Particulars (Rs. in cr) | Q1FY25 | Q1FY24 | YoY (%) | Q4FY24 | QoQ (%) |
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Revenue from operations | 383.00 | 290.00 | 32.00% | 328.00 | 17.00% |
EBITDA | 56.00 | 43.00 | 30.00% | 48.00 | 17.00% |
EBITDA Margin (%) | 14.62% | 14.83% | (21 bps) | 14.63% | (1 bps) |
PAT | 21.00 | 14.00 | 46.00% | 40.00 | -48.00% |
EPS (Rs.) | 6.41 | 4.36 | 47.00% | 12.59 | -49.00% |
Source: Company Filings; stockaxis Research
Q1FY25 Result Update
Pitti Engineering (PEL) reported strong set of numbers in Q1FY25 driven by growth across its key segments. The company reported the highest ever sales and EBITDA for a quarter in Q1FY25. Consolidated net sales came in at Rs.383 cr, recorded a growth of 32% YoY. EBITDA surged 30% YoY to Rs.56 cr while EBITDA Margin saw a marginal contraction and stood at 14.62%. However, PAT jumped 46% YoY to Rs.21 cr aided by healthy topline growth and steady operational performance. The company achieved the highest ever sales volume for a quarter at 14,992MT.
On a stand-alone basis, the revenue for the quarter grew by 22% to Rs.354.45 crores. EBITDA grew by 28% to Rs.54 crores. PAT grew by 41% to Rs.20 crores. Sales volume was 12,411 tons, up by 24.63%. Q1 FY '25 saw the highest ever volumes, revenue and EBITDA for the quarter. Blended EBITDA per ton was Rs.43,785. In Q1FY '25, they have also accounted for one time expenditures related to the BCIPL acquisition amounting to Rs.2 crores.
Key Conference call takeaways
Pitti Engineering displayed resilient financial performance for the quarter ended Q1FY25 driven by growth across all its key segments. 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 Inds Pvt. 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.
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, 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 strengthens 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 in 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 CMP of Rs.1426, the stock is trading at 23x FY26E. We maintain HOLD rating on the stock
Particulars (Rs. in cr) | Q1FY25 | Q1FY24 | YoY (%) | Q4FY24 | QoQ (%) |
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Revenue from operations | 383.00 | 290.00 | 32.00% | 328.00 | 17.00% |
COGS | 248.00 | 202.00 | 23.00% | 214.00 | 16.00% |
Gross Profit | 135.00 | 88.00 | 53.00% | 114.00 | 18.00% |
Gross Margin (%) | 35.25% | 30.34% | 491 bps | 34.76% | 49 bps |
Employee Benefit expenses | 37.00 | 23.00 | 61.00% | 32.00 | 16.00% |
Other expenses | 42.00 | 22.00 | 91.00% | 34.00 | 24.00% |
EBITDA | 56.00 | 43.00 | 30.00% | 48.00 | 17.00% |
EBITDA Margin (%) | 14.62% | 14.83% | (21 bps) | 14.63% | (1 bps) |
Depreciation and amortisation expenses | 15.00 | 13.00 | 15.00% | 14.00 | 7.00% |
EBIT | 41.00 | 30.00 | 37.00% | 34.00 | 21.00% |
Finance cost | 17.00 | 12.00 | 42.00% | 14.00 | 21.00% |
Other Income | 4.00 | 0.93 | 330.00% | 31.00 | -87.00% |
PBT | 28.00 | 19.00 | 47.00% | 52.00 | -46.00% |
Tax expenses | 7.00 | 5.00 | 52.00% | 12.00 | -42.00% |
PAT | 21.00 | 14.00 | 46.00% | 40.00 | -48.00% |
EPS (Rs.) | 6.41 | 4.36 | 47.00% | 12.59 | -49.00% |