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    Manoj Ceramic

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    Consumer Durables·18 Nov 2025
    Management Summary

    Manoj Ceramic reported strong H1 FY26 results with significant revenue and PAT growth, maintaining stable EBITDA margins. The company is expanding its retail and international presence, including a new Dubai display center, and has entered natural stone manufacturing. While addressing concerns about promoter holding and rising receivables, management reiterated ambitious growth targets for revenue and exports, emphasizing strategic initiatives and risk mitigation.

    Highlights

    5

    • Revenue for H1 FY26 grew by 23.38% year-on-year to ₹81.62 crores.

    • Profit After Tax (PAT) for H1 FY26 increased by 35.11% year-on-year to ₹5.53 crores.

    • EBITDA margins remained stable at 13.58% due to improved execution and cost structure.

    • Successfully launched a Dubai display center in August 2025, already contributing to customer conversions and securing a project in Burundi, Africa.

    • Entered the manufacturing space for natural stones, aiming for value chain integration and improved margins.

    Concerns

    2

    • Promoter holding is expected to decrease to nearing 54% after warrants, down from 71.67%, raising analyst concerns about conviction.

    • Trade receivables have risen, though management states 90% of ₹100 crores receivables are insured and the increase is temporary due to sub-dealer network expansion.

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    06 metrics
    1. 01Revenue₹81.62 Cr+23.4%YoY
    2. 02PAT₹5.53 Cr+35.1%YoY
    3. 03EBITDA Margin13.6%
    4. 04Gross Debt₹60 Cr
    5. 05Short Term Borrowings₹31 Cr

    Capital allocation

    1
    medium confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Debt

    Gross ₹60 crores

    Guidance & targets

    4
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Revenue
    Revenue CAGR
    25-30%
    		High
    Exports
    Export Revenue Share
    20%
    		High
    Working Capital
    Debtor Days
    reduce by 25-30 days
    		High
    Capital Structure
    Promoter Holding
    nearing 54%
    		Medium

    Promoter Holding Percentage

    early next financial result
    Current~52.5% (post-allotment, pre-warrant subscription)
    TargetNearing 54% (after warrants subscription)

    Why it matters

    Demonstrates promoter conviction and capital commitment, impacting investor confidence.

    No, it will be nearing to 54%, sir. After the warrants, the warrants are subscribed, uh, one part of it, uh, uh, will be subscribed. Very shortly, you'll have the announcement and the next part will be in early of, uh, next, uh, year's financial result. But maximum- So the- ... of the portion has been fulfilled now by which my holding will increase up to, uh, about 54%.

    How to verify

    capital_allocation.shareholder_returns.promoter_holding_pct

    Risks & concerns

    2
    RiskSeverity

    Promoter holding decline

    Analyst raised concern about promoter holding decreasing from 71.67% to 52.5% post-preferential allotment. Management clarified it will be nearing 54% after warrants and committed to honor the QIP at ₹161, aspiring to increase it further. — Analyst acknowledged

    medium

    Political instability and currency risks in African markets

    Analyst questioned how the company hedges against these risks. Management stated they deal through the India Africa Chamber of Commerce and require 100% upfront payment for projects, avoiding credit exposure. — Analyst acknowledged

    low

    Q&A highlights

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    “We are still under the warehousing, stocking of material at various locations. For the natural stones division that we inaugurated in the month of January 2025, uh, we recently, two months back, got into the backward integration for natural stones division only... The rest for the tiling division, for stocking, for warehousing, it, the model is still the same.”

    Analyst sought clarity on capital intensity for the new manufacturing venture; management clarified it's limited to natural stones and the core tiles business remains asset-light.

    asked by Pranav Mishra

    2 min read7 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    H1 FY26 Performance Overview

    Manoj Ceramic Limited delivered a strong performance in H1 FY26, with revenue reaching ₹81.62 crores, marking a 23.38% year-on-year growth. Profit After Tax (PAT) also saw a significant increase of 35.11% year-on-year, totaling ₹5.53 crores. The company successfully maintained stable EBITDA margins at 13.58%, attributed to improved execution across its retail and B2B institutional projects, alongside an accelerating export strategy.

    02

    Strategic Initiatives & Expansion

    The company is actively expanding its market presence through strategic initiatives, including the operation of seven premium retail showrooms across Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, and Thane. A new Upper Thane display center was recently commissioned, further enhancing customer access. Internationally, the Dubai display center, inaugurated in August 2025, has already begun contributing to customer conversions, notably securing a housing project in Burundi, Africa, demonstrating early success in global outreach.

    03

    Digital Transformation & AI Studio

    MCPL is leveraging digital transformation to enhance customer engagement and operational efficiency. This includes the adoption of AI-enabled design visualization tools and an omnichannel communication system. The AI Studio, available free on their website, allows customers to visualize tile combinations in 2D and 3D models of various rooms, improving the decision-making process for both B2C and B2B clients.

    04

    Business Model & Backward Integration

    While maintaining an asset-light model for its core tiles division, focused on warehousing and distribution, MCPL formally entered manufacturing for its natural stones division in January 2025. This backward integration for natural stones, which is a more stagnant industry, aims to improve quality, consistency, and export competitiveness. The company plans to consider backward integration for the tiles division only when the industry stabilizes and new technology adoption slows.

    05

    Sales Mix, Margins, and Receivables Management

    The company's revenue mix is predominantly B2B, contributing 80-85% of total revenues with margins of 20-25%. The B2C segment accounts for 20-25% of revenues but offers significantly higher margins, exceeding 35-40%, prompting a strategic push to increase B2C share. To manage credit risk, 90% of the company's ₹100 crores receivables are insured, and efforts are underway to reduce debtor days by 25-30 from FY25's 163 days.

    06

    Export Strategy and African Market Focus

    Exports, currently representing 1% of total revenue, are a key long-term value driver, with a target to grow to nearly 20% over the next three years. MCPL is strategically positioned to benefit from rising demand in Africa and the Middle East, actively pursuing opportunities through agents and exhibitions. To mitigate geopolitical and currency risks in African markets, the company operates through the India Africa Chamber of Commerce and requires 100% upfront payment for projects.

    07

    Promoter Holding and Capital Commitment

    Following a preferential allotment, promoter holding is expected to be nearing 54% after the subscription of warrants at ₹161 per share. Management reiterated its commitment to honor the QIP and expressed an aspiration to increase promoter holding further, beyond the previous 71% level, to instill greater investor confidence. The company's debt levels are around ₹60 crores, with short-term borrowings at ₹31 crores, representing approximately 30% of total capital.

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