UFlex Reports 6.5% Revenue Growth, Sees Improved Industry Dynamics
UFlex, a leading flexible packaging company, reported a 6.5% year-over-year revenue growth to Rs 3,922.00 crores, driven by strong volume expansion across its business segments. The company witnessed an overall volume growth of 7.9%, with packaging segment showing 11.7% growth, packaging films 6.8%, aseptic packaging 18.0%, and flexible packaging 7.4%. Despite revenue growth, EBITDA margin slightly decreased to 12.0%. UFlex is expanding capacity with planned investments of Rs 2,000.00 crores, including increasing aseptic packaging capacity and setting up new plants. The company faces challenges in some international markets but remains optimistic, providing guidance of 10.00% revenue growth and Rs 2,100.00 crores EBITDA for the current fiscal year.

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UFLEX , a leading flexible packaging company, has reported a 6.5% year-over-year revenue growth to Rs 3,922.00 crores, driven by strong volume expansion across its business segments.
Volume Growth Across Segments
The company witnessed robust volume growth of 7.9% overall, with the packaging segment showing particularly strong performance:
- Packaging segment: 11.7% volume growth
- Packaging films: 6.8% volume growth
- Aseptic packaging: 18.0% volume increase
- Flexible packaging: 7.4% volume rise
Financial Performance
Despite the revenue growth, UFlex's EBITDA margin slightly decreased to 12.0% compared to 12.7% in the same quarter of the previous year. The company attributes this to various market dynamics and uncertainties in global trade.
Improved Industry Dynamics
UFlex benefited from a shift in industry dynamics following an unfortunate accident at a competitor's plant in May. This event reduced the local availability of BOPET and BOPP films, leading to better margins for UFlex. The company expects these improved conditions to be fully reflected in subsequent quarters.
Expansion Plans
UFlex is actively expanding its capacity with planned investments of Rs 2,000.00 crores. Key expansion projects include:
- Increasing aseptic packaging capacity from 7 to 12 billion packs
- Setting up a new plant in Egypt
- Expanding WPP bags production for the pet food industry
- Establishing a recycling facility in Noida
Global Market Challenges
The company faces challenges in some international markets:
- U.S. tariffs on Indian products affecting exports
- Increased imports from Southeast Asia and China impacting domestic prices
However, UFlex's diversified global presence allows it to navigate these challenges effectively.
Future Outlook
UFlex has provided guidance for the current fiscal year:
Metric | Target |
---|---|
Revenue growth | 10.00% |
EBITDA guidance | Rs 2,100.00 crores |
Rajesh Bhatia, Group President and CFO of UFlex, stated, "We are looking to consolidate this year, and then next year when all these investments are available for production, we could add a substantial amount of revenue as well as profitability to our business."
The company expects its new investments to potentially add Rs 3,000.00 crores in revenue and Rs 600.00 crores in EBITDA once fully operational.
UFlex remains committed to innovation and sustainability, developing new products like single pellet solutions with pre-mixed recycled content to help customers meet regulatory requirements.
As the flexible packaging industry continues to evolve, UFlex is positioning itself to capitalize on emerging opportunities while navigating global market challenges.
Historical Stock Returns for UFLEX
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-2.13% | -6.70% | -9.07% | +16.15% | -28.02% | +52.57% |