Chemplast Sanmar Ltd — Q4 FY26 earnings call
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The short read
Chemplast Sanmar reported consolidated FY26 revenue of INR4,224 crores and EBITDA of INR198 crores, while Q4 FY26 revenue was INR1,256 crores with EBITDA of INR194 crores. The company recorded a non-cash impairment of INR898 crores on its CCVL investment and an exceptional charge of INR150 crores at CCVL for onerous contracts and inventory write-down, driven by weak suspension PVC spreads amid Chinese import pressure and Middle East geopolitical disruption. Management also announced that the Board has constituted a committee of independent directors to examine strategic priorities, including possible reorganization and M&A opportunities.
Numbers mentioned
Consolidated Revenue: INR4,224 crores (FY26)
p. 3
“During the year, the company reported consolidated revenue of INR4,224 crores and EBITDA of INR198 crores.”
S. Ganeshkumar, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Consolidated EBITDA: INR198 crores (FY26)
p. 3
“During the year, the company reported consolidated revenue of INR4,224 crores and EBITDA of INR198 crores.”
S. Ganeshkumar, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Specialty segment revenue: INR475 crores (Q4 FY26)
p. 3
“The Specialty segment recorded one of its strongest -- stronger quarterly sales at INR475 crores, reflecting 13% year-on-year growth.”
S. Ganeshkumar, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Consolidated Q4 revenue: INR1,256 crores (Q4 FY26)
p. 6
“On a consolidated basis, the company reported revenues of INR1,256 crores, registering 9% year-on-year growth.”
A. R. Balaji, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Q4 EBITDA: INR194 crores (Q4 FY26)
p. 6
“EBITDA for the period stood at INR194 crores compared to INR37 crores in the same quarter of the previous year.”
A. R. Balaji, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Q4 net loss: INR45 crores (Q4 FY26)
p. 6
“The net loss for the quarter stood at INR45 crores.”
A. R. Balaji, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Value-added Chemicals segment revenue: INR120 crores (Q4 FY26)
p. 6
“The value-added Chemicals segment reported revenues of INR120 crores for the quarter compared to INR169 crores in the corresponding period last year.”
A. R. Balaji, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Suspension PVC (CCVL) revenue: INR661 crores (Q4 FY26)
p. 6
“The Suspension PVC business housed in CCVL reported revenues of INR661 crores for the quarter, registering an 18% year-on-year growth compared to INR560 crores in the corresponding quarter last year.”
A. R. Balaji, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
FY26 net loss: INR280 crores (FY26)
p. 6
“For FY26, the company reported revenues of INR4,224 crores with EBITDA of INR198 crores, while the net loss for the period was INR280 crores.”
A. R. Balaji, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Consolidated net debt: INR1,419 crores (as of 31 March 2026)
p. 6
“As of 31st March 2026, the company's consolidated net debt stood at INR1,419 crores.”
A. R. Balaji, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Standalone FY26 revenue: INR2,170 crores (FY26)
p. 6
“On the stand-alone front of Chemplast Sanmar for FY26, the company reported revenues of INR2,170 crores with EBITDA standing at INR108 crores, while the net loss for the period stood at INR1,003 crores after the impairment provision.”
A. R. Balaji, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Impairment loss on CCVL investment: INR898 crores (Q4 FY26)
p. 5
“The assessment has resulted in an impairment loss of INR898 crores vis-a-vis the book value of the investments at INR1,556 crores.”
S. Ganeshkumar, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
CCVL exceptional charge: INR150 crores (FY26)
p. 5
“Also, CCVL recorded a charge of INR150 crores as an exceptional item for the year ended March 31, 2026, towards provision for onerous contracts and write-down in the carrying value of raw materials in line with the applicable accounting standards.”
S. Ganeshkumar, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
What management said it would do
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R32 refrigerant gas capacity — 14 kt · by end of this calendar year
stated firmly by S. Ganeshkumar
p. 8
“We are already progressing very well. And by the end of the year, as committed earlier, 14 kt capacity, but we are also providing design opportunities to debottleneck it further as required as the opportunity may arise.”
S. Ganeshkumar, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Custom Manufactured Chemicals revenue — INR1,000 crores · next financial year
stated conditionally by Krishna Rangachari
p. 9
“I mean we still keep that intact. I mean, for the last quarter, we indicated, hopefully, next year, we will be at that number based on what I have in the pipeline and the products we have commercialized, we stand a good chance of getting there.”
Krishna Rangachari, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
7.5% import duty on PVC — reinstatement of 7.5% duty · end of June
stated conditionally by S. Ganeshkumar
p. 7
“Second is end of June, we hope that the 7.5% duty comes back into the system.”
S. Ganeshkumar, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
ADD filing on China PVC imports — file antidumping duty application · near future
stated firmly by S. Ganeshkumar
p. 12
“But we will be filing in the near future for the ADD to be re-looked at -- for imports from China.”
S. Ganeshkumar, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Specialty business performance — FY27
stated as an aspiration by S. Ganeshkumar
p. 5
“However, we are positive in our specialty business, where we expect a stronger performance given the better fundamentals and prospects.”
S. Ganeshkumar, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
R32 quota allocation clarity — by 2027
stated conditionally by N. Muralidharan
p. 16
“By next year -- by 2027, because we will have time till then to put up the capacity.”
