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Cosmo First LtdQ2 FY25

Cosmo First Ltd Q2 FY25 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: 822P/E: 13.7Market Cap: ₹2.0K CrSector: Industrial Products

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
  • Company expects sales volume growth due to commissioning of new BOPP line that started operations June 1, adding 45% capacity.
  • New BOPP line revenue potential is around Rs.750 crore at full capacity, with a ramp-up to 100% utilization expected within 2-3 months.
  • Specialty product sales, which grew 10% in FY'25, are expected to continue growing in coming years, strengthening the business model.
  • The company aims to increase specialty mix in new capacity and increase presence with premium brands.
  • Growth in specialty chemicals and newer verticals like Cosmo consumer (window films, paint protection films, ceramic coatings) and rigid packaging is expected.
  • Overall topline is expected to increase with volume growth and favorable demand-supply scenario in BOPP industry.
  • Cost reduction initiatives targeting Rs.40 crore savings per year will support margins along with volume growth.
  • Zigly business may take time to become profitable but expected to be a value creator.

Margin guidance

Category 3
  • The company expects higher volumes due to a 45% increase in BOPP capacity starting June 2025, which will drive top-line growth.
  • Specialty film sales are projected to grow at around 10% CAGR, strengthening the business model and protecting margins.
  • A favorable demand-supply scenario in the BOPP industry is expected to continue into FY’26, supporting margins and profitability.
  • New investments in film lines (BOPP, CPP, window films, paint protection films) are anticipated to ramp up revenue and profitability significantly over the coming years.
  • Specialty chemicals are already profitable and growing, contributing positively to earnings.
  • The recently commissioned window film and rigid packaging businesses are expected to break even and generate profits by H2 FY’26 or FY’27.
  • Zigly (pet care venture) may take time to become profitable but is viewed as a future value creator.
  • Overall margin and profit improvement is expected from volume growth, cost reductions, and product mix enhancement.

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Fundraise plans

No
  • No major new CAPEX plans are expected for the next year, indicating limited immediate need for large-scale fundraising.
  • Current net debt stands at Rs.1140 crore, considered close to the peak level following recent capacity additions.
  • Management expects a significant reduction in net debt over the next two years due to lack of major CAPEX.
  • No specific mention of plans for new debt or equity fundraising was made during the call.
  • Regarding Zigly, the company plans to scale the business before considering bringing in strategic or financial partners, potentially by 2028 or 2029, but no immediate fundraising is planned.
  • Overall, current indications suggest no imminent new fundraising through debt or equity.

Order book

  • The company did not provide specific figures on the current or expected order book during the call.
  • Management mentioned significant queuing up for specialty orders for the new BOPP line within the first two months of operation.
  • The new BOPP line (81,000 tons capacity) is running at full utilization, expected to reach 100% capacity in 2-3 months.
  • Specialty film sales from the new line are growing, and additional assets are being added to increase specialty sales.
  • Overall, volume and top-line are expected to increase in coming quarters due to new capacity ramp-up and specialty mix growth.
  • No quantified order backlog or pending order data was shared in the transcript.

Capex plans

Yes
  • The company commissioned a new BOPP line in June 2025 with an annual capacity of approximately 81,000 metric tons, adding around 45% to the company's BOPP capacity.
  • A window film line under the brand "Sunshield" started operations in May 2025.
  • Four new lines are to be added this year, with three already added and the fourth expected soon, totaling 10,000 to 12,000 tons of additional capacity.
  • No major CAPEX planned for the next year after the current year's investments.
  • The company expects significant ramp-up in revenue and profitability from these recently commissioned assets.
  • Cost-saving initiatives and efficiency improvements are ongoing, including a Total Quality Management project aimed to increase production capacity by 6-7%.
  • Specialty chemical business and other verticals like rigid packaging and consumer products are also areas of focus for growth.
  • Zigly, the pet care venture, is expected to scale up further with possible demerger by 2028-29.

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