Market Cap = INR 2,657 cr
CMP = INR 384
P/E = 28.6 X TTM
Results |
INR Crore |
YoY Growth |
Comments |
Revenue |
528 |
6.02% |
Paint demand muted due to prolonged rainfall |
EBITDA |
43 |
-18.9% |
Elevated energy and raw material costs put the margin down |
Key Highlights:-
In paint business, revenue from operations increased but that was due to price correction rather than volume growth.
Buying decisions deferment in both plastic and paints by customers due to volatility in prices.
Energy costs at elevated level.
Global geopolitical scenarios and monetary tightening led to subdues demand across various product categories.
Overall CAPEX plan of INR 750 cr, out of which INR 150 cr is CWIP.
Several competitors exited the market and energy costs remain elevated in Europe, which can provide some tailwinds.
Provisional anti duty dumping imposed in China on Indian thylocyanide, which will decrease their competitiveness in Chinese markets.
Management Outlook:-
Demand expected to remain muted in the upcoming quarters as well.
Volume degrowth in international market a big concern, which is expected to reverse in the upcoming quarters.
It will take 3-4 years for the new CAPEX to get fully utilized.