Q3 2025 Cosmo First Ltd Earnings Call Transcript
Key Points
- Consolidated sales for the December 2024 quarter increased by 12% compared to the previous year, driven by higher volumes and specialty sales.
- EBITDA for the quarter improved significantly to INR86 crores from INR56 crores in the previous year, supported by better margins and increased specialty sales.
- The company is optimistic about future growth due to improved sales of specialty films and several new products in the pipeline.
- Cosmo First Ltd is implementing cost rationalization measures expected to save INR25 crore in FY26.
- The new BOPP and CPP lines, which will be the world's largest production capacity lines, are expected to increase production capability by 45% to 50%.
- BOPP margins have been under pressure due to temporary breakdowns and increased domestic capacity, causing a production loss of about 5%.
- The company anticipates subdued BOPP base margins in FY26 due to expected capacity additions in the domestic industry.
- There was a one-time income of INR9 crore in the quarter, which may not be sustainable in future quarters.
- The B2C business, particularly the Zigly pet care vertical, is still incurring losses and may take time to become profitable.
- The company's debt position is close to INR900 crore, which is 2.6 times EBITDA, indicating a significant leverage.
Ladies and gentlemen, good day and welcome to the investor call of Cosmo First Ltd to discuss the Q3 and nine months FY 2025 results.
Today we have with us from the management Group CEO Mr. Pankaj Poddar and Group CFO Mr. Neeraj Jain.
(Operator Instructions)
Now, may I request Mr. Neeraj Jain, to take us to his opening remarks, subsequent to which we can open the floor for the Q&A.
Thank you and over to you.
Well, thank you. Very good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. I'm Neeraj Jain, Group CFO at Cosmo
First Limited along with my colleague Mr. Pankaj Poddar, Group CEO see you at Cosmo first.
Our financial results for December 24th quarter and investors' presentations are available on the company's website.
We first discuss a brief on the performance of the company for the quarter, which may be followed by the questions. Dealing with the financial results.
Consolidated sales for the December 24, quarter is INR701 crores, which
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