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Scoda Tubes
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The company has successfully established a hot piercing mill with a production capacity of 20,000 MTPA for mother hollows. (3 met across 3 tracked commitments)
“Hot piercing mill to produce mother hollow with a production capacity of 20,000 MTPA”
The company has deployed INR 27 crores towards capex from IPO proceeds and incurred a total of INR 45.9 crores in H1 FY26. Management reaffirmed the total estimate remains around INR 100 crores. (1 in progress, 1 exceeded, 1 met across 3 tracked commitments)
“We intend to invest INR100 crores in capital expenditure to support this growth. Out of this, INR55 crores will be allocated towards expanding our seamless production capacity and INR45 crores towards increasing our welded production capacity.”
The company successfully expanded its seamless production capacity to 20,068 MTPA, slightly exceeding the 20,000 MTPA target. The additional capacity went live in December 2025 as planned. (1 exceeded, 2 met, 2 in progress across 5 tracked commitments)
“So, after installation of those two machines, we will have the installed capacity of 20,000 metric tons per annum by the end of December.”
The company has identified the Middle East (Kuwait, UAE) as a specific zone for future expansion in its geographic customer base strategy. (1 in progress across 1 tracked commitment)
“Future Expansion-Middle East, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates.”
In the first quarter of FY26, the EBITDA margin fell below the guided range of 15-16%, coming in at 14.6%. (1 missed across 1 tracked commitment)
“So, margins are expected to remain in the range of around 15% to 16%. So, in H2, the operations will be there for seamless finished products. So broadly, we can assume 15% to 16% margins, as well as if even the welded comes online, it will remain the same.”
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How durable is the business?
The company expanded its regulatory moat by applying for new marine standards (Bureau Veritas and Rina Marine) and maintaining a portfolio of 10+ major international certifications. (5 expanding)
“International accreditations and product approvals... Company’s capabilities and accreditations have enabled Scoda Tubes to cater to 349 clients globally till date”
Export revenue surged by 55% in FY25, increasing its contribution to the total revenue mix from 21% to 27%, with Germany emerging as the top export destination. (4 expanding, 1 contracting)
“Revenue split across geographies... Exports 31.6%”
Domestic revenue share remained stable at 71% of total revenue in H1 FY26 compared to H1 FY25, showing consistent demand within the Indian market. (1 stable)
“Domestic 71% H1 FY25 71% H1 FY26”
Domestic revenue grew 12% in FY25, but its share of the total revenue mix decreased as exports grew at a much faster pace. (2 shifted, 1 expanding)
“Revenue split across geographies... Domestic 68.4%”
The welded segment is undergoing a major shift. While existing 'welded tubes' are contracting due to low demand, the company is investing INR 45 crores to launch 'welded pipes' for broader commercial use. (1 shifted)
“Our welded production capacity is expected to rise significantly from existing 1,020 metric tons per annum to 13,150 metric tons per annum. ... INR45 crores towards increasing our welded production capacity.”
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Where does growth come from?
The company is doubling its seamless production capacity from 10,068 MTPA to 20,068 MTPA, with the expansion expected to be operational by FY26. (4 accelerating, 1 new trend across 5 signals, 2 leading indicators)
“Seamless: Existing capacity 10,068 MTPA -> Post expansion capacity 20,068 MTPA. Additional capacity went live in December 2025”
The company has secured land for future growth, with 50% of its total land parcel still available for development, ensuring long-term scalability. (1 steady across 1 signal, 1 leading indicator)
“Available land parcel of 74,699 sq. mts., with only 37,156 sq. mts. currently developed for manufacturing”
Export revenue is accelerating as a percentage of total operations, growing from 20.8% in FY24 to 26.6% in FY25. (2 accelerating, 3 steady across 5 signals, 1 leading indicator)
“Exports: Q3 FY25 34.1 -> Q3 FY26 48.1 (+41%). Revenue - mix: Exports 26% (Q3 FY25) to 32% (Q3 FY26)”
Scoda is moving away from being a pure commodity player by investing in its brand name to increase market recognition and customer loyalty.
“Trademarked “Scoda Tubes Limited” to build brand equity, increase market recognition, and protect IP. 20 personnel in quality check and customer servicing team to further improve brand positioning”
The company is aggressively pursuing new sector approvals, specifically in green energy, power, marine (shipbuilding), and defense. These approvals are expected to drive volume growth over the next 2-3 years. (2 new trend, 3 steady across 5 signals)
“Currently applied for Bureau Veritas Marine (France) and Rina Marine (Italy) standards. Company’s capabilities and accreditations have enabled Scoda Tubes to cater to 349 clients globally till date”
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What could break the thesis?
The company's profitability is highly dependent on a few specific industries, particularly Oil & Gas and Process industries, which are cyclical and prone to boom-and-bust cycles. [DEMAND]
“Oil & gas and process industries continue to dominate global demand for SS pipes and tubes”
The risk is stable. While the company serves multiple sectors, Oil & Gas and Process industries remain the dominant global demand drivers (42-48% combined), and the company's product certifications (API, EIL) further tie it to these specific sectors. (2 stable)
“Oil & gas and process industries continue to dominate global demand for SS pipes and tubes”
Margins are stabilizing but remain under pressure due to product mix shifts. Q4 EBITDA margins fell to 14.1% from a full-year average of 16.1% because the company sold more 'mother hollows' (semi-finished tubes) which have lower margins than finished seamless tubes. (1 stable)
“the decline in gross margins was primarily due to a higher proportion of mother hollow sales in Q4, which carry lower margins than finished seamless tubes.”
The risk is intensifying as gross profit margins dropped significantly from 34.5% in FY24 to 30.6% in FY25. While EBITDA margins improved due to lower 'other expenses', the core spread between raw material costs and sales price is narrowing. (1 intensifying)
“Gross profit margin 30.6% (-386 bps y-o-y)”
Demand concentration risk is being addressed through sector diversification. Management is actively seeking approvals for the Marine (shipbuilding), Defense, and Green Energy sectors to reduce reliance on traditional cyclical industries. (1 easing)
“some of the approvals which are already under process, which includes the marine sector, that is shipbuilding industry. Some of the products can be used and what we target is in the defence sector as well.”
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