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Pitti Engineering Ltd

Quarterly Result - Q3FY25

Pitti Engineering Ltd

Engineering

Current

CMP
Rs. 882.45
Rating:
Hold
February 13, 2025

Previous

Rating:
Hold

Stock Info

BSE
513519
NSE
PITTIENG
Bloomberg
PITTIENG:IN
Reuters
PITE.NS
Sector
Engineering
Face Value (Rs)
5
Equity Capital (Rs cr)
18
Mkt Cap (Rs cr)
3409.34
52w H/L (Rs)
1512.40 - 623.00
Avg Daily Vol (BSE+NSE)
5,613

Shareholding Pattern

(as on 31-Dec)
%
Promoter
54.17
FIIs
1.31
DIIs
18.36
Public & Others
26.15
Source: Ace equity, stockaxis Research

Price performance

Return (%)
1m
3m
12m
Absolute
-16.79
-18.24
61.42
Sensex
-0.25
-2.00
6.41
Source: Ace equity, stockaxis Research

Indexed Stock Performance

Pitti Engineering Ltd Sensex
Pitti Engineering Ltd
Source: Ace equity, stockaxis Research

Financial Highlights:

Particulars (Rs. In cr) Q3FY25 Q3FY24 YoY (%) Q2FY25 QoQ (%)
Revenue from operations 415.00 302.00 37.00% 429.00 -3.00%
EBITDA 67.00 52.00 29.00% 66.00 2.00%
EBITDA Margin (%) 16.14% 17.22% (108 bps) 15.38% 76 bps
PAT 29.00 16.00 81.00% 38.00 -24.00%
EPS (Rs.) 7.64 4.59 66.00% 10.20 -25.00%

Source: Company Filings; stockaxis Research

Q3FY25 Result Highlights:
Pitti Engineering Ltd. (PEL) reported Q3FY25 earnings below estimates. Consolidated net sales rose 37% YoY to Rs.415 cr as compared to Rs.302 cr in the same quarter of the preceding fiscal driven by contributions from recently acquired entities but declined 3% QoQ. The company recorded its highest-ever volumes for machine components; however, the sheet metal business saw a decline during the quarter. The management attributed this decline to factors impacting end-user industries, including the implementation of new emission control norms (CPCB Bharat 6), which affected the alternator business, and volatility in the small LV Motors market, primarily due to destocking. Consolidated EBITDA saw a robust growth of 29% YoY to Rs.67 cr while margins declined 108 bps to 16.14%. PAT surged to Rs.29 cr, marking a growth of 81% YoY. The Q3FY25 results included contributions fromrecently acquired and merged businesses, making direct YoY comparisons less relevant.

Key Conference call takeaways

Operational Highlights

  • Achieved record volumes for machined components, strengthened by the synergy from the Pitti Castings merger.
  • Volumes - Sales volumes for the quarter stood at 14,738 tonnes for laminations (and assemblies), 590 tonnes for castings, 1,452 tonnes for machined components, 295 tonnes for stator frames, 714 tonnes for DFPL, and 11,918 tonnes for scrap & side trim coils.
  • Commenced commercial supplies of parts for hydrogen electrolysers.
  • Sheet Metal business - Experienced a decline in volumes on a quarter-on-quarter basis, attributed to:New emission control norms (CPCB Bharat VI) affecting the alternator business and Volatility in the small LV motors market due to destocking.
  • Forex Loss: Incurred a Rs.3.76 crores mark-to-market forex loss, which is deemed notional.

Future Outlook

  • Optimistic outlook for machined components. Bolstered by a robust product development pipeline, integration of Pitti Castings, and the beginning of machining at Dakshin Foundries.
  • Market volatility normalizing by Q1FY26, for small LV motors and alternators.
  • Expect growth in the hydro and thermal power generation sectors, helped by being the exclusive supplier of re-varnished laminations.
  • Pump market growth is anticipated, driven by rising US demand amid the trade tensions with China.
  • Coating Line Commissioned: Commissioned a coating line for revarnished laminations, enhancing capabilities in import substitution.

Volume Guidance

  • Maintained volume guidance of 62,000 tons for the full year.
  • Projected to achieve around Rs.450 crores in revenue for Q4 FY '25.
  • Revenue Forecast: Expected total revenue for FY25 to be approximately Rs.1,750 crores

Export Market Insights

  • Export Contribution: Approximately 35% of revenue from exports, with around 30% directed to North America.
  • Tariff Risks: No significant impact from potential US tariffs; the company is viewed favourably by customers looking to shift supply chains from China to India.

New Developments and Clientele

  • Client Additions: Notable new clients include Tata Auto Components, Dana, and Varroc, primarily in the automotive components sector.
  • Dakshin Foundry Integration: Expected to enhance revenue and profitability through improved machining capabilities and leveraging existing customer relationships in the railway and metro business.

Capex Plans - No immediate plans for additional capex beyond the current Rs.190 crores, focusing on capacity utilization until FY27.

