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Industry LTP Recommendation Base Case Fair Value Bull Case Fair Value Time Horizon
Auto Ancillaries Rs 729 Buy in the band of Rs 727-732 and add on dips in Rs 645-650 band Rs 812 Rs 882 2 quarters

HDFC Scrip Code PIXTRA Our Take:

BSE Code 500333 Pix Transmission Ltd. (PIX) manufactures a wide range of belts catering to variety of industries some of which have strong growth potential
NSE Code NA in the coming years. Its products are also exported to over 100 countries. Belts being a critical component in the working of any
Bloomberg PIX IN
machinery, a high degree of R&D is required to manufacture strong and durable products. Being fully backward integrated gives the
CMP Aug 26, 2021 (Rs) 729.3
company an edge as it can control product quality and margins. PIX is expanding its capacity and concentrating on value added products to
Equity Capital (cr) 13.6
meet the growing global demand for Pix Belts, which would also result in operating leverage and improve margins. It has embarked upon a
Face Value (Rs) 10
Eq. Share O/S (cr) 1.4
new Rs 60cr capacity expansion project that will allow it to further augment its market share within the Power Transmissions industry by
Market Cap (Rs cr) 993.6 offering an expansive range of high-quality products backed by impeccable service and technical know-how.
Book Value (Rs) 219.9
Avg.52 Wk Volume 26,900 Valuations & Recommendation:
52 Week High (Rs) 930.0 We expect PIX revenue/EBITDA/PAT to grow at 16/14/19% CAGR over FY21-FY23, led by the increased demand. The company is expected
52 Week Low (Rs) 126.2 to become net debt free by FY23. We believe investors can buy the stock in the band of Rs 727-732 and add on dips to Rs 645-650 band
(9.5x FY23E EPS) for a base case fair value of Rs 812 (12x FY23E EPS) and bull case fair value of Rs 882 (13x FY23E EPS).
Share holding Pattern % (Jun, 2021)
Promoters 61.73
Financial Summary
Institutions 0.06
(Rs cr) Q1FY22 Q1FY20 YoY (%) Q4FY21 QoQ (%) FY20 FY21 FY22E FY23E
Non-Institutions 38.21
Operating Income 103 60 71.9 130 -20.7 319 400 452 537
Total 100.0
EBITDA 26 13 96.5 35 -25.1 59 111 123 145
Retail Research Risk Rating: APAT 16 5 223.8 22 -24.9 30 65 75 92
BLUE* Diluted EPS (Rs) 12.1 3.7 223.8 16.1 -24.9 22.2 47.6 55.3 67.7
* Refer at the end for explanation on Risk Ratings RoE (excl. Goodwill-%) 13.4 24.2 22.6 22.6
Fundamental Research Analyst P/E (x) 32.9 15.3 13.2 10.8
Atul Karwa EV/EBITDA (x) 18.0 9.4 8.2 6.6
(Source: Company, HDFC sec)
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Recent Triggers
Q1FY22 financials
The company reported strong numbers for Q1FY22 on a yoy basis due to the lockdown in the corresponding quarter of previous year.
However on a qoq basis revenue declined 20.7% to Rs 103cr as the worsening Covid situation domestically as well as globally led to
staggered lockdowns in Q1FY22. EBITDA declined by 25% sequentially to Rs 26cr led by on account of higher employee expenses. EBITDA
margins contracted 150bps to 25.7%. PAT was also lower by 25% to Rs 16.5cr while PAT margin shrunk 90bps to 16%. Exports constituted
more than 60% of sales in Q1FY22.

Key Triggers
Diversified end-user industries
PIX manufactures an extensive range of belts which find its use in diversified end-user industries like automobile, agriculture, oil & gas,
lawn & garden and myriad of industrial applications. The company has the capability to manufacture belts from 10” to 10,000” offering
more than 32,000 SKUs. Having such a diversified use de-risks the company from slowdown in any particular industry. The company
exports its products to over 100 countries which account for ~50% of its revenues making it geographically diversified. More than 70%
sales are via distribution channel and less than 30% is OEM business. This gives PIX an ability to pass on the increase in raw material costs
easily.

