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Kriti Industries (India) Ltd

| Q4 & FY26 Conference Call

NEUTRAL SENTIMENT

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⬤13th May 26

Summary : Kriti Industries showed Q4 recovery and improved profitability, focusing on high-margin building products and CPVC for future growth, despite annual declines and market volatility.

Management Perspective positive : Company was able to recover in Q4 to end the year with a profit.We certainly look forward to a positive growth.We expect healthy growth over last year.We are targeting and we are doing our best that we achieve these numbers.Building product segment... will be the major growth driver for the company.

Concall Report Analysis & Insights

Business Overview

  1. Q4 FY26 sales volume was 13,577 metric tons.
  2. Q4 agriculture and building products segments grew 12% and 7% respectively.
  3. FY26 overall sales volume declined 13% to 58,630 metric tons.
  4. FY26 revenue declined 19% YoY to INR 587 crores.
  5. FY26 EBITDA increased 23% YoY to INR 35 crores, with margins improving to 5.94%.
  6. FY26 net profit was INR 1 crore, reversing the previous year's loss.
  7. Building products offer better margins (14-18%) than agriculture (8-10%).

Future Growth Prospects

  1. Expect positive growth, exceeding industry average due to a lower base.
  2. Building product segment is targeted as a major growth driver.
  3. Expanding CPVC products due to their better margin profile.
  4. Aiming for INR 1000 crore revenue and 10% margin by FY28.
  5. Gradual, strategic expansion of market and product portfolio.

Management Insights

  1. Q4 showed recovery with growth in agriculture and building products.
  2. FY26 profitability improved despite overall annual sales decline.
  3. Building products, especially CPVC, are key for future growth.
  4. CAPEX is on hold, awaiting two quarters of business observation.
  5. Expanding dealer network in regional areas, not major sales team growth.
  6. Strategic inventory build-up in Q4 for the upcoming agriculture season.
  7. Reduced institutional sales led to a decline in trade receivables.

Signs of Skepticism

  1. Inventory gains in Q1 are uncertain due to market volatility.
  2. CAPEX plans are deferred, pending two quarters of performance review.
  3. Overall annual sales volume and revenue declined significantly.
  4. Achieving ambitious FY28 targets depends on favorable conditions.
  5. Competitive intensity remains aggressive across the industry.

Risk Factors

  1. Volatility in petrochemical prices due to geopolitical events.
  2. Uncertainty in market conditions affecting inventory gains.
  3. Demand for products impacted by raw material price increases.
  4. High competitive intensity from national players.
  5. Adverse weather conditions, like heavy rains, can impact markets.

Good To Know

  1. Kriti Industries (India) Limited held Q4 & FY26 conference call.
  2. Management present: Shiv Singh Mehta (CMD) and Rajesh Sisodia (CFO).
  3. Company sources PVC resin both locally and via import.
  4. Government withdrew import duty on PVC until July 1st.
  5. Strong market share in MP, significant in Rajasthan, developing in Maharashtra.

Key Drivers

  1. Strong Q4 recovery and improved margins.
  2. Focus on high-margin building products.
  3. Expansion into CPVC products.
  4. Strategic inventory management.

Key Analyst Discussions

Competitive Environment

  1. Many national players operate in Central India.
  2. Industry is competitive, but branded segment is preferred.
  3. Organized sector is improving against unorganized sector.

Market Trends & Consumer Behavior

  1. Demand for products returning to normal after war impact.
  2. CPVC is a trending product with better margins.
  3. Building products offer better margins and sustained volume.

Financial Highlights

  1. Q1 inventory gains are uncertain due to volatile prices.
  2. Q4 inventory build-up was strategic for agriculture season.
  3. Targeting 1000 crore revenue and 10% margin by FY28.
  4. Other expenses declined due to reduced freight costs.
  5. Trade receivables decreased from lower institutional sales.

Product Composition

  1. Focus on building products, especially CPVC, for growth.
  2. CPVC offers better margins than UPVC.
  3. Dealers sell both UPVC and CPVC as a product family.
  4. Agriculture products have lower margins (8-10%).

Strategic Considerations

  1. CAPEX decision deferred, pending two quarters of observation.
  2. Expanding dealer base in regional areas, not sales team.
  3. CPVC expansion is planned, OPVC is not on agenda.
  4. Market and portfolio expansion is gradual and strategic.
  5. Building product segment is the major growth driver.
Kriti Industries (India) Ltd (KRITI) Concall Report Analysis & Insights | Dhanarthi