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A MultiBagger in Making?
Let's take a deep dive into a good insightful study of one of the top heat-exchanging stocks in India 🧵
India’s cooling needs are heating up!
With the HVAC&R (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration) market projected to grow from $7.8 billion in 2021 to a whopping $27.4 billion by 2030, the demand for Heat Exchangers will skyrocket
Key drivers:
🏬 Real Estate
🔩 Manufacturing
🏚️ Warehousing
🚎 Commercial Transportation
🛜 Data Centres (growing at 50% annually)
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KRN Heat Exchangers
Let's dive in top financials
✅ Mkt Cap:₹4,871 Cr
✅ CMP:₹784/-
✅ P/E:122x
✅ Return Since Listing (3rd Oct 2024): 62%
✅ IPO Listing Price: ₹485/-
👉 Founded in 2017, KRN operates from an industrial hub in Neemrana, Rajasthan x.com
👉 Revenue split:
🏡 Household Segment (Room ACs): 2.5%
🏭 Industrial Segment: 97.5%
Its stellar IPO listing, and performance thereafter reflects the massive growth potential in India’s cooling ecosystem
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Business Model: Cooling Solutions Simplified
👉KRN manufactures fin and tube heat exchangers– critical for cooling and heating systems.
👉What do they make?
Condenser and evaporator coils – essential for transferring heat in ACs, refrigerators, and industrial setups
👉Where are these used?
🚂 Cooling Data Centres and Metro Rails
🏭 Industrial cooling applications in Transportation, Oil & Gas, and Warehousing
Built for durability, KRN’s advanced coatings ensure long-lasting performance in tough conditions.
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Key Clients: Trusted by Industry Leaders
KRN’s clientele includes some of the biggest names in HVAC&R:
👉 Daikin India (prime customer since inception)
👉 Schneider Electric
👉 Carrier
👉 Voltas
👉 Godrej
👉 Eberspächer
👉 Blue Star
These partnerships highlight KRN’s quality, innovation, and reliability
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Product Portfolio: Powering the Cooling Revolution
KRN specializes in fin and tube heat exchangers, made from high-quality Copper and Aluminium
Core Products:
🔩 Condenser Coils (55% revenue): Enable efficient heat transfer in ACs and refrigeration
🔩 Evaporator Coils (37% revenue): Key for thermal efficiency in cooling setups
🔩 Fluid Coils, Steam Coils, Header Parts, and Sheet Metal Parts:Customized solutions for diverse industrial applications
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Use Cases
🚂Transportation: used in Truck refrigeration, Bus AC, Metro AC, Defence vehicles
🏭Industrial Applications: used in sectors like Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Chemical Processing, Warehousing etc.
🛜Data Centres: helps to maintain optimal temperature for Servers
🏊‍♀️Swimming Pool Heat Pumps: Ancillary solutions for maintaining consistent water temperatures
Manufacturing Facility
KRN operates a state-of-the-art facilityin Neemrana, Rajasthan, with capacities of:
👉 566,551 evaporator and condenser coils
👉 618,667 header parts
👉 556,800 sheet metal parts
FY24 saw 84%+ utilization, reflecting strong demand and operational stability
6X Capacity Expansion
KRN is turning away business due to capacity constraints. To meet surging demand, it’s embarking on a 6X capacity expansion:
👉 Phase 1: Expanding from 12 KLPD to 30 KLPD by early 2025
👉 Full expansion expected within 2 – 3 years
This move will drive 50% revenue growth in FY25, with a target of ₹2,000 Cr sales by FY26
A significant share of the new capacity will cater to exports to North America and Europe
Industry Outlook: A Favorable Landscape
KRN is a clear proxy for India’s booming AC and cooling industry
🔷Industrial vs. Household Growth:
Industrial segment (95%+ of KRN’s revenue) is growing 25%–50% annually, outpacing the 8%–9% growth in the room AC market
🔷Global Opportunities:
Anti-dumping duties (25%) on Chinese imports and the "China-plus-one" strategy are boosting exports to Europe and North America
🔷Rapid Urbanization and Rising Incomes:
Increasing demand for household air conditioning and refrigeration systems
Margin Improvement and Exports: Key Drivers
1️. Rising Exports:
👉 Exports grew from 9.57% in FY22 to 19% in Q2 FY25
👉 Higher margins in exports are driving profitability
2️. Cost Savings:
👉 An 8 MW solar plant at the new facility will cut electricity costs
3️. Tax Incentives:
👉 A 10% tax reduction under India’s new tax scheme, and state incentives from Rajasthan’s RIPS ‘24 policy
Alpha Point: The Data Centre Opportunity
Cooling systems account for 40% of a Data Centre’s energy consumption, with a bulk of it going towards maintaining ambient temperature and air quality inside the premises
This makes efficient thermal management critical
KRN’s Data Centre segment:
👉 Contributes 7% of revenue, with clients like Schneider Electric
👉 Growing at 50% annually, presenting immense potential
Risk Factors to Consider
1️. Valuation Concerns:
At 122x PE, valuations seem stretched, but expected profit growth from capacity expansion should normalize this
2️. Customer Concentration:
34% of revenue comes from the top customer; losing key clients could impact business
3️. Import Dependency:
70% of raw materials are imported, posing supply chain risks
4️. Project Delays:
₹227 Cr capacity expansion may face delays due to machinery or approvals
Financial Performance: Consistent Growth
✅Q2 FY25 Results (YoY)
👉Revenue: ₹71 Cr ➡️ ₹99 Cr (Up 39.44%)
👉Operating Margins: 19% ➡️ 18%
👉Profit: ₹9 Cr ➡️₹12 Cr (Up 33.33%)
✅FY24 Full Year Results
👉Revenue: ₹246 Cr ➡️ ₹308 Cr (Up 25.20%)
👉Operating Margins: 20% ➡️ 19%
👉Profit: ₹32 Cr ➡️₹40 Cr (Up 25%
Margins remain steady at 18–19%, with high-margin products like condenser and evaporator coils leading the way. Product mix expected to be even more favourable going ahead.
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