KREBSBIO - Krebs Biochem
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Total revenue from operations fell 14.1% YoY to INR 43.31 Cr in FY25 from INR 50.42 Cr in FY24. Segment-specific growth percentages are not disclosed in available documents.
Profitability Margins
Net margin is deeply negative at -62.1% for FY25, worsening from -39.1% in FY24. The company incurred a net loss of INR 26.92 Cr in FY25, which widened by 36.5% compared to the INR 19.73 Cr loss in FY24 due to declining revenue and rising finance costs.
EBITDA Margin
EBITDA margin is negative at -33.1% for FY25. Core profitability is under severe pressure as total expenses of INR 70.94 Cr significantly exceed total income of INR 44.02 Cr.
Capital Expenditure
Property, Plant and Equipment stood at INR 145.23 Cr as of March 31, 2025. Capital Work in Progress (CWIP) increased to INR 1.24 Cr from INR 0.16 Cr, indicating minor ongoing investments.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
Borrowing costs (finance costs) increased by 26.1% YoY to INR 5.91 Cr in FY25 from INR 4.69 Cr in FY24. Specific credit ratings and interest rate percentages are not disclosed in available documents.
Operational Drivers
Capacity Expansion
Current installed capacity is not disclosed. The company plans to achieve break-even through the addition of new products being manufactured, supported by the Principal Promoter Shareholder.
Raw Material Costs
Cost of materials consumed was INR 2.49 Cr in FY25, representing 5.7% of revenue. This was a 54.1% decrease from INR 5.43 Cr in FY24, likely due to reduced production volumes.
Strategic Growth
Growth Strategy
The company aims to achieve break-even by adding new products to its manufacturing portfolio and leveraging marketing and financial support from its Principal Promoter Shareholder. The promoter has provided a confirmation of financial support to meet obligations and turnaround operations.
Products & Services
Biochemical products and API intermediates developed through biochemistry processes.
New Products/Services
Management plans to add new products to the manufacturing line to drive a turnaround, though specific revenue contribution percentages are not disclosed.
Strategic Alliances
The company relies on a strategic support arrangement with its Principal Promoter Shareholder for financial needs and marketing support.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The industry is characterized by cyclical demand and pricing. The company is positioning itself for a turnaround by diversifying its product range and relying on promoter-backed marketing support to navigate competitive capacity increases.
Competitive Landscape
The company faces significant competition from players with increased installed capacity, which impacts pricing and market share.
Competitive Moat
The company's moat is not clearly established in the documents, as it currently faces material uncertainty regarding its ability to continue as a going concern due to a negative net worth of INR 146.24 Cr.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
The business is highly sensitive to the global economy and cyclical demand for biochemical products. Any global incident affecting world markets directly impacts operations.
Geopolitical Risks
Geopolitical risks and world market incidents are cited as factors that could materially affect the company's operations and financial presumptions.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Operations are subject to changes in government regulations and tax regimes, which can materially affect financial performance.
Legal Contingencies
The company has disclosed the impact of pending litigations on its financial position in Note 32 of the standalone financial statements. Specific case values are not provided in the summary.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
The primary uncertainty is the 'Going Concern' status. Total liabilities exceeded total assets by INR 146.24 Cr as of March 31, 2025 (up from INR 119.22 Cr in FY24), creating a material uncertainty about the company's survival without continuous promoter support.
Third Party Dependencies
High dependency on the Principal Promoter Shareholder for financial liquidity and marketing support to continue operations.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Trade receivables dropped by 97.4% to INR 0.05 Cr in FY25 from INR 1.90 Cr in FY24, which may indicate a shift in credit terms or a significant reduction in credit-based sales.