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Ankit Agrawal, CFA

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<li>Q3FY23 tends to be the weakest quarter seasonally. Volume de-growth was -10% QoQ, in line with the expectation as per historical seasonality trend.</li>
<li>Q4FY23 is all set to be a strong quarter. Management is confident of closing FY23 as per the previously stated revenue and margin guidance.</li>
<li>The new value-added segment, Barrier Packaging, has started to contribute meaningfully to the revenue. Tube Laminates, another value-added segment, will also start to contribute soon.</li>
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Q3FY23 tends to be the weakest quarter seasonally. Volume de-growth was -10% QoQ, in line with the expectation as per historical seasonality trend.
Q4FY23 is all set to be a strong quarter. Management is confident of closing FY23 as per the previously stated revenue and margin guidance.
The new value-added segment, Barrier Packaging, has started to contribute meaningfully to the revenue. Tube Laminates, another value-added segment, will also start to contribute soon.


RPPL: Q3FY23 Was Seasonally Weak As Expected, But Q4FY23 Is On Track To Be Strong

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<li>EBITDA per kg in Q2FY23 declined to INR 29.5 vs INR 35+ QoQ, due to one-off items and marginal decline in volume due to seasonality.</li>
<li>However, RPPL is on track for FY23 EBITDA of INR 37cr+ in line with our prior projection, with EBITDA per kg at INR 34-35 and volume at INR 11,000+ MT.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/rajshree-polypack-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33486:1" rel="noopener">Rajshree Polypack (RAJPPL IN)</a> continues to introduce new products including its venture into injection molding technology as well as sustainable packaging for disposable cutlery.</li>
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EBITDA per kg in Q2FY23 declined to INR 29.5 vs INR 35+ QoQ, due to one-off items and marginal decline in volume due to seasonality.
However, RPPL is on track for FY23 EBITDA of INR 37cr+ in line with our prior projection, with EBITDA per kg at INR 34-35 and volume at INR 11,000+ MT.

Rajshree Polypack (RAJPPL IN) continues to introduce new products including its venture into injection molding technology as well as sustainable packaging for disposable cutlery.


Rajshree Polypack (RPPL): Weak Q2 Was Due to One-Off Items, However FY23 Is On Track As Per Guidance

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<li>Q1FY23 earnings came in strong for RPPL led by robust demand and margin expansion. Volumes grew by 23.6% YoY and 24.5% QoQ.</li>
<li>Operational EBITDA per kg grew by 25%+ YoY and 36%+ QoQ to INR 37.5+ per kg as the price rise in raw materials was passed on.</li>
<li>RPPL has guided for a strong FY23. It can clock a volume of 10500+ MT and EBITDA of INR 35+ per kg, barring any adverse volatility in raw material prices.</li>
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Q1FY23 earnings came in strong for RPPL led by robust demand and margin expansion. Volumes grew by 23.6% YoY and 24.5% QoQ.
Operational EBITDA per kg grew by 25%+ YoY and 36%+ QoQ to INR 37.5+ per kg as the price rise in raw materials was passed on.
RPPL has guided for a strong FY23. It can clock a volume of 10500+ MT and EBITDA of INR 35+ per kg, barring any adverse volatility in raw material prices.


RPPL: Strong Earnings Led by Robust Demand and Margin Expansion

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<li>RPPL posted a decent FY22 despite significant rise in the raw material costs. Sales volume grew 30%+ and EBITDA per kg improved by 11%.</li>
<li>FY23 is likely to be robust for RPPL. Revenue growth is likely to be strong at 20%+. Margins are guided to expand to 15%+ level from current 13.5%.</li>
<li>RPPL is consistently improving the mix of value-added products like Barrier Packaging and Tube Laminates. Contribution from Barrier Packaging is likely to grow to 10-15% in FY23 from 5% currently.</li>
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RPPL posted a decent FY22 despite significant rise in the raw material costs. Sales volume grew 30%+ and EBITDA per kg improved by 11%.
FY23 is likely to be robust for RPPL. Revenue growth is likely to be strong at 20%+. Margins are guided to expand to 15%+ level from current 13.5%.
RPPL is consistently improving the mix of value-added products like Barrier Packaging and Tube Laminates. Contribution from Barrier Packaging is likely to grow to 10-15% in FY23 from 5% currently.


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<li>RPPL reported decent Q3FY22 earnings as gross margins expanded to 36.9% vs 33.7% QoQ and EBITDA margins expanded to 13.7% vs 13.5% QoQ.</li>
<li>The margin expansion seems to have been led by higher utilization of finished goods and WIP inventory which helped in curtailing adverse impact of volatility in raw material pricing.</li>
<li>The material decline in depreciation and amortization expenses by 13% QoQ is likely due to consolidation of the Unit 1 and Unit 3 facilities.</li>
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RPPL reported decent Q3FY22 earnings as gross margins expanded to 36.9% vs 33.7% QoQ and EBITDA margins expanded to 13.7% vs 13.5% QoQ.
The margin expansion seems to have been led by higher utilization of finished goods and WIP inventory which helped in curtailing adverse impact of volatility in raw material pricing.
The material decline in depreciation and amortization expenses by 13% QoQ is likely due to consolidation of the Unit 1 and Unit 3 facilities.


Rajshree Polypack (RPPL): Margin Expansion Led The Q3FY22 Earnings Growth

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Rajshree Polypack is an Indian manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging products and plastic sheets, specializing in customized thermoformed packaging solutions for the dairy, food processing, and beverage sectors. Their product range includes cups, containers, and trays for various food items and beverages, as well as rigid plastic sheets. The company is headquartered in Thane, Maharashtra, India, and was founded on October 15, 2011.

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