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- Quarterly Revenue: ?523.67 crores, up 70% from ?307.16 crores in Q2 last year.
- EBITDA: ?85.69 crores, up 90% from ?45.06 crores in Q2 last year.
- Profit After Tax (PAT): ?47.65 crores, up 156% from ?18.58 crores in Q2 last year.
- Standalone Revenue: ?514.07 crores, up 73% from ?297.87 crores in Q2 last year.
- Standalone EBITDA: ?83.24 crores, up 88% from ?44.19 crores in Q2 last year.
- Standalone PAT: ?48.2 crores, up 130% from ?20.99 crores in Q2 last year.
- Electric Vehicles Delivered: 2,217 units.
- Order Book: 10,503 buses after delivering 315 buses in Q2 FY25.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
Positive Points
- Olectra Greentech Ltd (BOM:532439) achieved its highest ever quarterly revenue and profit after tax, with a 70% growth in revenue compared to the same quarter last year.
- The company delivered 315 electric buses in Q2 FY25 and has a strong order book of 10,503 buses, indicating robust demand.
- Olectra Greentech Ltd is expanding its manufacturing capacity with a new state-of-the-art plant, which is partially operational and contributing to current production.
- The company is targeting to deliver 1,500 buses in FY25 and plans to increase production to 4,000-5,000 buses in the next financial year.
- Olectra Greentech Ltd is working on localization efforts to reduce costs and improve margins, which are currently at 15.6% for the quarter.
- The company's receivables are high, currently at about five months, although efforts are being made to reduce this.
- There is uncertainty regarding the delivery of 5,000 buses by March 2025, with conservative estimates suggesting lower numbers.
- Olectra Greentech Ltd faces challenges in the competitive tendering process, as seen in the Chennai bus tender where they were not successful.
- The insulator business is growing slowly compared to the electric bus segment, with no current plans to demerge it.
- The company is dependent on foreign technology for certain components, which could pose risks given geopolitical tensions.
A: B. Sharat Chandra, CFO: The turnover will be approximately as you stated. We manufacture and sell buses to E Vran, recognizing revenue at the point of sale. We also generate annual maintenance service revenue, approximately INR 5 per kilometer, with net margins around 15%.
Q: Did Olectra participate in the Chennai bus tender, and if so, why was the bid unsuccessful?
A: B. Sharat Chandra, CFO: E Vran participated in the tender. The decision was based on various factors, including technical specifications and project metrics. We cannot comment on the exact reasons for not winning the tender.
Q: What are the expected volumes for the second half of the year, and is the new facility fully operational?
A: B. Sharat Chandra, CFO: We are on track to execute about 1,000 buses this financial year. The new facility is partially operational, and we have shifted from the old facility, meeting our current capacity needs.
Q: What is the outlook for margins and volume targets for the upcoming years?
A: B. Sharat Chandra, CFO: We expect margins to stabilize around 10-12% as volumes increase. For FY26, we target 2,500 to 5,000 buses, and for FY27, over 5,000 buses, aiming to complete the current order book within the next two financial years.
Q: Are there any plans to demerge the insulator business or fund gratuity liabilities?
A: B. Sharat Chandra, CFO: Currently, there are no plans to demerge the insulator business. We provide for gratuity based on actuarial valuations and may consider funding liabilities in the future.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.