization
    15-18%
    		High
    Capacity
    Chennai Plant Commissioning
    Q1 FY26
    		High
    Capacity
    Chennai Plant Maximum Capacity Utilization
    Q3 FY27
    		High
    Revenue Mix
    Export/Domestic Mix
    35-40% exports, 60% domestic
    		High
    Revenue Mix
    Fastener Business Export Share
    40%
    		High
    Revenue Mix
    Company Level Export Share
    37-38%
    		High
    Sector Contribution
    Renewable and Industrial Sector Contribution
    30-40%
    		Medium
    Sector Contribution
    Mobility Sector Contribution
    20-25%
    		Medium
    Raw Material
    Raw Material Import Percentage
    20-25%
    		High
    Growth
    Fastener Segment Growth
    higher than other product groups
    		Medium

    Chennai Plant Commissioning

    Next quarter
    CurrentTrial runs started, construction completed by Dec 2024
    TargetCommercial operations by Q1 FY26

    Why it matters

    Successful commissioning of the new plant is crucial for realizing planned capacity expansion and future revenue growth.

    Mainly the Chennai plant only where the commission, we should be able to produce the commissioning part by first quarter 1 of 2025-26.

    How to verify

    capital_allocation.capex.purposes[description='Chennai plant Phase 1 capacity expansion']

    Risks & concerns

    3
    RiskSeverity

    US Wind Market Uncertainty

    Uncertainties in the US wind market in the mid to long term due to political factors (Trump administration) could impact export orders. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Raw Material Import Challenges

    Past difficulties with customs due to BIS norms for special steel imports from China, Korea, Taiwan, though currently sorted out with efforts to develop Indian sources. — Management acknowledged

    low

    EBITDA Margin Pressure

    Q3 FY25 EBITDA margin dipped slightly due to increased personal costs and other expenses, though management expects stabilization at 15-18%. — Management acknowledged

    low

    Q&A highlights

    8

    “Basically, we are going to put a CAPEX at Chennai plant in phase 1 and phase 2 and in phase 1, approximately, in value term, the capacity will be approximately 55 to 60 crores and phase 2, which will be happening in next year, we will be touching the overall capacity in Chennai in value term approximately 100 and 110 crores.”

    Clarifies the financial scale of the new Chennai facility's capacity addition and its phased implementation.

    asked by Hardik Gandhi

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Q3 & 9M FY25 Financial Performance Overview

    Gala Precision Engineering delivered a strong Q3 FY25, with consolidated revenue from operations reaching ₹58 crores, representing a 17% year-on-year growth. The company reported a net profit of ₹5.3 crores, translating to a PAT margin of 9.12%. For the nine months ended December 31, 2024, consolidated revenue stood at ₹163 crores, up 12% YoY, with EBITDA growing 10% YoY to ₹28 crores, achieving an EBITDA margin of 17.17%. A slight dip in Q3 EBITDA margin to 13.25% was noted, primarily attributed to increased personal costs and other expenses.

    02

    Strategic Capacity Expansion and Project Timelines

    The company is aggressively expanding its manufacturing capabilities. The new Chennai plant, focused on High Tensile Fasteners, completed construction by December 2024, with trial runs initiated. Commercial commissioning is anticipated by Q1 FY26, and the plant is expected to reach maximum capacity utilization by Q3 FY27. This expansion involves a CAPEX of ₹55-60 crores for Phase 1, with a total value-term capacity of ₹100-110 crores for the entire Chennai facility. Additionally, an ₹11 crore CAPEX is being invested at the Wada plant to enhance capacity across various product lines, including a new hot forging line for bolts up to M36.

    03

    Market Diversification and Competitive Advantages

    Gala Precision serves diverse sectors, with renewable energy contributing approximately 36% of Q3 FY25 revenue, industrial 35%, and mobility 30%. The company holds a strong competitive position, being India's number one and potentially global number three in Disc Springs. Management highlighted a 15-18% price advantage over German producers in export markets and a 3-4% saving against local Indian suppliers for fasteners, attributing success to technical solutions and customized offerings. The company is actively diversifying into industrial and railway applications to broaden its market reach and mitigate risks in specific sectors.

    04

    New Business Wins and Order Pipeline

    The company successfully secured a new business award from Smart Fasteners, a prominent European wind turbine manufacturer, and finalized an order for Disc Springs from a leading US fastener distributor. These wins contribute to a 'strong order book and pipeline,' providing confidence in sustained growth momentum. The Fastener segment is expected to exhibit higher growth compared to other product groups, driven by new customer acquisitions and market expansion efforts.

    05

    Capital Deployment and Future Outlook

    Gala Precision aims for a 15-20% revenue growth rate over the next three years, with EBITDA margins expected to stabilize in the 15-18% range. The company holds ₹68 crores of unutilized IPO funds in fixed deposits, which are earmarked for the ongoing Chennai and Wada CAPEX projects over the next 6-12 months. This strategic capital deployment is intended to support capacity expansion and meet increasing demand, reinforcing the company's long-term growth objectives.

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