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Kundan Edifice Ltd

| Q3 FY26 Earnings Conference Call

BULLISH SENTIMENT

Report Source

⬤26th Mar 26

Summary : Kundan Edifice is aggressively diversifying into high-margin, application-based lighting and new technologies like GAN and BESS, targeting double-digit growth and mainboard migration.

Management Perspective positive : Management expresses confidence in new ventures, aggressive growth targets, and strategic positioning. They highlight indigenous R&D and market leadership.

Concall Report Analysis & Insights

Business Overview

  1. Kundan Enterprise Limited manufactures lighting and electronic products.
  2. The company specializes in LED flexible strips, linear flexible lights, and power supplies.
  3. They operate in OEM and OTM business, serving top brands like Havells and Panasonic.
  4. They are leaders in their specific product space within the country.
  5. The company has been in this space for over 10 years.

Future Growth Prospects

  1. Diversifying into application-specific lighting for furniture and fixtures.
  2. Developing Gallium Nitride (GAN) technology for compact, powerful power supplies.
  3. Expanding into facade lighting, leveraging economic growth and government spending.
  4. Entering the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) industry, starting with client engagement.
  5. Implementing Industry 4.0, HRMS, and PMS software for operational efficiency and automation.

Management Insights

  1. The company has grown compared to the previous year, with decent performance in the second half.
  2. Management aims for double-digit growth in the coming year, targeting 30-35% top-line growth.
  3. They are exploring export opportunities, with clients exporting to the Middle East, Africa, and Safda region.
  4. Significant investments have been made in new product development and manufacturing capabilities.
  5. Management is focused on strategic diversification into high-margin, less competitive niches.

Signs of Skepticism

  1. The 30-35% growth target is based on verbal discussions, not documented order books.
  2. The BESS initiative is described as a 'small beginning' and 'evaluating,' not a firm commitment.
  3. Management acknowledges past single-digit growth, aiming for double-digit without specific numbers.
  4. Client acquisition for new markets takes 6-8 months, indicating a slow ramp-up for new segments.

Risk Factors

  1. Lighting business can be cyclical, with lower demand in Q1 and year-end.
  2. Raw materials like LED chips and PCBs are largely sourced from China and Taiwan.
  3. Loosening import restrictions could impact business and margins from Chinese competition.
  4. High inventory days occur during festive seasons and Chinese New Year.
  5. New BESS venture is in early evaluation stages, with no firm commitments yet.

Good To Know

  1. The company plans for mainboard migration by September, pending a 3-year clause fulfillment.
  2. Client acquisition involves R&D, market survey, product development, and engaging with initial customers.
  3. The average time to acquire a new client is 6-8 months, but easier with established brands.
  4. Current capacity utilization is around 75%, with potential for 20-25% more.
  5. The company aims to reduce borrowings by liquidating inventory and optimizing capex.

Key Drivers

  1. New application-based lighting drives growth.
  2. Indigenous GAN technology offers competitive edge.
  3. Entry into BESS market provides new vertical.
  4. Mainboard migration enhances market visibility.

Key Analyst Discussions

Competitive Environment

  1. The company focuses on 'blue ocean' strategies, entering less competitive niches.
  2. Indigenous GAN technology provides an edge over Chinese manufacturers.
  3. Government's BIS certification policy benefits Indian manufacturers over Chinese imports.
  4. The application-based lighting market is less competitive and offers better margins.
  5. Once manufacturing starts, it's difficult for customers to switch from their products.

Market Trends & Consumer Behavior

  1. Lighting is shifting from generic to application-based, like furniture and facade lighting.
  2. Market demand is for more compact, sleeker, and impactful products using new technologies.
  3. GAN technology addresses the need for compact and powerful power supplies.
  4. There is growing potential in facade lighting due to increased spending power and government projects.
  5. Strip lights have become an integral part of modern lighting in homes and offices.

Financial Highlights

  1. Company aims for 30-35% top-line growth in the next financial year.
  2. A smaller CAPEX of 2-3 crores is planned for April, funded by internal accruals.
  3. Inventory days are higher in March and September due to festive demand and Chinese New Year.
  4. Borrowings increased due to capex, with plans to reduce them by optimizing inventory.
  5. New application-based products are expected to yield higher margins and top-line growth.

Product Composition

  1. Diversifying into furniture lighting, having onboarded Hetich as a vendor.
  2. Developing GAN technology for compact power supplies, initially for lighting applications.
  3. Working on facade lighting products for government and CNI projects.
  4. Exploring Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) as a new industry vertical.
  5. Developing waterproof lights for underwater applications and smart lighting solutions.

Strategic Considerations

  1. The company plans for mainboard migration by September.
  2. R&D is focused on indigenous technology development, not acquisitions.
  3. Strategic focus is on being one step ahead, working on upcoming application-based lighting.
  4. The company aims to create a space in the BESS industry before manufacturing.
  5. They are working on integrating automation (Industry 4.0) to reduce labor dependency.