AIK Pipes IPO (BSE SME) Overview

 AIK Pipes and Polymers IPO is an entirely fresh issue of 16.88 lakh shares aggregating to ₹15.02 crore. It will be listed on BSE SME. AIK Pipes and Polymers makes HDPE pipes, HDPE Fittings, MDPE (medium-density polyethylene) pipes and PPR (polypropylene random) pipes for the water distribution, gas transmission, sewerage systems and telecom sector.

IPO opensDec 26, 2023
IPO ClosesDec 28, 2023
IPO Size (Rs.)₹15.02 Cr
IPO Size (shares)1,688,000 shares
BreakupFresh issue only
Face Value:₹ 10
IPO Price in Rs :₹89 per share
Minimum Lot1600 Shares
Listing AtBSE SME
NII Quota~50%
Retail Quota~50%
 Lead ManagerShreni Shares
RegistrarSkyline Financial
Market makerShreni Shares

About AIK Pipes:

  • Company was originally incorporated on September 19, 2017 as “AIK Pipes and Polymers Private Limited
  • Company is engaged in manufacturing of comprehensive range of HDPE (High density polyethylene) pipes, HDPE Fittings, MDPE (Medium density polyethylene) Pipes and PPR (Polypropylene random) Pipes for water distribution, gas transmission, sewerage system and telecom sector.
  • Company is committed towards constant innovations in drinking water piping solutions, irrigation and sewerage technologies to meet the constantly increasing demands.
  • They are registered vendor with government organizations such as Public Health Engineering Department and Rajasthan Water Supply & Sewerage Management Board all over Rajasthan.
  • Its factory is located at Govindgarh, Jaipur.

Financials: AIK Pipes

Particulars/ Rs. Lacs30-06-2023202320222021
Total Revenue1400.423077.922090.841020.54
Profit after Tax101.97187.7487.926.99
Share Capital467.5127.57040
Net Worth662.47560.5202.7684.86
Earnings Per Share2.184.133.511.93
Net Asset Value14.1712.348.16.08
Total Borrowings429.91538.09432.17382.88
Post issue Shr Capital636.30   
FV10.0   
IPO price89.0   
EPS Fy233.0   
PE Fy2330.2   
EPS Fy24 (annualized)6.4   
PE Fy24  (annualized)13.9   
Market cap in Lacs5,663.1   
Market cap / Sales1.84   

AIK Pipes IPO: Salient Points

  • The Issue and the Net Issue will constitute 26.53% and 25.20% respectively of the Post Issue paid up Equity Share Capital of the Company.
  • Company intends to utilize the Net Proceeds for the following objects:
S. NoParticularsAmt. (in Lakhs)
1.To Meet the Capital Expenditure103.02
2.To Meet Working Capital Requirement900
3.General Corporate Expenses299.30
Net Issue Proceeds1302.32
  • Key Performance Indicators
Key Financial PerformanceJune 30, 2023March 31, 2023March 31, 2022March 31, 2021
Revenue from Operations1377.173048.232042.251008.26
EBITDA152.04303.93151.4251.69
EBITDA Margin11.049.977.415.13
PAT101.97187.7487.9026.99
PAT Margin7.406.164.302.68

  • The products manufactured are approved by various agencies such as the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and also from organisation, Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology, Indian Oil Corporation, and GAIL.
  • Company is projecting higher revenue in F.Y. 2023-2024 & 2024-2025. Last few years also indicate good upswing in revenues and profits as well as improvement in margins.
  • Peers
Company / Rs.  LacsRevenueEBITDAEBITDA MarginPATPAT MarginPEMacp/ Sales
AIK Pipes3048.23303.939.97187.746.1630.2 (13.9)1.84
Rex Pipes11764.44908.17.72361.653.0715.10.52
Prince Pipes27108725886.59.55121424.4839.43.03

:

  • AIK Pipes IPO is coming at PE of 30.2x (FY23) and 13.9x (FY24 annualized).
  • I may apply in AIK Pipes IPO only if market is in good shape.
  • GMP as reported on social media has been around Nil.
  • Shreni Shares Private Limited is the lead manager with quite a decent record of good listing and performance subsequently. Past issues handled by them include Net Avenue Technologies Limited, Swashthik Plascon Limited, KK Shah Hospitals Limited, Marco Cables & Conductors Limited, Meson Valves India Limited, C P S Shapers Limited, AccelerateBS India Limited, Global Pet Industries Limited, Veefin Solutions Limited, Sancode Technologies Limited, Bright Outdoor Media Limited, Srivasavi Adhesive Tapes LimitedS, Arihant Academy Limited, PNGS Gargi Fashion Jewellery Limited, DAPS Advertising Limited, Olatech Solutions Limited etc.
  • SME IPO are more risky and volatile than mainboard IPOs.
  • Standard disclaimer: I am not a SEBI registered analyst and above analysis is for educational purpose only. Iam a postgraduate in engineering & Management . I have in the past cleared some exams like NISM-Series-V-A: Mutual Fund Distributors Certification, NISM-Series-X-A: Investment Adviser (Level 1) Certification and NISM-Series-X-B: Investment Adviser (Level 2) Examination. This post is my view on the subject matter and is only academic and exploratory in nature. It is not meant to influence investment decisions of investors. I may have bias/vested interest in covered Stock/Mutual Funds/NCD etc. due to my own investment or leaning. Further my understanding of the areas on which I write may be imperfect or incomplete and data could be wrong due to limited time and resources at my disposal. Do check the data from company’s RHP and exchanges before making any decision. Please do your own due diligence as stock market/MF investments have high degree of inherent risk.

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