MANINDS - Man Industries

📊 NSE: MANINDS 🏢 Steel - Medium / Small 📅 Last Updated: 12/14/2025 9:30

💰 Financial Performance

Revenue Growth by Segment

Consolidated revenue grew 11% to INR 3,507 Cr in FY25 from INR 3,154 Cr in FY24. In Q2 FY26, revenue reached INR 834 Cr, a 3.5% YoY increase. While specific segment percentages are not disclosed, the company notes flattish growth in 9M FY25 (INR 2,318 Cr) due to timing of order execution, followed by a recovery driven by the Oil & Gas and Water segments.

Geographic Revenue Split

The company reports strong traction in international markets, specifically the GCC region (Saudi Arabia) and Southeast Asia. While exact percentage splits per region are not provided, the bid pipeline of over INR 15,000 Cr is spread across global markets, and the upcoming Saudi facility indicates a significant shift toward Middle Eastern revenue contribution.

Profitability Margins

Gross profit margins increased significantly from 20% to 28% in Q2 FY26 (800 bps increase) due to a favorable product mix and raw material hedging. PAT margins for Q2 FY26 stood at 4.5%, up 64 bps YoY, with management guiding for a sustainable PAT margin range of 5% to 5.5% for FY27 as new high-margin capacities come online.

EBITDA Margin

EBITDA margin reached a record 12.5% in Q2 FY26, expanding 340 bps YoY from 9.1%. This improvement is attributed to operational excellence, cost discipline, and an increased share of value-added export orders. For H1 FY26, EBITDA grew 38% YoY to INR 182 Cr.

Capital Expenditure

The company is executing major capex for a new Stainless Steel Seamless pipe plant in Jammu and a manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia. While total project costs are not fully aggregated in the text, internal accruals and unutilized bank lines are deemed sufficient to meet these incremental requirements, with both projects scheduled for commissioning by Q4 FY26.

Credit Rating & Borrowing

Crisil Ratings maintains a 'Stable' outlook. Borrowing costs are reflected in finance costs which rose 44.5% YoY to INR 30.2 Cr in Q2 FY26. Interest coverage remains adequate at 3.6 times for FY25, though it moderated slightly from 4.31 times in FY23 due to higher debt servicing for expansions.

⚙️ Operational Drivers

Raw Materials

Primary raw materials include steel (for SAW and ERW pipes) and stainless steel (for the Jammu seamless plant). Raw material costs represent the largest expense, though the specific percentage of total cost is not disclosed; however, operating expenses (largely RM) were INR 713 Cr against INR 834 Cr revenue in Q2 FY26 (~85%).

Import Sources

Not specifically disclosed, but the company operates globally and hedges purchases at the time of order booking to mitigate price volatility across its Indian and international supply chains.

Capacity Expansion

Current capacity includes SAW pipes and a new ERW pipe capacity operationalized in March 2024. Planned expansions include the Jammu Stainless Steel Seamless pipe facility and the Saudi Arabia plant, both targeting commissioning in Q4 FY26 to enhance global reach.

Raw Material Costs

Raw material costs are managed through a 100% hedging strategy at the time of order booking. This prevents price fluctuations from impacting profitability, as evidenced by an 800 bps increase in gross margins despite rising market prices for raw materials.

Manufacturing Efficiency

Efficiency is driven by 'operational excellence' and 'cost discipline,' leading to the highest-ever EBITDA margins of 12.5%. The company is moving toward higher-value products like stainless steel and specialized coatings to improve realization per ton.

📈 Strategic Growth

Expected Growth Rate

11%

Growth Strategy

Growth is targeted through a three-pronged strategy: 1) Executing the current INR 4,750 Cr order book over 6-9 months; 2) Commissioning new plants in Saudi Arabia and Jammu by Q4 FY26 to enter the high-margin stainless steel and GCC markets; 3) Aggressively bidding on a INR 15,000 Cr pipeline in Oil, Gas, and Water sectors.

Products & Services

Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) pipes (LSAW/HSAW), Electrical Resistance Welding (ERW) pipes, Stainless Steel Seamless pipes, and specialized coated pipes.

Brand Portfolio

MAN Industries (India) Limited, MAN Group.

New Products/Services

Stainless Steel Seamless pipes (from Jammu plant) and ERW pipes (operationalized March 2024). The Saudi project will also introduce localized manufacturing for the GCC market.

Market Expansion

Targeting the GCC region (Saudi Arabia) and Southeast Asia. The Saudi plant is a strategic move to capture the 'huge demand' for pipes in the region's infrastructure build-out.

Market Share & Ranking

Established market position in the SAW pipes industry; specific percentage ranking not disclosed.

Strategic Alliances

The company has entered into a deed of assignment with Paradise Green Spaces LLP for the monetization of MSPL assets in Navi Mumbai.

🌍 External Factors

Industry Trends

The industry is seeing a shift toward specialized and coated pipes. Man Industries is positioning itself by expanding into stainless steel seamless pipes to capture higher value-added segments and diversifying geographically to the Middle East.

Competitive Landscape

Competes with global and domestic pipe manufacturers in the SAW and ERW segments; dynamics are driven by bidding competitiveness and execution timelines.

Competitive Moat

The moat is built on an established track record in SAW pipes and a strong financial profile (Gearing 0.30x). Sustainability is reinforced by the high entry barriers of large-scale pipe manufacturing and the technical qualifications required for Oil & Gas tenders.

Macro Economic Sensitivity

Highly sensitive to global crude oil prices and government infrastructure spending on water and irrigation. A slowdown in these sectors directly reduces the bid pipeline and order book conversion.

Consumer Behavior

Demand is driven by B2B/Government entities rather than individual consumers, with demand shifts following energy transition trends and water security projects.

Geopolitical Risks

Trade barriers or political instability in the GCC or Southeast Asia could disrupt the INR 15,000 Cr bid pipeline or the commissioning of the Saudi facility.

⚖️ Regulatory & Governance

Industry Regulations

Operations are subject to stringent manufacturing standards for Oil & Gas pipelines. The company must comply with international quality certifications to participate in global tenders.

Taxation Policy Impact

Effective tax rate was approximately 25% in Q2 FY26 (INR 12.4 Cr tax on INR 49.4 Cr PBT).

Legal Contingencies

The company has INR 109 Cr in receivables under arbitration as of March 2025 (up from INR 95 Cr in Sept 2024), which management believes has high chances of recoverability. SEBI imposed a fine of INR 25 lakhs on the company and promoters and a 2-year market access ban due to non-consolidation of MSPL financials from FY15-FY21.

⚠️ Risk Analysis

Key Uncertainties

The primary uncertainty is the 2-year SEBI ban on accessing securities markets, which could limit financial flexibility if incremental capital is needed beyond current liquidity. Potential impact is mitigated by a strong cash position of INR 514 Cr (as of Jan 2025).