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Apex Ecotech IPO: Date, Price, Review & GMP

  


Apex Ecotech IPO-Complete Overview

Apex Ecotech IPO under the SME IPO category is a book-built issue of Rs.25.54 crore by Apex Ecotech Limited, incorporated in 2009. The company focuses on offering both water and wastewater treatment services, even recycling and reuse solutions where necessary.

The company’s solutions consist of the Construction of Raw Water Treatment Plants for Industrial use and effluent and sewage Treatment Plants for meeting discharge standards. Supplying Sludge Dewatering Plants, membranes (Ultrafiltration, Nanofiltration, Reverse Osmosis Disc Type RO, etc.) treated wastewater reclamation, and Thermal/Vapor Compression Ejector type Evaporation & Crystallization systems for ZLD applications. Additionally, the company also provides its clients with after-sales assistance as well as operation and maintenance.

Apex Ecotech's clients include industry leaders such as Aditya Birla Group, Ashok Leyland, Apotex Research, Bharatiyam, Escorts Kubota, Haldiram, Hero Motocorp, Honda Cars, Honda Scooters & Motorcycle, HUL, Jubilant, Kohler, Lenskart, Mahindra & Mahindra, Pepsico, Piramal Pharma, Reckitt Benckiser, Shimizu Corporation, SMCC, Takenaka and many other distinguished personalities.

This business is engaged in the successful supply of complete ZLD systems with higher than 98% overall water recovery efficiency for various reclamation operations like cooling tower and boiler feed water applications, horticulture, toilet flush tanks, air washers, process water supply, etc.

 

Apex Ecotech IPO Overview

This Apex Ecotech IPO date is 27 November 2024, and its ‘initial public offering’ will end on 29 November 2024. 

The Rs.25.54 crore new  SME IPO comprises a wholly fresh issue of 34.99 lac Shares. 

This upcoming IPO date is from November 27 to November 29, 2024. Apex Ecotech IPO Price is Rs.71 to Rs.73 for each Share. 

The expected IPO listing date is Wednesday, 04 December 2024, and listing at NSE and SME.

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Company Financial

The company’s revenue grew by 53.1% and PAT increased by 88.31% during FYs ending 31 March 2024 and 31 March 2023.

(Amount in Lac)

Period

30 Sep 2024

31 Mar 2024

31 Mar 2023

Total Assets 

3,268

2,555.93

1,767.81

Total Revenue

2,182.60

5,346.49

3,492.06

PAT

155.26

663.04

352.10

Net Worth

1,628.82

1,473.56

722.52

Total Reserves & Surplus

660.22

1,376.70

631.16

Borrowings

121.13

42.13

58.24

 

Revenue Bifurcation

The revenue bifurcation for various activities is shown below:

(Amount in lac)

Net Cash Flow In Multiple Activities

30 Sep 2024

31 Mar 2024

31 Mar 2023

Net Cash Flow Operating Activities

-253.64

-85.30

259.59 

Net Cash Flow Investing Activities

3.55

4.96

-0.05

Net Cash Flow Financing Activities

77.40

66.14

-58.66

 

Business Segment-wise Revenue Breakdown  

(Amount in lac)

Particulars

30 Sep 2024

31 Mar 2024

31 Mar 2023

WTP 

54.04

1,259.99

267.96

WWTP 

377.44

2,554.54

1,263.07

ZLD 

1,641.74

1,175.29

1,723.43

Services/O&M 

52.52

127.01

121.04

Chemical & Spares 

44.49

191.26

81.88

Total 

2,170.23

5,308.09

3,457.38

 

Segment-wise Revenue Breakdown  

(Amount in lac)

Particulars

30 Sep 2024

31 Mar 2024

31 Mar 2023

Sale of Products 

2,084.84

5,118.32

3,336.58

Supply of Services 

85.25

189.77

120.80

 

Geography-wise Revenue Breakdown  

(Amount in lac)

Particulars

30 Sep 2024

31 Mar 2024

31 Mar 2023

Domestic 

2,004.63

4,900.38

2,975.44

Export 

165.46

407.71

481.94

 

Industry-wise Revenue Breakdown  

(Amount in lac)

Particulars

30 Sep 2024

31 Mar 2024

31 Mar 2023

Automobile & Auto ancillary

68.21

397.36

715.69

Chemicals & Pesticides 

0.75

67.33

5.60

Food Processing & Beverages

398.82

1,705.27

632.68

Metals & Mining 

1,336.77

1,254.09

853.08

Milk & Dairy Products

-

200.91

49.40

Oil & Edibles 

-

922.29 

-

Optical & Healthcare

-

44.06

705.67

Pharmaceuticals & Aromatics

363.37

481

487.70

Sanitary & Fittings

-

154.75

-

Others 

2.31 

83.24

7.56

 

State-wise Revenue Breakdown 

(Amount in lac)

Particulars

30 Sep 2024

31 Mar 2024

31 Mar 2023

Punjab 

14.32

1165.32

121.82

Andhra Pradesh 

-

922.29

150.80

Maharashtra

296.24

897.84

267.09

Gujarat 

9.26

669.66

17.97

Jammu & Kashmir

-

483

-

Outside India 

165.46

407.71 

487.70

West Bengal 

-

292.66 

-

Rajasthan 

10.05 

197.26

1,202.31 

Himachal Pradesh 

0.15

95.11

49.40 

Haryana

41.04 

87.90 

81.80

Uttarakhand 

-

62.58

0.18

Karnataka 

363.37 

28.85

-

Uttar Pradesh 

0.40

0.12

229.48 

Dadar & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Dieu

18.48

-

848.85

Odisha 

1,251.45

-

-

 

 

 

The Objective of the Issue

The company desires to use the Net Proceeds from the Issue to fulfill its following goals:

  • To cover public issue costs.

