
FRONTSP - Frontier Springs Ltd. Share Price
Auto Components
Valuation | |
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Market Cap | 1.81 kCr |
Price/Earnings (Trailing) | 55.96 |
Price/Sales (Trailing) | 8.06 |
EV/EBITDA | 37.97 |
Price/Free Cashflow | 246.57 |
MarketCap/EBT | 41.71 |
Enterprise Value | 1.81 kCr |
Fundamentals | |
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Revenue (TTM) | 224.56 Cr |
Rev. Growth (Yr) | 57.4% |
Earnings (TTM) | 32.43 Cr |
Earnings Growth (Yr) | 130.9% |
Profitability | |
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Operating Margin | 19% |
EBT Margin | 19% |
Return on Equity | 26.16% |
Return on Assets | 19.15% |
Free Cashflow Yield | 0.41% |
Price to Sales Ratio
Revenue (Last 12 mths)
Net Income (Last 12 mths)
Growth & Returns | |
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Price Change 1W | -11.5% |
Price Change 1M | 3.2% |
Price Change 6M | 115.1% |
Price Change 1Y | 214.9% |
3Y Cumulative Return | 149.7% |
5Y Cumulative Return | 76.5% |
7Y Cumulative Return | 66.7% |
10Y Cumulative Return | 67.4% |
Cash Flow & Liquidity | |
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Cash Flow from Investing (TTM) | -20.46 Cr |
Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) | 22.11 Cr |
Cash Flow from Financing (TTM) | 1.28 Cr |
Cash & Equivalents | 5.2 Cr |
Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 7.34 Cr |
Free Cash Flow/Share (TTM) | 18.64 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Total Assets | 169.35 Cr |
Total Liabilities | 45.39 Cr |
Shareholder Equity | 123.96 Cr |
Current Assets | 86.11 Cr |
Current Liabilities | 40.14 Cr |
Net PPE | 56.31 Cr |
Inventory | 39.68 Cr |
Goodwill | 0.00 |
Capital Structure & Leverage | |
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Debt Ratio | 0.04 |
Debt/Equity | 0.05 |
Interest Coverage | 180.83 |
Interest/Cashflow Ops | 93.62 |
Dividend & Shareholder Returns | |
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Dividend/Share (TTM) | 2.5 |
Dividend Yield | 0.03% |
Shares Dilution (1Y) | 0.00% |
Shares Dilution (3Y) | 0.00% |
Summary of Latest Earnings Report from Frontier Springs
Summary of Frontier Springs's latest earnings call, featuring management's outlook on business performance, financial results, and analyst Q&A sessions that highlight key strategic initiatives and market challenges.
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Management's outlook for Frontier Springs Ltd. is notably optimistic, emphasizing strong growth prospects driven by the Indian Railways sector. For FY'26, the company aims for gross revenue of Rs.375 crore, a substantial increase from FY'25's Rs.231.34 crore, representing a 62% growth. They have set an even more ambitious target of Rs.500 crore for FY'27.
Key forward-looking points include:
Investment Plans: The management plans to invest an additional Rs.15 crore in plant and machinery over the coming year. This investment is aimed at expanding capacities to meet rising demand, particularly driven by ongoing modernization initiatives within the Indian Railways.
Revenue Growth Projections: The company reported a record revenue from operations of Rs.231.34 crore in FY'25, which was a 70.84% increase from the previous fiscal year.
EBITDA and Profit Growth: EBITDA for FY'25 reached Rs.49.66 crore, an increase of 139.10% year-on-year, with a margin of 21.47%. They aim to sustain and potentially improve EBITDA margins to 22%-23% going forward.
Order Book and Demand Visibility: As of April 1, 2025, they had an order book of Rs.150 crore, with ongoing tenders providing strong visibility for future orders. They continue to target high-value, high-margin products, particularly within the forging and air spring segments.
Market Dynamics: The Indian government's allocation of Rs.2.65 lakh crore for Indian Railways supports their growth outlook, alongside modernization plans and increased production targets for rail coaches and locomotives.
This strategic direction, marked by significant financial performance and planned investments, positions Frontier Springs Ltd. well to capitalize on anticipated growth in the railways sector and associated demand for their products.
