Prima Plastics - Prima Plastics
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
The company achieved sales of INR 96.59 Cr during H1FY26. In FY25, the Net Profit Margin was 9.42%, representing a 25.75% decrease from 12.68% in FY24, primarily due to higher raw material prices.
Geographic Revenue Split
The company operates 5 manufacturing facilities in India across 3 states and 1 union territory, alongside 3 international units in Guatemala and Cameroon. Specific percentage splits by region are not disclosed.
Profitability Margins
Operating Profit Margin was 26.87% in FY25, down 5.48% from 28.43% in FY24. Net Profit Margin was 9.42% in FY25, down 25.75% from 12.68% in FY24.
EBITDA Margin
Operating Profit Margin stood at 26.87% for FY25, a decrease of 5.48% YoY. Core profitability was impacted by higher raw material costs, leading to a 33.55% decrease in Return on Net Worth.
Capital Expenditure
The company undertook capacity expansions including a 7.5% increase at the Daman plant, a 25% increase at the Cameroon JV, and a 20% increase at the Guatemala WOS. Specific INR values for capex are not disclosed.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
Crisil Ratings assigned a long-term rating of 'Crisil BBB+/Watch Developing' and a short-term rating of 'Crisil A2/Watch Developing' for INR 60 Cr in bank loan facilities. Bank limit utilization averaged 71% through September 2025.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Key raw materials include Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), and Polypropylene (PP), which collectively account for approximately 70% of total revenues.
Capacity Expansion
Current capacity was expanded in FY25: Daman plant increased by 7.5%, Cameroon JV (SARL) by 25%, and Guatemala WOS (S.A.) by 20%.
Raw Material Costs
Raw material costs represent approximately 70% of revenue. These costs increased in FY25, leading to a 25.75% decline in net profit margins.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Manufacturing efficiency is supported by 5 domestic and 3 international units. Specific capacity utilization percentages are not disclosed.
Logistics & Distribution
High transportation costs are cited as a factor making geographic expansion difficult. Distribution is managed through a Pan-India distributor network and 10 warehouses.
Strategic Growth
Growth Strategy
Growth is targeted through capacity expansion (7.5% to 25% across units), the launch of new products like water storage tanks and 9 new furniture SKUs, and the demerger of the Roto business into Prima Innovation Limited to streamline operations.
Products & Services
Products include plastic moulded furniture, material handling products (insulated boxes, shippers), road safety products (Bull-Nose Barriers, Anti-Glare Screens), and water storage tanks.
Brand Portfolio
PRIMA
New Products/Services
Launched new Water Storage Tanks in the Rotational Moulding Division and 9 new SKUs in the Furniture Division catering to lifestyle segments.
Market Expansion
Expanding Pan-India distributor network and warehousing capacity to serve new markets; participating in national and international trade exhibitions.
Market Share & Ranking
The company is described as one of India's leading manufacturers of plastic furniture and material handling products.
Strategic Alliances
Equal JV 'Prima Dee-Lite SARL' in Cameroon (Central Africa) and a 90% subsidiary 'Prima Union Plasticos, S.A.' in Guatemala (Central America).
External Factors
Industry Trends
The Indian plastics industry is shifting toward innovation and sustainability. PLEXCONCIL aims to boost exports to US$25 billion by 2027, supported by 'Make in India' and 'Digital India' initiatives.
Competitive Landscape
The plastic-molded furniture industry is largely unorganized and intensely competitive, with high transportation costs acting as a barrier to entry for new geographic markets.
Competitive Moat
Moat is built on 30+ years of promoter experience, a strong market position in the plastic-molded industry, and established relationships with a diversified supplier and client base.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to crude oil prices and foreign exchange rates due to the 70% raw material component in revenue.
Consumer Behavior
Increasing demand for lifestyle-oriented furniture segments and infrastructure-related road safety products.
Geopolitical Risks
International expansion in Central America and Central Africa subjects the company to inherent global business risks.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Compliant with Plastic Waste Management Rules; the company does not manufacture banned single-use plastics.
Environmental Compliance
Registered as a Brand Owner with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and committed to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for plastic waste collection.
Legal Contingencies
The demerger of the Roto business into Prima Innovation Limited is currently pending statutory and regulatory approvals from the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Volatility in crude oil prices (impacting 70% of costs), intense competition from the unorganized sector, and potential delays in the demerger process.
Geographic Concentration Risk
Operations are spread across 3 Indian states, 1 UT, Guatemala, and Cameroon. Domestic expansion is constrained by high logistics costs.
Third Party Dependencies
High dependency on raw material suppliers for PVC, HDPE, and PP, representing 70% of the cost structure.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
The company is mitigating technology risks through its in-house design team and expansion into advanced rotational moulding solutions.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Receivables stood at 92.38 days in FY25 (up 35.31% YoY), with some delays noted from government clients.