1. At a Glance
Transteel is the B2B office furniture maker that’s quietly turned into a compounding machine — sales CAGR of 47% over 3 years, profit CAGR of 100%, and a stock up 84% in the last year. At ₹130 per share (P/E ~22), market cap is ₹278 Cr, ROCE at 16.7%, and ROE at 14.2%. Promoter stake? Slipping faster than office coffee — down from 51% to 41.7% in a year.
2. Introduction
Incorporated in 1995, Transteel makes ergonomic office chairs, desks, and institutional furniture — the kind of gear HR orders in bulk and employees complain about after 6 months.
From humble beginnings to clocking ₹89 Cr revenue in FY25, Transteel has positioned itself as a mid-sized player in the growing Indian workspace furnishing segment. The pandemic-induced remote work wave threatened them, but hybrid work and corporate capex revival have kept orders flowing. The only thing falling faster than the promoter holding is the company’s patience for paying dividends (zero till date).
3. Business Model (WTF Do They Even Do?)
- Core Focus: Office & institutional seating solutions.
- B2B Client Base: Corporates, institutions, government offices.
- Value Proposition: Ergonomic designs, bulk order capability, faster delivery.
- Revenue Mix: Primarily corporate sales, with some retail presence.
Margins benefit from scale orders and standardised production, but competitive pricing and raw material volatility keep a lid on extraordinary profitability.
4. Financials Overview
FY25 vs FY24:
- Revenue: ₹89 Cr vs ₹74 Cr (+20%)
- EBITDA: ₹22 Cr vs ₹20 Cr (margin ~25%)
- PAT: ₹13 Cr vs ₹11 Cr (+18%)
- EPS: ₹6.28
- ROE: 14.2% | ROCE: 16.7%
- Debt: ₹38 Cr (D/E ~0.47)
Commentary: Solid growth, healthy margins, but working capital cycle at 250 days is making cash flows wheeze like a broken swivel chair.
5. Valuation – Fair Value RANGE
| Method | Basis | Multiple / Assumption | Value per Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Method | EPS ₹6.28 | 18x – 24x | ₹113 – ₹151 |
| EV/EBITDA | EBITDA ₹22 Cr | 9x – 11x | ₹120 – ₹147 |
| DCF | 15% growth, WACC 12% | Mid-cycle margin | ₹110 – ₹145 |
Fair Value Range: ₹110 – ₹150
This FV range is for educational purposes only and