PIX has a strong market position in the after-market industrial segment. The automation undertaken by the Company over the past couple
of years has led to improved efficiency and productivity along with elimination of certain processes and reduction in manpower
requirement. PIX has a well diversified product range with an extensive range of tooling to cover a broad spectrum of belt construction
types and sizes.

Increasing requirement for belts

The Agriculture industry in India is currently labour dependent but gradually moving to more mechanized tools which is likely to create
demand for PIX’s products. The Government has also announced major infrastructure plans and providing incentives for companies to set
up manufacturing in India which would eventually lead to fresh and replacement market demand for PIX’s products. Also recurring
demand for belts is high as belts need to be replaced periodically.

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Strong R&D
PIX has developed all its product in-house and offers world-class quality products which are well accepted in developed US & European
markets. It continues to invest in R&D to modernize its plants and offer better products to its customers. There is significant scope of
growth for the company in domestic market considering increase in farm mechanization and broadening of industrial capex cycle in the
country going forward. Belts are critical components in most machines and need to be replaced after particular intervals to avoid loss of
production due to breakdowns. As such, even in times of slowdown, replacement demand continues to remain high. It has introduced
many new products ahead of peers.

Expansion for capacity enhancement

PIX is expanding its value added product range and plans to significantly enhance manufacturing capacity for the same with a view to meet
market demand for the foreseeable future. It has commenced the first phase of its belt capacity expansion at its Nagpur facility. The
capacity expansion would not only help meet the growing global demand for Pix Belts, but also results in improved efficiency while
leveraging advanced manufacturing technology to achieve the company’s long term development goals. The company is expanding its belt
manufacturing capacity at MIDC plant by 50% to 270 lac belts per year and 4.12 lac sleeves per year. Further, rubber mixing plant capacity
will be increased via de-bottlenecking. Company is also building a state of the art warehouse/logistics facility

Backward integration enables higher control on costs

The company plants are largely automated, and are also backward integrated with a fully automated rubber mixing plant to ensure
product consistency. Backward integration enables the company to have a higher control on costs and better margins.

Exports can be a huge gamechanger

PIX gets ~50% of its revenues through exports. The US market is huge & PIX has made some meaningful inroads there. Although the
company has miniscule presence in most of the export markets it is gradually building its brand. It exports to ~50 countries under its own
brand. Apart from US, PIX caters to global customer base across regions. The company has backed its products, by building an impressive
support infrastructure in several key markets across the globe, including UK, Germany, and UAE. Each of these location houses has a
distribution centre and is equipped to provide technical, commercial, and logistical support. PIX is perhaps the only Indian company in its
space to exhibit such high levels of infrastructure support, beyond the domestic region.

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The company still has miniscule market share in the markets abroad and can scale significantly, given that the quality of its products are at
par with global leaders. It can win new contracts in export markets from Big box retailers. PIX’s largest global competitor is Gates Industrial
Corporation plc. (NYSE:GTES) which is much larger than PIX (TTM sales $3.3 bn. Trailing P/E 21.5).

Strong financials
PIX has been able to grow its revenues despite the economic slowdown which indicates strong demand for its products. Over the last 5
years from FY16-FY21 its revenue/EBITDA/PAT have grown at CAGR of 11/25/58% driven by cost optimization measures taken by the
company. EBITDA/PAT margins have expanded from 15.5/2.8% in FY16 to 27.7/16.2% in FY21. RoCE and RoE stood at 27/24% in FY21. The
overall capital structure of PIX is comfortable as evidenced by the overall gearing of 0.2x in FY21 (0.4x in FY20).

What could go wrong?

Domestic/Global slowdown
The growth of the company could be impacted due to any prolonged domestic/global slowdown in periods such as the current pandemic.

