Filatex India Ltd-$ — Q1 FY27 earnings call
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The short read
Filatex reported Q1 FY27 revenue of Rs 1,145 crore, up 16.3% quarter-on-quarter and 9.1% year-on-year, with PAT rising to Rs 49.1 crore. Management attributed the revenue increase to higher realizations driven by raw material price movements rather than volume growth, as sales volumes were roughly stable sequentially but lower year-on-year. The company also discussed progress on its Rs 690 crore capex program, including the PFY brownfield expansion, the Ecosis textile recycling project, and a steam distribution initiative.
Numbers mentioned
Revenue: INR1,145 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 3
“Our revenues increased by 16.3% to INR1,145 crores compared with INR985 crores in Q4 FY26, reflecting improved realization driven primarily by higher raw material prices.”
Madhu Sudhan Bhageria, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Sales volume: 89,872 metric tons (Q1 FY27)
p. 3
“Sales volumes remained stable at 89,872 compared with 89,841 in the previous quarter.”
Madhu Sudhan Bhageria, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
PBT: INR65.87 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 3
“PBT rose to INR65.87 crores from INR53.47 crores in Q4 FY26, driven by continued healthy operating performance.”
Madhu Sudhan Bhageria, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
PAT: INR49.1 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 3
“PAT increased by 22.1% to INR49.1 crores compared with INR40.3 crores in the previous quarter, reflecting improved overall profitability and efficient financial management.”
Madhu Sudhan Bhageria, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Production: 84,075 metric tons (Q1 FY27)
p. 3
“Sales volume stood at 89,872 compared with 97,263 metric tons, while production during the quarter was 84,075 metric tons against 94,996 in Q1 FY26.”
Madhu Sudhan Bhageria, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
PBT: INR65.87 crores (Q1 FY26 comparison)
p. 3
“PBT stood at INR65.87 crores compared to INR54.89 crores in the corresponding quarter last year, driven by healthy operating profitability.”
Madhu Sudhan Bhageria, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
PAT growth: 20.7% (Q1 FY27 vs Q1 FY26)
p. 3
“Profit after tax increased by 20.7% to INR49.1 crores from INR40.7 crores in Q1 FY26.”
Madhu Sudhan Bhageria, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Total capex program: approximately INR690 crores
p. 5
“Our comprehensive capital expenditure program of approximately INR690 crores continues to progress steadily.”
Madhu Sudhan Bhageria, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Current debt: close to around INR200 crores (end of Q1 FY27)
p. 12
“End of the quarter, it will be close to around INR200 crores.”
Madhu Sudhan Bhageria, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Capex deployed: almost INR450 crores to INR500 crores
p. 12
“I don't have the exact number, but almost INR450 crores to INR500 crores.”
Madhu Sudhan Bhageria, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Import duty on PTA and MEG: 5.5% (current)
p. 11
“It's 5% with 10% surcharge, so 5.5%.”
Madhu Sudhan Bhageria, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Inventory gains: around INR15 crores to INR17 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 17
“I think it could be in the vicinity of around INR15 crores to INR17 crores.”
Madhu Sudhan Bhageria, page 17 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Net debt: close to INR30 crores to INR40 crores or nil (current)
p. 17
“Net debt today, it was close to INR30 crores to INR40 crores or nil maybe.”
Madhu Sudhan Bhageria, page 17 of the filed PDF · View the filing
What management said it would do
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PFI brownfield expansion completion — 50% by September 2026 and balance 50% by October 2026 · September-October 2026
stated firmly by Madhu Sudhan Bhageria
p. 5
“We expect to complete 50% by September 2026 and balance 50% by October 2026.”
Madhu Sudhan Bhageria, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Ecosis EBITDA — INR80 crores to INR85 crores · once stabilized
stated firmly by Madhu Sudhan Bhageria
p. 15
“It always has been INR80 crores to INR85 crores.”
