Dhoot Indl.Fin - Dhoot Indl.Fin
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Total income decreased by 73.07% YoY, falling from INR 21,884.93 Lakhs to INR 5,892.52 Lakhs. The company operates primarily in Trading (chemicals, electronics, paper, commodities, shares) and Power Generation.
Profitability Margins
Net Profit Margin decreased to 167.68% from 454.48% due to a sharp decline in net profit. Return on Net Worth dropped significantly from 35.92% to 4.13% following the reduction in earnings.
EBITDA Margin
Core profitability was impacted as the Interest Coverage Ratio fell from 29.37% to 4.91%, reflecting a substantial decrease in profit during the year.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Chemicals, electronics, paper, and commodities (trading inventory).
Raw Material Costs
Not disclosed as a percentage of revenue; however, the company reported an Inventory Turnover of 0 for the fiscal year.
Strategic Growth
Growth Strategy
The company is eyeing new products to expand its trading portfolio. A major strategic shift involves transitioning to a Type I-NBFC-ND; the company plans to re-apply to the RBI by July 31, 2025, after settling existing credit facilities with other NBFCs.
Products & Services
Trading of chemicals, electronics, paper, commodities, and shares; Power generation; Loans and Inter-Corporate Deposits.
New Products/Services
The company is eyeing new products for its trading portfolio to increase revenue, though specific names were not provided.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The company is transitioning from a general trading firm toward a regulated financial entity (NBFC). This evolution is driven by the significant portion of income derived from loans, ICDs, and dividends.
Competitive Landscape
The company faces general market competition in its trading segments.
Competitive Moat
The company cites its 'intellectual capital' as its most significant asset. However, the lack of proprietary products and high reliance on general trading suggests a narrow moat, evidenced by the 87% drop in net profit when market conditions shifted.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
The company expects to gain as domestic economy market conditions improve, suggesting high sensitivity to Indian GDP and industrial demand.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
The company must comply with RBI regulations for NBFC registration. It has been advised to settle existing credit facilities from other NBFCs before re-applying for Type I-NBFC-ND status by July 31, 2025.
Legal Contingencies
Pending litigations are disclosed in Note 16 of the financial statements; however, the specific aggregate value in INR is not provided in the snippets.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Key risks include general market competition in trading and the successful completion of the NBFC registration process with the RBI.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Debtors Turnover Ratio decreased to 2.63% from 7.81%, indicating increased credit risk or slower realization from trade receivables.