Financial Analysis Summary of Olectra Greentech Ltd.
1. Revenue Analysis
- Strong Sales Growth: Olectra's sales increased from ₹92.15 crore in FY2015 to ₹1,090.76 crore in FY2023, reflecting a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of approximately 32.8%.
- Recent Surge: Significant growth in FY2022 (110.8%) and FY2023 (83.8%) due to heightened demand for electric buses.
2. Profitability Analysis
- Gross Profit Margin: Declined from 36.9% in FY2015 to 20.0% in FY2023, indicating increased cost pressures or pricing strategies.
- EBITDA Margin: Improved from -0.3% in FY2019 to 14.1% in FY2023, showing enhanced operational efficiency.
- Net Profit Margin: Stabilized at 6.0% in FY2022 and FY2023 after recovering from a loss in FY2019.
3. Cost Structure Analysis
- Raw Material Costs: Increased from 63.3% to 77.6% of sales between FY2015 and FY2023, possibly due to higher input costs or product mix changes.
- Employee Costs: Decreased as a percentage of sales from 9.3% to 4.9%, reflecting economies of scale despite absolute costs rising.
4. Expense Management
- Operational Expenses: Controlled effectively, contributing to improved EBITDA margins.
- Cost-saving Initiatives: Implemented measures enhanced efficiency and reduced unnecessary expenditures.
5. Working Capital Management
- Receivables: Increased to ₹630.48 crore in FY2023, with Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) at approximately 167 days, indicating slower cash collections.
- Inventory: Rose to ₹141.99 crore, but Inventory Turnover improved to 8.70 times, showing better inventory management.
6. Cash Flow Analysis
- Operating Cash Flow (OCF): Negative ₹10.27 crore in FY2023, highlighting challenges in converting profits to cash due to working capital issues.
- Investing Activities: Ongoing capital expenditures for capacity expansion.
- Financing Activities: Positive cash flows support growth and investments.
7. Balance Sheet Strength
- Low Debt Levels: Debt-to-Equity Ratio at 0.16 in FY2023, indicating a strong equity base and manageable debt.
- Asset Growth: Net Block (fixed assets) increased to ₹355.50 crore, reflecting capital investments.
8. Return Ratios
- Return on Equity (ROE): Improved to 8.28% in FY2023, indicating better profitability relative to shareholders' equity.
- Return on Assets (ROA): At 4.78%, showing moderate efficiency in asset utilization.
9. Segment-wise Financial Performance
- Electric Vehicles (EV) Segment: Dominant, contributing 87.07% of turnover in FY2023.
- Other Segments: Power Insulators showed stable performance; Electric Trucks are emerging with growth potential.
10. Key Financial Ratios
| Ratio |
FY2023 |
| Gross Profit Margin |
20.0% |
| EBITDA Margin |
14.1% |
| Net Profit Margin |
6.0% |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio |
0.16 |
| Return on Equity (ROE) |
8.28% |
| Return on Assets (ROA) |
4.78% |
| Inventory Turnover |
8.70 times |
| DSO (Days) |
167 |