PI Industries: Pharma Expansion Update
PI Industries: Pharma Expansion Update
the strong order book of $1.5 Bn. Gross Margin improved by 1.7% with the change in High/Low (Rs) 3,355/1,750
product mix in the domestic business, EBITDA Margin came in at 21% and was ~77 Market cap (Cr) 50,353
bps lower YoY due to increase in operating expenditure as a % of sales. EBITDA stood Avg. daily vol. (6m) Shrs. 436,039
at Rs 249 Cr, up 17% YoY, in line with our estimates (Rs 249 Cr). Other income was No. of shares (Cr)
15.17
up at Rs 28 Cr led by QIP deposit that resulted in incremental PAT at Rs 184 Cr,
(higher than our estimates by ~1%) and higher ~26% YoY. We expect the company to Shareholding (%)
continue a healthy growth trajectory going forward on account of better sowing Dec-20 Mar-21 Jun-21
seasons supported by higher reservoir levels across regions and strong export growth. Promoter 46.8 46.7 46.7
Acquires API & Intermediate business of Ind-Swift Laboratories for Rs 1,530 Cr. FIIs 19.5 19.4 19.6
The acquired business has diversified the company's portfolio of 20+ products with MFs / UTI 16.2 13.9 13.2
leadership position (global top 5) in several of them and a good R&D product pipeline. Banks /FIs 0.0 0.0 0.0
PI is aiming to create a differentiated position in the Pharma sector by leveraging its Others 17.5 20.0 20.4
core competencies in complex chemistry, operational excellence, technology platforms,
and global reach through partnerships with large innovators. The expansion would Financial & Valuations
significantly de-risk its agrochemical dependence and at the same time, opens the gate Y/E Mar (Rs. Cr) 2022E 2023E 2024E
for bigger opportunities. The acquired business operates with a revenue scale of ~Rs Net Sales 5,617 7,020 8,704
860 Cr and EBIDTA margin of ~23% and access to strong customer franchise in the EBITDA 1,314 1,720 2,176
regulated/ROW markets/product portfolio. Net Profit 893 1,170 1,489
new molecules is under progress with the order book continuing to be maintained at Growth Estimates (%)
similar levels of US$1.5 Bn. PIIND expects to sustain a similar growth trajectory in Y/E Mar FY21 FY22E FY23E FY24E
upcoming quarters giving strong visibility of revenue in the segment with an increase in Revenue Growth 36.0 22.7 25.0 24.0
customer inquiries (30+) across the Agri and pharma CSM space. EBITDA Margin 22.1 23.4 24.5 25.0
Domestic formulation segment to remain strong PAT Growth 61.1 21.0 30.9 27.2
Domestic revenues de-grew by ~13% YoY in Q1FY22 to Rs 387 Cr given higher base ESG disclosure Score**
previous in the year and some business impacted due to scattered rainfall in some part Particulars Score
of the country and Covid led disruption in the month of May’21. Going forward, the Environmental NA
business outlook remains positive on the back of normal monsoon for and 3 new Social NA
products are expected to be launched in Q2FY22 which would strengthen the position NA
Governance
in the rice, cotton, and horticulture portfolio.
Total ESG Disclosure Score NA
Our View Source: Bloomberg, Scale: 0.1-100
PIIND’s Q1FY22 performance was led by strong export demand and healthy growth in
the domestic business coupled with ISAGRO business integration. We believe PIIND Relative performance
is well placed in times to come given clear revenue visibility in the CSM segment and 275
strong domestic formulation business with foray in the fast-growing adjacent Pharma 225
CSM segment. The stock currently trades at 34x at FY24E EPS, which we believe
175
is attractive, and revise our estimates with a HOLD rating with a target price of
Rs 3530/share (Rs 2850/share earlier). We value PIIND at 36x (PE its FY24E EPS) 125
given the strong performance on the export and domestic front and wait for 75
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Other Key Concall Takeaways
The company intends to launch 5 new products in FY22 in the domestic market, likely to strengthen rice, cotton,
and horticulture portfolio.
