Sumax Engineering Limited (formerly known as Sumax Engineering Private Limited) is a specialized manufacturing company incorporated in December 1994, headquartered in Secunderabad, Telangana. The company operates a highly structured, integrated business model focused on both the manufacturing and trading of a comprehensive range of high-performance products tailored for the Automotive Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) market and the Auto Refinish aftermarket. Sumax’s core value proposition lies in its ability to deliver an all-inclusive portfolio of specialized surface conditioning and detailing solutions. These include custom-engineered industrial specialty adhesive tapes, precision die-cuts, rubbing and polishing compounds, buffing and foam pads, reflective safety tapes, dome graphics, and an extensive range of premium car care formulations. Over the years, the company has strategically shifted from being a trading-heavy enterprise to establishing robust in-house manufacturing capabilities, enabling it to capture higher margin realizations.
The company’s primary customer segments are deeply rooted in the automotive sector, catering to Tier-1 manufacturers, auto refinish service centers, and retail aftermarket distributors. Its enterprise client segments are highly consolidated, with the top 10 customers accounting for 55.59% in Fiscal 2026, 46.43% in Fiscal 2025, and 43.92% in Fiscal 2024 of total revenues from operations. Geographically, domestic revenues are heavily concentrated in Tamil Nadu and Haryana, which collectively contributed 48.79% (Tamil Nadu: 32.54%; Haryana: 16.25%) in Fiscal 2026, 47.97% in Fiscal 2025, and 48.48% in Fiscal 2024 of operational revenues. However, the company maintains a pan-India distribution footprint across nearly every state. It also possesses a growing global presence, exporting its customized automotive products to countries like Thailand, South Korea, Russia, Turkey, China, Vietnam, Lithuania, the United States of America, and Saudi Arabia.
Sumax presently operates through two primary manufacturing and storage facilities with a combined built-up area of approximately 57,559 sq ft. Manufacturing Unit I is located in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu (SIPCOT Industrial Park, Pillaipakkam), occupying a built-up area of 26,000 sq ft on land leased for 99 years. Manufacturing Unit II operates from a leased 31,559 sq ft facility in IMT Manesar, Gurugram, Haryana. Because operating from a rented property in Manesar restricts operational flexibility and structural expansions, the company proposes to vacate this rented facility. It will consolidate and shift those operations into its two newly proposed units within a 60 km radius. Proposed Manufacturing Unit I (RIICO Industrial Area, Tapukara, Rajasthan) will have a built-up area of 30,000 sq ft, while Proposed Manufacturing Unit II (MET City, Jhajjar, Haryana) will feature a 75,000 sq ft facility. Upon completion, the company's total operational capacity will expand by 2.27 times to approximately 1,31,000 sq ft. Water at its plants is used primarily for municipal and human consumption, as it is not utilized as a direct input in the manufacturing processes. Power is securely sourced through the State Electricity Grid.
The exact capacity utilization figures for its manufacturing units in Fiscal 2026 illustrate high utilization in key segments, coupled with flexible demand-driven scheduling. At the Chennai Manufacturing Unit I, capacity utilization stood at 94% for Buffing Pads (capacity: 5,000 Sq ft), 99% for Die-cut Production (capacity: 5,00,000 No), 99% for Polish (capacity: 1,00,000 Ltr), 61% for Pre-Taped Film (capacity: 11,00,000 No), 61% for Masking Tape (capacity: 55,00,000 sqm), 96% for Aluminium Die Cut (capacity: 2,00,00,000 No), and 82% for Car Covers (capacity: 4,50,000 No). At the Manesar Manufacturing Unit II, capacity utilization stood at 96% for Buffing Pads (capacity: 1,50,000 No), 87% for Die-cut Production (capacity: 50,00,000 No), 53% for Polish (capacity: 5,50,000 Ltr), 50% for Pre-Taped Film (capacity: 3,00,000 No), and 71% for Masking Tape (capacity: 70,00,000 SqM). The minor declines in certain product lines reflect a deliberate, margin-accretive strategy to scale down lower-margin trading segments and prioritize high-volume, premium-margin customized offerings.
The company's core competitive moat is sustained by its R&D capabilities and dedicated in-house design and execution team. This team comprises 246 highly skilled, skilled, and semi-skilled specialists as of March 31, 2026. They manage the entire product lifecycle, from initial design and raw material sourcing to on-site testing and application support. Self-reliance in design enables Sumax to offer tailored product specifications, custom dimensions, and distinct tape-bonding parameters to match evolving OEM requirements. Sumax is also among the few domestic operators equipped with in-line doming application units. This setup allows it to produce high-quality acrylic domed labels and brand emblems for the automotive and consumer durables sectors. Furthermore, its advanced testing laboratories ensure strict compliance with international quality standards. These include IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certifications, reinforcing Sumax's position as a trusted, Tier-1 partner to major automotive OEMs.
As per financial performance, Sumax Engineering Limited has posted total income / net profits of Rs 131.54 Cr / Rs 7.43 Cr (FY24), Rs 147.18 Cr / Rs 9.98 Cr (FY25) and Rs 148.34 Cr / Rs 12.76 Cr (FY26). So as per previous financials data, the company has shown steady profit expansion and margin improvement, with net profits growing at a 2-year CAGR of 31.02%. Meanwhile, total borrowings increased slightly from Rs 12.43 Cr in FY24 to Rs 13.06 Cr in FY26 to finance operational scaling and working capital expansion. Company has an average EPS of Rs 7.43 and average RoNW of 20.36% for the last three fiscals. Based on the pre-issue book value, the issue is priced at a Pre-Issue P/BV of 2.41 as per NAV of Rs 41.83 as on 31.03.26. Factoring in the fresh issue proceeds, the Post-Issue P/BV stands at 1.83. If we attribute the latest earnings of FY24, FY25, and FY26 to the expanded equity base post-issue, then the asking price is at a Post-Issue P/E of around 25.85, 19.25, and 15.06 respectively. As per RHP, a comparison between listed peers shows there are no listed companies in India or globally that engage in a business similar to that of our Company, making a direct listed peer comparison unavailable.
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