Ester Industries Ltd — Q4 FY26 earnings call
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The short read
Ester Industries reported Q4 FY26 consolidated total income of Rs 345.1 crore, up 7.2% year-on-year, with reported EBITDA of Rs 43.3 crore at a 12.6% margin. Management attributed the quarter's improvement to moderation of BOPET film headwinds from Chinese dumping and US trade tariffs, along with domestic antidumping duty proceedings. The company also highlighted growth in rPET volumes, Specialty Polymers, and progress on the Ester Loop Infinite Technologies chemical recycling joint venture.
Numbers mentioned
Consolidated total income: INR345.1 crores (Q4 FY26)
p. 7
“At consolidated level, the total income for quarter 4 FY26 was INR345.1 crores, a year-on-year growth of 7.2%.”
Sourabh Agarwal, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Consolidated EBITDA: INR43.3 crores (Q4 FY26)
p. 7
“Reported EBITDA was INR43.3 crores, which is 10.7% up on a year-on-year basis, with an EBITDA margin of 12.6%, an improvement of approximately 40 basis points over quarter 4 FY25.”
Sourabh Agarwal, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Consolidated adjusted EBITDA: INR53.6 crores (Q4 FY26)
p. 7
“Excluding mark-to-market and reinstatement losses of INR10.24 crores on foreign currency term loan, adjusted EBITDA would have been INR53.6 crores, implying an adjusted EBITDA margin of 15.5% with adjusted cash profit of INR35.8 crores.”
Sourabh Agarwal, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Consolidated PAT: INR7.9 crores (Q4 FY26)
p. 7
“Consolidated profit after tax for quarter 4 FY26 recovered strongly to INR7.9 crores from INR2 crores in quarter 4 FY25.”
Sourabh Agarwal, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Full year consolidated net loss: INR27.5 crores (FY26)
p. 7
“At the full year consolidated level, the company reported a net loss of INR27.5 crores impacted primarily by cumulative noncash mark-to-market losses on foreign currency liabilities and onetime increase in gratuity and leave encashment liability of INR2.7 crores due to the implementation of new Labor Codes, which came in effect from 21st November 2025.”
Sourabh Agarwal, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Films segment revenue: INR321 crores (Q4 FY26)
p. 4
“the films segment revenue for Q4 FY26 stood at INR321 crores, reflecting year-on-year growth of 14.9%, with film volumes at 19,656 metric tons.”
Vaibhav Jha, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
rPET volume growth: 258% year-on-year to 5,325 metric tons (FY26)
p. 5
“For the full year FY26, rPET volume grew approximately 258% year-on-year to 5,325 metric tons, and rPET revenue surged 3.7x year-on-year to INR59.3 crores from INR16.2 crores in FY25.”
Vaibhav Jha, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Total debt: INR730 crores (as on 31st March 2026)
p. 14
“So Saketji, the total debt as on the balance sheet as we speak on 31st March '26 is INR730 crores roughly.”
Sourabh Agarwal, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Share warrant proceeds received: INR165.25 crores against INR175 crores issue
p. 6
“the company has successfully secured INR165.25 crores against its INR175 crores share warrant issue.”
Vaibhav Jha, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
What management said it would do
A record of statements made on the call, in the words management used. Parakho does not forecast, endorse or assess them, and their presence here is not a view on whether they will happen.
Ester Loop Infinite Technologies revenue at full capacity — $150 million · after first phase completion
stated as an aspiration by Pradeep Rustagi
p. 9
“we are looking at close to $150 million revenue from operations at 100% capacity utilization.”
Pradeep Rustagi, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
ELITe EBITDA margin — 40% to 45%
stated as an aspiration by Pradeep Rustagi
p. 9
“It will be in the range of 40% to 45% EBITDA margin, 40% to 45%.”
Pradeep Rustagi, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
BOPET spread — INR30 to INR35 for 12-micron VA · current quarter
stated conditionally by Vaibhav Jha
p. 10
“we are expecting that the average for this quarter should be somewhere between INR30 to INR35 as well.”
Vaibhav Jha, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Specialty Polymers revenue share of total — 20% to 25% or slightly beyond · next 2 to 3 years
stated as an aspiration by Vaibhav Jha
p. 11
“I think we are targeting that in next 2 to 3 years, this should reach somewhere between 20% to 25% or even slightly beyond that.”
Vaibhav Jha, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
VAS films share of total film sales — 60% plus · next 2 to 3 years
stated as an aspiration by Vaibhav Jha
p. 13
“Our target is to grow this 25% share of VAS films to 60% plus in next 2 to 3 years.”
Vaibhav Jha, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Industry demand growth rate — 8% to 10%
stated as an aspiration by Vaibhav Jha
p. 12
“we expect the demand to grow in the rate of -- at the rate of 8% to 10% instead of 6% to 8% that we had seen in previous years.”
Vaibhav Jha, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
BOPET margin sustenance period — 18 to 24 months
stated conditionally by Vaibhav Jha
p. 9
“we see that the sustenance of BOPET margins is going to continue for around 18 to 24 months at least.”
Vaibhav Jha, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Return on capital employed — more than 20% · next 8 to 10 quarters
stated as an aspiration by Sourabh Agarwal
p. 17
“in the next 8 to 10 quarters, we are going to get a return on capital employed of more than 20%.”
Sourabh Agarwal, page 17 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Debt reduction next year — borrowings limited to below INR40 crores against INR85 crores repayment · FY27
stated firmly by Sourabh Agarwal
p. 19
“we are trying to limit our borrowings for the next year to below INR40 crores. So that is going to give me a leverage of INR45 crores on the debt side.”
