RATNAVEER - Ratnaveer Precis
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Total revenue from operations grew 49.80% YoY, increasing from INR 595.38 Cr in FY24 to INR 891.88 Cr in FY25. Q2 FY26 revenue reached INR 287 Cr, representing a growth of over 25% YoY.
Geographic Revenue Split
The company maintains a diversified global presence with a customer base spread across 31 countries, though specific percentage splits per region are not disclosed.
Profitability Margins
Net profit margin (PAT) improved slightly to 5.23% in FY25 from 5.21% in FY24. Operating profit margins have shown a steady upward trend from 5.54% in FY21 to 9.35% in FY23, driven by a shift toward margin-centric value-added products.
EBITDA Margin
EBITDA margin stood at 10.09% in FY25, up from 9.57% in FY24. The company has set a strategic target to reach a 13.5% EBITDA margin by FY27 through increased sales of high-value products.
Capital Expenditure
The company is executing a capex plan of INR 48 Cr to expand capacity and install a 4 MW solar plant. Additionally, it projected a fixed asset increase of INR 25 Cr over three years to be funded via internal accruals.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
Long-term bank facilities are rated IVR BBB+ / Stable (revised from IVR BBB / Positive) and short-term facilities are rated IVR A2. Interest coverage ratio improved to 3.65x in FY23.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Key raw materials include stainless steel scraps, SS sheets, and SS coils, which are subject to price volatility in nickel and chromium alloying elements.
Import Sources
Sourced from multiple suppliers to ensure cost stability; specific countries of origin are not disclosed but the company operates globally.
Capacity Expansion
Current engineering capacity utilization is at 80-90%. New capacities are targeted for 50-60% utilization in the first year. A 4 MW solar plant is being installed to reduce utility costs.
Raw Material Costs
Raw material costs are a significant portion of the cost structure; the company manages this through long-term contracts and buffer inventory to mitigate price hikes in nickel and chromium.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Capacity utilization improved to 78% in FY23 from 76% in FY22. The company is transitioning to a margin-centric model by selecting orders based on value-added product potential.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
40%
Growth Strategy
Growth will be achieved by shifting from volume-driven to margin-centric business, targeting a revenue of INR 1,500-1,800 Cr. Key drivers include the CCL project (expected INR 500 Cr revenue in 3 years), expansion of value-added products like electropolished pipes and fasteners, and global market penetration in 31 countries.
Products & Services
Stainless steel washers, fasteners, finishing sheets, solar mounting hooks, tubes, pipes, and electropolished pipes.
Brand Portfolio
Ratnaveer.
New Products/Services
New high-value fasteners, sheet metal components, and electropolished pipes for critical applications; the CCL project is expected to contribute a 20% EBITDA margin.
Market Expansion
Expanding global footprint across 31 countries to mitigate regional demand fluctuations and entering critical application segments for tubes and pipes.
Strategic Alliances
The company is in dialogues for potential acquisitions to accelerate its journey toward a topline of INR 1,800 Cr.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The industry is shifting toward high-precision and value-added stainless steel components. The market is currently fragmented with both organized and unorganized players, but RPEL is positioning itself through backward integration.
Competitive Landscape
Competes with both large established national players and smaller regional unorganized players in the stainless steel segment.
Competitive Moat
Moat is built on a 13-year track record, backward integration for cost efficiency, and a specialized focus on niche products like SS washers and solar mounting hooks.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Sensitive to cyclical demand in the steel industry and changes in government infrastructure policies.
Consumer Behavior
Increasing demand for high-quality, certified stainless steel products for critical engineering applications.
Geopolitical Risks
Trade policies and environmental regulations in the 31 countries of operation could impact export-import dynamics.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Subject to environmental regulations and trade policies affecting the import/export of steel products; maintains high quality standards for global compliance.
Environmental Compliance
Investing in eco-friendly technologies, specifically the 4 MW solar power project, to align with environmental standards.
Taxation Policy Impact
The company provided INR 8.13 Cr for current and deferred taxes in FY25 on a profit before tax of INR 60.65 Cr.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Volatility in raw material prices (nickel/chromium) and foreign exchange fluctuations are the primary risks to profitability margins.
Geographic Concentration Risk
Low geographic concentration risk due to sales across 31 different countries.
Third Party Dependencies
Dependency on key suppliers for specialized stainless steel raw materials, mitigated by multi-vendor sourcing.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
Mitigated by continuous investment in new finishing lines and precision engineering technology.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Maintains a healthy order book (INR 127 Cr as of recent reports) providing short-term revenue visibility and reducing credit risk.