{"id":173035,"date":"2025-12-11T13:15:51","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T18:15:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alphastreet.com\/india\/?p=173035"},"modified":"2025-12-11T13:15:53","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T18:15:53","slug":"drhp-analysis-milky-mist-dairy-food-limited-ipo-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alphastreet.com\/india\/drhp-analysis-milky-mist-dairy-food-limited-ipo-review\/","title":{"rendered":"DRHP Analysis: Milky Mist Dairy Food Limited IPO Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n\nMilky Mist Dairy Food Limited<\/strong> has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with SEBI for an Initial Public Offering. As one of the fastest-growing dairy brands in India, Milky Mist distinguishes itself by focusing purely on Value-Added Dairy Products (VADP) rather than liquid milk. Here is our detailed equity research analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Executive Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Milky Mist presents a unique proposition in the Indian dairy sector. Unlike its peers who rely on low-margin liquid milk sales, Milky Mist derives 100% of its dairy revenue from high-margin products like Paneer, Cheese, and Yoghurt. The company has demonstrated a stellar Revenue CAGR of 29.82% between FY23 and FY25.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, the financials show stress on the bottom line due to heavy debt servicing. The IPO is primarily a de-leveraging exercise<\/strong>, with \u20b97,500 Million earmarked for debt repayment. This is expected to significantly boost Net Profit margins post-listing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Parameter<\/strong><\/th>Details<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Issue Size<\/strong><\/td>\u20b9 20,350 Million (Approx)<\/td><\/tr>
Fresh Issue<\/strong><\/td>\u20b9 17,850 Million<\/td><\/tr>
Offer for Sale<\/strong><\/td>\u20b9 2,500 Million<\/td><\/tr>
Promoters<\/strong><\/td>Sathishkumar T & Anitha S<\/td><\/tr>
Lead Managers<\/strong><\/td>JM Financial, Axis Capital, IIFL Capital<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
IPO Snapshot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Financial Performance Analysis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The company has shown robust top-line growth, but profitability has been suppressed by finance costs. Below is the restated consolidated financial data:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Particulars (\u20b9 Mn)<\/th>FY 2023<\/th>FY 2024<\/th>FY 2025<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Revenue from Operations<\/strong><\/td>13,941<\/td>18,216<\/td>23,495<\/td><\/tr>
Revenue Growth (%)<\/strong><\/td>–<\/td>30.66%<\/td>28.98%<\/td><\/tr>
EBITDA<\/strong><\/td>2,013<\/td>2,223<\/td>3,103<\/td><\/tr>
EBITDA Margin (%)<\/strong><\/td>14.45%<\/td>12.21%<\/td>13.21%<\/td><\/tr>
Net Profit (PAT)<\/strong><\/td>272<\/td>194<\/td>460<\/td><\/tr>
PAT Margin (%)<\/strong><\/td>1.95%<\/td>1.07%<\/td>1.96%<\/td><\/tr>
Total Debt<\/strong><\/td>7,980<\/td>10,367<\/td>13,763<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Analyst View:<\/strong> The low PAT margin of 1.96% is deceptive. In FY25 alone, the company paid \u20b91,047 Million<\/strong> in finance costs. The IPO proceeds will retire a large portion of this debt, potentially adding 3-4% to the Net Profit margin immediately post-listing.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Objects of the Offer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The company plans to utilize the Net Proceeds<\/strong> (from the Fresh Issue of \u20b917,850 Mn) for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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  • Repayment of Borrowings:<\/strong> \u20b9 7,500.00 Million.<\/li>\n
  • Capex (Perundurai Facility Expansion):<\/strong> \u20b9 4,147.15 Million.<\/li>\n
  • Deployment of Visi-coolers\/Freezers:<\/strong> \u20b9 1,294.28 Million.<\/li>\n
  • General Corporate Purposes.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
    Peer Comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    Milky Mist competes with both cooperatives (Amul, Nandini) and private listed players. Here is how they stack up financially:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    Company<\/th>Revenue (\u20b9 Mn)<\/th>RoNW (%)<\/th>P\/E Ratio<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    Milky Mist<\/strong><\/td>23,495<\/strong><\/td>18.98%<\/strong><\/td>NA<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Hatsun Agro<\/td>86,997<\/td>16.23%<\/td>78.48<\/td><\/tr>
    Dodla Dairy<\/td>37,200<\/td>18.49%<\/td>32.94<\/td><\/tr>
    Parag Milk Foods<\/td>34,322<\/td>11.61%<\/td>24.91<\/td><\/tr>
    Nestle India<\/td>202,015<\/td>79.99%<\/td>72.95<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
    Key Strengths & Risks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    Strengths<\/h3>\n
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    • Product Mix:<\/strong> 100% Value-Added Dairy Products (VADP). No low-margin liquid milk sales.<\/li>\n
    • Logistics:<\/strong> Fully owned logistics fleet (reefers) ensuring cold chain integrity.<\/li>\n
    • Technology:<\/strong> High adoption of automation (Robotic paneer lines, SmartChef).<\/li>\n
    • Brand:<\/strong> Strong recall in South India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      Risks<\/h3>\n
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      • Geographic Concentration:<\/strong> 71% of revenue comes from South India.<\/li>\n
      • Raw Material:<\/strong> No long-term contracts with farmers; susceptible to milk price volatility.<\/li>\n
      • Competition:<\/strong> Intense competition from cooperatives (Amul) and FMCG giants (Britannia, Nestle).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
        Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
        The Milky Mist IPO is a strong candidate for investors looking for growth in the consumption theme. The fundamental shift from a debt-heavy balance sheet to a net-cash or low-debt balance sheet post-IPO will be the primary driver for shareholder value creation. Investors should keep a close watch on the Price Band<\/strong> valuation. If priced at a discount to Hatsun Agro, it leaves room for listing gains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
        Disclaimer: This post is for educational purposes based on the DRHP filed with SEBI. It does not constitute financial advice. 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