Madhu Sudhan Bhageria, page 15 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Ecosis stabilization timeline — by end of FY27
stated as an aspiration by Madhu Sudhan Bhageria
p. 7
“Anything from 3 to 5 months initially, because it's a new product, new technology and everything. So I think we should be able to stabilize everything by end of this financial year.”
Madhu Sudhan Bhageria, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Ecosis utilization — close to above 80% for the year, close to 100% by year end · FY28
stated as an aspiration by Madhu Sudhan Bhageria
p. 7
“FY28, I think our utilization should be close to above 80% a year as a whole, it will progress slowly.”
Madhu Sudhan Bhageria, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Ecosis plant commencement — end October, early November
stated conditionally by Madhu Sudhan Bhageria
p. 8
“I don't think so. At the best, maybe 15 days or something like that.”
Madhu Sudhan Bhageria, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Ecosis expansion plans — 2 more plants of 1,50,000 ton each · next 2 to 3 years
stated as an aspiration by Madhu Sudhan Bhageria
p. 12
“Once this is stabilized and established, then we plan to put at least 2 more plants of 1,50,000 ton each in next 2 to 3 years, one in India, one outside India.”
Madhu Sudhan Bhageria, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Ecosis EBITDA margin — minimum 30%
stated firmly by Madhu Sudhan Bhageria
p. 12
“EBITDA margin will be minimum 30%, it can be more, but minimum 30% for sure.”
Madhu Sudhan Bhageria, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
PFY capacity top line increase — around INR400 crores in full year · full year once utilized
stated as an aspiration by Madhu Sudhan Bhageria
p. 12
“So top line would increase by around INR400 crores, because some of it was already there in the chip form.”
Madhu Sudhan Bhageria, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Steam project commercialization — September
stated firmly by Madhu Sudhan Bhageria
p. 16
“By September, this should get commercialized.”
Madhu Sudhan Bhageria, page 16 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Steam project EBITDA — around INR60 crores
stated as an aspiration by Madhu Sudhan Bhageria
p. 16
“So because of that, the capex is around INR80 crores, INR85 crores. And after taking out the operating cost, we should do EBITDA of around INR60 crores.”
Madhu Sudhan Bhageria, page 16 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Debt to equity comfort level — 0.4
stated as an aspiration by Madhu Sudhan Bhageria
p. 15
“I am comfortable with debt to equity of 0.4, but I don't think I'll hit that in the near future.”
Madhu Sudhan Bhageria, page 15 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Peak net debt — around INR150 crores to INR200 crores · end of this year
stated firmly by Madhu Sudhan Bhageria
p. 17
“End of this year, peak net debt would be around INR150 crores to INR200 crores.”
Madhu Sudhan Bhageria, page 17 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Standalone revenue guidance FY27/FY28 — INR4,500 crores revenue in FY27 and INR4,800 crores in FY28 · FY27 and FY28
stated conditionally by Madhu Sudhan Bhageria
p. 18
“See, the top line guidance depends on the raw material prices.”
Madhu Sudhan Bhageria, page 18 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Ecosis FY27 capacity utilization — FY27
stated conditionally by Madhu Sudhan Bhageria
p. 19
“No, FY27, I've not said 60% utilization for Ecosis.”
Madhu Sudhan Bhageria, page 19 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Employee cost savings from headcount reduction — INR4 crores to INR5 crores · a year
stated as an aspiration by Madhu Sudhan Bhageria
p. 15
“Yes, but overall, I think we should save in a year INR4 crores to INR5 crores, but it will enhance the quality of the products, maybe some productivity will also increase.”
Madhu Sudhan Bhageria, page 15 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Q&A highlights
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Yarn prices rose in line with raw material cost increases, keeping margins intact or improved.
Answered by Madhu Sudhan Bhageria
Asked by Harsh Mittal: How have polyester yarn prices moved pre and post the U.S.-Iran conflict?
p. 6
“Polyester yarn prices have definitely gone up in line with the raw material prices.”
