Ashapura Minechem Ltd — Q4 FY26 earnings call
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The short read
Ashapura Minechem reported consolidated revenue of Rs 5,237 crores for FY26, up 91% year-on-year, with EBITDA of Rs 674 crores and PBT before exceptional items of Rs 450 crores. The Guinea bauxite business exported about 8 million tons during the year against 3.5 million tons in the previous year, and management described a sharp sequential decline in EBITDA per ton in Q4 due to higher fuel, freight and duty costs. Management discussed an upcoming Guinean government bauxite quota system, ongoing port capacity expansion, and progress on an iron ore asset and bauxite washing plant, while flagging near-term margin pressure expected to persist into the first quarter of FY27.
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Numbers mentioned
Consolidated revenue from operations: INR1,969 crores (Q4 FY26)
p. 6
“For quarter 4 '26, consolidated revenue from operations stood at INR1,969 crores to be precise, as compared to INR960 crores in Q3 of the same year, representing growth of 105%.”
Ashish Desai, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBITDA: INR211 crores (Q4 FY26)
p. 6
“EBITDA stood at INR211 crores as compared to INR143 crores in the previous quarter, while PBT before exceptional items was INR147 crores against INR89 crores in Q3.”
Ashish Desai, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Consolidated revenue from operations: INR5,237 crores (FY26)
p. 6
“For the full year 2025-26, consolidated revenue from operations increased to INR5,237 crores from INR2,739 crores, which is a 91% jump year-on-year.”
Ashish Desai, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBITDA: INR674 crores (FY26)
p. 6
“EBITDA increased to INR674 crores from INR445 crores, and at the same time, PBT before exceptional items increased to INR450 crores from INR305 crores.”
Ashish Desai, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Guinea business revenue: around INR4,200 crores (FY26)
p. 6
“the Guinea business generated revenue of around INR4,200 crores during '26 with an EBITDA of INR561 crores, continuing to be the largest contributor to consolidated earnings.”
Ashish Desai, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
India business revenue: approximately INR998 crores (FY26)
p. 6
“The India business, comprising Bentonite & Allied Minerals and White Performance Materials, generated revenue of approximately INR998 crores with an EBITDA of INR112 crores during the year.”
Ashish Desai, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Bauxite export volume: 8 million tons (FY26)
p. 3
“In the last year, we have ended almost the export of 8 million tons of bauxite against 3.5 million tons in the previous year.”
Chetan Shah, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBITDA per metric ton: $5.9 (Q4 FY26)
p. 11
“I think we have mentioned in our press release, in quarter 4 our EBITDA per metric ton has come in at $5.9.”
Manan Shah, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Dividend: 100% (FY26)
p. 7
“The Board has recommended a dividend of 100% for the fiscal year, subject to shareholders' approval, which reflects both our confidence in the business and our commitment to rewarding shareholders.”
Ashish Desai, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
What management said it would do
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Boffa port capacity — approximately 10 million tons
stated firmly by Manan Shah
p. 7
“So, our Boffa port capacity will increase from 5 million tons or so up to approximately 10 million tons.”
Manan Shah, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Bauxite export volume — 10 to 12 million tons · FY27
stated conditionally by Manan Shah
p. 8
“So, there are a couple of uncertainties, but ballpark, as we had said earlier, our target for the year after next is 15 million, and this year we are expecting broadly a range of 10 to 12 million tons for next year, depending on how some of these uncertainties with respect to freight, geopolitics, and the quota system play out.”
Manan Shah, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Bauxite export volume — 15 million tons · FY27-28
stated firmly by Manan Shah
p. 11
“The 15 million we have given a target for FY27-'28.”
Manan Shah, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBITDA margin — FY27
stated as an aspiration by Manan Shah
p. 10
“We hope it will be better than this year, but time will tell.”
Manan Shah, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
India capex — roughly around INR150 crores · next year
stated firmly by Manan Shah
p. 6
“We are, therefore, looking at a significant capex over the next year, roughly around INR150 crores across all business divisions, to upgrade our plant facilities and add new products to our portfolio.”
Manan Shah, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Income tax liability in Guinea — no tax liability · next one or two years
stated firmly by Ashish Desai
p. 10
“And for at least, I can say, the next one or two years, there won't be any tax liability at least to Ashapura.”
Ashish Desai, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Q1 FY27 EBITDA margin — similar to or slightly lower than Q4 · Q1 FY27
stated conditionally by Manan Shah
p. 11
“But that said, I think quarter 1 may still see maybe a little bit lower EBITDAs or like similar to quarter 4 or something like this.”
Manan Shah, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
FY27 EBITDA — better than Q4 EBITDA margins · FY27
stated as an aspiration by Manan Shah
p. 11
“But my sense is probably all of next year at least should be better than the EBITDA margins we had in quarter 4.”
Manan Shah, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Port capacity — 27 million tons
stated as an aspiration by Manan Shah
p. 15
“27 million tons was the, I think, was something to do with the port capacity, which was expected to reach 27 million tons.”
Manan Shah, page 15 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Guinea turnover — at least $700 million · FY27
stated conditionally by Manan Shah
p. 21
“we should have at least a $700 million of turnover for Guinea next year.”
Manan Shah, page 21 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Debt — not increasing debt · FY27
stated as an aspiration by Manan Shah
p. 21
“However, because we are ramping up volumes which ramps up working capital, probably reduction of debt may be something that will happen over a medium term.”
Manan Shah, page 21 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Iron ore beneficiation plant — next three to four quarters
stated as an aspiration by Chetan Shah
p. 4
“we are very optimistic that we will have the beneficiation plan for the iron ore maybe in next three to four quarters.”