Other Key Highlights
For FY25, the company continues to expect sales volumes in the range of 62,000-64,000 tonnes, though it has revised its revenue projection to ~Rs 1,750 Cr (earlier Rs.1,900-2,000 Cr). By FY27, the company expects annual volumes of ~69,000-70,000 tonnes in lamination and 15,000-16,000 tonnes of machined components. The management does not anticipate any significant impact from potential new tariffs in the USA if implemented.

Net debt stood at Rs.432 Cr as of December 31, 2024. Inventory levels increasedslightly compared to the previous quarter and the year-ago period, primarily due to the company stocking additionalmaterial in anticipation of potential disruptions in the electrical steel market starting in April.

Outlook & valuation

Pitti Engineering delivered Q3FY25 earnings below estimates. The management emphasized that revenue, which is determined by both price and volume, will be subject to external influences, thereby making volume a more reliable performance indicator. Consequently, while the company has upheld its lamination volume forecast of 62,000 tons for FY25, it now anticipates FY25 revenue to be approximately Rs 1,750 Cr, a revision from the previous estimate of Rs 1,900-2,000 Cr. For FY26, the company aims to achieve lamination volumes between 69,000 and 70,000 tons. Although EBITDA margins may experience slight variations on a quarterly basis due to changes in the product mix, they are projected to remain above 15.5% over the long term. We believe that PEL's diversified product portfolio across various sectors such as renewable energy, power generation, and mining, oil & gas helps mitigate risks associated with any single sector and provides stability to the overall revenue stream. PEL's recent acquisitions, including the merger of Pitti Castings Pvt. Ltd. and the acquisition of Bagadia Chaitra IndsPvt. Ltd.,are expected to further enhance its revenue and operating margins. These acquisitions will also help the company expand its presence in key markets and strengthen its product offerings.

The expansion of Pitti Engineering's Aurangabad facility is a key strategic move, enhancing its capabilities in lamination, sub-assemblies, and the production of larger shafts for more powerful motors. This will not only deepen the company's position in the value chain but also drive higher-margin growth by tapping into more advanced, high-performance motor applications. The expanded facility underscores Pitti Engineering’s commitment to strengthening its manufacturing capabilities and capturing greater market share in the growing demand for advanced motor components.It is also focusing on increasing the share of value-added products, which, alongwith rising international demand and the addition of new businesses, supports its long-term growth prospects. While value-added products and exports generate higher margins, the combination of increasing volumes and improved capacityutilization is expected to enhance operating leverage, as fixed costs remain largely unchanged, thereby driving margin expansion.

We remain constructive on the company’s growth prospects due to its higher focus on value-added products, established relationship with marquee customers, stronger domestic portfolio; focus on exports, and diversifying industry mix – railways, auto, traction motors, renewable energy, etc. Capacity expansion directly results in strong improvement in the company’s order book, Merger with Pitti Casting will add to margins, and strengthen the components business. Strong industry tailwinds – such as India targeting 800 Vande Bharat trains by 2030, EV sales CAGR of ~49% over FY22-30 to 10mn units, and China+1 playing out as a big theme for fabrications business – will provide growth momentum going forward. PEL’s target is to garner more than 80% revenue through assembly and value-added products, which will also help in increasing EBITDA per tonne in quarters to come. The increasing demand for renewable energy and marine applications in the international market is expected to significantly aid in PEL’s revenue growth and improve its profitability moving forward. At a CMP of Rs.925, the stock is trading at 21x FY26E. We maintain a HOLD rating on the stock.

Consolidated Financial statements

Profit & Loss statement

Particulars (Rs. In cr) Q3FY25 Q3FY24 YoY (%) Q2FY25 QoQ (%)
Revenue from operations 415.00 302.00 37.00% 429.00 -3.00%
Cost of goods sold 236.00 175.00 35.00% 261.00 -10.00%
Gross Profit 179.00 127.00 41.00% 168.00 7.00%
Gross Margin (%) 43.13% 42.05% 108 bps 39.16% 397 bps
Employee benefit expenses 53.00 33.00 61.00% 47.00 13.00%
Other expenses 59.00 42.00 40.00% 55.00 7.00%
EBITDA 67.00 52.00 29.00% 66.00 2.00%
EBITDA Margin (%) 16.14% 17.22% (108 bps) 15.38% 76 bps
Depreciation expenses 21.00 16.00 31.00% 20.00 5.00%
EBIT 46.00 36.00 28.00% 46.00 0.00%
Finance costs 13.00 14.00 -7.00% 19.00 -32.00%
Other Income 6.00 3.00 100.00% 26.00 -77.00%
PBT 39.00 25.00 56.00% 53.00 -26.00%
Tax expenses 10.00 9.00 11.00% 15.00 -33.00%
PAT 29.00 16.00 81.00% 38.00 -24.00%
EPS (Rs.) 7.64 4.59 66.00% 10.20 -25.00%