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Gravita India
Our verdict on Gravita India isn’t the consensus take — see where we landed, and the one risk the bull case glosses over.
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Management delivered on the acquisition commitment by acquiring a 99.44% stake in Rashtriya Metal Industries Limited (RMIL) for INR 560 crores, facilitating entry into the copper segment. (1 met across 1 tracked commitment)
“Expanding contribution from non-lead businesses (~35–40%)”
The company expanded its Mundra lead recycling capacity by 80,300 MTPA, slightly exceeding the original 80,000 MTPA target, bringing total Mundra capacity to 1,45,100 MTPA. (2 exceeded, 1 met, 2 revised across 5 tracked commitments)
“Gravita aims to more than double this to over 7 lakh metric ton per annum by FY '28, reflecting its commitment to scalable, sustainable growth.”
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How durable is the business?
The hedging moat is expanding as the company now hedges core inventory (since 2019), resulting in stable EBITDA margins despite global price fluctuations. (1 expanding)
“Deep Routed - Procurement Network: 39 Own yards, 2200+ Touch points, 3,30,000 MT+ Scrap collection”
The regulatory moat is strengthening as India shifts from informal to formal recycling, driven by BWMR and EPR rules, increasing scrap availability for Gravita. (5 expanding)
“Industry Specific Entry Barrier: Import License in India Based on past years performance; OEM Approvals; BWMR; EPR”
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Where does growth come from?
Profitability growth is accelerating, with PAT rising 39% year-on-year in Q1 FY26, exceeding the long-term target of 35%. (5 accelerating across 5 signals, 3 leading indicators)
“~30–35% profitability growth”
The acquisition of RMIL represents a major new trend and immediate revenue driver, adding a business with Rs. 1,040 Cr in annual revenue and 31,200 MTPA capacity. (2 new trend across 2 signals, 2 leading indicators)
“Gravita has acquired 99.44%* stake in Rashtriya Metal Industries Limited (RMIL) for Rs. 561.84 crore, marking its strategic entry into the copper and copper alloys segment.”
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What could break the thesis?
The risk is intensifying as the company has increased its capacity target to 7,00,000+ MTPA by FY 2028 with a massive Rs. 1500+ Cr Capex plan. (5 intensifying, 3 high-severity)
“Currently we are INR 118 crore of net debt we are having and which will go up by INR 600 crores to INR 700 crores approximately.”
The company is currently facing delays in commissioning 45,000 tons of lead capacity in Jaipur while waiting for government approvals. (1 intensifying, 2 easing, 2 stable)
“Import License in India Based on past years performance; OEM Approvals Takes time to get products approved from OEM’s”
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