Oswal Overseas - Oswal Overseas
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Revenue from the sugar manufacturing segment declined by 55.53% YoY, falling from INR 152.08 Cr in FY24 to INR 67.63 Cr in FY25.
Geographic Revenue Split
100% of revenue is generated from operations and sales within the State of Uttar Pradesh.
Profitability Margins
Net profitability worsened significantly; Total Comprehensive Income fell from a loss of INR 5.42 Cr in FY24 to a loss of INR 12.36 Cr in FY25, representing a 128.18% increase in net loss.
EBITDA Margin
Core profitability is negative; Profit Before Tax (PBT) margin declined from -5.10% (INR -7.75 Cr) in FY24 to -18.32% (INR -12.39 Cr) in FY25.
Capital Expenditure
Depreciation and amortization expenses were INR 3.63 Cr in FY25 compared to INR 3.60 Cr in FY24, indicating a stable asset base with no major new capital projects disclosed.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
Finance costs decreased by 47.32% YoY to INR 1.37 Cr from INR 2.60 Cr, although the company remains in a loss-making position with total liabilities of INR 93.59 Cr.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Sugarcane is the primary raw material, with consumption costs totaling INR 41.42 Cr, representing 61.25% of total revenue in FY25.
Import Sources
Raw materials are sourced locally within the State of Uttar Pradesh.
Key Suppliers
Sourced from local farmers and cooperatives in Uttar Pradesh; specific company names are not disclosed.
Raw Material Costs
Raw material costs decreased by 63.82% YoY from INR 114.50 Cr to INR 41.42 Cr, mirroring the sharp decline in production and revenue.
Strategic Growth
Growth Strategy
The company is focused on maintaining its sugar manufacturing operations in Uttar Pradesh; however, current financials show a 55.53% revenue contraction, suggesting a focus on operational stabilization rather than expansion.
Products & Services
Sugar.
Brand Portfolio
Oswal Overseas.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The sugar industry is cyclical and highly regulated; the company's 55.53% revenue drop to INR 67.63 Cr reflects severe industry headwinds or operational downtime.
Competitive Landscape
Competes with other regional sugar mills in the Uttar Pradesh sugar belt.
Competitive Moat
Geographic proximity to sugarcane supply in Uttar Pradesh provides a logistical cost advantage, but this moat is currently insufficient to offset widening losses.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to agricultural output in Uttar Pradesh and domestic sugar price cycles.
Consumer Behavior
Demand for sugar remains stable as a staple commodity, though industrial demand fluctuates with economic cycles.
Geopolitical Risks
Minimal, as operations are localized within India.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Subject to the Essential Commodities Act and state-specific sugarcane pricing (SAP) in Uttar Pradesh.
Taxation Policy Impact
The company reported a deferred tax credit of INR 0.077 Cr on other comprehensive income items.
Legal Contingencies
Pending entry tax dispute with the Sales Tax Department involving a contingent liability of INR 1.81 Cr (INR 180.84 Lakhs).
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
The primary uncertainty is the company's ability to reverse the 55.53% revenue decline and the widening net loss of INR 12.36 Cr.
Geographic Concentration Risk
100% of revenue and operations are concentrated in Uttar Pradesh, creating high regional risk.
Third Party Dependencies
High dependency on local sugarcane farmers for raw materials costing INR 41.42 Cr.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
The company is currently upgrading its accounting software to include audit trail features as required by Rule 3(1) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Cash and cash equivalents stood at INR 2.71 Cr as of March 31, 2025, providing limited liquidity against total liabilities of INR 93.59 Cr.