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Garware Hi Tech Films Ltd

| Quarterly Financial Results Q3 FY 2025-26

BULLISH SENTIMENT

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⬤31st Jan 26

Summary : Garware Hi-Tech Films reported resilient Q3FY26 performance amidst global volatility, driven by strategic expansions in D2C and international markets, and ongoing capacity enhancements.

Quarterly Report Analysis & Insights

Financial Disclosures

  1. Key expenses include Cost of Materials Consumed, Changes in inventories, Power & Fuel, Employees benefit expenses, Finance Cost, Depreciation and amortisation expense, and Other expenses.
  2. Consolidated Revenue from Operations for Q3 FY26 was ₹458.7 Cr and for 9M FY26 was ₹1,523.4 Cr.
  3. Standalone Revenue from Operations for Q3 FY26 was ₹451.03 Cr and for 9M FY26 was ₹1,415.49 Cr.
  4. Other Income is also reported.
  5. Healthy cash flows are maintained by the company.
  6. Reserves excluding Revaluation Reserves as per Audited Balance Sheet were ₹2,348.56 Cr (Consolidated FY25).
  7. Healthy cash flows and net zero debt position.
  8. Liquidity surplus of ₹669 crores as on December 31, 2025.
  9. Current Ratio for FY25 was 4.3x; Gross Debt for FY25 was ₹0 Cr.
  10. Both Standalone and Consolidated Unaudited Financial Results are presented for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025.
  11. Consolidated results include Garware Hi-Tech Films Limited (parent), Garware Hi-Tech Films International Limited (100% subsidiary), and Global Hi-Tech Films Inc (100% step-down subsidiary).

Corporate Overview

  1. Extensive global distribution network with presence in over 90 countries.
  2. Dedicated architecture films teams in USA, Europe, India, and Middle East.
  3. Plans to establish a wholly owned subsidiary in UAE to strengthen export footprint across MENA region and other international markets.
  4. Set up two first-of-its-kind Global Application Studios in the MENA region.
  5. Global trade conditions, tariff-related impacts, and geopolitical shifts.
  6. External volatility and high base effect impacting financial performance.
  7. Performance is impacted by global trade conditions, tariff recalibrations, and geopolitical realignments.
  8. Global manufacturer of Solar Control Films, Paint Protection Films, and Specialty Polyester Films.
  9. Operates in one segment: Polyester Films, focusing on value-added specialty films.
  10. Fully vertically integrated chips-to-film manufacturer with two state-of-the-art facilities.
  11. Dr. S. B. Garware, CMD: "Global trade conditions are evolving with ongoing tariff changes and geopolitical shifts. The Company continues to focus on long-term growth by staying disciplined in execution and clear in its strategy. We are strengthening our capabilities to adapt to these changes and take advantage of emerging opportunities."
  12. Ms. Monika Garware, Vice Chairperson and Jt. MD: "The Company continued to make steady progress during the third quarter. Despite tariff-related impacts, revenues remained largely stable. Our focus remains on disciplined execution and prudent risk management as we continue to pursue sustainable, long-term growth."
  13. Serves architectural and automotive applications, label and industrial applications.
  14. Launched Garware Home Solutions as a D2C business for architectural films.
  15. Consumer Product Division (CPD) contributes 71% of revenue, including Automotive SCF, Architectural SCF, PPF, Garware Home Solutions, and Safety Films.
  16. Industrial Product Division (IPD) contributes 29% of revenue, including Shrink Film, Electrical/Electronics Insulation, Release Liners, Thermal Lamination, Plain Film, and Packaging & Lidding Film.
  17. Export revenue accounted for 77% and Domestic for 23% in FY25.
  18. IPD Capacity: 42,000 MT per annum; CPD Capacity: 4,800 LSF per annum.
  19. SCF Capacity increased from 240mn sq. ft. to 420mn sq. ft. in 2020.
  20. PPF capacity doubled to 60mn sq. ft., commissioned in Q2 FY26.
  21. Planned TPU Line (Oct'26) with estimated Capex of 118 Cr for 360 LSF p.a. capacity output.
  22. Incorporating a wholly owned subsidiary in UAE to expand export footprint.
  23. Doubled PPF capacity to 60mn sq. ft., commissioned in Q2 FY26.
  24. Estimated Capex of 118 Cr for a new TPU Line by October 2026.
  25. Continuous PPF network expansion in Tier 1 & Tier 2 cities.

Risk Factors

  1. Global trade conditions and tariff impacts.
  2. Geopolitical shifts create market uncertainties.
  3. New labor codes impact expenses.
  4. External volatility affects financial performance.

Key Drivers

  1. New UAE subsidiary strengthens export footprint.
  2. Launched D2C Garware Home Solutions business.
  3. Doubled PPF capacity in Q2 FY26.
  4. Planned TPU Line for October 2026.

Auditor’s Report

  1. Unmodified conclusion for a limited review report.
  2. Auditors do not express an audit opinion in a limited review.

Board Commentary

  1. Postal Ballot Notice to seek approval for regularization of appointment of Mr. Uday V. Joshi as Director/Whole-Time Director.
  2. The company is a regular dividend-paying company.
  3. Board meeting held to approve unaudited financial results as per Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
  4. New labor codes became effective from November 21, 2025; the increase in expenses is not material, and the company continues to monitor the regulatory landscape.
  5. Estimated Capex of 118 Cr for a new TPU Line to be commissioned by October 2026.

Corporate Governance

  1. The Audit Committee reviewed and approved the financial results.

Management Discussion & Analysis

Future Strategy

  1. Focus on long-term growth by capitalizing on emerging opportunities.
  2. Strengthening export footprint through a UAE subsidiary and Global Application Studios.
  3. Enhancing domestic presence with Garware Home Solutions.
  4. Scaling the Value-Added Products (VAP) business.
  5. Future growth verticals include Sun Control Films (Archi & Auto), Paint Protection Films, Industrial Products Division, Garware Home Solutions, and TPU Products.

Industry Overview

  1. Focus on specialty films, architectural, and automotive applications, indicating growth opportunities in these segments.

Macroeconomic Outlook

  1. Global trade conditions are evolving, with ongoing tariff recalibrations and geopolitical realignments.
  2. Global volatility is a factor impacting the company's performance.

Operational Focus Areas

  1. Disciplined execution and prudent risk management.
  2. Strengthening capabilities to adapt to global transitions.
  3. Deepening customer engagement through D2C initiatives and application studios.

Performance Drivers

  1. Disciplined execution and strategic clarity are key drivers for long-term value creation.
  2. Innovation-led organization capable of adapting to global transitions.
  3. D2C initiatives and deepening customer engagement contribute to progress.
  4. Resilient performance achieved despite external volatility and high base effect.

Risk Control Measures

  1. Maintaining disciplined execution and prudent risk management.
  2. Building a resilient, innovation-led organization.
  3. Continuously monitoring the evolving regulatory landscape.

Critical Risks

  1. Risks and uncertainties could cause actual results to differ materially from projections.
  2. Global trade conditions, tariff recalibrations, and geopolitical shifts.
  3. Changes in the regulatory landscape, such as new labor codes.