KDDL Limited – Investor Presentation Summary
Key Operational Highlights
- Over 40 years of excellence in watch components and precision manufacturing
- Among the largest independent dial and hand manufacturers serving global luxury brands
- Operations across India and Switzerland, serving top International brands
- Exports contribute significantly to revenue, supported by long-standing OEM partnerships
- Diversified business portfolio: Watch Components (Dials, Hands, Indexes and Bracelets), Ornamental Packaging (Ornapac), Precision Engineering (Eigen)
- Focus on artisanal, high-value products – stone dials, enamel work, gold hands
- Continuous investment in automation, design, and sustainability
Segment-wise Performance
| Business Segment | Key Market Focus | Growth Drivers / Opportunities | Estimated Growth / Potential |
| Dials & Hands | Swiss, Indian, and Japanese brands | Rising demand from Japanese brands; growth in handcrafted & enamel work | ~10–12% CAGR |
| Bracelets | Swiss mid-to-high-end segment | Growing Swiss demand; focus away from Indian market; cost-effective production | ~20–25% CAGR |
| Cases & Related Parts | Swiss mid-end market (China+1 opportunity) | Strong Swiss growth; localization and cost competitiveness | ₹50–75 Cr opportunity |
| EIGEN | US & European Markets | High Precision, complex parts for various segments | ~20-25% CAGR |
| Ornapac (Packaging) | Domestic (watches, jewelry) & Exports | High export potential with Swiss watch & global jewelry brands; sustainability trend | ₹80–100 Cr opportunity |
| Swiss Manufacturing | Swiss high-end & mid-end brands | High-value niche product | Premium niche growth potential |
Financial Highlights
Standalone Q1FY27 Performance (Rs. Cr):
- Revenue: ₹153.9
- Other Income: ₹0.5
- Total Income: ₹154.4
- Cost of Goods Sold: ₹40.4
- Gross Profit: ₹114.0
- Gross Profit Margin: 73.8%
- Employee Expenses: ₹35.3
- Other Expenses: ₹43.0
- EBITDA: ₹35.7
- EBITDA Margin: 23.2%
- Depreciation: ₹6.1
- EBIT: ₹29.6
- EBIT Margin: 19.2%
- Interest: ₹3.4
- PBT (before exceptional items): ₹26.2
- PBT Margin (before exceptional items): 17.0%
- PBT (After exceptional items): ₹26.2
- PBT Margin (after exceptional items): 17.0%
- Tax: ₹6.7
- PAT: ₹19.5
- PAT Margin: 12.6%
- EPS (Rs.): 15.9
YoY Comparison (Standalone):
- Revenue growth: 39.8% (from ₹110.1 Cr in Q1FY26)
- Gross Profit growth: 30.3%
- EBITDA growth: 40.8%
- EBIT growth: 53.4%
- PBT growth: 66.0%
- PAT growth: 63.9%
QoQ Comparison (Standalone):
- Revenue growth: 4.4% (from ₹147.5 Cr in Q4FY26)
- Gross Profit growth: 6.5%
- EBITDA change: -1.8%
- EBIT change: -2.1%
- PBT change: -1.3%
- PAT change: -1.5%
Consolidated Q1FY27 Performance (Rs. Cr):
- Gross Profit: ₹281.0
- Gross Profit Margin: 43.43%
- Employee Expenses: ₹83.7
- Other Expenses: ₹88.8
- EBITDA: ₹108.4
- EBITDA Margin: 16.76%
- Depreciation: ₹34.8
- EBIT: ₹73.6
- EBIT Margin: 11.38%
- Interest: ₹11.7
- PBT: ₹62.0
- PBT Margin: 9.58%
- Tax: ₹17.2
- PAT: ₹44.7
- PAT Margin: 6.92%
- EPS (Rs.): 25.0
Geographical Revenue Split
Not Specified
Balance Sheet Snapshot
Standalone Balance Sheet (Mar'26, Rs. Crs):
- Total Assets: ₹625.0
- Non-current assets: ₹391.5
- Property, plant and equipment: ₹148.7
- Capital work-in-progress: ₹3.9
- Right-of-use asset: ₹31.3
- Investment Property: ₹1.6
- Intangible assets: ₹0.8
- Intangible assets under development: ₹0.2
- Investments: ₹186.6
- Loans Receivables: ₹2.1
- Other Financial Assets: ₹3.3
- Current assets: ₹233.5
- Inventories: ₹77.2
- Trade receivables: ₹103.3
- Cash and cash equivalents: ₹13.8
- Other bank balances: ₹1.1
- Equity: ₹383.9
- Equity share capital: ₹12.4
- Other equity: ₹371.5
- Non-current liabilities: ₹86.8
- Borrowings: ₹62.0
- Lease Liabilities: ₹22.8
- Other financial liabilities: ₹2.0
- Current liabilities: ₹154.3
- Borrowings: ₹48.0
- Lease Liabilities: ₹7.8
- Trade payables: ₹41.9
- Other financial liabilities: ₹26.8
Capex & Cash Flow Health
Not Specified
Strategic & R&D Initiatives
- Focus on innovation and craftsmanship in artisanal, high-value products
- Continuous investment in automation, design, and sustainability
- Eigen: Certified leader in precision metal stamping and tool & die manufacturing (IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and AS 9100D certified)
- Ornapac: Investments in automation, digital printing, and eco-friendly manufacturing
- Strong synergies across divisions enabling integrated value creation
Industry Trends & Business Environment
- Rising demand from Japanese brands for dials and hands
- Growing Swiss demand for bracelets with focus away from Indian market
- China+1 opportunity for cases and related parts in Swiss mid-end market
- High export potential for packaging with Swiss watch & global jewelry brands
- Sustainability trend driving packaging demand
Management Commentary & Growth Outlook
Segment Growth Outlook (5-7 Years):
- Dials & Hands: ~10–12% CAGR
- Bracelets: ~20–25% CAGR
- Cases & Related Parts: ₹50–75 Cr opportunity
- EIGEN: ~20-25% CAGR
- Ornapac: ₹80–100 Cr opportunity
- Swiss Manufacturing: Premium niche growth potential
Subsidiaries Structure
- Ethos Limited (50.11% holding) - Distributes luxury lifestyle products and provides manpower services
- Mahen Distribution Limited (100% WOS) - Retails premium and luxury watches
- Pylania SA (100% WOS) - Trading and manufacturing watch components
- Estima AG (100% WOS) - Specializes in watch hands and dials
- Kamla Int. Holdings SA (100% WOS) - Functions as a special purpose vehicle and holding company
- Silvercity Brands AG (93.08% directly and indirectly) - Business of premium luxury watches under brand 'Favre Leuba'
- Artisan Watch Products Pvt. Ltd. (80% holding through KDDL Ltd.) - Manufacturing of Artisanal Dials