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Mayur Uniquoters
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The company has successfully established a subsidiary in Estonia and has begun exploring and exporting to the European market. (1 met across 1 tracked commitment)
“So the impact of zero duty, it will take almost like 10 to 12 months for the papers to be signed by EU and all the European nations, okay? So it will definitely help us improve our non-automotive business very strongly for sure.”
The PU business has not shown significant improvement in Q1 FY26 compared to the previous quarter, maintaining a run rate of Rs. 6-7 crores. (1 in progress, 1 exceeded across 2 tracked commitments)
“Minimum 15%-20 % will increase.”
The company has achieved INR 97.18 crores in total exports for the third quarter (Q3 FY26). Cumulative performance for the 9-month period is not explicitly totaled, but the run rate is being monitored. (1 in progress across 1 tracked commitment)
“Vinod Kumar Sharma: No, no, no, no. It will be around INR350 crores to INR400 crores. Up to July INR100 crores. April to September...”
Management reaffirmed the FY26 guidance of 12%-15% revenue growth and 15%-20% profit growth. Q1 FY26 consolidated revenue grew only 1% QoQ, but standalone revenue grew 6% QoQ. (1 in progress across 1 tracked commitment)
“the overall growth in top line, we are expecting 12% to 15%. And bottom line, we are expecting overall growth 15% to 20%.”
The decision on the Mexico plant has been further delayed until March 2026 due to strategic reasons and uncertainty regarding the U.S. market. (1 revised across 1 tracked commitment)
“We have not taken a definitive plan, but we can say very soon. I cannot give you a number that we will start from tomorrow. We are discussing about it. We will take a decision soon.”
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How durable is the business?
Domestic revenue is growing at a slower pace (8-10% target) compared to exports, with management intentionally deprioritizing low-margin domestic segments like footwear due to intense local competition. (1 stable)
“Our target for Domestic growth is between 8% to 10%. Our target for Export growth is much more than Domestic business... we are not interested in growing our business where our margins are very, very low.”
The footwear segment is undergoing a strategic shift toward high-value multinational brands (e.g., Adidas) to improve margins, even as general domestic footwear sales face pricing pressure. (1 shifted)
“For footwear, leather goods, garments, we are moving all multinational brands. There, they need quality, and they give you a better price.”
The company's moat is strengthening as it deepens relationships with elite European OEMs like Mercedes-Benz and BMW, despite the long lead times (10-12 months) required for qualification. (1 expanding, 3 contracting, 1 shifted across 3 engines)
“Auto OEM domestic INR52.01 crores; total is INR236.99 crores.”
Mayur Uniquoters holds a strong position as a preferred supplier to elite global car brands like Mercedes-Benz and BMW, which creates a high barrier to entry for competitors due to the rigorous qualification and 'paperwork' required for European OEMs.
“we are already working with two customers, very strong OEMs, Mercedes-Benz and BMW... it will take almost like 10 to 12 months for the papers to be signed by EU and all the European nations”
Export markets, particularly the US and Europe, are the primary growth engine due to higher margins and new OEM orders.
“total export INR97.18 crores. ... our growth in the export market will be higher than the growth in the domestic market.”
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Where does growth come from?
Margins are benefiting from a favorable product mix (higher export OEM) and cost reduction efficiencies, though management notes sustainability depends on market raw material prices. (1 steady, 2 accelerating across 3 signals)
“And great to see that we are maintaining 24%, 25% margin in new product mix where export percentage is higher... we should be able to maintain this level of margin.”
The company is initiating trading activities through a new subsidiary in Lithuania to target the general and furnishing segments in Europe. (2 new trend, 1 steady, 1 accelerating across 4 signals)
“Our Footwear business is not growing because of local competition, because of price -- low price margin. So that's why that's the only area which is a matter of concern at the moment.”
The company has put its Mexico plant expansion on hold due to strategic uncertainty and 'U.S. problems,' while shifting focus to a potential South India plant which remains on the 'drawing board.' (1 reversing across 1 signal)
“Mexico because, as I told earlier, a lot of our customers want us to be there, but the business case scenario is on hold for the time being because of strategic reasons... It's still on the drawing board then? Yes.”
The Mexico plant expansion is currently on hold due to geopolitical uncertainties following the US elections, with a decision expected in 3 months. However, domestic capacity enhancement remains steady with a new line planned in India within 6-9 months. (1 decelerating across 1 signal)
“But because of this America and Mexico this election, we've postponed it for the time being. So within next 3 months, we'll take a decision. Otherwise, also, we can put up there one separately, one line we will put up here in the next 6 months or 9 months.”
Export OEM revenue is showing strong momentum, with management projecting a 2.5x to 3x growth in this segment over the next three years. (2 accelerating, 2 steady across 4 signals)
“We have told you 2.5 to 3x. It will be there, definitely will be there... if you see the FY '22, then this quantum was INR140 crores. And it has increased to INR168 crores. Already, we are on the path to increase and definitely, this 140 it will be 3x in the next 3 years.”
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What could break the thesis?
The risk is intensifying as management has officially postponed the Mexico plant CAPEX due to 'confusion' and 'big confusion in the mind' regarding the tariff situation. While they claim no direct impact on current OEM exports to Mexico, they admit a 50% tariff would be a 'worry' and could slow growth. (3 intensifying, 1 easing, 1 stable, 1 high-severity)
“One is if you see bulk of our exports to U.S. are through Mexico, and recently, the Mexico government, they have imposed a tariff of…”
The risk is intensifying specifically in the PU (Polyurethane) segment where Chinese dumping is causing losses, although the PVC segment remains competitive and unaffected. (1 intensifying, 3 stable)
“Our Footwear business is not growing because of local competition, because of price -- low price margin. So that's why that the only area which is a matter of concern at the moment”
Management reports that sales to European and Middle Eastern areas are actually increasing, suggesting the demand risk for Mayur specifically may be easing despite broader market trends. (1 easing)
“But if you see, European automotive industry is not growing as much rather than it's -- there is a story of degrowth over there.”
The risk is easing as chemical prices have corrected downwards by 10-15%, and the company is successfully passing on price corrections to the domestic market. (1 easing)
“Normally, imports are nearly 1/3 of our total raw material cost... because a lot of our raw materials are coming from Europe, US, China also... I think it should be around 60%, 65%”
The risk is currently stable as management confirms they are supplying through Mexico warehouses to customers located on the Mexico-U.S. border, effectively bypassing direct U.S. tariff impacts for now. (1 stable)
“So far, we have not impacted with tariff because we are supplying through Mexico, our warehouse. And the customers who are taking material from us all are located in Mexico-U.S. border.”
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