Carraro India IPO analysis

Carraro India Limited IPO (initial public offering) will open for subscription on December 20, 2024, and close on December 24, 2024. Below is a breakdown of the auto component manufacturer's strengths, weaknesses and growth prospects to help investors make an informed decision.

Carraro India IPO in a nutshell

• Quality: Between FY22 and FY24, Carraro India reported an average three-year ROE and ROCE of around 13.7 and 15.2 per cent, respectively.
  
• Growth: During FY22-24, its revenue and profit after tax grew annually by 9.3 and 69.2 per cent, respectively.
  
• Valuation: At the upper price band of Rs 704, the stock is valued at a P/E and P/B ratio of 45.8 and 9.6 times, respectively.
  
• Overview: Carraro India can benefit from India being the world's largest tractor market, which consumes nearly 35-40 per cent of all tractors sold globally. A surge in demand for construction vehicles fueled by rapid urbanisation and infrastructure development initiatives is also expected to fuel the company's growth. However, the presence of established players both in India and abroad can affect its prospects.

About Carraro India

Incorporated in 1997, Carraro India designs, manufactures and supplies axles, transmissions and gears that are crucial components in agricultural tractors (45 per cent of revenue in FY24) and construction vehicles (41 per cent of revenue in FY24). The company sells its products directly to OEMs (original equipment manufacturers). As of FY24, Carraro India derived 64 per cent of its revenue from India and the rest from exports.

Presently, the company has over 1,700 employees spread across its two manufacturing plants and a research and development centre in Pune.

Strengths of Carraro India

• Established clientele: The company has a strong customer base both in India and abroad. Some of its major clients include Mahindra, ACE, Volvo, TAFE and CNH Industrial.

Weaknesses of Carraro India

• Revenue concentration: As of FY24, Carraro India derived 85 per cent of its revenue from its top 10 customers. Hence, a loss of any of the key customers can significantly impact the company's financials.
  
• Seasonality in business: The company derives 45 per cent of its revenue from the agriculture tractor business as of FY24, which is seasonal in nature. For example, in the Indian agricultural market, tractor demand typically peaks between June and November, driven by the arrival of the monsoon and kharif crop season. Thus, during periods of poor or low demand, Carraro India's financials are also affected.

Risk report

Company and business

• Did Carraro India report earnings before tax of Rs 50 crore or more in the last 12 months?
  Yes. The company reported earnings before tax of Rs 117 crore for six months ending September 30, 2024.
  
• Will the company be able to scale up its business?
  Yes. The Indian agricultural tractor and construction vehicle market is expected to grow at 5.7 and 4.6 per cent CAGR till 2029. Carraro India's current underutilisation of its manufacturing plants means it is well-positioned to scale up its business to capitalise on the industry's growth.
  
• Does the company have recognisable brands with client stickiness?
  Yes. Carraro India has long-term relationships with its top 10 customers, who have continuously engaged with it for at least 15 years.
  
• Does the company have a credible moat?
  No. The agricultural tractor and construction vehicle market is highly competitive, with the presence of domestic and foreign players.

Management

• Do any of the company's founders still hold at least a 5 per cent stake? Or do promoters hold over a 25 per cent stake in the company?
  Yes. After the IPO, the promoters will have a 68.8 per cent stake in the company.
  
• Do the top three managers have over 15 years of combined leadership at Carraro India?
  No. The company's Managing Director, Balaji Gopalan, has been with Carraro India since 2015.
  
• Is the management trustworthy? Is it transparent in its disclosures, which are consistent with SEBI guidelines?
  Yes. There is no information to suggest otherwise.
  
• Is the company's accounting policy stable?
  Yes. There is no information to suggest otherwise.
  
• Is Carraro India free of promoter pledging of its shares?
  Yes. The promoters have not pledged their shares.

Financials

• Did the company generate a current and three-year average return on equity of more than 15 per cent and a return on capital employed of more than 18 per cent?
  No. It has a three-year average ROE and ROCE of around 13.7 and 15.2 per cent, respectively. In FY24, it reported an ROE and ROCE of 17.7 and 19.4 per cent, respectively.
  
• Was the company's operating cash flow positive during the last three years?
  Yes. It reported a positive cash flow from operations in the last three years.
  
• Is the company's net debt-to-equity ratio less than one?
  Yes. As of September 30, 2024, the company's net debt-to-equity ratio stood at 0.3 times.
  
• Is the company free from reliance on huge working capital for day-to-day affairs?
  No. The company has significant working capital requirements and relies on short-term funding to meet its needs.
  
• Can the company run its business without relying on external funding in the next three years?
  Yes. Since the company is profitable and generating free cash flow, it may not need external funding in the next three years.
  
• Is the company free from meaningful contingent liabilities?
  No. The company's contingent liabilities stood at 46 per cent of its net worth as of Q2 FY25.

Valuations

• Does the stock offer an operating earnings yield of more than 8 per cent on its enterprise value?
  No. The stock offers an operating earnings yield of 3 per cent on its enterprise value.
  
• Is the stock's price-to-earnings less than its peers' median level?
  No. The stock has a P/E ratio of 45.8 times compared to its peers' median level of 42.9 times.
  
• Is the stock's price-to-book value less than its peers' average level?
  No. The stock has a P/B ratio of 9.5 times compared to its peers' average level of 7.6 times.

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