Company Introduction

Sigachi Industries is a leading Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC) manufacturer in India. The company has a diverse product portfolio of 59 grades of MCC. The core product caters to diverse sectors, with revenue primarily generated from pharmaceuticals (75%), followed by food & nutraceuticals (20%), and cosmetics (5%). The company operates 3 multi-locational manufacturing facilities in Telangana (Hyderabad) and Gujarat (Dahej), ensuring a robust and reliable supply chain for its global clientele.

Sigachi Industries Limited exports approximately 60% of its products to global regulated markets in 40+ countries worldwide. It caters to the American market through a subsidiary called Sigachi US Inc. To address growing demand and capture new markets, Sigachi is aggressively expanding its MCC manufacturing capacity by over 50% in the medium term.

FY24 Financial Performance

• Revenue from operations increased by 32.1% YoY, from INR 302.0 Cr. in FY23 to INR 398.9 Cr. in FY24.

• EBITDA grew by 30.5%, from INR 58.7 Cr. in FY23 to INR 76.6 Cr. in FY24.

• EBITDA margin slightly decreased from 19.5% in FY23 to 19.2% in FY24, due to lower capacity utilization.

• PAT increased by 31.2%, from INR 43.6 Cr. in FY23 to INR 57.2 Cr. in FY24.

• Diluted EPS increased by 8.5% from INR 1.42 in FY23 to INR 1.54 in FY24.

Industry Outlook

• The Indian Pharmaceutical Industry size was INR 33,400 Cr. in 2021 and is projected to triple and reach ~INR 1,08,550 Cr. in 2030.

• The Indian nutraceuticals market size was estimated at INR 22,436 Cr. in 2023 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 13.5% from 2024 to 2030.

• The Indian Cosmetic Market was valued at INR 6,764 Cr. in 2023 and is expected to reach INR 15,364 Cr. by 2032, at a CAGR of 3.2% during the forecast period 2023 – 2032

Key Drivers and Investment Thesis

Rising Capacity Utilization: The newly added capacity of 7,200 MTPA in Q4FY24 increased total capacity to 21,000 MTPA. The expanded capacity is expected to achieve 2300 bps higher utilization in Q1FY25 at 97%.

Diverse Product Portfolio: The company offers 59 distinct grades of MCC, ranging from 15 microns to 250 microns, demonstrating a wide range of product offerings. This positions Sigachi as a key player in the pharmaceutical supply chain.

New Product Line: Introduction of CCS (Croscarmellose Sodium) as a new product which is expected to have an average realization of INR 400-450 per kg. The proposed CCS capacity is 1800 MTPA at Dahej.

API Business: The company acquired an 80% stake in Trimax Bioscience to expand into API product offerings. This backward integration can reduce the formulator’s input cost.

Healthy Capex: Capex for FY25 allocated ~INR 100 Cr., including investments in Trimax and the Hyderabad plant. Capex for FY26 is estimated to be ~INR 80-90 Cr., compared to INR 85 Cr in FY24.S

Growing Asset Turn: The asset turnover ratio is projected to be ~3x, inclusive of new capacity additions in FY26 as compared to 2.2x in FY24

Margin and Profitability Expansion: Focus on high-margin yielding product mix and cost-effective manufacturing processes, effective management of inventory would result in an increase of EBITDA margins in coming quarters to 20%+.

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Valuation and Recommendation

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We value Sigachi Industries at 30x FY2026E Earnings Per Share (EPS), with a target price of INR 81, a projected upside of 36% over the next 12-18 months.

We recommend a "BUY" rating on Sigachi Industries Limited based on increasing capacity utilization, expansion in API business and asset turnover uptick over FY25-27.

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