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MM Forgings CMP
Rs. 600
Stock Performance (%)
1m 3m 12m
MMFG -8% -6% 223%
Sensex -1% 1% 10%
BSE Auto -2% -1% 22%
Financial Summary
Year Revenues (Rs. mn) EBITDA (Rs. mn) EBITDA Margin (%) Adj. PAT (Rs. mn) Adj. EPS (Rs.) P/E(x) EV/EBITDA(x)
FY15 5,025 1,108 22.0% 505 41.9 14.3 7.5
FY16E 5,685 1,165 20.5% 517 42.8 14.0 7.2
FY17E 6,770 1,388 20.5% 637 52.8 11.4 6.1
Date July 1, 2015
Market Data
SENSEX 27645
Nifty 8318
Bloomberg MMFG IN
Shares o/s 12mn
Market Cap Rs. 7bn
52-wk High-Low Rs. 751-215
3m Avg. Daily Vol Rs. 13mn
Latest shareholding (%)
Promoters 56.4
Institutions 10.5
Public 33.1
Company Update MM Forgings (MMFL) is one of the key players in Indian forging industry with ~66% of revenues coming from
exports. The company generates ~75% of revenues from CVs and PVs and has a equal split between India, North
America and Europe. Exports have been the key growth driver with a CAGR of 17% in the last 7 years vs.
domestic CAGR of 10%. In each of the years where MMFL has expanded production capacity (by adding a higher
tonne press), the average realization per ton (MT) has seen a significant jump (slide 6). In FY17, MMFL plans to
introduce an 8,000 MT press, we expect this to further provide a jump in realization and revenue.
Capacity expansion with higher MT press: MMFL has increased its capacity from 15,000 MT in FY00 to 45,000 MT in
FY15 and is further expected to improve to 65,000 MT in FY17. Currently the company has forging press in the range of
1,600 MT to 4,000 MT and in FY17 they will add an 8,000 MT press. The product range currently varies between 0.2kg to
60kg, the new press could enable MMFL to improve upped end of the range to ~90kg. However, given that there is a ~30%
jump in capacity by way of the 8,000 MT press, we expect a substantial increase in average weight of production. This can
substantially improve realisation and margins. In the last 15 years, we have seen a steep increase in capacity in FY01,
FY05 and FY09. In each of these years, there was a steep jump in average realisation per MT of sales resulting in an
realisation CAGR of ~7% in the last 10 years.
Domestic and North American CVs to be key drivers: We expect domestic CVs (~20% of revenue) to see a steep
recovery given the low base and the expected improvement in infra and manufacturing. Similarly, domestic PVs (~4% of
revenues) are expected to see an improvement, recording double digit growth, driven by new launches and urban recovery.
North American CV segment (~20% of revenue) has seen ~20% production growth in the last 12m and the average net
orders (leading indicator for next two quarters) in the last 6 months has been higher than current production levels.
European CVs remain subdued as HCV registrations on an average have remained flat in the last six months.
Steep improvement witnessed in EBITDA margins: EBITDA margins have seen a steady improvement in line with
revenue and realizations. We do not expect an improvement in the next two years, however expect a 150bps drop in
FY16/17 on the back of Euro depreciation and start-up costs associated with the new press. Power cost as a % of sales
was ~11% in FY14, however, adjusted for income from sale of solar and wind power generated to the grid, the cost comes
down to ~8.5% (22mn units generated from solar and wind as against total requirement of 43mn).
Financials & Valuation: We expect a 16% revenue CAGR from FY15-FY17, driven primarily by domestic and North
American CV volumes. EBITDA margin is expected to drop to 20.5% resulting in PAT CAGR of 12%. Currently the stock
trades at 11.4x FY17 EPS, we believe that the risk-reward is favorable given our conservative estimates.
MUKESH SARAF [email protected] +91 44 4344 0041
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Stepping into the big league
MM Forgings CMP
Rs. 600
Corporate Factsheet
Promoter Background
MM Forgings, started initially in 1946 as ‘Madras Motors Limited’ which was a Royal Enfield dealership. Later, in 1974,
promoter, Mr. E.S. Krishnan forayed into the forging business with an initial capacity of 780MT per annum. As the forging
business grew, the dealership was closed in 1990.
Business
The company primarily caters to the heavy commercial vehicle and passenger car segment. Company manufactures steel
forgings in raw, semi-machined and fully machined stages in various grades of Carbon, Alloy, Micro-Alloy and Stainless Steels
in the weight range of 0.20 Kg to 60 Kg.
