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    HMA Agro Inds.

    HMAAGRO
    Fast Moving Consumer Goods·4 Jun 2025
    Management Summary

    HMA Agro Industries reported a 7.25% consolidated revenue growth to INR 52,143 million for FY25, driven by strategic market expansions and operational enhancements. Despite achieving significant milestones like the 5-star Export House Recognition and new market approvals, the company faced margin compression due to rising raw material costs and global economic pressures. Management expressed confidence in future margin recovery and achieving its $1 billion revenue target by 2027 through continued market penetration and operational agility.

    Highlights

    5

    • Consolidated revenue reached INR 52,143 million, marking a 7.25% growth from last year.

    • Company received the 5-star Export House Recognition, a significant achievement for an export house.

    • A strategic agreement and joint venture with PKPS from Malaysia is expected to boost business and reputation.

    • Production capacity is set to increase through agreements with ALM Food and ALM Industries, Albania.

    • Approval to supply products to the Philippines was secured, adding a new country to the global market.

    Concerns

    3

    • EBITDA and PAT margins have shrunk due to increased live cattle prices globally.

    • Inability to immediately pass on increased raw material costs to customers due to global economic instability and competition.

    • The Red Sea crisis, while partially mitigated, is not completely over and still impacts transit times and shipping routes.

    What Changed2

    vs Q1 FY26

    Guidance items1 → 2 (+1)Risks discussed4 → 3 (-1)

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    02 metrics
    1. 01Consolidated Revenue52,143 Mn+7.2%YoY
    2. 02Standalone Revenue49,411 Mn+5%YoY

    Capital allocation

    2
    medium confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Capex

    Capex disclosed

    M&A

    PKPS (Malaysia)

    joint venture · signed

    Guidance & targets

    2
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Revenue
    Total Revenue
    $1 billion USD
    		High
    Market Share
    Revenue contribution from Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia
    20-25%
    		Medium

    Margin recovery

    coming quarters
    CurrentShrunk EBITDA and PAT margins
    TargetImprovement in margins

    Why it matters

    Margin recovery is crucial for profitability, especially given the current compression due to raw material costs.

    So once our offer price has been increasing, definitely, the margins will increase.

    How to verify

    key_financials.metrics[label='EBITDA Margin']

    Risks & concerns

    3
    RiskSeverity

    Raw material cost inflation

    Increased live cattle prices globally due to factors like global warming, leading to shrinking EBITDA and PAT margins. — Management acknowledged

    high

    Limited pricing power in current market conditions

    Global economic instability and competition prevent immediate pass-through of increased costs to consumers, impacting margins. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Lingering impact of Red Sea crisis on logistics

    While transit times have improved, the crisis is not fully resolved, potentially affecting shipping routes and costs. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Q&A highlights

    7

    “As we all know, right, our company is making export for the natural product. And if you do a little bit research, you will be able to see that price for live cattle has been increased overall globally, and this impact has been gained due to the global warming. The further price has been increased. The milk price, what is, which is the byproduct for the live cattle, has been increases. So farmers are resisting to increase the price for their, cattle because whatever cattle we have received, we are getting it once it was dry for the milk. So once they are going for buying new cattle for mating, they have to pay extra. So those money burden has come to our industry. But the good thing is that we are able to get the raw material, and we are able to supply the same to the market. And once you are able to supply the same quantity, slowly, slowly, we have a chance to increase the prices so the buyer, the end consumer will be able to adjust their purchase power.”

    Explains the primary reason for margin compression (increased raw material costs) and the strategy to gradually pass on costs.

    asked by Sanket Sadh

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Financial Performance and Margin Pressures

    HMA Agro Industries reported a consolidated revenue of INR 52,143 million for FY25, representing a 7.25% year-on-year growth. Standalone revenue stood at INR 49,411 million, with an overall growth of approximately 5%. Despite revenue growth, both EBITDA and PAT margins experienced a contraction. Management attributed this to a global increase in live cattle prices, exacerbated by global warming and rising milk prices, which are byproducts. The company noted difficulty in immediately passing these increased costs to consumers due to the global economic climate and competitive pressures.

    02

    Strategic Market Expansion and Global Reach

    The company achieved significant milestones in market expansion, including securing approval to supply products to the Philippines, a new market that was previously inaccessible for three to four years. This adds to HMA's global reach, aiming for exports to nearly 50 countries. Additionally, HMA signed a strategic agreement and joint venture with PKPS from Malaysia, a major government company, which is expected to enhance its reputation and business in the Malaysian market, one of the largest buyers of its products. The company aims to achieve 20-25% of its market share from the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia combined in FY26.

    03

    Operational Enhancements and Production Capacity

    HMA Agro Industries has focused on strengthening its operational capabilities. The company entered into production agreements with ALM Food and ALM Industries in Albania, which are expected to increase production capacity and help meet active demand. Furthermore, HMA invested in technological advancement by installing new vacuum packing machinery from Prevac. This technology is intended to enable the company to target premium markets and enhance product preservation.

    04

    Capital Allocation and Future Outlook

    For the upcoming 12 months, HMA Agro Industries anticipates minimal capital expenditure, as its production facilities are currently well-equipped. Any significant CapEx would primarily be driven by the need for technological upgrades or certifications mandated by importing countries. The company reiterated its ambitious target of achieving $1 billion USD in revenue by 2027, expressing strong confidence in reaching this goal through continued strategic initiatives and market penetration. Management expects margins to improve as competitors in global markets, such as Brazil, Australia, and New Zealand, begin to increase their prices.

    05

    Logistics and Supply Chain Resilience

    The Red Sea crisis, while not fully resolved, has seen some improvements, with 4-5 shipping lines now able to cross parts of the Red Sea, reducing transit times from 60-65 days to 40-42 days. This has positively impacted receivables. The company utilizes its own in-house cold storage facilities, and while logistics costs are primarily third-party and destination-dependent, they are acknowledged as impacting the entire industry. Management indicated that specific data on cold storage and logistics costs would be provided later.

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