DELTAMAGNT - Delta Manufact.
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Consolidated revenue from operations for H1 FY26 was INR 29.32 Cr, representing a 27% decline from INR 40.17 Cr in H1 FY25. The Hard Ferrites segment contributed INR 29.32 Cr in H1 FY26, while the Textile segment results improved from a loss of INR 1.07 Cr to a profit of INR 0.79 Cr YoY.
Geographic Revenue Split
Not disclosed in available documents, though the company notes performance was affected by slowdowns in both domestic and global markets.
Profitability Margins
Profitability has severely declined; PAT margin worsened by 76% from (10.65)% in FY24 to (18.79)% in FY25. PBT margin similarly dropped 76% to (18.87)% in FY25 due to higher raw material costs and an inability to pass these costs to the unorganized sector.
EBITDA Margin
EBIDTA Margin was (4.32)% in FY25, a 73% deterioration from (2.50)% in FY24, reflecting operational pressure from a liquidity crunch and increased compliance costs.
Capital Expenditure
The company is planning to ramp up incremental machinery and manpower specifically for the textile trim segment to meet expected demand growth, though specific INR figures for planned CAPEX are not disclosed.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
Not disclosed in available documents; however, finance costs for H1 FY26 were INR 1.44 Cr, a 33.6% decrease from INR 2.17 Cr in H1 FY25.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Ceramic powder and general raw materials for hard ferrites and magnets; raw material costs for continuing operations were INR 11.50 Cr in H1 FY26, representing 40.4% of continuing revenue.
Capacity Expansion
The company is expanding capacity in the textile trim segment by adding machinery and manpower to capitalize on the white goods component ecosystem in India.
Raw Material Costs
Raw material costs for continuing operations rose 7% YoY to INR 11.50 Cr in H1 FY26 from INR 10.74 Cr, despite a decline in revenue, indicating significant margin pressure.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Inventory turnover improved by 8% to 1.73 in FY25, and debtors turnover improved by 6% to 3.60, indicating better working capital efficiency despite losses.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
Not disclosed
Growth Strategy
Growth will be driven by restructuring the product portfolio toward technologically advanced components, scaling the textile trim segment, and pursuing a strategy to become net debt-free within 3 years through cost reduction and working capital optimization.
Products & Services
Hard ferrites, textile trims, permanent magnets, ferrite cores, and ceramic powder.
Brand Portfolio
DMG (Delta Manufacturing Group), MMG India, Arrow Textiles.
New Products/Services
Technologically advanced components and sub-systems intended to replace traditional products; specific revenue contribution % not disclosed.
Market Expansion
Focusing on global presence and the Indian electronics manufacturing hub, particularly in the white goods sector.
Strategic Alliances
The company is focusing on partnerships and Joint Ventures (JVs) to capitalize on emerging opportunities; currently has a Joint Venture that contributed a loss of INR 1.50 Cr in H1 FY26.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The industry is shifting toward a robust component ecosystem for electronics and white goods in India; the company is positioning itself by moving from traditional products to advanced components.
Competitive Landscape
Competition includes the unorganized sector, which is currently struggling with higher compliance costs, potentially allowing DML to capture market share through restructuring.
Competitive Moat
The company relies on its long-standing history (incorporated 1982) and its shift toward specialized textile trims and advanced ferrite components to create a competitive niche.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to domestic and global market slowdowns and liquidity in the unorganized sector.
Consumer Behavior
Demand is shifting toward technologically advanced components and sub-systems in the electronics and white goods sectors.
Geopolitical Risks
Global market volatility and technological disruption are cited as primary external risks.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Affected by higher compliance costs in the unorganized sector which impacts the broader market dynamics and competitive positioning.
Taxation Policy Impact
The company recorded a tax credit (deferred tax) of INR 0.24 Cr in H1 FY26 due to ongoing losses.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
High Debt-Equity ratio of 1.86 (up 25% YoY) and a negative Return on Net Worth of (77.80)% pose significant solvency and performance risks.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
The company identifies technological disruption as a major risk and is actively transforming its product line to mitigate this.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Current ratio is low at 0.70, indicating potential liquidity pressure to meet short-term obligations.