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    Goodluck India

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    Capital Goods·13 Nov 2024
    Management Summary

    Goodluck India reported a resilient Q2 FY25, with double-digit growth in revenue and profits despite geopolitical headwinds and domestic market softness. Management expressed strong confidence in its new value-added projects, particularly the recently commissioned hydraulic tube plant and the upcoming defense facility, which are expected to be major growth and margin drivers from FY26 onwards. However, the call revealed that the near-term revenue contribution from these projects in FY25 will be minimal, a walk-back from prior expectations. The company reiterated its full-year growth guidance of 15-20%, banking on a stronger H2 performance.

    Highlights

    8

    • Q2 FY25 Total Operating Income grew 10.3% YoY to ₹976 crores.

    • Q2 FY25 EBITDA increased 18.7% YoY to ₹87.45 crores.

    • Q2 FY25 PAT rose 29.9% YoY to ₹45.06 crores.

    • H1 FY25 Sales Volume surged 9.4% YoY to 200,489 metric tons.

    • New hydraulic tube plant commissioned in September with a capacity of 15,000 MT; commercial production to start in Q4 FY25.

    • Defense & Aerospace plant commissioning is on track for March 2025, with commercial production from April 2025.

    • Management reiterated full-year revenue growth guidance of 15-20%, targeting approximately ₹4,000 crores for FY25.

    • Significant revenue contribution from new capex projects (hydraulic and defense) is now expected from FY26, a delay from previous expectations for FY25.

    Concerns

    1

    • Delay in revenue from new capex projects

    What Changed2

    vs Q3 FY25

    Guidance items7 → 8 (+1)Risks discussed3 → 4 (+1)
    Key financials

    Metrics

    6

    Periods

    2

    Headline

    5
    • Total Operating Income
      ₹976 Cr
      YoY+10.3%
    • EBITDA
      ₹87.45 Cr
      YoY+18.7%
    • PAT
      ₹45.06 Cr
      YoY+29.9%
    • H1 Total Income
      ₹1,908.33 Cr
      YoY+9.3%
    • H1 Net Profit
      ₹79.53 Cr
      YoY+25.7%

    Q2

    1
    • Sales Volume
      1,03,000 tons
      QoQ+1.0%

    Guidance & targets

    8
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Revenue
    FY25 Revenue
    almost 4000 crores
    		High
    Revenue
    FY25 Revenue Growth
    15% to 20%
    		Medium
    Revenue
    Defense Plant Revenue Potential (at full capacity)
    300 to 350 crores
    		Medium
    Margin
    EBITDA Improvement
    5% to 10% on a Year-to-Year basis
    		Medium
    Margin
    Defense Capex Margin
    more than 20%
    		Low
    Capex
    Defense Plant Commissioning
    Commissioned by March 25
    		High
    Capex
    Defense Plant Utilization
    minimum 60 to 70% of the production target
    		Medium
    Capex
    Hydraulic Plant Ramp-up
    Full contribution from April 25
    		High

    Risks & concerns

    6
    RiskSeverity

    Delay in revenue from new capex projects

    The hydraulic plant's significant revenue contribution is pushed to FY26, impacting FY25 growth drivers. — Analyst acknowledged

    high

    Export disruption from geopolitical tensions

    Management cited geopolitical tensions and sea route issues as a reason for a hit to exports in H1. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Raw material price volatility

    Management explicitly mentioned that steel prices were 'very, very volatile' during the quarter. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Inconsistency in reporting key metrics

    Management provided a conflicting figure for EBITDA/ton and deflected the analyst's correction. — Analyst deflected

    low

    Areas of Evasion(2)

    • The specific breakdown of 'Other Income' was deflected with a request to email offline.
    • The discrepancy in the EBITDA per ton figure was not directly addressed or corrected.

    Q&A highlights

    3

    “This year from the fourth quarter, it will give a bit contribution, but from April 25 it will give full contribution.”

    This was a crucial clarification, revealing a significant delay in revenue generation from a key growth project compared to prior management guidance (recalled by the analyst as ₹250 crores for FY25), impacting the current year's growth drivers.

    asked by Yash

    3 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Q2 & H1 FY25 Performance Review

    Goodluck India demonstrated resilient performance in a challenging environment. For Q2 FY25, total operating income reached ₹976 crores, a 10.3% YoY increase from ₹885 crores. EBITDA grew more robustly by 18.7% to ₹87.45 crores, while PAT saw a significant 29.9% jump to ₹45.06 crores. For the first half (H1 FY25), total income was up 9.3% to ₹1908.33 crores, and net profit increased by 25.7% to ₹79.53 crores, supported by a 9.4% YoY rise in sales volumes to 200,489 metric tons.

    02

    New Hydraulic Tube Plant: Commissioned but Revenue Delayed

    A major milestone was the commissioning of the large diameter, heavy wall hydraulic tube plant in September. This plant, built with an investment of ₹200 crores and a capacity of 15,000 MT, is one of very few such facilities globally. While commercial production is set to begin in Q4 FY25, management clarified that significant revenue contribution is now expected only from Q1 FY26. This marks a delay from previous expectations of a ₹250 crore contribution in FY25. The company sees excellent demand for this product as an import substitute for Chinese seamless pipes and plans to achieve full capacity utilization within 12-18 months, after which it may consider doubling the capacity.

    03

    Goodluck Defense & Aerospace Project on Track for FY26 Launch

    The company's foray into defense is progressing as scheduled. The plant is expected to be commissioned by March 2025, with trial runs and commercial production commencing in April 2025. For FY26, the company is targeting a utilization of 60-70% of its production capacity. At full capacity of 150,000 shells, management estimates a revenue potential of ₹300-350 crores. They noted strong interest from both domestic and international buyers, who are awaiting the plant's commissioning.

    04

    FY25 Guidance Reaffirmed Despite Headwinds

    Despite a challenging H1 marked by geopolitical tensions, elections, and a heavy monsoon that impacted demand, management reiterated its full-year revenue growth guidance of 15-20%. This was further quantified with a target to reach 'almost 4000 crores' in revenue for FY25, up from ₹3500 crores in FY24. Achieving this target now hinges on a significant acceleration in performance in H2, as the new capex projects will offer minimal support in the current fiscal year.

    05

    Operational Metrics and Margin Outlook

    The company's sales volume for Q2 FY25 was 1,03,000 tons, a slight sequential increase from Q1's 1,02,000 tons. There was some confusion regarding the EBITDA per ton, with management stating a figure of ~₹8,100, while calculations based on reported EBITDA and volume suggest a healthier figure closer to ₹8,490. Management guided for a 5-10% year-on-year improvement in EBITDA going forward⏳ and stated that a 'real significant improvement' in EBITDA margins will be visible in FY26 once the high-margin defense and hydraulic tube businesses are fully ramped up.

    06

    Updates on Other Business Verticals

    The company continues to execute its order for the bullet train project, having completed nearly 65% of its 22,000 MT order, with the remainder to be finished in the next 8-12 months. In the solar support structure business, the company is supplying for 200 MW, has a good order book, and sees strong visibility for at least the next year. Management confirmed there are no plans to demerge or expand the low-margin CR coil business.

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