KPRMILL - K P R Mill Ltd

📊 NSE: KPRMILL 🏢 Textiles - Products 📅 Last Updated: 12/14/2025 8:45

💰 Financial Performance

Revenue Growth by Segment

Consolidated revenue grew 5.4% YoY to INR 6,387.9 Cr in FY25. The Textile segment contributed 78% of total revenue (INR 4,726.5 Cr in FY24), while the Sugar segment's contribution increased to 21% (INR 1,272.5 Cr in FY24) from 19% in FY23. H1FY26 revenue showed a 10% YoY increase to INR 3,398.30 Cr.

Geographic Revenue Split

Exports, primarily apparels to global brands, account for approximately 38% of total income. The US market contributes 8-10% of consolidated revenue, providing a diversified base that mitigates regional economic downturns.

Profitability Margins

Profitability remains industry-leading but has seen compression; Net Profit Margin (PAT %) declined from 14.4% in FY21 to 12.6% in FY25. H1FY26 PAT stood at INR 430.73 Cr, a 5.5% increase over H1FY25 (INR 408.31 Cr).

EBITDA Margin

EBITDA margin was 20.4% in FY25 (INR 1,320.4 Cr), down from 21.3% in FY24 and 26.6% in FY22. The contraction is primarily due to higher raw material costs and a correction in cotton prices affecting sales realization. H1FY26 EBITDA margin was 19.8%.

Capital Expenditure

The company maintains routine and modernization capex of INR 150-200 Cr per annum. Significant past investments include a garment capacity expansion and the KPRSAL subsidiary project, with recent focus on energy-efficient machinery.

Credit Rating & Borrowing

Long-term bank facilities are rated CARE AA+; Stable and short-term facilities at CARE A1+. Interest coverage improved significantly to 26.24x in FY25 from 17.22x in FY24 due to debt reduction and prepayment of INR 183 Cr in subsidiary debt.

⚙️ Operational Drivers

Raw Materials

Cotton is the primary raw material, representing the largest component of the cost structure. Other inputs include viscose yarn and sugarcane for the sugar/ethanol division.

Import Sources

Sourcing is primarily domestic, centered in the Tirupur-Coimbatore region of Tamil Nadu, India, which is a major textile hub.

Key Suppliers

Not specifically named in the documents, but procurement is managed through a large network of cotton farmers and ginners to maintain a 6-month inventory buffer.

Capacity Expansion

Current capacity includes 100,000 MT of cotton yarn, 10,000 MT of viscose yarn, 40,000 MT of knitted fabrics, and 177 million pieces of garments per annum. Sugar capacity stands at 370,000 MT.

Raw Material Costs

Raw material costs are highly volatile; cotton prices peaked at INR 1,00,000 per candy before correcting. The company uses a strategy of maintaining high inventory levels (6 months) to hedge against price spikes, though this can lead to high-cost inventory issues during price drops.

Manufacturing Efficiency

Efficiency is driven by 15 modern manufacturing units. The company achieved a 15% CAGR in revenue over 5 years (FY18-FY23) by ramping up newly installed capacities in subsidiaries like KPRSAL.

Logistics & Distribution

Not disclosed as a specific percentage, but the company manages a large-scale distribution network for 177 million garment pieces and 370,000 MT of sugar.

📈 Strategic Growth

Expected Growth Rate

15%

Growth Strategy

Growth is targeted through the expansion of garmenting capacity to meet export demand and increasing the scale of the sugar/ethanol business. The company focuses on geographical diversification of its client base and maintaining an integrated model to keep EBITDA margins above 20%.

Products & Services

Cotton yarn, viscose yarn, knitted fabrics, readymade garments (knitted), white crystal sugar, ethanol, and power.

Brand Portfolio

KPR Mill, FASO (innerwear brand).

New Products/Services

Expansion into ethanol production and branded innerwear (FASO) are key new revenue streams, though specific % contributions for the newest launches are not detailed.

Market Expansion

Targeting increased penetration in the US and European markets for garments and expanding the domestic retail footprint for the FASO brand.

Market Share & Ranking

KPR is one of the largest vertically integrated apparel manufacturers in India with a garment capacity of 177 million pieces.

Strategic Alliances

The company operates through seven subsidiaries, including K.P.R. Sugar Mill Limited and KPR Sugar and Apparels Limited, to manage diversified business interests.

🌍 External Factors

Industry Trends

The textile industry is seeing a shift toward 'China Plus One' sourcing strategies, benefiting integrated Indian players. The sugar industry is transitioning toward ethanol-blending models, which KPR is leveraging.

Competitive Landscape

Competes with other large-scale integrated textile mills in India and global garment suppliers in South East Asia.

Competitive Moat

The primary moat is vertical integration (from fiber to fashion) and cost leadership. This allows KPR to maintain 20%+ EBITDA margins while peers struggle with 10-12%. Sustainability is high due to captive power and integrated processing.

Macro Economic Sensitivity

Highly sensitive to global consumer spending (affecting garment exports) and domestic monsoon patterns (affecting cotton and sugarcane yields).

Consumer Behavior

Increasing demand for sustainable and ethically manufactured textiles, which KPR addresses through ESG initiatives and green energy use.

Geopolitical Risks

Trade barriers or changes in US government import policies (8-10% revenue exposure) and competition from other textile-exporting nations like Bangladesh or Vietnam.

⚖️ Regulatory & Governance

Industry Regulations

Subject to textile pollution norms (Zero Liquid Discharge), sugar pricing controls, and ethanol blending mandates set by the Indian government.

Environmental Compliance

KPR invests in wind and solar power and energy-efficient machinery. It has a well-defined safety management policy and CSR focus on education and rural development.

Taxation Policy Impact

The company is subject to standard corporate tax rates; specific fiscal impacts from sugar subsidies or export incentives (like RoDTEP) are inherent in the revenue model.