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DIXON Diversified 15 May 2024

Dixon Technologies (India) Limited — Q4 FY24

Dixon Technologies delivered a strong Q4 FY24 with consolidated revenue of ₹4,675 crore (+52% YoY) and PAT of ₹97 crore (+20% YoY).

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Revenue ₹4,675 Cr +52%
EBITDA ₹199 Cr +36%
PAT ₹97 Cr +20%
EBITDA Margin 4.26% -50bps
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Dixon Technologies delivered a strong Q4 FY24 with consolidated revenue of ₹4,675 crore (+52% YoY) and PAT of ₹97 crore (+20% YoY). The mobile & EMS segment was the primary growth driver, with revenue surging 119% YoY to ₹3,091 crore, driven by new customer wins including Xiaomi, Realme, and the upcoming Ismartu acquisition. Management guided for FY25 smartphone volumes of 28-30 million (excluding Samsung), up from 6.5 million in FY24, with monthly run-rate already at 1.5-1.6 million. EBITDA margin contracted ~50bps YoY to 4.3% due to ramp-up costs, but management expects margins to stabilize around 4% with operating leverage and backward integration. Key risks include potential delays in customer ramp-ups and the Ismartu CCI approval.

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Quarter Snapshot

Smartphone volumes (FY25 guidance) 28-30M
+331% YoY

FY25 smartphone volume guidance (ex-Samsung) vs 6.5M in FY24, driven by new customer wins.

Monthly smartphone run-rate (May 2024) 1.5-1.6M
+130% YoY

Current monthly production run-rate excluding Ismartu, indicating strong ramp-up.

Smartphone capacity 45M
+50% YoY

Installed capacity increased from 30M to 45M units to meet growing order book.

Working capital days 8 days
-22 days YoY

Improved from 30 days in FY23, reflecting efficient working capital management.

What Changed vs Last Quarter

Comparing Q4 FY24 vs Q3 FY24
2 new guidance2 dropped4 new risk4 risk resolved
NEW
EBITDA margin around 4% for FY25

CFO Saurabh Gupta indicated that consolidated EBITDA margin should be around 4% for FY25, similar to FY24 levels.

NEW
Display module manufacturing investment of $30 million

Planned investment of $30 million (₹250 crore) for a 25 million unit display module facility in Delhi NCR, with technology partner finalized.

UPDATED
FY25 smartphone volumes of 28-30 million (ex-Samsung)

Management guided for FY25 smartphone volumes of 28-30 million units, excluding Samsung, up from 6.5 million in FY24.

UPDATED
CapEx for FY25 lower than ₹570 crore

Management expects FY25 capital expenditure to be lower than the ₹570 crore spent in FY24, with major capacities already created.

DROPPED
Mobile operating margin to remain at ~3.2% with 10-20 bps improvement

Despite start-up costs, management expects mobile margins to sustain in the 3.2% range with potential slight improvement.

DROPPED
IT hardware production start: tablets in Q4 FY24, notebooks by Aug-Sep 2024

Mass production for Lenovo tablets to start in current quarter; notebooks expected by August-September 2024.

NEW RISK
Customer ramp-up delays

New customer programs (Xiaomi, Realme, Compal) may face delays in volume ramp-up, impacting revenue and margin targets.

NEW RISK
Ismartu acquisition delay

CCI approval for the Ismartu deal is pending; any delay could postpone consolidation and volume contribution from Q2 FY25.

NEW RISK
Margin pressure from mobile mix shift

As mobile & EMS (lower margin) becomes a larger share of revenue, blended margins could face headwinds despite operating leverage.

NEW RISK
Lighting and consumer electronics decline

Lighting revenue declined 27% YoY and consumer electronics fell 10.9% YoY in Q4; recovery may take longer than expected.

RISK GONE
Lighting segment margin pressure

Lighting revenue declined due to price erosion and subdued demand; competitive intensity remains high, especially from other contract manufacturers.

RISK GONE
Consumer demand slowdown in TV and wearables

TV volumes declined sequentially despite value growth; wearables saw seasonal dip post-Diwali. Overall consumer demand remains soft.

RISK GONE
Dependence on mobile segment for growth

Mobile & EMS contributed 67% of revenue; any slowdown in customer ramp-up or loss of market share could impact overall growth.

RISK GONE
Import duty reduction may delay backward integration

Reduction in import duties on components could reduce the arbitrage for local manufacturing, potentially impacting plans for display and module manufacturing.

🤫 Topics management stopped discussing

CapEx of INR 400-420 crore for FY24

Mentioned in Q1 FY24, Q3 FY24

Similar level of capex as FY24, subject to budget finalization, to support capacity expansion and new customer programs.

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Guidance and risk preview

Top guidance FY25 smartphone volumes of 28-30 million (ex-Samsung)

Management guided for FY25 smartphone volumes of 28-30 million units, excluding Samsung, up from 6.5 million in FY24.

Top risk Customer ramp-up delays

New customer programs (Xiaomi, Realme, Compal) may face delays in volume ramp-up, impacting revenue and margin targets.

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