OSWALAGRO - Oswal Agro Mills
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
The Trading segment revenue grew by 8,563% YoY from INR 1.87 Cr to INR 161.77 Cr. Other income, primarily from interest on inter-corporate deposits and mutual fund investments, grew 11.2% from INR 10.72 Cr to INR 11.92 Cr.
Geographic Revenue Split
The company operates in domestic and overseas markets, though specific percentage splits by region are not disclosed. The management highlights India's urban growth story as a primary driver.
Profitability Margins
Operating Profit Margin improved from 32% to 84% YoY. Net Profit Margin surged from 14% to 63% for FY 2024-25, driven by high-margin trading activities and interest income.
EBITDA Margin
EBITDA margin was 84.06% for FY 2024-25, a significant increase from 34.6% in the previous year, reflecting disciplined financial management and favorable market conditions.
Capital Expenditure
Property, Plant & Equipment stood at INR 4.03 Cr, down from INR 4.21 Cr in the previous year. No major planned capital expenditure projects were detailed in the documents.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
The company has no debt (Debt-Equity Ratio: NA) and consequently no interest cost on debt, resulting in an interest coverage ratio that is not applicable.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
The company deals in commodities for trading and real estate assets, which constitute its primary stock-in-trade.
Import Sources
Sourced from both domestic and overseas markets to leverage price conditions and demand/supply imbalances.
Capacity Expansion
Not applicable as the company primarily operates in trading, real estate development, and financing activities rather than manufacturing.
Raw Material Costs
Change in inventory of finished goods and stock-in-trade was INR 13.73 Cr for FY 2024-25, representing the primary cost component for the trading segment.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Not applicable; however, the company focuses on enhancing operational efficiencies and optimizing risk management.
Logistics & Distribution
Other expenses, which include distribution and administrative costs, amounted to INR 9.95 Cr, representing 5.7% of total revenue.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
Not disclosed
Growth Strategy
The company aims to achieve growth through strategic project launches in the real estate sector, diversification into new sectors through new investments, and leveraging macroeconomic stability in India's urban growth story.
Products & Services
Trading of commodities, real estate development projects, inter-corporate deposits (ICDs), and mutual fund investments.
Brand Portfolio
Oswal Agro Mills Limited.
New Products/Services
The company is exploring possibilities of undertaking new real estate projects and diversifying into other sectors through new investments.
Market Expansion
Targeting India's urban growth story over the next decade with a focus on macroeconomic stability and policy continuity.
Strategic Alliances
Maintains a significant investment in an associate company, contributing INR 4.01 Cr to the consolidated net profit.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The real estate sector is evolving with a deeper integration of technology and sustainability principles, positioned to play a central role in India's urban growth over the next decade.
Competitive Landscape
The company operates in a competitive environment for commodity trading and real estate, facing risks from market downturns and competition.
Competitive Moat
The company's moat is built on its zero-debt status and high liquidity (Current Ratio of 18.11), providing a durable advantage for opportunistic investments and sector diversification.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to GDP growth and inflation, which affect demand for real estate and price conditions for traded commodities.
Consumer Behavior
Evolving consumer preferences toward sustainable development and urban living are driving the company's real estate outlook.
Geopolitical Risks
Changes in government regulations, tax laws, and international price conditions are cited as important factors affecting operations.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Operations are subject to real estate regulatory changes, pollution norms, and government statutes affecting demand and supply.
Taxation Policy Impact
The effective current tax rate for FY 2024-25 was 25.3%, with a total tax expense of INR 36.85 Cr on a profit before tax of INR 145.57 Cr.
Legal Contingencies
The company has disclosed the impact of pending litigations in Note 44 of the financial statements, though the specific INR value of these contingencies was not provided in the snippets.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Key risks include economic uncertainty (potential 10-20% impact on demand), interest rate volatility affecting ICD yields, and regulatory changes in the real estate sector.
Geographic Concentration Risk
Not disclosed; however, the focus is primarily on the Indian urban growth story.
Third Party Dependencies
Not disclosed; however, the company relies on authorizations from management and directors for all expenditures.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
The company is integrating technology into its real estate and sustainability principles to mitigate obsolescence risks.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Low credit risk as the company reported no credit sales for the financial year.