Management
Mr. Vidyashankar Krishnan – Vice Chairman and Managing Director – He is a post graduate from IIT, Madras and has
over twenty years of experience in the forging industry. He became the managing director of the company in 1999 and was
made the vice chairman in 2012.
Mr. K. Venkataraman – Joint Managing Director – He is a engineering graduate with more than two decades of experience
in the forging industry. He was appointed as the joint managing director in 1999. He serves on various committees in the
Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Commerce.
Presence The company has four manufacturing facilities in Tamil Nadu.
Corporate Structure The promoters’ stake in MM Forgings is 56.4%.
Revenue Model The company derived 63% of its revenue in FY15 from the heavy commercial vehicle segment, 13% from Passenger car
segment and 12% each from off-highway and oil field segments.
Key Success Factors Timely expansion of facilities, long standing relationship with OEMs and control over power costs (through solar and wind)
Corporate Bankers State Bank of Travancore, State Bank of India, DBS, Citibank
Auditors G. Ramesh Kumar & Co, Tamil Nadu
Credit Rating Care A1
Corporate Office Guindy, Chennai
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MM Forgings CMP
Rs. 600
Raw, semi-machined and fully machined products with weight
ranging from 0.2 Kg to 60 Kg
Source: Company, Spark Capital
Factories located in Tamil Nadu
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Manufacturing facilities, solar and wind power plants located in TN
Source: Company, Spark Capital
Singampunari
Viralimalai
Chennai
Sriperumbudur
Karanaithangal
Kancheepuram
Panakudi, Tirunelveli District
Meenakshipuram, Theni District
Kulasekharamangalam,
Sankaran Koil taluk
Bommakkotai/ Kalayar Karisalkulam
Village, Aruppukottai
Factory
Wind-farm
Solar-farm
MM Forgings CMP
Rs. 600
Share of exports has seen a 10ppt growth in the last ten years
Source: Company, Spark Capital
~65% from CV and India, Europe and US contribute equally (FY15)
Source: Company, Spark Capital
Domestic revenue moves in tandem with CV and PV markets
Source: Company, Spark Capital
Primarily caters to CV and Tractor markets
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CV 64%
PV 12%
Off-highway
14%
Oil fields/ valve 10% India
34%
US 33%
Europe 33%
US CV market remains strong; Europe yet to recover
Source: Bloomberg, Spark Capital
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MM Forgings CMP
Rs. 600
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EU CV: Volumes yet to show sustained signs of recovery
Source: Bloomberg, Spark Capital
US CV: Strong production growth in the US CV market for last 12
months
Source: Bloomberg, Spark Capital
India CV: MHCV volumes have picked up on a low base in FY15,
expected to record double digit growth in FY16
Source: SIAM, Spark Capital
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Outlook for Commercial Vehicle Industry
US CV: Average net orders has remained high indicating strong
demand, therefore growth expected to continue
Source: Bloomberg, Spark Capital
MM Forgings CMP
Rs. 600
MM Forgings Vs. Bharat Forge
Source: SIAM, Spark Capital
When utilization reaches 60%, capacity is expanded
Source: Company, Spark Capital
Average realization has increased ~6% per annum in the last 20 years
Source: Company, Spark Capital
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Realization to increase as new press shop becomes operational
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MM Forging Bharat Forge
Realization per MT
Realization increased sharply
whenever capacity has been
expanded (FY01, FY03 and
FY09)
When capacity is expanded
usually bigger forging
machines are installed and
therefore the weight per
product increases, thereby
leading to better realization
Capacity has been expanded
as utilization reaches 60%;
maximum possible utilization is
80%, usage beyond can
reduce the life of the machine
Current capacity is 45,000 MT
and it shall be increased to
65,000 MT in the next two
years
8000 tonne press shop would
be installed with ability to forge
products in the range of 20 to
90 Kgs
Average Realization of Bharat
Forge ~38% higher than MM
Forgings driven by
1) Bigger press shops – 16,000
tonne vs. 4,000 for MM Forgings
2) Higher share of machining –
50% vs. 15%
3) Higher share of revenue from
non-auto segments
4) Participation in developing the
product, more spend on R&D
MM Forgings CMP
Rs. 600
13% 13% 15%
40% 40% 37%
12% 15% 13% 8% 8% 8%
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FY12 FY13 FY14 Consumption of stores Power and fuel
Repairs Freight
Other
Income from sale of wind and solar reduces power cost
Source: Company, Spark Capital
EBITDA margin has moved more or less in
line with revenue growth
Source: Company, SIAM, Spark Capital
Power and fuel cost contribute the most in
‘other expenditure’
Source: Company, Spark Capital
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Pass-through of steel prices; control over power costs
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Steel price has been predominantly passed
through to the customer
Source: Company, Bloomberg, Spark Capital
Company has three wind farms and one
solar power plant in Tamil Nadu. About
~50% of the overall power requirement
is met from these sources.
