MANGALAM SEEDS - MANGALAM SEEDS
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
The core segment, sale of agricultural seeds, saw a revenue decline of 5.73% YoY, with turnover falling from INR 100.05 Cr in FY 2023-24 to INR 94.32 Cr in FY 2024-25.
Geographic Revenue Split
The company operates across various regions within India, catering to diverse agricultural needs across different states; specific percentage splits per region are not disclosed.
Profitability Margins
Net Profit Ratio declined from 13% in FY 2023-24 to 11% in FY 2024-25. Operating Profit Margin also contracted from 18% to 17% over the same period, reflecting increased cost pressures.
EBITDA Margin
Operating Profit Margin stood at 17% for FY 2024-25, a 100 basis point decrease from 18% in the previous year, indicating a slight decline in core operational profitability.
Capital Expenditure
Specific planned CAPEX is not disclosed, but the depreciation charge increased by 6.3% YoY to INR 1.20 Cr, suggesting recent historical investments in fixed assets.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
The Debt-Equity Ratio remained stable at 0.76 in FY 2024-25 compared to 0.77 in FY 2023-24. However, the Interest Service Coverage Ratio dropped significantly by 43.2% from 7.89 to 4.48.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Commercial seeds (Grain, Oil, Spicy, Pulse, Fiber, Fodder) produced through leasehold agreements with farmers; specific cost percentages per seed type are not disclosed.
Import Sources
Primarily sourced domestically from various agricultural states in India through production agreements with local growers.
Key Suppliers
Individual farmers and growers throughout India who enter into seed production and rate agreements with the company.
Capacity Expansion
The vegetable cultivation area in India is projected to expand from 9.8 million hectares to 12 million hectares (22.4% increase) over ten years, which the company aims to leverage.
Raw Material Costs
Raw material costs are managed through rate agreements with farmers to compensate for cultivation expenses; specific YoY cost changes are not disclosed.
Logistics & Distribution
Distribution costs are included in administrative and selling expenses; specific percentage of revenue is not disclosed.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
50%
Growth Strategy
Growth will be driven by expanding product lines, entering new markets, and adopting advanced agricultural technologies. The company expects hybridization to exceed 80% for most crops and is targeting the professional vegetable grower segment.
Products & Services
Grain Seeds, Oil Seeds, Spicy Seeds, Pulse Seeds, Fiber Seeds, Fodder Seeds, Kitchen Garden Vegetables, and Hybrid Vegetables.
Brand Portfolio
Mangalam Seeds.
New Products/Services
Focus on high-performing seeds for professional vegetable growers and seed enhancement technologies; specific revenue contribution percentages are not disclosed.
Market Expansion
Targeting expansion into new agricultural regions in India and exploring international export opportunities.
Strategic Alliances
Collaborations with research institutions and agricultural universities to advance seed technology and breeding programs.
External Factors
Industry Trends
Shift from saved seeds to market-purchased seeds with better traits; the vegetable seed market is forecast to grow 50% over the next decade.
Competitive Landscape
Faces competition from producers of certified seeds and new entrants due to low entry barriers in the seed industry.
Competitive Moat
Moat is built on in-house R&D capabilities and a broad distribution network; sustainability is supported by technical expertise and long-term farmer relationships.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to the agricultural sector, which accounts for 16% of India's GDP and employs over 50% of the population.
Consumer Behavior
Increasing demand from professional growers for high-value, high-performing counted seeds and stress-tolerant crops.
Geopolitical Risks
Vulnerable to changes in government agricultural policies and regulatory frameworks in different geographies.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Operations are governed by seed production agreements, government agricultural policies, and SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations 2018.
Environmental Compliance
Focuses on sustainable farming practices and energy conservation at workplaces; specific ESG costs are not disclosed.
Taxation Policy Impact
Current tax provision for FY 2024-25 was INR 2.07 Cr, down from INR 2.65 Cr in the previous year.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Climate change impacts and fluctuating agricultural policies pose significant risks to production stability and pricing flexibility.
Geographic Concentration Risk
Operations are spread throughout India, reducing localized risk but maintaining high exposure to national monsoon patterns.
Third Party Dependencies
High dependency on external farmers/growers for the production and processing of commercial seeds.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
Risk of falling behind in the rapid development of seed technology and genetically modified crop trends.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Debtors Turnover Ratio declined from 6.31 to 5.08, indicating a slight slowdown in receivables collection.