Raw material price volatility

Rubber and Rayon are the key raw materials for manufacturing of rubber V-belts constituting a significant chunk of the total raw material
costss of PIX. The prices of these commodities remain volatile depending upon demand supply situation.

High working capital needs

PIX supplies to a diversified set of industries where each industry has its own specifications. As a result, it has almost 30,000 SKUs and has
to keep high amount of inventory.

Technology obsolescence
With improving technologies many companies are trying to reduce moving parts and depend more on computer technology. This could
impact the overall demand for belts. There is a possibility that newer models of some machines may do away with v-belts altogether and
replace that by a coupling (cup link). This may impact the demand for the products of the company. However PIX makes couplings in some
ranges. Machines using V-belts are cheaper to buy but need opex for replacing belts while other machines are expensive to buy but need
lower opex as no replacement is needed.
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Forex fluctuations
The company derives ~50% of its revenues from export markets and is exposed to the vagaries of forex fluctuations. However PIX is a net
exporter of goods with approximately 40% of the raw materials purchases being imported and hence has partial natural hedge.

About the company

Incorporated in the year 1981, Pix Transmissions Ltd. (PIX) is one of the eminent entities engaged in manufacturing, exporting and
supplying a wide assortment of belts and related mechanical transmission products like rubber V-belts, cut edge belts, Ribbed belts,
synchronous belts, timing belts etc. PIX is primarily into making synthetic rubber based belts for various end industries. JK Fenner India is
the main local competitor for PIX while there are some small regional players. PIX has a large market share in agri related belts.

PIX has state-of-the-art belt manufacturing units as well as a completely automated rubber mixing facility in and around Nagpur (4 units).
It enjoys significant brand equity in the Power Transmission industry, with strong local as well global presence. The company has overseas
subsidiary operations in Europe, and Middle-East, in addition to over 250 committed channel partners in over 50 countries worldwide.

The offered products are Industrial Belts, Automotive Belts, Agricultural Belts. These products are manufactured in compliance with
international quality standards using best grade raw material. These products are highly utilized in various industrial applications. PIX also
provides the customization of products as per clients’ requirement. Keeping its overseas customers in mind, PIX has backed its products by
building an impressive support infrastructure in several key markets across the globe including UK, Germany, and UAE. These locations are
equipped to provide technical, commercial and stock support. PIX is perhaps the only Indian company in its Industry to feature this high
level of infrastructure. The key strength of PIX is its growing network of independent, committed, and loyal Channel partners in India and
over 100 countries worldwide.

PIX manufactures an extensive range of Industrial V-Belts, Automotive Belts, Agricultural Belts, Special Construction Belts, Taper Lock
Pulleys, Bushes & Couplings to suit a wide array of applications.

PIX Middle East FZC incorporated to carry on business of PIX Products in the market of Middle East Countries. PIX Transmissions Europe
Limited incorporated to carry on business of PIX Products and other products in the market of European countries. PIX Middle East Trading
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LLC, UAE is subsidiary of PIX Middle East FZC established to carry on business of PIX Products in the market of Middle East Countries. PIX
Germany GmbH, Germany PIX Germany GmbH, Germany is subsidiary of PIX Transmissions Europe Limited incorporated to carry on
business of PIX Products and other products in the market of European Countries.

