SIDDHIKA - Siddhika Coatins
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
The company operates in a single business segment (paint contracting). Standalone revenue from operations grew 30.43% YoY to INR 4,802.41 Lacs in FY 2024-25, up from INR 3,681.98 Lacs in FY 2023-24. For the half-year ended September 30, 2025, revenue reached INR 2,724.26 Lacs, a 15.1% increase over the corresponding previous half-year.
Geographic Revenue Split
The company maintains a Pan-India presence, which provides a competitive edge for clients requiring services across multiple locations. Specific percentage splits by region are not disclosed, but growth was attributed to faster recovery in operations nationwide.
Profitability Margins
Consolidated Operating Profit Margin improved to 22.32% in FY 2024-25 from 18.57% in FY 2023-24. Net Profit Margin increased to 16.96% from 13.22% YoY. Standalone Net Profit grew 80.8% YoY to INR 803.13 Lacs.
EBITDA Margin
EBITDA (excluding other income) increased 63.92% YoY to INR 952.33 Lacs in FY 2024-25 compared to INR 580.96 Lacs in FY 2023-24. This growth was primarily driven by higher revenue and better resource utilization.
Capital Expenditure
Depreciation and amortization expenses increased 39.3% to INR 26.92 Lacs in FY 2024-25, reflecting asset additions during the year. Cash used for the purchase of fixed assets was INR 40.48 Lacs for the half-year ended September 30, 2025.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
Finance costs decreased 17.7% to INR 1.67 Lacs in FY 2024-25, representing just 0.03% of total revenue. This reduction was due to lower Bank Guarantee (BG) charges as current BGs are mostly secured by Fixed Deposit Receipts (FDRs). Specific credit ratings are not disclosed.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Paint (single brand) and related application materials represent the primary cost of goods consumed, totaling INR 1,325.27 Lacs in FY 2024-25, which is 27.6% of revenue.
Key Suppliers
The company is a single-brand paint contract company, implying a primary supply relationship with that specific brand, though the brand name is not explicitly stated in the text.
Capacity Expansion
The company is expanding its service portfolio to improve future revenue. Current physical capacity metrics are not applicable as it is a service-based contracting firm.
Raw Material Costs
Cost of goods consumed (purchases plus inventory changes) was INR 1,325.27 Lacs in FY 2024-25, a 6.8% increase from INR 1,240.88 Lacs in FY 2023-24, despite a 30% revenue increase, indicating improved procurement efficiency.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) improved significantly to 26.30% in FY 2024-25 from 19.43% in the previous year due to better utilization of resources.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
30.43%
Growth Strategy
Growth will be achieved through the expansion of the service portfolio and leveraging its position as India's largest single-brand paint contract company to secure repeat business from existing clients. The company also utilizes a Pan-India presence to capture large-scale national contracts.
Products & Services
Paint application services and contracting for residential and commercial projects.
Brand Portfolio
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New Products/Services
Expansion in the service portfolio is expected to improve revenue in the coming year, though specific contribution percentages are not disclosed.
Market Expansion
The company continues to focus on its Pan-India service delivery model to capture market share from repeat clients.
Market Share & Ranking
The company identifies as India's largest single-brand paint contract company.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The industry is seeing a recovery in operations post-disruption. Siddhika is positioning itself by maintaining a healthy order book and focusing on the core segment of repeat client business.
Competitive Landscape
The company competes in the paint application and contracting market, distinguishing itself through its scale and single-brand focus.
Competitive Moat
The moat is built on being the largest player in its niche (single-brand paint contracting) and high client retention. This is sustainable due to the Pan-India execution capability which is difficult for smaller competitors to replicate.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
The company noted faster recovery in operations across India, suggesting sensitivity to national economic activity and construction cycles.
Consumer Behavior
Demand is driven by repeat business and the need for professional Pan-India service providers in the coatings industry.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
The company complies with the Companies Act 2013 and Accounting Standards specified under section 133. It has implemented audit trail (edit log) facilities in its accounting software as per statutory requirements.
Taxation Policy Impact
The effective tax rate for FY 2024-25 was approximately 25.58%, with current tax expenses of INR 270.81 Lacs on a PBT of INR 1,058.59 Lacs.
Legal Contingencies
The company reported zero pending litigations that would impact its financial position as of March 31, 2025.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Project execution delays and rising manpower costs are the primary uncertainties, with the latter impacting short-term profitability margins.
Geographic Concentration Risk
While Pan-India, the company is headquartered in New Delhi, with operations spread across the country to mitigate regional downturns.
Third Party Dependencies
High dependency on a single paint brand for its contracting model.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
The company has modernized its internal HR and financial control systems with software-based built-in authorizations to prevent fraud and errors.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Receivables quality improved as the Debtors Turnover Ratio increased to 9.81, and trade receivables fell from INR 659.16 Lacs to INR 366.39 Lacs YoY.