Shalimar Paints (SHALPAINTS) — concall transcript

📢 Key Event
Shalimar Paints reported 14% YoY revenue growth to INR127 crores in Q1 FY24, with gross margins expanding to 31.7%, but posted a net loss of INR10.27 crores and negative EBITDA of INR3.02 crores due to strategic investments.

🔄 What Changed
Net loss of INR10.27 crores and negative EBITDA of INR3.02 crores driven by strategic investments; capacity expansion from 78ML to 180ML; hiring plans across sales, R&D, and operations; target of 20-25% YoY growth and INR1,000 crores revenue in 3-4 years.

🔮 What's Next
Targeting 20-25% YoY growth, gross margins of 35%+, EBITDA margins of 5-8% in 2-3 years, and INR1,000 crores revenue within 3-4 years; EBITDA positivity expected in upcoming quarters excluding INR5.5 crore manpower cost; capex of INR190 crores with INR100 crores expected from warrant conversions in October.

💡 Investor Takeaway
The company is investing heavily in capacity and talent to capture a large untapped market, but near-term profitability is being sacrificed for long-term growth and market share gains.

Shalimar Paints reported 14% YoY revenue growth to INR127 crores in Q1 FY24, with gross margins expanding to 31.7%, but posted a net loss of INR10.27 crores and negative EBITDA of INR3.02 crores due to strategic investments. Management highlighted capacity expansion from 78ML to 180ML, new product launches in wood coatings and waterproofing, and plans to hire 60-70% in sales, 10-15% in R&D, and 15-20% in operations. Industry growth stands at 10-12% CAGR with 50-60% of surfaces untapped. The company aims for 20-25% YoY growth, gross margins above 35%, and EBITDA margins of 5-8% within 2-3 years, targeting INR1,000 crores revenue in 3-4 years.

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About Shalimar Paints Ltd (SHALPAINTS)

Consumer Durables · Paints/Varnish · Listed on BSE

Market Cap: ₹654.37 Cr ROE: -27.6% ROCE: -11.2%

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