Scoda Tubes operates exclusively in the stainless-steel segment, manufacturing both seamless and welded tubes and pipes. They claim to have built operational expertise in production, inventory management, and customised specifications such as thickness, grade, and length.
The company claims to operate a fully integrated production setup with an in-house hot piercing mill that produces mother hollows, the key raw material for seamless tubes. This backward integration is said to reduce reliance on suppliers and enable cost efficiencies in the production process.
The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified for quality management systems, ISO 14001:2015 certified for environmental management systems, and ISO 45001:2018 certified for occupational health and safety, all by TUV SUD South Asia. It also holds multiple product-specific accreditations, including PED (EU), IBR (India), and DNV certifications.
Scoda Tubes claims to maintain a quality control team of 14 personnel and conducts extensive testing at all stages of production. The company reports a low rejection rate of approximately 2.6 percent internally and 0.31 percent by customers in FY24.
The company caters to over 230 customers across sectors such as oil and gas, chemicals, power, and railways. As of December 2024, it has exported to 11 countries, with exports contributing up to 30.84 percent of revenue in some financial years.
The manufacturing facility is located near the Ahmedabad-Mehsana Highway in Gujarat, approximately 360 km from Mundra Port and 23 km from an Inland Container Depot. The company claims this location helps reduce logistics costs and facilitates smooth export operations.
The company has seen a consistent increase in revenue from operations and profit after tax (PAT). Revenue from operations increased from Rs 194.03 crore in FY22 to Rs 305.13 crore in FY23 to Rs 399.86 crore in FY24, while PAT increased from Rs 1.64 crore in FY22 to Rs 10.34 crore in FY23 to Rs 18.30 crore in FY24.
The top 10 customers contributed Rs 208.69 crore (57.78 percent), Rs 191.01 crore 47.77 percent, Rs 137.43 crore (45.04 percent), and Rs 77.15 crore (39.76 percent) to total revenue from operations in the period ended December 31, 2024, FY24, FY23, and FY22, respectively. Any failure to retain these key customers, expand the customer base, or a loss of business from these clients can adversely affect the company’s business and financial standing.
As of December 31, 2024, the company had outstanding financial indebtedness of Rs 202.16 crore. Any failure to service or repay these loans can harm its operations and financial position.
The company has recorded negative cash flows from investing activities amounting to Rs 42.64 crore, Rs 46.57 crore, Rs 38.52 crore, and Rs 33.43 crore in the nine months ended December 31, 2024, FY24, FY23, and FY22, respectively. It also recorded negative cash flows from operating activities amounting to Rs 4.69 crore in FY22. If cash outflows continue to exceed inflows, the company may face liquidity challenges in the future.
The company’s manufacturing operations are limited to its manufacturing facility in Mehsana, Gujarat. Any adverse political, social or economic developments in this region can negatively impact the company.
The company, its subsidiaries, promoters, and directors are involved in certain ongoing legal proceedings. Any adverse judgments in any of these cases could be detrimental to the company’s business prospects.
Scoda Tubes relies on a limited number of stockists for the sale and distribution of its stainless-steel tubes and pipes, including one exclusive stockist in Maharashtra and one in the United States. Revenue from these stockists amounted to Rs 74.36 crore (20.59 percent), Rs 65.01 crore (16.26 percent), Rs 49.82 crore (16.33 percent), and Rs 9.56 crore (4.93 percent) in the period ended December 31, 2024, FY24, FY23, and FY22 respectively from the Maharashtra stockist, and Rs12.35 crore (3.42 percent), Rs 8.83 crore (2.21 percent), Rs 14.04 crore (4.60 percent), and Rs 6.80 crore (3.50 percent) in the period ended December 31, 2024, FY24, FY23, and FY22, respectively from the U.S. stockist. Any termination or underperformance of key stockists may materially impact the company’s distribution and revenues.
As of December 31, 2024, the company had total trade receivables of Rs 108.05 crore. Any failure to collect these receivables on time or at all can negatively impact the business and its financial condition.
The company has received a summons from SEBI regarding past transactions with Prakash Steelage Limited. Any adverse outcome of this investigation could affect operations or reputation.
Scoda Tubes derives a substantial portion of its revenue from stockists, engineering firms, EPC contractors, and industrial companies in India and abroad, particularly from the oil & gas, chemicals, fertilisers, power, pharmaceuticals, automotive, railways, and transportation sectors. Revenue from these sectors was Rs 122.85 crore (34.01 percent) from engineering companies, Rs 38.70 crore (10.72 percent) from EPC contractors, and Rs 93.50 crore (25.89 percent) from domestic stockists in the nine months ended December 31, 2024. Any decline in demand from end-user industries may impact the company’s revenues and operations.
In the period ended December 31, 2024, the company earned Rs 101 crore (27.96 percent) of its revenue from exports, with substantial exposure to Germany, the U.S., and Spain. Any adverse global trade developments may impact export volumes.