Successfully commissioned 5 molecules at recently acquired Isagro Site and expect to commercialize ~3 new
molecules in FY22. 3-4 products are in the non-agro chem space and others are in the agro chem space while 2-3
are newly innovated products.
Another MPP added to be made ready by Q2FY22, thus enhancing the overall capacities.
Further, up-gradation of the ISAGRO facility will be seen in the coming few months, and capacity utilization at the
ISAGRO facility in Q4FY21 significantly improved to ~75%.
Jivagro products are ready in a new pack and would be available in the market from Q2FY22 and onwards.
On the M&A front, the company is evaluating a couple of options to invest in. Going forward the management
expects an improvement in capital efficiency with more investment in technological advancement and expects
asset turnover to improve from a range of 1.5-2.0x to 2.0-2.5x.
Going forward larger focus would be on improving asset turns through engineering technology which will help
generate higher throughput from existing capacities, thus reducing CAPEX but further improving return ratios.
24-25 molecules are at a commercial scale with 30+ products at various stages of the R&D pipeline.
Guidance
Strong visibility of 15%+ growth for 6-8 quarters with no capacity constraints. The company intends to maintain
EBITDA margins in the range of 22-23% going forward.
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Exhibit 1: Q1FY22 Financial Highlight Result Update
Net Sales 1,194 1,290 (7.5) 1,060 12.6 1,197 (0.3) 4,577 3,367 36.0
Gross Profit 522 555 (5.8) 446 17.3 504 3.6 2,006 1,519 32.0
Gross Margins % 43.8 43.0 75.9 42.0 173.5 42.1 164.9 43.8 45.1 (130.1)
Staff Cost 119 119 0.3 99.1 20.1 109.6 8.6 417 321 29.9
Other Operating
155 187 (17.4) 117.2 31.8 167.1 (7.5) 577 480 20.0
expenses
EBITDA 249 249 (0.0) 229 8.6 227 9.5 1,012 718 41.0
EBITDA margins (%) 20.8 19.3 154.9 21.6 (77.1) 19.0 185.3 22.1 21.3 79.3
PBT 224 244 (8.0) 190 18.2 222 0.9 934 614 52.3
PAT 184 181 1.3 146 26.3 180 2.2 738 458 61.3
PAT margins (%) 15.4 14.1 132.4 13.7 166.4 15.0 37.0 16.1 13.6 252.9
Segment Performance
Axis Sec Axis Sec QoQ YoY
Rscr 1QFY22 1QFY21 YoY (%) 4QFY21 FY21 FY20
Est Var % (%)
CSM 807 1,006 (19.8) 616 31.0 1,006 (19.8) 3,323 2,466 34.7
Domestic 387 191 102.6 444 (12.8) 191 102.6 1,255 900 39.4
Total 1194 1,197 (0.3) 1059.861 12.7 1,197 (0.3) 4,578 3,366 36.0
Source: Company, Axis Securities
Revised Estimates
Rs cr Revised Old Change (%)
Particulars FY22E FY23E FY24E FY22E FY23E FY24E FY22E FY23E FY24E
Net Sales 5,617 7,020 8,704 5,617 7,020 - 0% 0% -
EBITDA 1,314 1,720 2,176 1,314 1,650 1,643 0% 4% -
EBITDA Margin 23 25 25 23 24 23 - - -
PAT 893 1,170 1,489 876 1,082 1,070 2% 8% -
EPS (Rs.) 58.8 77.0 97.9 57.6 71.2 70.4 2% 8% -
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Business Outlook (Presentation)
Domestic: Business outlook remained robust with strong growth expected to continue in FY22 in domestic brands
with the expected launch of products. Horticulture, rice, and pulses crop are expected to drive the growth.
CSM: 5-6 pipeline molecules at various stages of development to be commercialized in the coming Fiscal.
Another MPP is planned to be made ready by Q2FY22, thus enhancing the overall capacities. Order book
continues to remain robust at $1.5 Bn with high visibility of sustainable growth in the next 3-4 years.