Sourabh Agarwal, page 19 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Capex for FY27 — INR70 crores · FY27
stated firmly by Sourabh Agarwal
p. 14
“the total capex that we are planning for next year is around INR70 crores, and that will be funded partially from the cash flow that we are going to generate from the business and a part of it may also be funded through additional debt, which we will take.”
Sourabh Agarwal, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
ELITe operations commencement — last calendar quarter of 2028
stated conditionally by Pradeep Rustagi
p. 12
“the land acquisition is expected to be completed in the next few months. And therefore, we expect the commencement of operations by the last calendar quarter of '28.”
Pradeep Rustagi, page 12 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 margins will be far better than the last 12-15 months and expects BOPET margin sustenance for 18-24 months.
Answered by Vaibhav Jha
Asked by Harshit Khadka: Is the ~15% adjusted EBITDA margin sustainable and for how long?
p. 8
“But I think what we can be assured of is that the EBITDA margins are going to be far better than what we had seen, say, on an average over the last 12 months or 15 months.”
Vaibhav Jha, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management guided to approximately $150 million revenue at 100% capacity with 40-45% EBITDA margin.
Answered by Pradeep Rustagi
Asked by Harshit Khadka: What revenue and margin can ELITe achieve at peak?
p. 9
“we are looking at close to $150 million revenue from operations at 100% capacity utilization.”
Pradeep Rustagi, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management cited seasonality and lower demand for one specialty product, plus a shift toward value-added products with lower margins.
Answered by Vaibhav Jha
Asked by Saransh Gupta: Why did Specialty Polymers EBIT margin decline quarter-on-quarter?
p. 10
“there are 2 factors involved in Specialty Polymers margins. One is the cyclicity. The last quarter is generally lower because of the dynamics of the product that we sell.”
Vaibhav Jha, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management pointed to high industry operating rates, PWMR-driven demand shift to BOPET, and improving Chinese pricing behavior.
Answered by Vaibhav Jha
Asked by Saket Kapoor: What is driving management's optimism about medium to long-term prospects?
p. 12
“the Indian manufacturers are operating at an OR, operating rate, of 80%, and the upcoming demand, what we are seeing, is going to see a surge.”
Vaibhav Jha, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said total debt was around INR730 crore with INR85 crore annual repayment, and capex is planned at INR70 crore with an aim to reduce net debt.
Answered by Sourabh Agarwal
Asked by Saket Kapoor: What is the debt reduction plan and capex for next year?
p. 14
“the total capex that we are planning for next year is around INR70 crores, and that will be funded partially from the cash flow that we are going to generate from the business and a part of it may also be funded through additional debt, which we will take.”
Sourabh Agarwal, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management explained the euro loan was cheap for years but recent depreciation caused large MTM losses, and they plan to balance exposure with exports and hedges.
Answered by Sourabh Agarwal
Asked by Saket Kapoor: How has euro depreciation affected the company and what is the hedging strategy?
p. 15
“our strategy is twofold. Number one is, yes, a part of it is going to be balanced with the exports.”
Sourabh Agarwal, page 15 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said raw material cost increases are passed through via value-added pricing and do not erode margins.
Answered by Pradeep Rustagi
Asked by Rutvi Gandhi: How exposed is the cost base to crude oil derivative feedstock prices?
p. 18
“as in the month of April, the raw material prices increased by about 40%, but our value addition also increased to that extent. So it is not going to eat into the margins of the product that we sell.”
Pradeep Rustagi, page 18 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management estimated INR2,000-2,200 crore turnover at 100% utilization of existing assets.
Answered by Vaibhav Jha
Asked by Saransh Gupta: What is the peak revenue potential from existing capacity before the Loop project comes online?
p. 18
“with the current asset base, if we run at 100%, we are looking at INR2,000 crores to INR2,200 crores kind of turnover.”
Vaibhav Jha, page 18 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Risks flagged
Aggressive price competition in BOPET films from Chinese dumping
p. 3
“The major headwinds that weighed on business segments through much of FY26 were aggressive price competition in BOPET films from Chinese dumping and disruption caused by imposition of U.S. trade tariffs, both of these factors adversely affecting performance of BOPET films.”
Vaibhav Jha, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
US trade tariff disruption, still sub judice
p. 3
“Even global tariff of 10% has been challenged in the courts and the matter is sub judice.”
Vaibhav Jha, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Elevated and volatile crude oil prices from West Asia conflict raising raw material costs
p. 4
“The ongoing conflict in West Asia has kept crude oil prices elevated and volatile, contributing to a firmer raw material cost environment during the quarter.”
Vaibhav Jha, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Delays in the ELITe chemical recycling project
p. 6
“a rapidly scaling rPET business and the transformative ELITe project advancing, albeit with some delays, gives us confidence in continued and incremental value creation for our stakeholders.”
Vaibhav Jha, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Lower demand for a key specialty polymer product
p. 10
“in last quarter, there was also an issue related to demand of one of our key specialty products.”
Vaibhav Jha, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Unprecedented currency depreciation increasing foreign currency loan costs
p. 15
“In the last 10 years, we have not seen this type of depreciation in both dollar as well as euro.”
Sourabh Agarwal, page 15 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Loss of volumes in the US market due to tariffs
p. 4
“In volumetric terms, the growth in VAS products was 14.5% despite adverse effect of USA volume loss partially due to the trade tariffs.”
Vaibhav Jha, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
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