SPRL - SP Refractories
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
The company operates in a single segment of manufacturing and supplying refractory material. Revenue from operations grew 5.01% from INR 2,881.08 Lakhs in FY24 to INR 3,025.41 Lakhs in FY25.
Geographic Revenue Split
Not disclosed in available documents, though operations are centered in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
Profitability Margins
Net Profit Margin improved from 5.41% in FY24 to 6.91% in FY25, a 27.73% improvement in the ratio. Operating Margin for FY25 was 10.35% compared to 8.91% in FY24. For the half-year ended September 30, 2025, the Net Profit Margin was 13.48% and the Operating Margin was 18.64%.
EBITDA Margin
EBITDA (PBDIT) grew 21.09% YoY from INR 292.10 Lakhs in FY24 to INR 353.73 Lakhs in FY25, resulting in an EBITDA margin of 11.69% for FY25.
Capital Expenditure
Depreciation and amortization expenses increased 22.21% from INR 32.73 Lakhs to INR 40.00 Lakhs in FY25, indicating higher capital expenditure in manufacturing facilities and advanced production technologies.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
Finance costs decreased 19.13% from INR 42.54 Lakhs in FY24 to INR 34.40 Lakhs in FY25. The Debt-Equity ratio improved from 0.45 to 0.35 during the same period.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Refractory raw materials (specific chemical names not disclosed).
Capacity Expansion
The company is investing in state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and adopting advanced production technologies to increase output and improve quality, though specific MTPA figures are not disclosed.
Raw Material Costs
A decrease in the cost of raw material consumption was a primary driver for the 27.73% increase in the net profit ratio during FY25.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Operational efficiency improved as evidenced by the 21.09% growth in PBDIT despite only 4.93% revenue growth.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
Not disclosed
Growth Strategy
Growth is targeted through strategic expansion into new markets, a focus on innovation and product quality, and enhancing operational capabilities by investing in advanced manufacturing facilities and talent development.
Products & Services
High-quality refractory materials used in industrial high-temperature applications.
Brand Portfolio
SP Refractories.
Market Expansion
Strategic expansion into new markets is a key focus, though specific target regions are not detailed.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The industry is seeing growing demand for high-quality refractory products and a shift toward advanced production technologies to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Competitive Moat
The company's moat is built on cost leadership through operational efficiency and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Nagpur, which are sustainable through continuous technology adoption.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
The company complies with the Accounting Standards specified under section 133 of The Companies Act, 2013.
Taxation Policy Impact
Current tax expense was INR 66.02 Lakhs in FY25 compared to INR 54.37 Lakhs in FY24. Effective tax planning and a deferred tax credit of INR 4.25 Lakhs contributed to a 34.13% increase in net profit.
Legal Contingencies
The CFO certified that no fraudulent or illegal transactions were entered into during the year ended March 31, 2025.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Key risks include volatility in raw material costs and potential supply chain disruptions that could impact the 10.35% operating margin.
Geographic Concentration Risk
100% of manufacturing operations are concentrated in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
The company mitigates technology risks by investing in state-of-the-art facilities and advanced production technologies.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
The debtor turnover ratio was 4.75 in FY25 compared to 4.61 in FY24, indicating efficient receivables management.