Rotoplas: Third Quarter 2025 Results

Core Insights - Grupo Rotoplas reported its Q3 2025 financial results, highlighting resilience amid challenging market conditions, particularly in Argentina and Mexico [3][6][10] Financial Performance - Net Sales for Q3 2025 were $2,671 million, a decrease of 5.9% compared to Q3 2024, driven by a 9.9% decline in the product segment, partially offset by a 50.0% growth in the services segment [7][10] - Adjusted EBITDA reached $285 million, reflecting a 15.0% year-over-year increase, with an EBITDA margin of 10.7% [7][10] - The cumulative net sales for the first nine months of 2025 were $8,251 million, down 2.7% from the previous year [10] Geographic Performance - In Mexico, sales increased by 1.5% in Q3 2025 but decreased by 5.2% cumulatively, while Argentina saw a significant decline of 31.8% in Q3 2025 [9][10] - The United States experienced an 8.5% decline in Q3 sales but a 10.9% increase cumulatively [9][10] - Other regions, including Central America, Peru, and Brazil, maintained double-digit growth, contributing positively to consolidated performance [5][10] Operational Efficiency - Operating expenses were tightly controlled, leading to a more efficient cost structure, which is expected to enhance margins as market conditions improve [4][10] - Gross profit for Q3 2025 was $1,116 million, with a gross margin of 41.8%, reflecting a slight improvement due to cost control measures [10] Strategic Focus - The company continues to prioritize disciplined expense management, cash generation, and working capital efficiency, reinforcing its commitment to long-term sustainable value creation [6][10] - CapEx for the period amounted to $353 million, primarily focused on the services segment, particularly in bebbia and water treatment plants [10][20]