
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.
Full analysisRevenue 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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