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Revenue from Operations (Q2 FY25): INR 867 crore, a 1.3% decline quarter on quarter.
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Revenue from Operations (H1 FY25): INR 1,746 crore, a decline of 8.8% compared to H1 FY24.
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EBITDA (H1 FY25): INR 279 crore.
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EBITDA Margin (H1 FY25): Improved to 16% from 14.9% in the previous corresponding period.
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Profit After Tax (H1 FY25): INR 119 crore, with margins at 6.8%, up from 5.6% in the previous corresponding period.
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Net Debt to EBITDA Ratio: Reduced to 0.3x from 0.6x at the beginning of the year.
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Production Volume (Q2 FY25): 86.2 kilotons, a 10.8% increase from Q1 FY25.
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Shipment Volume (Q2 FY25): 119.4 kilotons, compared to 113.9 kilotons in Q1 FY25.
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Capacity Utilization (Q2 FY25): Increased to 67% from 61% in Q1 FY25.
Release Date: November 08, 2024
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
Positive Points
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RHI Magnesita India Ltd (BOM:534076) has a strong order book in the iron pellet and DRI baking business, with new contracts and increased market share.
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The company is establishing its first center of excellence for iron making in India, expected to be fully commissioned by 2027, enhancing capabilities and positioning for sustained growth.
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Operational efficiencies have led to a reduction in the net debt to EBITDA ratio from 0.6x to 0.3x, indicating improved financial health.
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Capacity utilization improved to 67% in Q2FY25 from 61% in Q1FY25, reflecting ongoing operational enhancements.
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The company maintains a solid foundation for sustainable profitable growth, with a focus on aligning capabilities with evolving market conditions.
Negative Points
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RHI Magnesita India Ltd (BOM:534076) reported a 1.3% decline in revenue quarter-on-quarter, impacted by competition from lower-priced imports and limited new commissioning.
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Raw material costs, particularly for alumina-based materials, have increased, exerting pressure on margins.
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The company experienced a decline in shipment volumes, with a 7% decrease compared to the previous year, raising concerns about market share in the steel business.
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The cement sector has slowed down, impacting overall demand and contributing to a lower realization rate.
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Export markets remain weak, with no significant recovery expected in the next 2-3 quarters, affecting potential revenue growth.
Q & A Highlights
Q: Can you explain the impact of the volume mix on sales and margins, particularly in iron making and cement? A: Pramod Sagar, CEO, explained that iron making and cement, which have lower realizations, contributed to about 6% growth. This impacted overall realizations and margins due to lower selling prices in these segments.