SONAMLTD - Sonam

📊 NSE: SONAMLTD 🏢 Miscellaneous 📅 Last Updated: 12/14/2025 13:35

💰 Financial Performance

Revenue Growth by Segment

Total Operating Income (TOI) grew 19.88% YoY to INR 105.06 Cr in FY25 from INR 87.64 Cr in FY24. Revenue is derived from Clock Sales (35-40%), Clock Movements (25-30%), and Trading Activities (30-40%) including plastic granules.

Geographic Revenue Split

Domestic sales contribute approximately 79% of revenue, while Export sales (primarily to Middle East countries like Dubai, Qatar, and Iraq) contribute 21% in FY25, down from 25% in FY24.

Profitability Margins

PBILDT margin declined by 196 bps to 12.37% in FY25 from 14.33% in FY24 due to higher raw material and freight costs. PAT margin remained stable at 6.03% in FY25 compared to 6.26% in FY24.

EBITDA Margin

PBILDT margin was 12.37% in FY25. In Q1FY26, the margin declined significantly to 6.75% (from 11.42% in Q1FY25) primarily due to a higher proportion of low-margin trading sales.

Capital Expenditure

The company has no debt-funded capital expenditure planned for the near to medium term, aiming to maintain its current comfortable capital structure.

Credit Rating & Borrowing

CARE Ratings reaffirmed 'CARE BBB-; Stable / CARE A3' in September 2025. Interest coverage ratio improved to 6.27x in FY25 from 4.41x in FY24 due to lower debt levels and moderate profitability.

⚙️ Operational Drivers

Raw Materials

Key raw materials include Plastic Granules (High Impact Polystyrene - HIPS, General Purpose Polystyrene - GPPS), Glass, and Time Movement Parts.

Import Sources

The company is a net importer of plastic granules, glass, and clock movement parts, though specific country-wise import percentages are not disclosed.

Capacity Expansion

Current installed capacity is not specified in units, but the company operates a manufacturing facility in Morbi, Gujarat, and has no immediate plans for debt-funded expansion.

Raw Material Costs

Raw material costs are a significant driver of margins; PBILDT margins fell 196 bps in FY25 largely due to volatility in commodity prices for plastic and glass.

Manufacturing Efficiency

Average fund-based working capital utilization remained moderate at 76% for the 12 months ended July 2025.

Logistics & Distribution

Distribution is impacted by global freight costs; higher freight expenses were a primary factor in the 196 bps decline in FY25 operating margins.

📈 Strategic Growth

Expected Growth Rate

Growth Strategy

Growth is driven by the promoters' 30+ years of experience in the wall clock industry and the strategic location in Morbi, Gujarat. The company is expanding its trading segment (plastic granules) and leveraging established domestic and export networks in the Middle East.

Products & Services

Wall Clocks, Clock Movements, and traded Plastic Granules (HIPS/GPPS).

Brand Portfolio

Sonam, Sonam Quartz.

Market Expansion

The company is focused on deepening its presence in Middle Eastern markets including Dubai, Qatar, and Iraq.

Market Share & Ranking

Not disclosed; the industry is noted as highly fragmented with many mid-sized players.

Strategic Alliances

None disclosed; the company has no subsidiaries, associates, or joint ventures.

🌍 External Factors

Industry Trends

The wall clock industry is evolving with new technologies and changing consumer preferences; it remains highly competitive with pressure from cheap imports.

Competitive Landscape

Faces intense competition from large integrated domestic players, numerous mid-sized companies, and low-cost imports.

Competitive Moat

Moat is based on the 'Morbi Hub' advantage (access to labor/raw materials) and long-standing promoter relationships, which are sustainable but face pressure from fragmented competition.