EPL Ltd
BSE:500135
EPL Ltd
EPL Ltd. engages in the sale of collapsible laminated and plastic tubes. The company is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra and currently employs 1,114 full-time employees. The firm operates through the Plastic Packaging Material segment. The firm is primarily engaged in the manufacturing of plastic packaging material in the form of multilayer collapsible tubes and laminates used primarily for packaging of consumer products in the beauty and cosmetics, health and pharmaceuticals, food nutrition, home care, and oral care categories. Its geographical segments include Africa, Middle East and South Asia (AMESA region), which includes operations in India and Egypt; East Asia Pacific (EAP region), which includes operations in China and Philippines; Americas region, which includes operations in the United States of America, Mexico and Colombia, and Europe region, which includes operations in Germany, United Kingdom, Poland and Russia. Its product segments include laminates, laminated tubes, extruded tubes, caps and closures, and dispensing systems. The firm has over 20 plants in over 12 countries.
EPL Ltd. engages in the sale of collapsible laminated and plastic tubes. The company is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra and currently employs 1,114 full-time employees. The firm operates through the Plastic Packaging Material segment. The firm is primarily engaged in the manufacturing of plastic packaging material in the form of multilayer collapsible tubes and laminates used primarily for packaging of consumer products in the beauty and cosmetics, health and pharmaceuticals, food nutrition, home care, and oral care categories. Its geographical segments include Africa, Middle East and South Asia (AMESA region), which includes operations in India and Egypt; East Asia Pacific (EAP region), which includes operations in China and Philippines; Americas region, which includes operations in the United States of America, Mexico and Colombia, and Europe region, which includes operations in Germany, United Kingdom, Poland and Russia. Its product segments include laminates, laminated tubes, extruded tubes, caps and closures, and dispensing systems. The firm has over 20 plants in over 12 countries.
Strong Revenue Growth: Revenue grew 13.3% year-on-year, with broad-based double-digit growth in most regions and continued strong momentum in Beauty & Cosmetics.
EBITDA & Margins: EBITDA increased by 12%, with EBITDA margin at 20.1%, slightly lower by 20 basis points but within target range and marking six consecutive quarters above 20%.
ROCE Expansion: Return on capital employed improved to 18.7%, up 182 basis points from last year, with ongoing focus on capital efficiency.
Beauty & Cosmetics Outperformance: The segment delivered 26% year-on-year growth, now representing 53% of the total portfolio, and remains a key growth driver.
Regional Performance: EAP (Asia Pacific) and Americas regions led with 18% and 19% growth, respectively; Europe saw slower growth at 8% and was impacted by operational issues.
Sustainability Focus: Sustainable tube formats made up 38% of sales, and the company received notable sustainability awards.
Guidance Reaffirmed: Management reiterated its target for sustained double-digit revenue growth and slight EBITDA margin improvement going forward.
Thailand Ramp-Up: Newly commercialized Thailand plant is in early stages, expected to scale up gradually with strong market potential.
