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Concall Highlights of #SKFL #Q2FY26
Business Operations and Growth Trajectory
Deep Industry Experience: Identified as a "first player to enter the luggage industry in `1999," the company possesses decades of experience and entrenched customer relationships.
Core Business and Competitive Landscape: The company's market position is built on several key differentiators that create a competitive moat:
Vertical Integration: A critical advantage is the "end to end processes" with "everything under one roof." The company procures yarn externally but handles all subsequent processes in-house, including manufacturing finished goods. This integrated setup is noted as something "very few factories in India have as of now."
Cost Structure: Due to lower overhead costs compared to larger competitors like Arvin Limited, the company maintains a "winning edge," particularly in the high-end finished goods space where it can leverage its backward integration.
Established Client Relationships: Long-standing relationships with major brands like VIP, Samsung, Safari, and Brand Concept provide a stable business foundation and opportunities for growth.
Market Position and Peers
Listed Peers: The landscape for directly comparable listed peers is sparse. One potential player was mentioned, but they are reportedly "not focusing 100% on the industry."
Unlisted Peers: Key unlisted competitors identified include Citizen Umbrella and Noble Tech.
Advantage Over Imports: The company benefits from macroeconomic tailwinds. High import charges on hard luggage from China (cited as having risen from "400−500" to "$1,700") make Chinese goods "not at all affordable." Additionally, government policies discouraging fabric imports and defense sector norms requiring 80% "made in India" content create significant entry barriers for foreign competitors.
Revenue Mix and Growth Projections: The company is undergoing a strategic shift in its revenue composition, moving from a luggage-centric model to a diversified portfolio.
Revenue Verticals:
Luggage Industry: 50% - 60%
Inner Lining for Leather Goods: 10%
Specialized Garments: 10%
Upholstery & Shoe Industry: 5%
Other: 15% - 25%
Revenue targets for FY26 (220-240 crores) and FY27 (280-300 crores) are considered "100% achievable," supported by an H1 performance of 107 crores.
Revenue Target (FY 2027-28): The primary target is to ensure that no single sector accounts for more than 30% of total business. This will be achieved not by shrinking the luggage business, but by growing other verticals at a faster rate.
Growth Targets: A minimum year-on-year growth of 25% is projected.
Margin Profile and Seasonality
Seasonality: The business exhibits strong seasonality, with the second half (H2) outperforming the first half (H1). EBITDA margins in H2 are expected to be 6-7% higher, a trend consistent with previous years. This is attributed to the "school business," the peak travel season, higher volumes, and the receipt of government and interest subsidies in H2.
Margin Enhancement: While H2 is expected to remain stronger, a key goal from the next fiscal year is to "improve the H1 also" by focusing on non-luggage businesses with different demand cycles.
Profitability Target: An annual PAT of 12-13% is considered a sustainable and "achievable" number under current conditions.
Entry into Defense Sector: The company has initiated business by supplying "second tier companies" that manufacture jackets and backpacks for the defense sector. The primary objective is to secure the necessary certifications and nominations to become a direct supplier. The process involves navigating formalities for tender-based business.
Timeline: It is expected that the company will be registered and begin direct supply "in the next two three years."
Specialized Fabrics and Garments: This segment is central to elevating margins and reducing reliance on the luggage industry.
New Product Lines: Development is focused on specialized products such as:
Fire-retardant fabrics
Umbrella fabrics (a market with only "one or two players... in India")
Rainwear fabrics
Cheetah fabrics
Progress: The company is already supplying fabrics to manufacturers for brands like Nike and Jack & Jones. Trials and small initial orders for fire-retardant fabrics have been executed.
Projected Impact: These new segments are expected to contribute significantly to revenue, with a target for these "higher entry barriers categories" to comprise 20-25% of total business within three years. The margin potential in this space is illustrated by a competitor, "Kuzongar," which reportedly achieves a PAT of almost 30%.
Expansion into Global Retail (Finished Goods)
Key Achievements: The company has successfully become an approved vendor for Walmart and has also secured a vendor code for Target. This direct access to global retail giants is a significant milestone.
Growth Potential: This vertical represents a "huge business" opportunity. While currently constrained by tariffs, a normalization of these tariffs would unlock immense scaling potential.
The company is focusing on increasing business with these brands and expects them to contribute approximately 20% of total revenue in the next fiscal year, through either finished goods or other products.
Operational Capacity and Infrastructure
Production Capabilities: The company's in-house manufacturing capabilities are extensive and form the backbone of its competitive advantage.
Production Vertical
Monthly Capacity
Weaving: 18 to 20 lakh meters
Knitting: ~90 tons
Dying: ~40 lakh meters
Current Utilization: Overall capacity utilization is approximately 80-85%. However, it is noted that revenue potential is not solely defined by meterage but by the value of the product being manufactured. The same capacity can yield higher revenue by producing more advanced, higher-priced fabrics.
Capital Expenditure and Expansion
Dying Unit: A new dying unit was recently commissioned and is operating at 70-75% utilization, with a plan to reach 100% from December. Crucially, the infrastructure is already in place to double this capacity, requiring only the purchase of machines, a process that could be completed in the next financial year within 3-4 months.
