SKMEGGPROD - SKM Egg Prod.
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Consolidated revenue from operations for FY25 was INR 497.83 Cr, a 27.8% decrease from INR 689.95 Cr in FY24. However, Q2 FY26 standalone revenue grew 64.9% YoY to INR 206.21 Cr from INR 125.02 Cr in Q2 FY25.
Geographic Revenue Split
Japan and Russia are the primary export markets, together accounting for 45% of total export sales in FY25, down slightly from 46% in FY24.
Profitability Margins
Net profit margin for FY25 was 6.5% (INR 32.99 Cr profit on INR 507.40 Cr total income), a significant decline from 12.4% in FY24. Q2 FY26 standalone net profit grew 129.2% YoY to INR 20.58 Cr.
EBITDA Margin
The company targets a sustained PBILDT margin above 15%. FY25 PBT margin stood at 9.2% (INR 46.94 Cr on INR 507.40 Cr total income).
Capital Expenditure
Planned capex of INR 70 Cr for Environmental Controlled (EC) sheds and a Bio-gas plant, with INR 33.13 Cr incurred in FY25, of which INR 9.69 Cr was for plant and machinery.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
CARE Ratings assigned a 'Stable' outlook with interest coverage at 15.39x and TD/GCA at 0.95x as of FY23. Financial costs for H1 FY26 were INR 6.41 Cr.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Primary raw materials are eggs and poultry feed, with material costs representing 57.7% of standalone revenue (INR 119.08 Cr) in Q2 FY26.
Import Sources
Raw materials are primarily sourced locally from Tamil Nadu and surrounding regions to support integrated operations.
Key Suppliers
Sourced from local poultry farms and feed manufacturers; specific supplier names are not disclosed in available documents.
Capacity Expansion
Historical installed capacity was 6,900 MT. Current expansion involves a INR 70 Cr project for EC sheds and a Bio-gas plant expected to be completed by Q1FY25.
Raw Material Costs
Cost of materials consumed was INR 310.12 Cr in FY25, representing 62.3% of consolidated revenue.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Quantity sold in FY25 was 9,620 Tons, an 8% decrease from 10,455 Tons in FY24.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
15-20%
Growth Strategy
Scaling to > INR 1,000 Cr revenue by expanding domestic sales of liquid egg products and frozen egg albumen, diversifying export markets beyond Japan and Russia, and completing the INR 70 Cr capex for EC sheds to improve bird productivity.
Products & Services
Egg powder (whole, yolk, albumen), liquid egg, and frozen egg albumen blends used in bakery, confectionery, noodles, pasta, and meat products.
Brand Portfolio
SKM Egg Products.
New Products/Services
Liquid egg products and frozen egg albumen specifically targeted at the domestic Indian market to reduce export dependency.
Market Expansion
Focusing on the domestic Indian market and adding new customers in non-traditional export geographies.
Strategic Alliances
Joint sector undertaking with Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation Limited (TIDCO), which holds a 7.58% stake.
External Factors
Industry Trends
Shift toward integrated poultry models to ensure bio-safety and increasing demand for standardized, hygienic egg ingredients in global food processing.
Competitive Landscape
Competes with global egg powder manufacturers; profitability is highly sensitive to international price benchmarks.
Competitive Moat
30-year track record and integrated supply chain provide a durable cost and quality advantage over non-integrated exporters.
Consumer Behavior
Increasing preference for processed and convenience-based egg ingredients in the bakery and confectionery segments.
Geopolitical Risks
High revenue concentration in Japan and Russia (45%) exposes the company to geopolitical tensions and trade barriers in these regions.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Operations are subject to export health certifications and strict monitoring for Avian Influenza to maintain international market access.
Environmental Compliance
INR 70 Cr capex includes a Bio-gas plant for sustainable energy management and Environmental Controlled sheds.
Taxation Policy Impact
Effective tax rate of approximately 29.7% based on FY25 PBT of INR 46.94 Cr and Net Profit of INR 32.99 Cr.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Vulnerability to bird flu outbreaks and international egg powder price volatility which can impact revenue by over 20%.
Geographic Concentration Risk
45% of export revenue is concentrated in Japan and Russia.
Third Party Dependencies
Dependency on local poultry farms for egg procurement, though integrated operations mitigate this risk.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
Low risk; company is upgrading to Environmental Controlled (EC) sheds to improve biological efficiency.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Adequate liquidity with a current ratio of 2.01x and a target to maintain free cash/liquid investments above INR 30 Cr.