Cosmo First LtdQ1 FY25

Cosmo First Ltd Q1 FY25 Earnings Call Analysis

Revenue, margin, capex, fundraise and order book outlook from management commentary.

Price: ₹799P/E: 12.2Market Cap: ₹2.1K Cr

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 3

Margin

Category 3

Fundraise

No

Order

N/A

Capex

Yes

1 of 4 growth signals are positive — mixed outlook.

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Revenue guidance

Category 3
  • The company expects improved sales of specialty films during FY25, with specialty volumes increasing progressively (69% in Q1 FY25).
  • Domestic BOPP margins are expected to remain healthy throughout FY25.
  • New business verticals like specialty chemicals are already generating decent EBITDA, with rigid packaging expected to earn EBITDA by FY25-end.
  • Zigly (pet care vertical) is in growth phase; profitability is anticipated but may take a couple of years.
  • Sun control films commercial production will begin Q4 FY25, with meaningful profitability expected from FY27.
  • Polyester (BOPET) margins showed improvement; profitability expected to grow as demand improves in coming quarters.
  • Company targets roughly 5-10% volume growth next year from CPP new line and other capacity expansions.
  • Export demand remains strong, contributing to growth alongside new domestic startups in FMCG-related flexible packaging segments.

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Fundraise plans

No
  • The company currently operates with a total debt of close to Rs. 600 crores, with a debt-to-EBITDA ratio of around 2.1.
  • Management does not expect any significant change or increase in debt levels in the current year.
  • For the next year, with lower Capex planned, the company expects the debt to come down.
  • There are no indications or announcements regarding any new fundraising through equity or additional debt in the near term.
  • Management specifically mentioned "Nothing on the cards for this year" regarding any demerger or structural changes.
  • Overall, the company plans to maintain or reduce debt levels post FY25 despite ongoing and planned Capex.

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Capex plans

Yes
  • Capex of roughly Rs. 300 crores planned for FY25 and around Rs. 150 crores for FY26, including maintenance.
  • Major investments include commissioning a new CPP line expected in Q3 FY25 and parts in Q4 FY25.
  • A new BOPP line is expected to start commercial production by H1 FY26; both CPP and BOPP lines will be among the world’s largest, increasing production capacity by ~50%.
  • Small Capex planned for specialty chemicals expansion by end of FY25 or FY26, but not sizable.
  • Thermal film line relocated from Korea to India; commercial production expected from Q3 FY25.
  • No plans for any demerger in the current year.
  • Net debt (~Rs. 600 crore) expected to remain stable this year and reduce next year despite Capex.

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