SACHEEROME - Sacheerome
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Domestic market is the primary growth engine, contributing INR 25.52 Cr (97.7%) of the INR 26.11 Cr total revenue increase in H1 FY26. Overall revenue from operations grew 51.75% YoY to INR 76.56 Cr in H1 FY26 compared to INR 50.45 Cr in H1 FY25.
Geographic Revenue Split
Domestic sales are the dominant contributor; however, the company is actively pursuing global expansion. Export sales are noted as a key driver for steady growth, though specific percentage splits per country are not disclosed.
Profitability Margins
Net Profit (PAT) margin improved from 12.21% in FY24 to 14.78% in FY25. For H1 FY26, PAT reached INR 14.94 Cr, reflecting strong financial health and disciplined cost management.
EBITDA Margin
EBITDA margin expanded significantly to 26.98% in H1 FY26 from 20.22% in H1 FY25 (a 676 bps increase). FY25 EBITDA margin stood at 21.70% compared to 19.04% in FY24, driven by operational efficiency and higher top-line growth.
Capital Expenditure
The company is executing a major expansion at the YEIDA facility with a total project cost of INR 184.16 Cr. As of H1 FY26, INR 53.64 Cr has been invested, funded through INR 46.57 Cr in internal accruals and INR 7.07 Cr from IPO proceeds.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
The company maintains a very low debt profile with a Debt-Equity ratio of 0.06 in FY25 (up slightly from 0.03 in FY24). This minimal leverage indicates high financial stability and low borrowing costs.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Fragrance and flavor ingredients/chemicals. Raw material costs amounted to INR 63.81 Cr in FY25, representing 59.3% of total revenue.
Import Sources
Not specifically disclosed in available documents, though the company operates globally to serve FMCG customers.
Capacity Expansion
Current installed capacity is 7,60,000 kilos. The company is adding 20,00,000 kilos of new capacity at the YEIDA facility, bringing total capacity to 27,60,000 kilos (a 263% increase) by Q4 FY26.
Raw Material Costs
Raw material costs grew 23.7% YoY from INR 51.58 Cr in FY24 to INR 63.81 Cr in FY25. The company manages costs through inventory foresight and a strong pricing strategy to pass on fluctuations to customers.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Current capacity utilization is extremely high at 95-97%. The company has utilized debottlenecking and operational efficiency to achieve 51.75% revenue growth on existing infrastructure.
Logistics & Distribution
Not disclosed as a specific percentage of revenue.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
25%
Growth Strategy
Growth will be achieved through a 3.6x capacity expansion at the YEIDA facility (operational Q4 FY26), R&D-led innovation via specialized technology platforms, and increasing wallet share from existing FMCG customers while adding new global clients.
Products & Services
Fragrances, flavors, and specialized aroma chemicals sold to the FMCG and consumer product industries.
Brand Portfolio
Sach Natura, Sach Veda, Sach Max Ach (technology and product platforms).
New Products/Services
The company focuses on tailor-made solutions and value-added offerings; new capacity will allow for a higher proportion of high-margin product offerings.
Market Expansion
Expanding domestic footprint and global FMCG presence; new facility production starts Q4 FY26 with full revenue impact expected in FY27.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The Indian FMCG industry is growing robustly; there is a shift toward Indian suppliers who offer global-standard quality at competitive prices. The industry is evolving toward innovation-driven, integrated capabilities.
Competitive Landscape
Competes with listed and unlisted players in the fragrance and flavor space; maintains higher margins than many listed competitors due to operational efficiency and high-margin product mix.
Competitive Moat
The moat is built on high switching costs (fragrance/flavor profiles are integral to consumer brands), deep R&D innovation, and long-standing customer relationships. These are sustainable because once a vendor is qualified and integrated into a product's formula, they are rarely replaced.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to FMCG sector performance and consumer demand trends in India and global markets.
Consumer Behavior
Increasing demand for premium and specialized consumer products is driving the need for Sacheerome's innovation-led fragrance solutions.
Geopolitical Risks
Global expansion plans are subject to international trade regulations and macro-economic trends.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Operations are subject to stringent quality standards and regulatory compliance required by global FMCG clients.
Environmental Compliance
The company has a formal CSR policy and committee, focusing on environmental quality and community development.
Taxation Policy Impact
Effective tax rate is approximately 25-26% based on FY25 PAT of INR 15.98 Cr vs PBT.
Legal Contingencies
No major pending court cases or legal disputes were disclosed in the provided management reports.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
The primary uncertainty is the speed of capacity absorption for the new YEIDA facility; if demand ramp-up is slower than expected, fixed costs could impact the 25-27% margin target.
Geographic Concentration Risk
High concentration in the domestic Indian market (contributing nearly all recent incremental growth), though global expansion is a stated strategy.
Third Party Dependencies
Dependency on raw material suppliers for specialized chemicals; mitigated by strategic inventory management.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
Low risk due to continuous R&D investment in platforms like Sach Natura and Sach Veda.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Receivables quality is high given the 'sticky' nature of relationships with established FMCG brands.