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JK LAKSHMI CEMENT
Weak performance dents ROE
JKLC’s FY16 annual report highlights a weak operating performance,
with EBITDA declining 23% to INR2.7b (FY15: INR3.5b) on the back of
an 8% cut in realizations to INR3.6k/tonne, but volumes growing 23%
to 7.3 MMT. Rising finance cost and depreciation post capitalization of
the Durg plant led to a pre-tax loss of INR0.4b (FY15 PBT: INR1.1b).
However, the company recognized DTA worth INR0.5b on unabsorbed
depreciation to report PAT of INR0.2b (FY15: INR1.1b). FCF remained
negative due to high capex and deterioration in the cash conversion
cycle to 18 days (FY15: 3 days). D/E increased to 1.7x (FY15: 1.5x).
RoCE/RoE declined to 5%/1% due to rising capital intensity and a
weak performance. Together with other subsidiaries, JKLC’s exposure
to its subsidiary, Udaipur Cements Works (a sick company earlier),
grew to INR5b (FY15: INR1.5b). Adjusted contingent liabilities
increased to INR2.9b, 22% of net worth (FY15: INR1.5b), primarily due
to fresh excise duty notices worth INR1b.
The
ART
of annual report analysis
EBITDA declined 23% to
INR2.7b (FY15: INR3.5b) due
to a steep 8% cut in
realizations, while volumes
grew 23% post commissioning
of the Durg plant.
FCF remained negative due to
high capex, while cash
conversion cycle deteriorated
further to 18 days (FY15: 3
days).
Exposure to revive Udaipur Cement Works rose to
INR5b (FY15: INR1.5b).
Stock Info
Bloomberg
CMP (INR)
Equity Shares (m)
52-Week Range (INR)
1,6,12 Rel. Perf. (%)
M.Cap. (INR b) / (USD b)
JKLC IN
435
117.7
514 / 317
9/-15/14
53.0/0.8
Operating performance remains weak:
EBITDA fell 23% to
INR2.7b (FY15: INR3.5b), as healthy 23% volume growth
(contribution from the Durg plant visible in FY16) was offset
by a steep 8% cut in realizations to INR3.6k/ tonne (FY15:
INR3.9k). Further, EBITDA declined to INR370/tonne (FY15:
INR 593/tonne), which is lower than peers.
High finance and depreciation cost mars profitability:
The
company witnessed an increase in finance cost to INR2b
(FY15: INR0.9b) and depreciation charge to INR1.7b (FY15:
INR1.1b) post capitalization of the Durg plant. This led to a
pre-tax loss of INR0.4b (FY15 PBT: INR1.1b), as well as
creation of DTA worth INR0.5b, with unabsorbed
depreciation leading to PAT of INR0.2b (FY15: INR1.1b).
FCF remains negative; OCF supported by other
liabilities:
High capex led to free cash flows being negative
for the fifth consecutive year, which were funded via debt,
and consequently, D/E rose to 1.7x (FY15: 1.5x). OCF
declined to INR3.1b (FY15: INR3.3b), led by lower support
from an increase in non-trade liabilities at INR1.2b in FY16
(FY15: 1.8b). Further, cash conversion increased to 18 days
(FY15: 3 days) due to falling payable days.
Return ratios remain subdued:
Rising capital intensity with a
weak operating performance led to poor return ratios, with
RoCE (ex-cwip)/RoE at 6%/1% v/s 11%/8% in FY15.
Shareholding pattern (%)
As on
Promoter
DII
FII
Others
Dec-16
45.9
22.1
11.2
20.8
Sep-16
45.9
21.0
12.2
20.9
Dec-15
45.9
19.4
13.7
21.0
Note: FII Includes depository receipts
Auditor’s name
Lodha & Co, Chartered Accountants
Sandeep Ashok Gupta
(S.Gupta@MotilalOswal.com); +91 22 39825544
Mehul Parikh
(Mehul.Parikh@MotilalOswal.com); +9122 3010 2492
Somil Shah
(Somil Shah@MotilalOswal com); +91 22 3312 4975
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