Symphony Ltd Stock Analysis - CMP: ₹1,135
CMP: ₹1,135
๐ข About the Company
Founded in 1988 in Ahmedabad, Symphony Ltd is the world’s largest manufacturer of air coolers, serving domestic and international markets. The company specializes in residential, commercial, and industrial cooling solutions, and has also diversified into new product categories such as water heaters and kitchen fans.
๐ฌ️ 97% of revenue comes from air cooler sales, highlighting its core market dominance.
๐ผ Business & Product Portfolio
Symphony’s strength lies in its diverse portfolio and global reach:
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Residential Coolers: Traditional, personal, and tower models.
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Commercial Coolers: Ideal for large spaces like factories and restaurants.
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Industrial Coolers (LSV): High-performance units for big commercial areas.
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New FY25 Launches:
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BLDC Technology Coolers
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Double Decker Air Coolers
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Kitchen Cooling Fans
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Storage Water Heaters (a major product diversification)
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๐ Global Footprint & Market Presence
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๐ฎ๐ณ India: Presence in 27 states & 6 UTs, contributing 92% of FY24 revenue (up from 66% in FY23).
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๐ International: Export revenues declined to 8% in FY24 due to global headwinds.
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Symphony operates 6 overseas subsidiaries and 4 international plants, with major acquisitions in:
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Mexico (IMPCO)
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China (GSK)
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Australia (Climate Technologies Pty Ltd)
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USA (Bonaire USA LLC)
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Brazil (Symphony Climatizadores Ltda)
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๐ Financial Snapshot (FY24)
| Metric | FY24 | YoY Growth | Trend |
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| Operating Revenue | ₹1,207 Cr | -2.5% | ๐ป |
| Net Profit | ₹148 Cr | +27.2% | ๐บ |
| Operating Margin | 14% | +25.2% | ๐บ |
| ROE | 19.8% | +49.7% | ๐บ |
| ROCE | 23.2% | +43.9% | ๐บ |
| Net Profit Margin | 12.8% | +31.4% | ๐บ |
| Long-Term Debt/Equity | 0.1 | - | ๐ฝ Low Debt |
| Dividend Yield | 1.1% | - | ๐ธ |
๐ฌ Innovation & R&D
Symphony spent ₹4.06 Cr on R&D in FY24, focusing on sustainability, carbon footprint reduction, and innovation. It holds:
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✅ 97+ Designs
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✅ 20+ Copyrights
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✅ 55+ Patents (22 filed in FY24)
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✅ 417+ Trademarks
๐ข Marketing & Distribution
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Invested ₹59 Cr in brand building in FY24.
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Expanded presence from 500 towns to 5000+ towns over 8 years.
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Strong dealer/distributor base: 30,000+ dealers, 1,000+ distributors.
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ROI on marketing: ₹13.4 in revenue per ₹1 spent – impressive efficiency!
๐ Technical & Valuation Overview
| Indicator | Value | Interpretation |
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| RSI (14) | 41.6 | Neutral-Bearish |
| MACD | -17.3 | Bearish |
| Price to Sales | 5.1 | Expensive |
| PEG Ratio (TTM) | 0.8 | Attractive |
| EV/EBITDA | 27.1 | High |
๐ข Analyst Sentiment & Price Target
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Consensus Recommendation: BUY
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Target Price: ₹1,464
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High Estimate: ₹1,754 | Low Estimate: ₹1,100
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Implied Upside: ~29%
๐ง Ownership & Insider Moves
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Promoter Holding: Stable at 73.4%
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Mutual Fund Holding: Increased to 8.2% (March 2025)
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FII Holding: Decreased to 6.2%
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Recent Insider Buys: Several promoter-linked entities acquired shares in Dec-Mar'25 – a bullish signal.
⚖️ Strengths & Risks
✅ Strengths:
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Global brand with manufacturing scale
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Strong balance sheet and R&D capability
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New product lines showing diversification
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Robust ROE and profit margins
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High Durability Score
⚠️ Risks:
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Revenue decline in FY24
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Heavy reliance on India after drop in export contribution
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Technically weak (low momentum)
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High valuation (not a value buy currently)
๐ Conclusion
Symphony Ltd. continues to impress with profit growth, innovation, and market leadership in the cooling space. While near-term technicals suggest caution, long-term investors can find value in its global vision and brand strength. Given the upcoming summer season, strong R&D backing, and analyst confidence, Symphony could be a hot pick for FY25.
๐ Investment Verdict: Buy on Dips
๐ฏ Target Price: ₹1,464 (28.9% upside potential)
Disclaimer:
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