Company has increased capacity of
renewable power in line with the
increase in total requirement; expect it to
go up in the next two years as well.
Company saves about 250bps on net
sales, from generating power through
solar and wind.
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MM Forgings CMP
Rs. 600
Bharat Forge leads the pack ,possibly driven by higher share of
machining and non-auto
Source: Company, Spark Capital
MM Forgings did not witness de-growth while others did in FY13
Source: Company, Spark Capital
Fixed asset turnover is lower for MM forgings on the back of solar
and wind capacities, excluding this it can be 1.5 times
Source: Company, Spark Capital
Financial metrics compares well with that of peers
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BHFC Standalone MM Forging Ramkrishna
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BHFC Standalone MM Forging Ramkrishna
Share of exports is highest for MM forgings
Source: Company, Spark Capital
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BHFC Standalone MM Forging Ramkrishna
MM Forgings CMP
Rs. 600 Valuation Summary
Page 9
RoNW comparable to that of Bharat Forge
Source: Company, Spark Capital
RoCE comparable to that of Bharat Forge
Source: Company, Spark Capital
MM Forgings Fwd PE
Source: Company, Spark Capital
Bharat Forge Fwd PE (Consolidated)
Source: Company, Spark Capital
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MM Forgings CMP
Rs. 600
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Financial Summary
Abridged Financial Statements Key metrics
Rs. mn FY14 FY15E FY16E FY17E FY14 FY15E FY16E FY17E
Profit & Loss Growth ratios
Revenues 4,114 5,025 5,685 6,770 Revenues 13.9% 22.1% 13.1% 19.1%
Manufacturing & Other Expenses 3,325 3,918 4,519 5,382 EBITDA 36.6% 40.3% 5.2% 19.1%
EBITDA 789 1,108 1,165 1,388 PAT 20.0% 72.3% 2.3% 23.2%
Depreciation 360 354 366 429 Margins
EBIT 429 754 800 959 EBITDA 19.2% 22.0% 20.5% 20.5%
Net Interest Exp / (inc) 77 91 88 78 EBIT 10.4% 15.0% 14.1% 14.2%
Profit Before Tax 384 686 739 910 PAT 7.1% 10.1% 9.1% 9.4%
Tax 91 181 222 273 Leverage & WC ratios
Net Profit 293 505 517 637 Debt to equity (x) 0.8 0.8 0.6 0.5
Balance Sheet (Rs. mn) Current ratio (x) 8.9 4.5 4.7 4.9
Shareholders Equity 1,958 2,379 2,791 3,298 Debtor days (Sales) 26 22 25 25
Loan funds 1,512 1,902 1,602 1,502 Inventory days (Sales) 69 59 60 65
Sources of funds 3,584 4,404 4,516 4,923 Creditor Days (Sales) 14 21 20 20
Net block 1,997 2,365 2,700 3,070 Performance & turnover ratios
Investments 1 1 1 1 RoACE 9.5% 13.9% 12.6% 14.2%
Capital WIP 67 0 0 0 RoAE 15.9% 23.3% 20.0% 20.9%
Current assets, loans & advances 1,711 2,366 2,171 2,266 Total asset turnover (x) 1.1 1.2 1.2 1.3
Current liabilities & provisions 192 328 356 415 Fixed asset turnover (x) 1.0 1.1 1.0 1.1
Net Current Assets 1,519 2,038 1,815 1,851 Valuation metrics
Application of funds 3,584 4,404 4,516 4,923 Current price (Rs.)
Cash Flows (Rs. mn) Shares outstanding (mn) 12.1 12.1 12.1 12.1
Cash flows from operations 344 1,209 698 785 Market capitalisation (Rs. mn) 7,242 7,242 7,242 7,242
Capex -560 -722 -700 -800 Enterprise value (Rs. mn) 8,740 8,254 8,361 8,506
Free Cash Flow -216 487 -2 -15 EV/EBIDTA (x) 11.1 7.5 7.2 6.1
Cash flows from investments -398 -722 -700 -800 Adj. Per-share earnings (Rs.) 24.3 41.9 42.8 52.8
Cash flows from financing 59 335 -405 -230 Price-earnings multiple (x) 24.7 14.3 14.0 11.4
Cash & Cash equivalents 8 830 483 238 Dividend yield (%) 0.7% 1.2% 1.2% 1.5%
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MM Forgings CMP
Rs. 600 Disclaimer
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MM Forgings CMP
Rs. 600 Disclaimer (Cont’d)
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