Product Range Application Industries

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Financials – Consolidated
Income Statement Balance Sheet
(Rs cr) FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22E FY23E As at December (Rs cr) FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22E FY23E
Net Revenues 309 319 400 452 537 SOURCE OF FUNDS
Growth (%) 16.7 3.1 25.4 13.0 19.0 Share Capital 14 14 14 14 14
Operating Expenses 251 259 289 329 392 Reserves 200 223 286 353 435
EBITDA 58 59 111 123 145 Shareholders' Funds 214 236 300 367 448
Growth (%) 3.4 2.4 86.2 11.0 18.1 Minority Interest 0 0 0 0 0
EBITDA Margin (%) 18.8 18.7 27.7 27.2 27.0 Borrowings 113 101 71 59 45
Depreciation 16 19 20 22 24 Net Deferred Taxes 13 11 11 11 11
Other Income 7 8 5 6 7 Total Source of Funds 340 348 382 437 504
EBIT 49 48 96 107 128 APPLICATION OF FUNDS
Interest expenses 11 11 8 6 5 Net Block & Goodwill 199 219 225 233 239
PBT 38 37 87 101 123 CWIP 10 0 0 0 0
Tax 9 7 22 25 31 Investments 8 7 4 19 34
PAT 29 30 65 75 92 Other Non-Curr. Assets 8 10 9 12 14
Share of Asso./Minority Int. 0 0 0 0 0 Total Non Current Assets 224 236 238 264 288
Adj. PAT 29 30 65 75 92 Inventories 70 73 97 105 126
Growth (%) 26.7 5.8 114.7 16.1 22.4 Trade Receivables 68 68 82 96 112
EPS 21.0 22.2 47.6 55.3 67.7 Cash & Equivalents 13 18 15 29 49
Other Current Assets 9 5 8 10 11
Total Current Assets 160 164 201 240 298
Trade Payables 19 22 29 30 37
Other Current Liab & Provisions 26 30 29 38 45
Total Current Liabilities 45 52 58 68 82
Net Current Assets 115 112 143 172 216
Total Application of Funds 340 348 382 437 504

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Cash Flow Statement Key Ratios
(Rs cr) FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22E FY23E FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22E FY23E
PBT 38 37 87 101 123 Profitability Ratios (%)
Non-operating & EO items 1 -1 2 -3 -2 EBITDA Margin 18.8 18.7 27.7 27.2 27.0
Interest Expenses 10 9 7 6 5 EBIT Margin 15.9 15.2 23.9 23.7 23.9
Depreciation 16 19 20 22 24 APAT Margin 9.2 9.5 16.2 16.7 17.2
Working Capital Change -4 -3 -58 -14 -24 RoE (excl. Goodwill) 14.2 13.4 24.2 22.6 22.6
Tax Paid -13 -9 -23 -25 -31 RoCE (excl. Goodwill) 15.9 14.6 27.0 26.9 27.9
OPERATING CASH FLOW ( a ) 47 52 35 87 94 Solvency Ratio (x)
Capex -38 -30 -25 -30 -30 Net Debt/EBITDA 1.7 1.4 0.5 0.2 0.0
Free Cash Flow 9 22 10 57 64 Net D/E 0.5 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.0
Investments 0 0 0 -15 -15 PER SHARE DATA (Rs)
Non-operating income 4 2 2 0 0 EPS 21.0 22.2 47.6 55.3 67.7
INVESTING CASH FLOW ( b ) -34 -28 -22 -45 -45 CEPS 32.6 36.0 62.3 71.2 85.1
Debt Issuance / (Repaid) 5 -4 -6 -13 -14 BV 156.8 173.5 219.9 269.3 329.0
Interest Expenses -11 -11 -8 -6 -5 Dividend 2.8 2.0 5.0 6.0 8.0
FCFE 7 10 -1 23 31 Turnover Ratios (days)
Share Capital Issuance 0 0 0 0 0 Inventory days 78.3 77.5 68.1 71.6 70.7
Dividend -3 -4 -3 -8 -11 Debtor days 79.3 81.9 77.5 81.5 78.4
FINANCING CASH FLOW ( c ) -1 -1 0 0 0 Creditors days 23.6 23.3 22.9 23.8 22.9
NET CASH FLOW (a+b+c) -10 -19 -17 -27 -29 VALUATION (x)
P/E 34.8 32.9 15.3 13.2 10.8
P/BV 4.7 4.2 3.3 2.7 2.2
EV/EBITDA 18.7 18.0 9.4 8.2 6.6
EV/Revenues 3.5 3.4 2.6 2.2 1.8
Dividend Yield (%) 0.4 0.3 0.7 0.8 1.1
(Source: Company, HDFC sec Research)

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