Inorganic Expansion: Pursuing inorganic growth opportunities to diversify into adjacencies, widen technology
portfolio, and de-risk operations. Build new IP building for deepening our technological capabilities, de-risking
current operations, and opening up newer opportunities. Actively evaluating few pharma assets and working with
a global consulting firm for crystallization and successfully implementing a strategic road map of diversification.
Domestic Marketing (B2C) Jivagro: Leveraging synergistic integration through, Horticulture focussed PI product portfolio
in Jivagro key territories, utilizing PI large manufacturing & supply chain capacity to reduce RM & PM cost, logistic synergy
through common warehouses & transport. NCLT order in favor of demerger of Jivagro from Isagro & subsequent
operational integration on track with the launch in Q1FY22 Differentiated GTM by crop, expertise-based digitally-enabled
front-end. >20% CAGR growth over the next 4-5 years. Jivagro products are ready in the new pack & would be available in
the market from Q2FY22 onwards
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Financials (Consolidated)
Profit & Loss (Rs Cr)
Y/E March FY21 FY22E FY23E FY24E
Total Net Sales 4,577 5,617 7,020 8,704
% Change 36.0 22.7 25.0 24.0
Total Raw material Consumption 2,571 3,073 3,791 4,657
Staff costs 417 511 632 783
Other Expenditure 577 719 878 1,088
Total Expenditure 994 1,230 1,509 1,871
EBITDA 1,012 1,314 1,720 2,176
% Change 41.0 29.9 30.8 26.5
EBITDA Margin % 22.1 23.4 24.5 25.0
Depreciation 175 200 215 245
EBIT 837 1114 1505 1931
% Change 44.0 33.1 35.0 28.3
EBIT Margin % 18.3 19.8 21.4 22.2
Interest 28 30 21 21
Other Income 129 110 80 80
PBT 938 1194 1564 1990
Tax 200 301 394 502
Tax Rate % 21.3 25.2 25.2 25.2
APAT 738 893 1,170 1,489
% Change 61.1 21.0 30.9 27.2
Source: Company, Axis Securities
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Cash Flow (Rs Cr)
Y/E March FY21 FY22E FY23E FY24E
PBT 939 1,194 1,564 1,990
Depreciation & Amortization 175 200 215 245
Net Finance Interest and other expenses 28 30 21 21
Other Changes (122) (110) (80) (80)
Chg in Working cap (130) 155 (233) (313)
Direct tax paid 165 301 394 502
Cash flow from operations 725 1,168 1,093 1,361
0 0 0 0
Chg in Gross Block -438 -563 -555 -583
Chg in Investments (550) - - -
Others (1,442) 110 80 80
Cash flow from investing (2,430) (453) (475) (503)
0 0 0 0
Proceeds / (Repayment) of ST Borrowings (Net) (179) 28 60 -
Proceeds from QIP 1,974 - - -
Finance Cost paid -24 -30 -21 -21
Dividends paid (61) (79) (80) (80)
Other repayment (20) - - -
Cash flow from financing 1,690 (81) (41) (101)
Chg in cash (15) 634 577 758
Cash at start 124 110 743 1,321
Cash at end 110 744 1,321 2,079
Source: Company, Axis Securities
Valuations (X)
PER 68.7 56.5 43.1 33.9
P/BV 9.4 8.2 7.0 5.8
EV / EBITDA 47.6 36.7 27.7 21.5
EV / Net Sales 10.5 8.6 6.8 5.4
Turnover Days
Asset Turnover 1.5 1.7 1.8 2.0
Inventory days 84 78 74 74
Debtors days 56 80 80 80
Creditors days 63 60 62 62
Working Capital Days 77 97 92 93
Gearing Ratio
Debt: Equity (x)
Net Debt to Equity (0) (0) (0) (0)
Source: Company, Axis Securities
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PI Industries Price Chart and Recommendation History
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About the analyst
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Analyst Bio: Suvarna Joshi is MBA (Finance) from Mumbai University with about 10years of experience in
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