NAHARPOLY - Nahar Poly
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
The company operates in a single business segment, BOPP Films, which generated revenue of INR 665.94 Cr in FY25, representing a growth of 11% compared to INR 599.93 Cr in FY24.
Geographic Revenue Split
Not disclosed in available documents, though the company notes exposure to export markets and geography-specific risks.
Profitability Margins
Operating profit margin improved significantly to 14.28% in FY25 from 5.50% in FY24. Net profit margin turned positive at 7.86% in FY25 compared to -1.91% in FY24, reflecting a sharp turnaround from a loss of INR 8.49 Cr to a profit of INR 36.36 Cr.
EBITDA Margin
Operating profit margin (proxy for EBITDA) was 14.28% in FY25, a YoY increase of 8.78 percentage points from 5.50% in FY24, driven by improved realization prices and higher volumes.
Capital Expenditure
The company undertook large debt-funded capex in recent years, including the commercialization of a 30,000 TPA BOPP line in February 2022, which doubled total capacity to 60,000 TPA.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
CARE Ratings assigned a 'Stable' outlook. The company maintains high financial flexibility due to group investments worth INR 223 Cr to INR 405 Cr. Interest coverage ratio improved to 9.3x in FY25.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Polypropylene (BOPP resin) is the primary raw material, representing the largest component of the cost structure, though the exact percentage is not disclosed.
Import Sources
Not specifically disclosed, but the company is exposed to foreign fluctuation risk, indicating international sourcing or pricing benchmarks.
Capacity Expansion
Current installed capacity is 60,000 TPA for BOPP Films, following the addition of a 30,000 TPA line in February 2022. No further planned expansion is detailed.
Raw Material Costs
Raw material costs are highly susceptible to volatility in crude oil prices; margins are sensitive to the company's ability to pass these costs to customers.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Manufacturing scale increased with the new 30,000 TPA unit; however, specific capacity utilization metrics are not disclosed.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
11%
Growth Strategy
Growth is driven by ramping up the 30,000 TPA capacity line, focusing on higher-margin value-added films, and utilizing the financial flexibility provided by group investments.
Products & Services
Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP) Films used primarily for packaging in the food and commercial sectors.
Brand Portfolio
Nahar Poly Films (part of the Nahar Group, which includes brands like Monte Carlo).
New Products/Services
Focus on 'value-added films' to improve core profitability and differentiate from commodity BOPP products.
Market Expansion
The company targets export markets to diversify its revenue base, though specific target regions are not detailed.
Strategic Alliances
Part of the Nahar Group, with significant cross-holdings in Nahar Spinning Mills (INR 143.29 Cr fair value) and Nahar Capital and Financial Services (INR 36.73 Cr cost).
External Factors
Industry Trends
The BOPP industry is currently experiencing a demand-supply imbalance due to overcapacity and excess supply, which has historically moderated profitability across the sector.
Competitive Landscape
High competition from other BOPP film manufacturers in a market characterized by cyclical oversupply.
Competitive Moat
Sustainable competitive advantage derived from being part of the 70-year-old Nahar Group, providing ample financial flexibility (INR 223-405 Cr in group investments) and established customer relations.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to global crude oil prices and general demand for packaged food products.
Consumer Behavior
Increasing demand for packaged foods is a positive driver for BOPP film demand.
Geopolitical Risks
Exposed to geography-specific risks in export markets and potential trade barrier impacts.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Operations are exposed to government regulations and pollution norms typical for plastic and film manufacturing.
Taxation Policy Impact
Effective tax rate of approximately 30.5% based on FY25 PBT of INR 52.36 Cr and Net Profit of INR 36.36 Cr.
Legal Contingencies
No pending proceedings for benami property as of March 31, 2025. No other material legal cases with INR values were disclosed.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Volatility in raw material prices and the inherent cyclicality and overcapacity of the BOPP industry are the primary business risks.
Geographic Concentration Risk
Not disclosed, though export markets are a noted component of the business.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
Not specifically addressed, though the recent 2022 capacity addition uses modern BOPP production lines.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Comfortable liquidity with a current ratio of 2.44x and bank limit utilization of approximately 27%.