N. Muralidharan, page 16 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Q&A highlights
Management's answers to analyst questions, in Parakho's words rather than a transcript. Each row names who answered and carries the verbatim quote it was drawn from.
Management said spreads are near neutral on replacement cost basis, with some VCM softening, but uncertainty remains due to onerous contracts and geopolitical volatility.
Answered by S. Ganeshkumar
Asked by Sanjesh Jain: How is the suspension PVC spread trending in Q1 and what is the outlook for CCVL in FY27?
p. 7
“We are -- as we speak, we are looking at a spread which is at a neutral level on a replacement cost basis given the current VCM prices.”
S. Ganeshkumar, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said the pipeline of 45+ molecules continues to grow and R32 will reach 14kt capacity by year end.
Answered by Krishna Rangachari
Asked by Sanjesh Jain: What is the CDMO/specialty growth outlook and R32 capacity plan?
p. 8
“The 45 molecules that we talk about includes 17 that are commercial.”
Krishna Rangachari, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said industry bodies are representing to the government and expect the duty to return at end of June, though no confirmation yet.
Answered by S. Ganeshkumar
Asked by Ankur Periwal: Is there any government movement on reinstating the 7.5% antidumping-related duty on SPVC imports?
p. 10
“We have been representing as industry bodies with the government, different sectors in the government about the 7.5% to be brought back, which -- while there is no response to indications to any extension, but which means we are assuming that it should come back at the end of June.”
S. Ganeshkumar, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said the impairment reflects a point-in-time assessment based on current pricing where the company is roughly breaking even, and it will be reviewed periodically.
Answered by N. Muralidharan
Asked by Nikhil Gandhi: What is driving the impairment on the SPVC business and does it reflect no expected improvement in FY27/28?
p. 11
“So taking the conversion cost into account, effectively, we are just meeting the cost, the variable cost. That is where we are today.”
N. Muralidharan, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said demand was roughly flat to slightly down versus last year, and they are working on securing feedstock sustainability though no long-term solution is yet in place.
Answered by S. Ganeshkumar
Asked by Rohit Nagraj: How has domestic PVC demand trended and what is the sustainability of raw material sourcing?
p. 12
“Regarding the domestic demand side, I think if I look at the full year that has passed by, the demand has been muted, rather probably about 1 percentage point below last year, which is -- which was at 4.3 million tons for SPVC.”
S. Ganeshkumar, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management declined to provide a specific revenue guidance figure but reiterated a positive trajectory.
Answered by N. Muralidharan
Asked by Madhur Rathi: What revenue can be expected from the 17 CDMO LOIs/commercial molecules?
p. 14
“We wouldn't sort of -- we would refrain from giving guidance on what would come out of the LOI.”
N. Muralidharan, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said the government has not finalized the quota calculation period yet but expressed confidence in receiving an allocation.
Answered by S. Ganeshkumar
Asked by Deepak Ajmera: Does the company have quota allotment clarity for R32 exports such as to Vietnam?
p. 15
“The government is still working on it. I think the entire country is operating on a belief that we will be getting the quota.”
S. Ganeshkumar, page 15 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said the committee will holistically review the business portfolio, including possible reorganization and M&A, with no predetermined outcome.
Answered by N. Muralidharan
Asked by Chetan Thacker: What is the mandate given to the newly formed strategic committee?
p. 17
“Given that, we thought it is important that we look at the business as a whole and see how best we can reorganize the business going forward and create value -- unlock value for all the stakeholders.”
N. Muralidharan, page 17 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management expects demand to be stable to marginally up, tied to GDP growth, and said they have no more information than the market on competitor capacity timelines.
Answered by S. Ganeshkumar
Asked by Darshita Shah: What is the outlook for PVC demand in CY26 and impact of new capacities from Adani/Reliance?
p. 19
“We are hearing what you are hearing from the market, okay? So it's better that Reliance and Adani respond to this question.”
S. Ganeshkumar, page 19 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Risks flagged
Continued dumping of suspension and paste PVC into India from China, Europe and Japan
p. 3
“continued dumping of suspension PVC and paste PVC into India from China, Europe and Japan”
S. Ganeshkumar, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Structural disconnect between PVC and VCM feedstock prices due to Middle East war disrupting naphtha and ethylene availability
p. 5
“This, therefore, led to a sharp disconnect between PVC and feedstock VCM prices.”
S. Ganeshkumar, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Weakening of regulatory support including rescinded QCOs and reduced customs duty
p. 5
“In fact, regulatory support has weakened, including the rescinding of QCOs and the recent reduction in customs duty, though only till June 2026.”
S. Ganeshkumar, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Slowdown in global agrochemical market pressuring the Custom Manufactured Chemicals business
p. 4
“Performance during the quarter continued to be impacted by the slowdown in global agrochemical market, led by pricing pressure from low-cost generic supplies from China and slower ramp-up of new molecules by innovators.”
S. Ganeshkumar, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Dependence on imported VCM feedstock creating sustainability risk for SPVC operations
p. 12
“VCM is critical for us to run the SPVC business. And we are constantly looking at different ways and means of mitigating this risk.”
S. Ganeshkumar, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Reduced production at Mettur facility due to membrane change activity affecting caustic soda volumes
p. 4
“Volumes, however, remained lower year-on-year due to reduced production at the Mettur facility on account of the membrane change activity.”
S. Ganeshkumar, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
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