Ester Industries Ltd — Q1 FY27 earnings call
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The short read
Ester Industries reported consolidated total income growth of 27.4% year-on-year to INR441.9 crores in Q1 FY27, with EBITDA increasing 103.4% to INR58.9 crores and EBITDA margin expanding to 13.3%. Management attributed the improvement to higher film realizations, better capacity utilization, and increased contribution from value-added specialty products, while Specialty Polymers saw lower volumes but higher margins due to product mix. The company also provided updates on its ELITe joint venture with Loop Industries for textile-to-textile recycling, including new offtake commitments from global brands.
Numbers mentioned
Consolidated total income: INR441.9 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 7
“Consolidated total income increased 27.4% year-on-year to INR441.9 crores compared with INR346.9 crores in quarter 1 FY26.”
Sourabh Agarwal, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Consolidated EBITDA: INR58.9 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 7
“Consolidated EBITDA increased 103.4% to INR58.9 crores with the EBITDA margin expanding to 13.3% from 8.3% in the corresponding quarter.”
Sourabh Agarwal, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Standalone EBITDA: INR40 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 7
“Stand-alone EBITDA increased 25.2% on a year-on-year basis to INR40 crores, with the EBITDA margin improving to 11.5% from 11.2% in the corresponding quarter.”
Sourabh Agarwal, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Profit after tax (consolidated): INR18.6 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 7
“Profit after tax turned positive at INR18.6 crores compared with a loss of INR7.2 crores in quarter 1 FY26.”
Sourabh Agarwal, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Film segment revenue: INR399.5 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 4
“Consolidated film volumes increased 2.7% year-on-year to 22,120 metric tons, while film segment revenue grew by approximately 38% to INR399.5 crores.”
Vaibhav Jha, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Specialty Polymers EBIT margin: 45.3% (Q1 FY27)
p. 5
“the profitability of business improved meaningfully with EBIT margin increasing from 31.7% to 45.3%.”
Vaibhav Jha, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
VAS volume: 6,368 metric tons (Q1 FY27)
p. 4
“VAS volume increased 23% year-on-year to 6,368 metric tons in this quarter, and their contribution to total film volumes increased to approximately 29% from 24% a year ago.”
Vaibhav Jha, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Ester Filmtech EBITDA: INR19.5 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 7
“EBITDA improved to INR19.5 crores compared with a loss of INR2.7 crores in quarter 1 FY26, resulting in an EBITDA margin of 12.2%.”
Sourabh Agarwal, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Gross total debt: INR722 crores (as on 30th June 2026)
p. 8
“As on 30th June 2026, the gross total debt of the company was INR722 crores and liquidity of INR236 crores.”
Sourabh Agarwal, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
rPET volume: 1,394 metric tons (Q1 FY27)
p. 5
“consolidated volumes increased 19% year-on-year to 1,394 metric tons, while revenue grew 24% to INR17.5 crores during the quarter.”
Vaibhav Jha, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
What management said it would do
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VAS proportion of film volumes — 50% to 60% · next 2 to 3 years
stated as an aspiration by Vaibhav Jha
p. 5
“we are targeting proportion of VAS products at about 50% to 60% over the next 2 to 3 years.”
Vaibhav Jha, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
VAS contribution by quarter end — 35% · exit quarter
stated firmly by Vaibhav Jha
p. 10
“we are seeing up to 35% contribution of VAS product out of our own -- up to the overall portfolio by the quarter end, I mean, in the exit quarter.”
Vaibhav Jha, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Specialty Polymers revenue growth — CAGR of 20% · next 3 to 5 years
stated as an aspiration by Vaibhav Jha
p. 5
“We are targeting growth at a CAGR of 20% over the next 3 to 5 years in the Specialty Polymer segment.”
Vaibhav Jha, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Revenue target from existing facilities — INR2,000 crores to INR2,200 crores · next 2 to 3 years
stated firmly by Vaibhav Jha
p. 9
“I think we are steadily marching towards that, and we should definitely be hitting there in next 2 years to 3 years.”
Vaibhav Jha, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
rPET capacity utilization — more than 100% of rated capacity · exit quarter of this financial year
stated firmly by Vaibhav Jha
p. 12
“we are extremely confident that we will hit more than 100% of the rated capacity by the exit quarter of this financial year.”
Vaibhav Jha, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
ELITe commissioning — operational · CY 2028
stated firmly by Vaibhav Jha
p. 6
“The facility is targeted to become operational in CY 2028 and will use Loop's proprietary depolymerization technology to convert 100% textile waste streams into virgin-quality monomers, which will then be polymerized into virgin-quality polyester resin.”
Vaibhav Jha, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Debt repayment — INR100 crores · this financial year
stated firmly by Sourabh Agarwal
p. 13
“So, this year, the debt repayment target is around INR100 crores.”
Sourabh Agarwal, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Specialty Polymers revenue growth this year — flat to single-digit growth · this financial year
stated conditionally by Vaibhav Jha
p. 16
“what we are seeing is that we are going to be at least at a flat or get a single-digit growth in this financial year because a lot of our pipeline is going to mature in the second half of the year, especially towards the last quarter.”
Vaibhav Jha, page 16 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Credit rating review completion — end of this month
stated firmly by Sourabh Agarwal
p. 20
“the review is already in progress, and we expect that the rating review will be completed by the end of this month.”
