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    Manoj Ceramic

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    Consumer Durables·26 May 2025
    Management Summary

    Manoj Ceramic reported strong financial performance for H2 FY25, with significant revenue and PAT growth driven by an asset-light business model focused on marketing and distribution. The company is aggressively expanding its global presence, particularly in African markets, and enhancing its domestic retail and warehousing infrastructure. Management expressed confidence in maintaining high margins and achieving future growth through strategic partnerships and customer-centric innovation.

    Highlights

    5

    • Revenue for H2 FY25 was INR 98.01 crores, marking an 84% growth over the previous period.

    • EBITDA reached INR 13.51 crores with stable margins of 13.79%.

    • Profit after tax increased nearly 3x to INR 6.64 crores, demonstrating efficient operations and strategic focus.

    • The company is expanding its global footprint with a strong push into key African markets and strengthening presence in Europe and North America.

    • Infrastructure upgrades include a new 70,000 sq ft business center in Thane, Bhiwandi, and upcoming Nagpur warehouse and Dubai business center by FY26.

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    04 metrics
    1. 01Revenue₹98.01 Cr+84%YoY
    2. 02EBITDA₹13.51 Cr
    3. 03EBITDA Margin13.8%
    4. 04PAT₹6.64 Cr+2%YoY

    Capital allocation

    3
    medium confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Capex

    Capex disclosed

    entirely through internal accruals without debt

    Debt

    Debt disclosed

    Liquidity

    Liquidity disclosed

    Sufficient accruals for planned future growth and expansion.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetPriority
    Margin
    EBITDA Margin Improvement
    1.5% to 2%
    		Medium
    Margin
    Overall Margin Improvement
    2% to 3%
    		Medium
    Exports
    Export Top Line Growth
    15% to 20%
    		High
    Exports
    Export Contribution to Revenue
    20%
    		Medium

    Dubai Business Center Operational

    next month (June 2025)
    CurrentUnder setup, ready by next month
    TargetOperational

    Why it matters

    This center is crucial for handling Middle East and African expansion, facilitating product selection and local currency deposits for African clients.

    And we are setting up our display center in Dubai and it will be ready for people's experience by next month.

    How to verify

    detailed_narrative[title='Infrastructure & Retail Expansion']

    Risks & concerns

    2
    RiskSeverity

    Geopolitical and governmental interventions (trade wars, anti-dumping laws, transit disruptions)

    Such events can affect the entire export market, causing delays and increased costs, as seen with the Red Sea transit time increasing sea freights by three times. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Oversupply in Morbi market

    Management states that oversupply primarily affects running products, where they can secure discounts, while their focus on premium and exclusive formats faces less oversupply. — Analyst downplayed

    low

    Q&A highlights

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    “Yes, we are an asset light company and we focus on outsourcing our production, in the tile division and tile and asset at the moment. Tomorrow, as the past has given us the instances of the aggressive investment’s requirement for the massive, innovative tiles that have recently come up, we do not see ourselves in getting into backward integration in the tiles manufacturing, because of the innovation that is very quickly seen in the very short term in the past 5, 7 years.”

    Clarifies the company's core asset-light strategy and rationale for not pursuing backward integration in tile manufacturing, highlighting agility in a fast-evolving product market.

    asked by Agastya Dave

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Strong H2 FY25 Financial Performance

    Manoj Ceramic reported robust financial results for H2 FY25, with revenue surging to INR 98.01 crores, representing a remarkable 84% year-over-year growth. EBITDA stood at INR 13.51 crores, maintaining stable margins at 13.79%. The company's profit after tax (PAT) demonstrated significant improvement, growing nearly three times to INR 6.64 crores, attributed to efficient operations and strategic focus.

    02

    Asset-Light Business Model and Margin Resilience

    The company operates on an asset-light model, primarily focusing on outsourcing production and excelling in marketing and distribution. This strategy allows MCPL to avoid heavy capital investments in manufacturing, particularly in the rapidly innovating tile sector. This agility, combined with strong relationships with manufacturers and volume-based procurement, enables the company to secure products at lower costs (INR 95-98 vs. end-user price of INR 105-107) and maintain higher margins compared to integrated competitors.

    03

    Aggressive Global and Domestic Expansion

    Manoj Ceramic is actively expanding its global footprint, targeting key African markets such as Sudan, Angola, Ivory Coast, Senegal, and Burundi, alongside strengthening its presence in Europe and North America (UK and upcoming US operations). Domestically, the company has launched its largest business center in Thane, Bhiwandi (70,000 sq ft), expanded warehouses in Pune and Bhiwandi, and plans for a new Nagpur warehouse and Dubai business center by FY26. The Dubai center will serve as a hub for African operations.

    04

    Strategic Focus on Exports and Retail Networks

    The company's current priority is the export segment and the expansion of its retail chain networks. Exports are projected to grow by 15-20% in FY26, with a long-term goal of contributing 20% to the top line within three years. Retail presence is crucial for better margins and an enhanced customer experience, while wholesale distribution aims to serve a 250 km radius around each store. New tie-ups with governmental organizations in Africa, like the exclusive supply agreement with Burundi, are expected to drive export volumes.

    05

    Planned Backward Integration in Adhesives and Natural Stone

    While avoiding backward integration in tile manufacturing, MCPL is exploring it for its 'natural zones division,' specifically in tiles adhesive and natural stone segments. The adhesive division is considered technologically stagnant, making it suitable for in-house production. For natural stone (imported Italian marble), backward integration would allow for value-added services like cutting and repolishing, enhancing margins and product offerings. Announcements regarding these plans are expected soon.

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