Fairchem Organics Ltd — Q1 FY27 earnings call
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The short read
Fairchem Organics reported Q1 FY27 revenue of Rs. 176 crore, up 34.4% year-on-year, with EBITDA of Rs. 18 crore at a 10.14% margin and net profit of Rs. 10 crore. Management attributed the growth to higher price realization driven by elevated raw material costs and reduced imports amid supply chain constraints linked to the Middle East crisis. The company discussed capacity utilization plans, the ramp-up of its Isostearic acid business, and ongoing energy conservation initiatives.
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Numbers mentioned
Revenue from operations: Rs. 176 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 3
“The revenue from operations was at Rs. 176 crores reflecting a 34.4% year-on-year increase compared to the corresponding quarter last year.”
Bhavesh Shah, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBITDA: Rs. 18 crore (Q1 FY27)
p. 3
“EBITDA for the quarter was Rs. 18 crores with EBITDA margin of 10.14%.”
Bhavesh Shah, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Net profit: Rs. 10 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 3
“The net profit for the quarter was Rs. 10 crores.”
Bhavesh Shah, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Raw material processed: 12,400 tonnes (Q1 FY27)
p. 3
“We have processed 12,400 tonnes of raw material and have sold 13,500 tonnes during the quarter.”
Bhavesh Shah, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Revenue mix - dimer acid: 30% (Q1 FY27)
p. 3
“The revenue was Rs. 176 crore of which around 30% was dimer acid, 42% was linoleic acid, Isostearic acid was 4% and rest 24% is other by-products.”
Bhavesh Shah, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Volumes sold: 13,000 tons (Q1 FY26)
p. 11
“So, in Q1 FY26, we sold 13,000 tons.”
Bhavesh Shah, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Capacity utilization: close to around 60% (Q1 FY27)
p. 11
“We are at close to around 60% as of now, and we would like to exit the year at around 70% to 75%.”
Bhavesh Shah, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Export revenue contribution: 7% to 8% (current)
p. 12
“Currently, it is hovering between 7% to 8%.”
Bhavesh Shah, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Realization increase from Q4 FY26: around 25% (Q1 FY27 vs Q4 FY26)
p. 13
“Realization from Q4 has gone up by around 25% and from Q1 it has gone up by 30%.”
Bhavesh Shah, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Isostearic acid revenue contribution: 4% (Q1 FY27)
p. 14
“Yes, 4% in this quarter.”
Bhavesh Shah, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Duty differential impact: 9%
p. 10
“The finished product is charged at 7.5% and the raw material is charged at 16.5%. So, differential 9% is the margin getting lost in this whole process.”
Bhavesh Shah, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
What management said it would do
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Capacity utilization — 70% to 75% · exit of FY27
stated as an aspiration by Bhavesh Shah
p. 11
“We are at close to around 60% as of now, and we would like to exit the year at around 70% to 75%.”
Bhavesh Shah, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Capacity utilization increase — around 20 percent · by end of Q4
stated conditionally by Nahoosh Jariwala
p. 11
“The first thing we'll target is increasing capacity utilization. Minimum 10 to 20 percent, we intend to increase the capacity utilization.”
Nahoosh Jariwala, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Volume growth — 5% to 7% per quarter · quarterly
stated as an aspiration by Nahoosh Jariwala
p. 16
“So, every quarter we intend to grow by 5% to 7%. So, at the end of the last quarter, we would have grown by 15% to 20%.”
Nahoosh Jariwala, page 16 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Revenue and margin run rate — rest of FY27
stated conditionally by Nahoosh Jariwala
p. 4
“Yes. Looking at the current situation, we feel we will be able to maintain.”
Nahoosh Jariwala, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Isostearic acid capacity utilization — more than 80% capacity utilization · next 1-2 years
stated as an aspiration by Nahoosh Jariwala
p. 4
“I mean in next 1-2 years, we will reach more than 80% capacity utilization.”
Nahoosh Jariwala, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
New oleochemical product — next quarter
stated firmly by Nahoosh Jariwala
p. 5
“Next quarter, we will be introducing one new raw material.”
Nahoosh Jariwala, page 5 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 they believe they will be able to maintain the current run rate.
Answered by Nahoosh Jariwala
Asked by Shlok Patel: Can we expect similar revenue and margin run rate for rest of the three quarters?
p. 4
“Yes. Looking at the current situation, we feel we will be able to maintain.”
Nahoosh Jariwala, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management cited energy conservation reducing power and solid fuel consumption significantly.
Answered by Nahoosh Jariwala
Asked by Shivam Gupta: Are there structural initiatives to strengthen cost advantage beyond raw material prices?
p. 4
“Last year, we had undertaken major energy conservation exercise whereby we have been able to reduce our power consumption by more than 30% and our solid fuel consumption also by more than 35%.”
Nahoosh Jariwala, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management confirmed the pass-through was enabled by reduced imports due to the Middle East crisis.
Answered by Bhavesh Shah
Asked by Chirag Vakaria: Was the company able to pass on higher raw material costs to consumers?
p. 7
“There was a geopolitical supply chain issue because of Middle East crisis. And we have seen that the imports have also reduced. So, that is the reason we could pass on the price increase.”
Bhavesh Shah, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said sustainability is uncertain and depends on China's own decisions, describing it as a business risk.
Answered by Nahoosh Jariwala
Asked by Ashish Upganlawar: Is the reduction in Chinese dumping a sustainable trend?
p. 10
“It will be something which is happening in China. What type of thought process is going on there? So, I might say that yes, this is sustainable. It might not and it might remain sustainable also.”
Nahoosh Jariwala, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said entry barriers in cosmetics markets are causing delays, but a breakthrough could cause a major surge.
Answered by Nahoosh Jariwala
Asked by Maitri Shah: What is the contribution and scale-up plan for Isostearic acid?
p. 11
“The breakthrough whenever if one also buyer comes in a big way, suddenly you will see a major surge in the quantity.”
Nahoosh Jariwala, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said they would not want long-term contracts given volatility.
Answered by Nahoosh Jariwala
Asked by Ajay Surya: Are customers willing to enter long-term contracts given the current pricing environment?
p. 16
“I would not like to enter into any long-term contract with so much volatility. It would be hara-kiri for me.”
Nahoosh Jariwala, page 16 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Risks flagged
Inverted duty structure between raw material and finished product
p. 10
“The finished product is charged at 7.5% and the raw material is charged at 16.5%. So, differential 9% is the margin getting lost in this whole process.”
Bhavesh Shah, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Possible resumption of Chinese dumping
p. 7
“Basically, there was dumping happening from China, which has gone down. And if dumping starts again, we cannot do anything about it.”
Nahoosh Jariwala, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Uncertainty from Middle East geopolitical crisis affecting margins
p. 3
“On the external environment, while we remain watchful of the evolving macroeconomic situation, including the uncertainty arising out of ongoing Middle East crisis, we continue to be consciously optimistic about the trajectory ahead.”
Nahoosh Jariwala, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Sustainability of Chinese dumping reduction is uncertain
p. 10
“It will be something which is happening in China. What type of thought process is going on there? So, I might say that yes, this is sustainable. It might not and it might remain sustainable also. So, I mean, this is a business risk.”
Nahoosh Jariwala, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Entry barriers delaying Isostearic acid customer approvals
p. 11
“there are just three manufacturers in the world and there are very few buyers of this particular product. So, there is something called entry barriers which are happening.”
Nahoosh Jariwala, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
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