Sourabh Agarwal, page 20 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Q2 capacity utilization — Q2 FY27
stated firmly by Vaibhav Jha
p. 20
“quarter 2 from a capacity utilization is looking better than the previous quarter.”
Vaibhav Jha, page 20 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Q&A highlights
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Management said industry structure remains favourable and expects sustainable earnings for 6 to 8 quarters ahead.
Answered by Vaibhav Jha
Asked by Shlok Patel: Can the current run rate be maintained for the rest of the year and were there any one-off gains?
p. 8
“So, all this give us confidence that we should have sustainable good earnings going forward, not only for the next 3 quarters, but I would go on to say, for next 6 to 8 quarters.”
Vaibhav Jha, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Spreads were INR28-30 for 12-micron commodity film.
Answered by Vaibhav Jha
Asked by Saransh Gupta: What were the spreads last quarter for BOPET film?
p. 10
“So, spreads last quarter were in the range of INR28 to INR30. When I say spread, I mean VA, value-add over raw material for 12-micron film.”
Vaibhav Jha, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Internal demand for rPET in packaging films increased, reducing external sales; this is expected to reverse.
Answered by Vaibhav Jha
Asked by Saransh Gupta: Why did rPET volumes decline sequentially?
p. 11
“the external sales had to take a hit because the demand -- internal demand for rPET in our packaging films increased.”
Vaibhav Jha, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Debt repayment target is INR100 crores; ELITe will raise its own debt at the JV level, not consolidated with Ester.
Answered by Sourabh Agarwal
Asked by Raj Shah: What is the debt repayment target for the year and will ELITe require additional debt?
p. 13
“So, this year, the debt repayment target is around INR100 crores. And as far as ELITe is concerned, as you are aware that it's a separate project other than Ester.”
Sourabh Agarwal, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management declined to give firm numeric guidance, citing expectation of sustainable growth.
Answered by Vaibhav Jha
Asked by Charchit Maloo: Can management give guidance for FY27 and FY28 revenue, EBITDA and PAT?
p. 13
“we would just hold back from giving very firm guidance on the specific revenue and EBITDA numbers.”
Vaibhav Jha, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Treasury contributed around INR3 crores, FD interest around INR3.5 crores, and forex gain around INR1 crore.
Answered by Sourabh Agarwal
Asked by Saket Kapoor: What is the split of other income between forex and treasury gains?
p. 14
“So, on treasury, it was around INR3 crores. And interest on FD and other investments is around INR3.5 crores. And then there is certain other income -- the foreign exchange gain is around INR1 crore”
Sourabh Agarwal, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Few capacity additions have occurred and more are expected in the next 1.5-2 years, but demand growth continues to outpace supply.
Answered by Vaibhav Jha
Asked by Saket Kapoor: Is there any new BOPET capacity coming up domestically this year?
p. 15
“We are expecting another 2 to 3 lines coming up in the next 1.5 to 2 years.”
Vaibhav Jha, page 15 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Existing long-term contracts secure raw material supply; new capacities like GAIL's are still some time away from operation.
Answered by Pradeep Rustagi
Asked by Amit Kumar: Has the company tied up with new domestic PTA/MEG capacity coming online this year?
p. 17
“we are already in discussion with GAIL, which is likely to start by end of this calendar. And the Indian Oil will take some more time to start.”
Pradeep Rustagi, page 17 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Rated capacity is around 28,000 tons, expected to be exceeded by the exit quarter of the financial year.
Answered by Vaibhav Jha
Asked by B. Surendra: What is the rPET rated capacity and timeline to reach it?
p. 18
“Our rated capacity should be somewhere in the range of 28,000 tons.”
Vaibhav Jha, page 18 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Rating review is in progress and expected to complete by month end; the share transfer to a family member is described as an internal family matter unrelated to succession.
Answered by Pradeep Rustagi
Asked by Saket Kapoor: When is the credit rating review expected and what is the update on succession/ownership transfer?
p. 20
“coming to the succession and ownership, both are 2 different things. Both are 2 different days. We already managed professionally. And what he has transferred to his son is their internal family matter.”
Pradeep Rustagi, page 20 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Risks flagged
Demand pressure on one of the high-margin specialty polymer products reduced volumes and revenue
p. 5
“While the overall volumes and revenue were lower due to demand pressure in one of our high-margin specialty products, the profitability of business improved meaningfully with EBIT margin increasing from 31.7% to 45.3%.”
Vaibhav Jha, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Other income boost this quarter was a one-time gain not expected to recur
p. 14
“But again, this is a one-time gain. On a sustainable basis, you're not going to see this high number on a quarter-on-quarter basis.”
Sourabh Agarwal, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Specialty Polymer margins expected to normalize downward in percentage terms as mid-margin VAP products scale up
p. 12
“we are going to see some moderation of the percentage margins, right? Because the mid-margin is going to pull down the high specialty margins a little bit in percentage terms.”
Vaibhav Jha, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
New BOPET capacity additions from competitors expected over the next 1.5 to 2 years
p. 15
“We are expecting another 2 to 3 lines coming up in the next 1.5 to 2 years.”
Vaibhav Jha, page 15 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Enforcement of plastic waste management rules on recycled content is not yet strict
p. 18
“the enforcement is yet to be done.”
Vaibhav Jha, page 18 of the filed PDF · View the filing
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