šŸ’° Financial Performance

Revenue Growth by Segment

Revenue from operations fell 3.11% YoY to INR 406.29 Cr in FY2025. Manufacturing sales fell ~4% in H1 FY2025, while trading sales were discontinued, contributing to a 9% YoY revenue decline in FY2024.

Geographic Revenue Split

Domestic sales account for ~76.2% of revenue. Exports contributed INR 96.77 Cr (23.8% of total) in FY2025, representing a 4.19% YoY decrease from INR 101.00 Cr in FY2024.

Profitability Margins

Net Profit Margin decreased from 4.06% in FY2024 to 3.02% in FY2025. Operating Profit Margin fell from 7.15% to 5.54% YoY due to lower profit before tax and a shift in product mix.

EBITDA Margin

EBITDA margin (OPBDITA/OI) was 8.4% in FY2024 but moderated to 6.0% in H1 FY2025 due to lower realizations and higher manufacturing costs.

Capital Expenditure

The company is undertaking a sizeable capex of INR 45-50 Cr for a new manufacturing facility in Sonipat, Haryana, expected to be commissioned by the end of FY2025.

Credit Rating & Borrowing

Long-term rating is [ICRA]BBB+ with a Stable outlook (revised from Positive in Dec 2024). Short-term rating is [ICRA]A2. Total rated debt is INR 270.00 Cr.

āš™ļø Operational Drivers

Raw Materials

Tinplate is the primary raw material, with costs significantly impacted by global price volatility. Easy Open Ends (EOEs) are also a critical component.

Import Sources

Easy Open Ends (EOEs) are imported from China, subject to antidumping duties and Quality Control Orders (QCO).

Key Suppliers

Not disclosed in available documents, though the company maintains an 'edge in raw material procurement' through established relationships.

Capacity Expansion

Current manufacturing is centered in Murthal, Haryana. Planned expansion includes a new export-focused unit at Sonipat, Haryana, to debottleneck existing capacities.

Raw Material Costs

Raw material costs are exposed to high volatility; margins fluctuate with tin prices, though the company manages to pass on large variations with a lag.

Manufacturing Efficiency

Inventory turnover ratio slightly decreased from 4.50 to 4.38 in FY2025 due to increased average inventory levels.

šŸ“ˆ Strategic Growth

Growth Strategy

Growth is targeted through the commissioning of the INR 45-50 Cr Sonipat facility to boost exports and a strategic shift toward higher-margin products like aerosol cans.

Products & Services

Round and irregular tin cans, Open Top Sanitary (OTS) cans for food, and aerosol cans.

Brand Portfolio

Hindustan Tin.

New Products/Services

Aerosol cans are being ramped up as a higher-margin product line to improve overall profitability.

Market Expansion

Focusing on the export market through the new Sonipat unit and leveraging the government's priority to promote the food processing industry.

Market Share & Ranking

HTWL is among the largest players in the tin can industry in India with a leading position in OTS cans.

šŸŒ External Factors

Industry Trends

The industry is evolving toward sustainable packaging, with tin cans positioned as a 100% recyclable alternative to hazardous plastic products.

Competitive Landscape

Highly fragmented and competitive, facing pressure from both organized players and alternative packaging materials like plastic and tetra packs.

Competitive Moat

Moat is built on a 60+ year track record, 100% recyclability, and the technical advantage of tin for food safety and longer shelf life compared to flexible packaging.

Macro Economic Sensitivity

Sensitive to global trade uncertainties, including the cessation of the US USAID program and US-China trade tensions affecting global demand.

Consumer Behavior

Shifting consumer preference toward sustainable and contamination-free packaging supports long-term demand for tin cans.

Geopolitical Risks

Antidumping duties on EOEs from China and global trade wars present significant threats to input costs and export competitiveness.

āš–ļø Regulatory & Governance

Industry Regulations

Operations are governed by BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) for tinplate and Quality Control Orders (QCO) from the Ministry of Steel.

Environmental Compliance

Maintains 100% recyclability of waste; tin cans are promoted as an eco-friendly alternative to composite plastic/polymers.

Legal Contingencies

No material penalties or strictures were imposed by any statutory authority for non-compliance during the last three years.

āš ļø Risk Analysis

Key Uncertainties

Volatility in raw material (tinplate) prices and foreign exchange rates are the primary business risks, impacting margins with a lag.

Geographic Concentration Risk

Manufacturing is concentrated in Haryana (Murthal and Sonipat), while revenue is diversified across India and export markets (~24%).

Third Party Dependencies

Dependence on Chinese imports for Easy Open Ends (EOEs) remains a supply chain vulnerability.

Technology Obsolescence Risk

Low risk in core product, but the company is proactively digitalizing its supply chain to maintain competitive efficiency.

Credit & Counterparty Risk

Receivables greater than six months (primarily from the discontinued trading division) remain a concern, with INR 4.3 Cr provided for in 9M FY2024.