Madhu Sudhan Bhageria, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said competitor capex per ton is 3x to 5x higher and Filatex has a first-mover advantage with brand approvals already secured.
Answered by Madhu Sudhan Bhageria
Asked by Prameet Jain: How does Filatex's recycling capex/opex compare to other players developing similar products?
p. 7
“But their capex per ton is at least 3x to 5x more than what we have done.”
Madhu Sudhan Bhageria, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said any delay would be limited to about 15 days.
Answered by Madhu Sudhan Bhageria
Asked by Nirali: Could the Ecosis plant commissioning face further delays?
p. 8
“It can just get delayed by another 15 days or months, that's all.”
Madhu Sudhan Bhageria, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said the impact was minimal since it is a raw material pass-through cost.
Answered by Madhu Sudhan Bhageria
Asked by Niraj: What is the impact of the withdrawn PTA/MEG import duty on EBITDA?
p. 10
“So there is hardly any impact of this on EBITDA.”
Madhu Sudhan Bhageria, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said high raw material prices in April led to a deliberate cut in production to avoid carrying costly inventory.
Answered by Madhu Sudhan Bhageria
Asked by Rohit: Why did production decline in Q1 versus prior periods?
p. 14
“So in April, we had to reduce production because the raw material prices are very high.”
Madhu Sudhan Bhageria, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said two parties, including Decathlon, have given commitments covering 15-20% of production.
Answered by Madhu Sudhan Bhageria
Asked by Rohit: Are there any minimum purchase commitments for Ecosis output?
p. 15
“So around, you can say, 15% to 20% of the production, we have commitments.”
Madhu Sudhan Bhageria, page 15 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said the top line guidance is dependent on raw material prices and is less certain than the bottom line outlook.
Answered by Madhu Sudhan Bhageria
Asked by Ajit: Is Filatex on track to hit its FY27/FY28 standalone revenue guidance?
p. 18
“I can be more sure about my bottom line rather than the top line.”
Madhu Sudhan Bhageria, page 18 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management expects the year to close with a modest forex loss depending on euro movements.
Answered by Madhu Sudhan Bhageria
Asked by Sarvesh Gupta: What is the outlook for forex income/loss for the year?
p. 17
“But I think we should finish the year with a loss of around maybe around INR10 crores to INR15 crores because this is also what we import raw material, and then if we do a hedging, that also comes under this.”
Madhu Sudhan Bhageria, page 17 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Risks flagged
India's dependence on imported MEG creating structural supply risk
p. 4
“India's dependence on imported MEG remains one of the key structural risks for the domestic polyester industry.”
Madhu Sudhan Bhageria, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Geopolitical tensions and Strait of Hormuz disruptions affecting energy and petrochemical supply chains
p. 4
“Even temporary disruptions or security concerns have an immediate impact on crude oil prices, petrochemical feedstock availability, freight rates, marine insurance costs and overall supply chain reliability.”
Madhu Sudhan Bhageria, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Volatile PTA and MEG feedstock prices during the quarter
p. 4
“Consequently, prices of PTA and MEG and other petrochemical feedstocks remained highly volatile during the quarter.”
Madhu Sudhan Bhageria, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Logistics costs remaining elevated and shipping schedules less predictable
p. 4
“Although freight availability improved compared with the previous quarter, logistic costs continue to remain above historical averages and shipping schedules remain less predictable than before the geopolitical disruptions.”
Madhu Sudhan Bhageria, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Cautious customer purchasing behavior with shorter booking cycles
p. 4
“Customers largely followed a need-based procurement approach with shorter booking cycles, lean inventories and cautious working capital management.”
Madhu Sudhan Bhageria, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Production cut in April due to inability to fully pass on high raw material costs
p. 14
“We were not able to pass on full, and it was not wise to carry a very high cost inventory.”
Madhu Sudhan Bhageria, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
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