SPLIL - SPL Industries
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Total operating income grew at a CAGR of 60% from INR 60.24 Cr in FY15 to INR 154.55 Cr in FY17. In FY18, job work revenue grew 51% to INR 56.28 Cr from INR 37.27 Cr in FY17. Total income for FY25 was INR 153.20 Cr.
Geographic Revenue Split
The company is predominantly export-oriented, with exports accounting for 72% of total production in FY17. Primary markets include the USA (majority), Europe, Canada, and Japan.
Profitability Margins
Net profit ratio improved to 7.02% in FY25 from 5.90% in FY24. Historically, PAT margins deteriorated from 5.87% in FY16 to 0.21% in FY17 due to a 23% increase in volume being offset by higher employee costs and rupee appreciation.
EBITDA Margin
PBILDT margin was 3.97% in FY17 (down from 8.95% in FY16). By FY19, PBILDT reached INR 31.95 Cr on a revenue of INR 159.77 Cr, representing a margin of approximately 20%.
Capital Expenditure
The company invested INR 12 Cr between FY15 and FY17 to increase garmenting capacity. An additional INR 4 Cr was spent in FY18 to enhance job work capacity from 7200 MTPA to 9000 MTPA.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
As of October 2018, the company held a CARE BBB-; Stable rating for long-term facilities and CARE A3 for short-term facilities. Ratings were withdrawn in December 2019 as the company surrendered its bank facilities and repaid term loans in full.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Textiles, fabrics, and dyes (used for stitching and dying job work) represent the primary raw material inputs, though specific cost percentages are not disclosed.
Key Suppliers
Shivalik Prints Limited is a key group company supplier that provides liberal credit terms to SPLIL to manage liquidity mismatches.
Capacity Expansion
Current garmenting capacity is 60 lakh pieces per annum (increased from 2.5 lakh pieces in FY15). Job work capacity was expanded to 9000 MTPA in FY18.
Raw Material Costs
Not disclosed as a specific percentage of revenue; however, the company shifted from manufacturing to trading and job work in September 2017 to manage operational costs.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Capacity utilization in the garmenting division improved from 89% in FY16 to 99% in FY17.
Strategic Growth
Growth Strategy
Growth is targeted through the expansion of job work capacity (9000 MTPA), geographic diversification in textiles, and a strategic shift toward trading. The company also entered an agreement in late 2025 to purchase land in Palwal, Haryana, for future operational expansion.
Products & Services
Knitted garments, apparel, and job work services including stitching and dying.
Brand Portfolio
Shivalik Prints (Group Brand).
Market Expansion
Geographic diversification into new international markets for textiles to reduce dependency on the USA.
Strategic Alliances
Strategic partnership with group company Shivalik Prints Limited for job work and financial support.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The apparel industry is fragmented and highly competitive; SPLIL is positioning itself by moving toward a less capital-intensive trading and job work model.
Competitive Landscape
Operates in a highly fragmented and competitive textile industry with low barriers to entry and high bargaining power of international buyers.
Competitive Moat
Moat is derived from 22 years of promoter experience and long-standing relationships with global retail chains, though sustainability is challenged by high client concentration.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to US economic cycles and global apparel demand; also sensitive to Indian minimum wage regulations which increased employee expenses in FY17.
Consumer Behavior
Increasing focus on sustainability and transparency in the supply chain, which the company is addressing through its Corporate Governance and green initiatives.
Geopolitical Risks
Exposure to trade dynamics in the USA, Europe, Canada, and Japan, which are the primary export destinations.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Subject to minimum wage laws (which increased costs in FY17) and Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) directives regarding company naming conventions.
Environmental Compliance
The company has implemented digital and green initiatives that are pro-environment, though specific ESG costs are not disclosed.
Legal Contingencies
A writ petition is pending before the Honβble High Court of Delhi challenging a December 3, 2024, order from the Regional Director (MCA) directing a change in the company's name.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Foreign exchange fluctuations (40% unhedged) and high customer concentration (top 10 clients = 88% of sales) pose significant risks to cash accruals.
Geographic Concentration Risk
72% of revenue is derived from export markets, with a heavy reliance on the USA.
Third Party Dependencies
Significant dependency on Shivalik Prints Limited for job work revenue and liquidity support.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
The company has implemented a robust digitalized tool for ensuring compliance across all functions to mitigate operational and regulatory risks.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Receivables risk is high due to the bargaining power of large international retail chains, resulting in a collection period of 84 days in FY17.