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Major Questions and Answers from Q&A Section:
1. Question: "Sir, recently there has been a report by CRISIL that the management is not cooperative with the things, so like they are not able to give the credit rating report. So can you just put some light on it?"
- Answer: Good afternoon, Mr. Jain. To clarify, our exposure is under Rs.50 crore so we aren't required to take ratings. The heading of CRISIL's report also indicates we've withdrawn the rating.
2. Question: "Are you going to be sustainable like 21%-22% EBITDA margins for the next year?"
- Answer: Yes, I am 100% confident that we can maintain the margins at 21% and will work towards improving them as well.
3. Question: "What is the current capacity utilization?"
- Answer: In some areas, we are at 100% capacity utilization. Overall, we are using around 60%, but we're expanding capacity where needed by investing another Rs.15 crore.
4. Question: "Can you explain the ongoing issues of wheel set supply impacting wagon production and how we are managing demand?"
- Answer: The railways have enhanced wheel production with a new plant. We haven't experienced shortages and have a consistent supply for our production needs.
5. Question: "Can you guide us on sustaining margins amidst increasing steel prices?"
- Answer: We are confident in maintaining and possibly improving margins by 1-2% due to our solid order book, which includes Rs.150 crore in hand and pipeline orders.
6. Question: "What is the installed capacity of air springs, and how fast do we expect it to grow?"
- Answer: Currently, we can cater to 200 coaches, with plans to increase capacity to 300-350 coaches due to rising demand from railways seeking to produce 6,000 new coaches this year.
7. Question: "What is our current market share in air springs, and do you foresee growth?"
- Answer: We currently hold a 25% market share in air springs, aiming to grow to 30%. Demand in railways supports this growth prospect.
8. Question: "What is the revenue split between Coil Spring and Air Spring for FY'25?"
- Answer: For FY'25, we expect around Rs.150-170 crore from coil springs, Rs.125 crore from air springs, with the balance from forging.
9. Question: "What is the status of defense initiatives and their approvals?"
- Answer: We are moving forward with the production needed for defense approvals, having installed the hammer, and will apply for approvals shortly, expected to take 3-4 months.
10. Question: "What is the expectation for FY'27's revenue?"
- Answer: We might be conservative in our guidance, estimating Rs.500 crore for FY'27, but we are optimistic based on current demand and production plans.
These questions and answers encapsulate the highlights and clarify the company's position, strategy, and operational effectiveness moving forward.
Share Holdings
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Holding Pattern
Share Holding Details
Shareholder Name | Holding % |
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KAMLA BHATIA | 15.9% |
KAPIL BHATIA | 15.57% |
NEERAJ BHATIA | 14.15% |
KUNDAN LAL BHATIA | 3.39% |
JATIN KESHAVJI CHANDE | 1.6% |
VISHPA RAIL EQUIPMENTS PRIVATE LIMITED | 1.3% |
SINGHI DINESH KUMAR HUF | 1.08% |
MAMTA BHATIA | 0.97% |
PURAN CHAND BHATIA HUF | 0.93% |
MANJU BHATIA | 0.52% |
MANU BHATIA | 0.17% |
CHANDAN BHATIA | 0.17% |
PREETI BHATIA | 0% |
PRIYA BHATIA | 0% |
KUNDAN LAL BHATIA HUF | 0% |
SHYAMA BHATIA | 0% |
BINDU BHATIA | 0% |
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Is Frontier Springs Better than it's peers?
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Sector Comparison: FRONTSP vs Auto Components
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Comparative Metrics
FRONTSP metrics compared to Auto
Category | FRONTSP | Auto |
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PE | 55.96 | 40.13 |
PS | 8.06 | 2.26 |
Growth | 65.1 % | 6.7 % |
Performance Comparison
FRONTSP vs Auto (2021 - 2025)
- 1. FRONTSP is NOT among the Top 10 largest companies in Auto Components & Equipments.
- 2. The company holds a market share of 0.1% in Auto Components & Equipments.
- 3. In last one year, the company has had an above average growth that other Auto Components & Equipments companies.