Noida "Boutique Factory": This is a small (10,000 sq ft) strategic facility with a showroom and 50-60 stitching machines. Its purpose is to showcase capabilities and develop samples for premium clients like Walmart buyers who may not initially travel to the main production hub in Surat.
#Q2Results #StocksToWatch #StockMarket #stockmarketsindia #SKFL #SMEs
Shree Karni Fabcom Ltd #Q2FY26
strong growth with 40% YoY revenue expansion, supported by new capacities and rising orders. Margins softened due to commissioning of new units, but profitability remains steady YoY.
#Q2Results #SKFL #StocksToWatch #StockMarket #StockMarketIndia
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Key Details ☝
1️⃣ #Industry Position: #SKFL positions itself as one of the few fully #integrated players in their segment of the technical textile industry.
2️⃣ Market #Growth: The technical textile industry in India is growing at a #CAGR of 12%, presenting significant opportunities.
3️⃣ Import Substitution: With #Govt initiatives to reduce #imports, SKFL sees a growing demand for domestically produced technical #textiles.
4️⃣ R&D Focus: The company emphasizes #research and #development to create specialized fabrics, particularly for sectors like #defense, #luggage, #appeals etc.
5️⃣ #Sustainability Efforts: SKFL #recycle 90% of the water used in their water jet unit and plans to install #SolarPower for their factories.
6️⃣Global Recycled Certifications: They are producing fabrics from recycled #PET bottles, catering to the growing #demand for sustainable textiles.
7️⃣Competition: While there are a few competitors, SKFL's main competition comes from imports, particularly from #China. They believe they are becoming increasingly price-competitive, especially when considering import duties.
8️⃣Raw Material Management: The company maintains adequate #inventory and has 3-6 month forecasts from customers to manage raw material price fluctuations.
Conclusion 🎯⚖️
A 500 Cr company with fully integrated manufacturing facility in niche growing Tech. Sector with a focus on diversification, sustainability, and value-added products while maintaining robust expansion plans and backward integration will put #SKFL in a very sweet spot.
#SKFL can be a very good and safe bet as per me in coming years to unfold its true potential
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And here is my potential #SME bet for this emerging #Technical #Textile sector globally - A thread 🧵
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#ShreeKarni Fabcom Ltd - Where Innovation Meet Excellence🪡🧶 👕🧳☔🥾
Company Overview 🏭
📌#SKFL has the legeacy of 50+ years in textiles
📌Incorporated in 2018 as Shree Karni Fabcom LLP
📌SKFL is a leading manufacturer of technical textiles, specializing in woven, knitted and coated fabrics made from 100% polyester.
📌They operate on a B2B model serving diverse industries.
📌The company has a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Surat.
📌SKFL specializes in fabrics for luggage, leather goods, shoes, and garments.
Key Clients 🌐
Key clients include #VIP, #Samsonite, #Safari, #SwissMilitary, #Dell etc.
Product Portfolio :
#️⃣ Woven Fabrics
#️⃣ Knitted Fabrics
#️⃣ Coated Fabrics
Manufacturing Expansion Plans 🛠️
💪31 Cr for backward integration (setting up dying unit) will be operational by FY25
💪2 Cr for forward integration (backpack manufacturing)
#TechnicalTextiles #ShreeKarni #Innovation #TextileIndustry #Sustainability #SmartFabrics #FutureTech #AdvancedMaterials #SpecialtyTextiles #TextileEngineering
#TechTextiles #Innovation #FutureReady
Technical Textiles - A Future Emerging Theme?
1/ 🧵 Let’s talk about the FUTURE of the tech textile industry. It’s about to change EVERYTHING. Yes, EVERYTHING.
2/ Companies that embrace these innovations will lead the charge. Others? They'll get left behind. 🚀💼
3/ Imagine textiles that can HEAL wounds, PROTECT against extreme weather, and even MONITOR your health.
4/ Sounds like Sci-Fi? It's REALITY. And it's happening NOW.
5/ The demand for smart, sustainable, and high-performance fabrics is skyrocketing. 🌍
6/ Think about it. Have you ever worn a shirt that can monitor your health? You will. Soon. 🩺👕
7/ Let's keep this convo going! Comment below with your thoughts. Share this thread if you found it interesting. Let's UNLEASH the potential of textiles together! 💬🔄🚀
P.S. I will share my microcap pick if I will get enough traction on this emerging theme
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#AnchorAllocations for #ShreeKarniFabcomLimited
Co. raises 5,32,800 equity shares of ₹ 12.09 Crores at ₹227 from 4 renowned Investors
IPO Opens Tomorrow, 06th March, 2024
#SMEIPO #SKFL
#ShreeKarniFabcomLtd. is set to launch its IPO with anchor bidding on 05th March, 2024
IPO opening on March 06 & closing on March 11, 2024
Price band- ₹220 and ₹227
IPO size- ₹42.49 cr
Lot size- 600 shares
Listing on NSE Emerge
#UpcomingSMEIPO #TechnicalTextiles #SKFL
With all the excitement the last few days, this totally slipped our mind... Shitty Kitties is now 1 year old as of two days ago!! 🎉
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