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Polycab Conference Call Q1FY22 Highlights | Invest Yadnya

Polycab Conference Call Q1FY22 Highlights

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Financials: Polycab Stock Fundamental Analysis

  • Polycab Stock revenue was up by 93% YoY but on a QoQ basis it was down by 38%.

  • EBITDA grew by 144% YoY with 153bps improvement in margin. Cost saving initiatives were more than offset by unfavourable operating leverage and input cost volatility leading to EBITDA margin of 7.3%.

  • PBT was up by 151% YoY while PAT was down by 36% YoY on account of one off gains in the base quarter. PAT margin stood at 4.0%

  • Net Cash position at over Rs 6.7bn, as of June 2021 end, was 3.3x of same period last year

Segmental Financials: Polycab Annual Report Analysis

1. Wires and Cables: Polycab Share Analysis

  • Wires and Cables revenue doubled on YoY basis

  • In Domestic business, Cables outperformed Wires in Q1 partly on account of relatively favourable base.

  • Distribution as well as Institutional business was>2xof last year

  • While measured lockdowns with ongoing construction activities helped, sharp correction in copper prices in June temporarily impacted the trade sentiment, particularly the primary sales of retail wires

  • Exports business grew 12 % YoY. Its contribution to overall revenue improved sequentially to 6 % in Q1FY22 vs 4.5% inQ4FY21. The growth was driven by Asia, Australia, UK and Africa. Logistical challenges continued

  • Profitability was impacted by raw material inflation and adverse operating leverage

  1. Fast Moving Electrical Goods: Polycab Results

  • FMEG revenue increased by 39% YoY. The business momentum was affected by closure of retail shops across many large states.

  • Distribution expansion continued with greater thrust on digital marketing campaigns. Innovation driven product development remains a key focus area.

  • Fans grew in healthy double digits however lockdowns in April and May, which are key summer stocking periods, hurt the momentum.  Premiumization trend continued.

  •  Lights business grew with higher emphasis on augmenting portfolio across price points.

  • Switchgears saw strong growth however switches remained subdued. Solar and Conduit pipes saw healthy traction.

  • Adverse operating leverage affects profitability.

  1. Other: Polycab Stock Review

  • Other segment largely comprises of our EPC business

  • Total income at Rs 575mn grew by 19% YoY basis and decreased by 25% on a sequential basis due to the impact of pandemic.

  • Segmental EBIT was down by 6% YoY. Margin stood at 11.3%.

  • Annual sustainable operating margin in this business is expected to be in high single digit over mid to long term

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