Chetan Shah, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Iron ore grade post-beneficiation — 60% plus
stated as an aspiration by Manan Shah
p. 14
“We are hopeful that we should cross 60%, but it's like, we will cross 60%, but it's still we need a little bit of time.”
Manan Shah, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Q&A highlights
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Management said details are unclear but believes the quota system will make things harder for newer players while being potentially positive for Ashapura
Answered by Manan Shah
Asked by Avinash Nahata: Whether the Guinea quota system will also stall new mining licenses
p. 8
“Our general sense is that we think that this quota system should actually be positive for a company like Ashapura because we are getting feelers that this is more in terms of some of the larger companies there.”
Manan Shah, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management guided to 10-12 million tons for FY27 depending on freight, geopolitics and the quota system
Answered by Manan Shah
Asked by Disha: What overall bauxite volumes are targeted for FY27
p. 8
“this year we are expecting broadly a range of 10 to 12 million tons for next year, depending on how some of these uncertainties with respect to freight, geopolitics, and the quota system play out.”
Manan Shah, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said iron ore is still in a commissioning phase, progressing slower than expected, with margins possibly in single digits
Answered by Manan Shah
Asked by Disha: What contribution and realization can be expected from iron ore
p. 9
“Currently, we are still in a commissioning phase with iron ore; it has gone a little bit slower than what we expected.”
Manan Shah, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said there is no tax liability expected for at least the next one to two years, barring a negligible minimum alternate tax
Answered by Ashish Desai
Asked by Mayuresh Rawat: How long will the Guinea tax holiday last
p. 10
“currently there is no income tax, barring there is some light minimum alternate tax what we have in India, but that is a very negligible amount.”
Ashish Desai, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management attributed the drop to higher ocean freight, fuel costs and reduction in bauxite prices
Answered by Manan Shah
Asked by Sampath Nayak: What was the FOB realization and reason for EBITDA per ton drop in Q4
p. 11
“And also reduction in bauxite prices. I mean, it was similar as the previous one, yeah.”
Manan Shah, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said cost-reduction initiatives including beneficiation are being explored but no specific projects have been finalized
Answered by Manan Shah
Asked by Nalin Shah: Whether logistics cost initiatives will substantially improve bauxite margins
p. 12
“the company is looking at reducing its cost curve by way of many of the options available.”
Manan Shah, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said the ore is low to medium grade, 40-50% Fe, expected to be upgraded to over 60% after beneficiation
Answered by Manan Shah
Asked by Nahar BR: What Fe grade does the iron ore mine have and what grade after beneficiation
p. 13
“ours would be considered as a low to medium grade, maybe somewhere ballpark in the range of 40% to 50%.”
Manan Shah, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said Ashapura's concessions carry no such obligation, unlike large Chinese players with older commitments
Answered by Manan Shah
Asked by Manpreet Arora: Will Ashapura be required to add local refining/smelting capacity in Guinea like other miners
p. 16
“Coming to Ashapura, our concessions are free from any such terms and conditions, and the government also recognizes the difference between us and very large Chinese players who have existed in Guinea for even decades before us.”
Manan Shah, page 16 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management expects relief in net bauxite prices after the quota system is implemented, but a challenging near-term market until then
Answered by Manan Shah
Asked by Viral Nagda: What is the outlook for bauxite prices and margins into FY27
p. 18
“we expect significant relief on the net bauxite prices, by net bauxite I mean bauxite minus freight, post the quota system.”
Manan Shah, page 18 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management indicated India should grow similarly to last year while Guinea turnover could be around $700 million
Answered by Manan Shah
Asked by Harshit: What is the ballpark revenue and EBITDA guidance for FY27
p. 21
“we should have at least a $700 million of turnover for Guinea next year.”
Manan Shah, page 21 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said the focus is on not increasing debt despite working capital needs from volume ramp-up
Answered by Manan Shah
Asked by Harshit: What is the debt outlook for FY27
p. 21
“definitely company is focused on not increasing the debt.”
Manan Shah, page 21 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Risks flagged
Geopolitical unrest increasing fuel costs, freight costs and Guinean government taxes/duty
p. 3
“That is primarily the increase in the fuel cost, the increase in the OGB, the freight cost and also there is some increase in the tax and duty by the Guinean government because the tax and duty is connected”
Chetan Shah, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Sharp increase in sulfuric acid prices affecting Specialty Adsorbent Solutions business
p. 5
“Within our portfolio, the performance of our Specialty Adsorbent Solutions business was impacted by a sharp increase in sulfuric acid prices, which is a key raw material used in this business.”
Manan Shah, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Cost headwinds from fuel prices and transportation costs affecting India margins
p. 5
“Given the logistics-intensive nature of our operations, increases in fuel prices and transportation costs had an impact on margins across businesses.”
Manan Shah, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Uncertainty over freight availability and the Guinea quota system implementation
p. 8
“So, there are a couple of uncertainties currently; one is on the freight and availability of vessels, and secondly is to see what comes out in the quota system and how it is implemented.”
Manan Shah, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Elevated fuel prices due to war situation impacting Q1 margins
p. 12
“I think quarter 1 may be similar or maybe a little bit more difficult to be fair because of the uncertainty and the elevated fuel prices because of the war situation.”
Manan Shah, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Potential volatility in freight relative to bauxite prices curbing volumes
p. 17
“If there is some situation wherein the freights go crazy in comparison to the bauxite prices or the net bauxite prices, that would be the only case in which we may have to, you know, see our alternate strategy.”
Manan Shah, page 17 of the filed PDF · View the filing
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