  • Working capital requirements.

  • General corporate purposes.

Peers of Apex Ecotech Ltd.

Company Name

Face Value (Rs.)

EPS (Rs.)

P/E (x)

Ion Exchange (India) Ltd.

10

13.32

48.13

Va Tech Wabag Ltd.

2

36.87

45.39

 

Note:-

The basic EPS of the peers is for the financial year ended on 31 March 2024.

PE is calculated by dividing CMP as of 14 November 2024.

Evaluation

The Apex Ecotech Limited IPO price is Rs.71 to Rs.73 for each Share.

Evaluation of P/E Ratio

Considering the FY ended 31 Mar 2024 with an EPS of Rs.7.25 from the last year, the resulting P/E ratio is 10.06x.

Considering the weighted EPS of Rs.4.79 for the last three years, the P/E ratio is 15.24x.

Comparative Analysis With Listed Peers

The average P/E Ratio of the industry is 43.99.

 

Particulars

P/E Ratio (x)

Highest 

53.89

Lowest 

34.10

Average

43.99

 

In simple words, the P/E ratio of this IPO (10.06x), compared with the industry’s average P/E of 43.99x, has an undervaluation (on a P/E ratio basis only). Hence the price of the Share seems fully priced for the investors when considered based on the average P/E ratio of the industry.

 

IPO's Strengths 

  • Customization proficiency.

  • A seasoned management and promotion team with a proven track record of success and deep industry knowledge.

  • A model of sustainable business.

  • Well-known clients.

IPO’s Weaknesses

  • Marketing Specific Risks: Environmental policies and laws hinder the expansion of Apex Ecotech business operations in an adverse manner and any changes to these policies may affect their operations.

  • Raw Material Cost Volatility: Changes in raw material prices and availability may pose a threat to the profit margin of the company.

  • Competition: The competitiveness of this industry calls for improvement and innovations all the time to remain in the lead.

  • Project Execution Risks: Cost overruns may also happen where project timelines are delayed resulting in an adverse effect on revenue recognition.

 

Apex Ecotech IPO GMP

IPO GMP today is Rs.0 as of 22 November 2024. With a price of Rs.73 per Share, the expected Apex Ecotech IPO listing price is Rs.73 when writing this information.

IPO Timetable (Tentative)

The IPO opening date is from November 27 to November 29, 2024, with allotment on December 02, refund initiation on December 03, and listing on December 04, 2024.

Events 

Date

IPO Opening Date

November 27, 2024

IPO Closing Date

November 29, 2024

IPO Allotment Date 

December 02, 2024

Refund Initiation 

December 03, 2024

IPO Listing Date

December 04, 2024

 

Apex Ecotech IPO Details 

The IPO with a Face Value of Rs.10 per share offers a total issue size of 34,99,200 Shares (Rs.25.54 Cr).

IPO Opening & Closing date 

November 27, 2024 to November 29, 2024

Face Value 

Rs.10 per Share

Issue Price

Rs.71 to Rs.73 per Share.

Lot Size

1600 Shares

Issue Size

34,99,200 Shares (Rs.25.54 Cr)

Offer for Sale 

NA.

Fresh Issue 

34,99,200 Shares (Rs.25.54 Cr)

Listing at

NSE, SME

Issue Type 

Book Built Issue IPO

Registrar 

Kfin Technologies Limited

Apex Ecotech IPO Lot Details 

The IPO allows retail investors to invest in a minimum and maximum of 1 Lot (1600 Shares) amounting to Rs.1,16,800 and in multiples thereof, while for HNI investors, the minimum Lot is 2 (3200 Shares) amounting to Rs.2,33,600.

Minimum Lot Investment (Retail) 

1 Lot

Maximum Lot Investment (Retail) 

1 Lot

HNI (Min)

2 Lots

 

IPO Reservation (% of Net Issue)

Institutional’s Portion

50%

Retail’s Portion

35%

Non-Institutional’s Portion

15%

 

Promoters And Management of Apex Ecotech Ltd.

  • Mr. Anuj Dosajh

  • Mr. Ramakrishnan Balasundaram Aiyer

  • Mr. Ajay Raina

  • Mr. Lalit Mohan Datta

Pre-Issue Promoter Shareholding

94.32%

Post-Issue Promoter Shareholding

69.29%

 

Apex Ecotech IPO Lead Managers

  • Share India Capital Services Private Limited.

Dividend Policy

The company has not paid dividends in the last three FYs.

Conclusion

The Apex Ecotech IPO presents an investment opportunity in a fast-growing water and wastewater treatment company with decent revenues and good clientele. Its valuation also looks fair relative to the industry, although there are risks, such as competition and timely project execution. The company’s commitment to sustainability and the development of innovative solutions makes it even more attractive. It is appropriate to assess its merits and demerits.

Finowings IPO Analysis

Hope you enjoyed the Finowings IPO Analysis. We tried our best to give every required detail about the company that you should know before applying to the IPO. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Rs.71 to Rs.73.

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The IPO allotment date is December 02, 2024

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December 03, 2024.



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