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Check Before You Invest : Global Surfaces Ltd

BSE: 543829 NSE: GSLSU ISIN: INE0JSX01015
  |   Sector:  Construction & Infrastructure   |   Industry:  Ceramics/Marble/Granite/Sanitaryware

Snapshot

Q.1 Which industry/sub-sector does Global Surfaces Ltd belong to?
Global Surfaces Ltd belongs to the Construction & Infrastructure sector, operating specifically within the Ceramics/Marble/Granite/Sanitaryware segment.
Q.2 Is Global Surfaces Ltd a good quality company?
Global Surfaces Ltd is a good quality company, based on a consistently good multi-year financial track record.

This assessment is based on company’s performance on Revenue growth, ROCE, Equity and Assets, key margin ratios, cash conversion cycle, and debt to cash flow from operations and how it compares with its long term averages.

Q.3 Is Global Surfaces Ltd undervalued or overvalued?
Global Surfaces Ltd appears Somewhat Undervalued, as its key valuation ratios are lower than their past averages.

Based on the industry it operates in, the relevant valuation ratios include one of the following, P/E, P/BV, P/Sales, EV/EBITDA or a combination of two or more.

Valuation Ratios Current 5-year
Historic Median
Price to Earnings 89.66 35.38
Price to Book 0.72 1.77
Price to Sales 2.94 4.25
EV to EBITDA 19.65 21.98
Q.4 Is Global Surfaces Ltd a good buy now?
Global Surfaces Ltd is not a good buy now, based on weak price trend analysis suggesting prices may fall. However, you need to check its quality and valuation before making a decision

Performance Analysis

We have analysed the performance of the company on the following:

  • How has it performed on generating Profits?

    By checking its Revenue growth, Gross, Operating and Net Margins compared to its last 5-year median.

  • How efficiently has it utilized Capital?

    By checking its ROCE, ROA, ROE and its Cash Conversion Cycle.

  • How is it managing its Debt?

    By checking its Debt to Equity and Cash Flow from Operations.

A: What are the trends in revenue and profit margins?

Q.1 Revenue growth of Global Surfaces Ltd?
Global Surfaces Ltd revenue growth is -12.5% for FY-2025, which is below its 5-year CAGR of -2.69%, indicating slower growth.

Q.2 Gross Profit margin of Global Surfaces Ltd?
Global Surfaces Ltd Gross profit margin which is the profit after deduction of direct costs, is 12.6% for FY-2025, which is below its 5-year median of 20.3%, indicating decreasing margins.

Q.3 Operating Profit Margin of Global Surfaces Ltd?
Global Surfaces Ltd Operating Profit Margin which is the profit after deduction of all operating costs, is -0.32% for FY-2025, which is below its 5-year median of 19.47% indicating decreasing margins.

Q.4 Net Profit Margin of Global Surfaces Ltd?
Global Surfaces Ltd Net Profit Margin is 5.52% for FY-2025, is below its 5-year median of 14.16%, indicating decreasing margins.
Current Level 5-year
Historic Median
Gross Profit Margin (%) 12.6 20.3
Operating Profit Margin (%) -0.32 19.47
Net Profit Margin (%) 5.52 14.16

B: Does the business utilize capital efficiently?

Q.5 Return on Asset of Global Surfaces Ltd?
Global Surfaces Ltd Return on Asset is 2.02%, which is below its 5-year historical median of 10.46%, indicating deteriorated asset utilization efficiency.

Q.6 Return on capital employed (ROCE) of Global Surfaces Ltd?
Global Surfaces Ltd Return on capital employed is 4.31% for FY-2025, which is below its 5-year historical median of 12.44%. The current ROCE is below its estimated weighted average cost of capital (WACC) of 14%, indicating value preservation.

Q.7 Return on Equity (ROE) of Global Surfaces Ltd?
Global Surfaces Ltd Return on equity is 2.74% for FY-2025, which is below its 5-year historical median of 12.73%, indicating the business is making worse use of its shareholders capital.

Q.8 Cash conversion cycle of Global Surfaces Ltd?
Global Surfaces Ltd Cash conversion cycle is 212 days, above its 5-year historical median of 136 days, indicating deteriorated working capital management. However, you need to compare this with its peers in the industry.
Current Level 5-year
Historic Median
Asset Turnover (x) 0.37 0.74
ROE (%) 2.74 12.73
ROCE (%) 4.31 12.44
Cash Conversion Cycle 212 days 136 days

C: How much debt does the business have and is it at a sustainable level?

Q.9 Debt to Equity ratio of Global Surfaces Ltd?
Global Surfaces Ltd Debt-to-Equity ratio is 0.17, which is lower the industry average of 0.32, indicating lower debt levels in the industry.

Q.10 Debt to cash flow from operations of Global Surfaces Ltd?
Global Surfaces Ltd Debt to cash flow from operations is 12.77, which is at a unhealthy level.

Ownership & governance

D: Promoter shareholding and pledge status of Global Surfaces Ltd?

Q.1 Promoter shareholding and pledge status of Global Surfaces Ltd?
Promoters hold 73.25% of the Global Surfaces Ltd, with 0.00% of their stake pledged, indicating no pledge risk.

Peer comparison (industry-wise, mcap)

E: How does Global Surfaces Ltd performance compare with that of its Peers?

Q.1 Revenue growth of Global Surfaces Ltd vs industry peers?
Global Surfaces Ltd revenue CAGR is -2.69%, compared to the industry median CAGR of 0.00%, indicating slower growth and losing its market share.
Profit Metrics
Current Level 5-year
Industry Median
Revenue Growth (%) -12.5 0
Gross Profit Growth (%) -45.5 9
Operating Profit Growth (%) -100 1.1
Net Profit Growth (%) -61.9 15.6
Operating Efficiency
Current Level 5-year
Industry Median
Asset Turnover (x) 0.37 0.55
ROE (%) 2.74 2.33
ROCE (%) 4.31 5.52
Cash Conversion Cycle (days) 211.66 187

Valuation & price assessment

Q.1 Stock return of Global Surfaces Ltd over the last decade?
Over the last 3 year(s), the stock has delivered a CAGR of -34.87% based on the current price.
9Y 5Y 3Y 1Y
Share Price
CAGR
- - -34.9% -43.4%
Q.2 Valuation ratios of Global Surfaces Ltd vs historical?
The current P/E ratio of 89.66 is higher than its historical median of 35.38, indicating that the stock is trading above its historical average valuation.
Q.3 How do the current valuation ratios compare with 5-year historical median and industry numbers?
Valuation Ratios Current 5-year
Historic Median
5-year
Industry Median
Price to Earnings 89.66 35.38 24.16
Price to Book 0.72 1.77 0.90
Price to Sales 2.94 4.25 1.28
EV to EBITDA 19.65 21.98 10.79

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