IFGL Refractories Ltd — Q1 FY27 earnings call
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The short read
IFGL Refractories reported consolidated total income growth of 13% year-on-year to INR515 crores in Q1 FY27, with standalone revenue up 8% to INR297 crores. Consolidated EBITDA rose 2% year-on-year to INR40 crores while standalone EBITDA declined 17% to INR31 crores due to higher raw material and LPG costs. Management said price increases were being implemented to offset input cost pressure and discussed progress at overseas subsidiaries including Monocon, Sheffield Refractories, and the US business.
Numbers mentioned
Standalone Revenue: INR297 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 4
“Revenue for Q1 FY27 stood at INR297 crores, registering an 8% year-on-year growth in our standalone business.”
Mukesh Rawal, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Standalone EBITDA: INR31 crores, down 17% year-on-year (Q1 FY27)
p. 4
“EBITDA for the standalone business stood at INR31 crores in the current quarter, a decline of 17% year-on-year.”
Mukesh Rawal, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Standalone Total Income: INR299 crores, up 7% year-on-year (Q1 FY27)
p. 5
“Total income for quarter 1 FY27 stood at INR299 crores, reflecting a 7% year-on-year growth.”
Amit Agarwal, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Standalone Gross Margin: 43% (Q1 FY27)
p. 5
“Gross margin stood at 43% in quarter 1 FY27 compared to 47% in quarter 1 FY26.”
Amit Agarwal, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Standalone PAT: INR16 crores, up 7% year-on-year (Q1 FY27)
p. 6
“PAT for the current quarter stood at INR16 crores, a growth of 7% year-on-year.”
Amit Agarwal, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Consolidated Total Income: INR515 crores, up 13% year-on-year (Q1 FY27)
p. 6
“Total income for quarter 1 FY27 grew by 13% year-on-year to INR515 crores.”
Amit Agarwal, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Consolidated Gross Margin: 48% (Q1 FY27)
p. 6
“Gross margin stood stable at 48%, showcasing our resilience and operational efficiency built up.”
Amit Agarwal, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Consolidated EBITDA: INR40 crores, up 2% year-on-year (Q1 FY27)
p. 6
“EBITDA for the quarter was INR40 crores, registering a 2% year-on-year increase.”
Amit Agarwal, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Consolidated PAT: INR17 crores, up 58% year-on-year (Q1 FY27)
p. 6
“Profit after tax stood at INR17 crores, an increase of 58% year-on-year.”
Amit Agarwal, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Consolidated PAT Margin: 3% (Q1 FY27)
p. 6
“PAT margin for the quarter stood at 3%.”
Amit Agarwal, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
What management said it would do
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Domestic Revenue Growth — double digit · FY27 year-end
stated as an aspiration by Amit Agarwal
p. 7
“we continue to, I think, give importance to domestic business, and we target to increase by double digit at least for the year-end.”
Amit Agarwal, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Consolidated EBITDA Margin — double-digit EBITDA margin
stated conditionally by Amit Agarwal
p. 9
“we are trying to achieve double-digit EBITDA margin, and it all depends on how the geopolitical situation stand and overseas demand stand with us.”
Amit Agarwal, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Hofmann Ceramic breakeven — breakeven · end of financial year '27
stated as an aspiration by Manoj Rakhecha
p. 5
“we are taking multiple measures to improve performance with the objective of reducing losses and achieving breakeven by the end of financial year '27.”
Manoj Rakhecha, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Liberty Steel / Speciality Steel Rotherham melt shop restart — restart of melt shops · November to December 2026
stated conditionally by Manoj Rakhecha
p. 5
“the administrators of the erstwhile Liberty Steel Aldwarke, now called Speciality Steel, is also looking to restart their Rotherham melt shops sometimes in November to December 2026.”
Manoj Rakhecha, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Sheffield Refractories quarterly performance — normal performance · Q2 FY27
stated conditionally by Amit Agarwal
p. 8
“quarter 2 will be normal as usual, I believe”
Amit Agarwal, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Peak revenue potential from new product lines — INR150 crores to INR200 crores additional revenue · at peak capacity
stated as an aspiration by Amit Agarwal
p. 13
“we can add around INR150 crores to INR200 crores on account of these two new product lines at the peak level.”
Amit Agarwal, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Q&A highlights
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Management attributed growth mainly to the Americas region and said momentum is expected to continue with operational focus on efficiency.
Answered by Manoj Rakhecha
Asked by Krishna: What drove overseas subsidiary growth and margin outlook?
p. 6
“Going forward, we expect the momentum to be maintained for all the subsidiaries.”
Manoj Rakhecha, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said the decline was due to higher raw material and fuel prices from geopolitical disruptions, only partly offset by price increases.
Answered by Amit Agarwal
Asked by Amit Ahuja: Why did EBITDA margin decline sharply?
p. 8
“our raw material prices has gone up and the LPG or the fuel prices have gone up like anything. Although we have been able to get price increase from the customer, but that was not enough to compensate the overall price increase in input cost.”
Amit Agarwal, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said Monocon UK is moving towards breakeven while Sheffield Refractories was hit by lower British Steel offtake this quarter, expected to normalize in Q2.
Answered by Amit Agarwal
Asked by Sahil Sanghvi: What is happening with Europe segment margins and will it reach breakeven?
p. 8
“Monocon is doing better from the previous quarter, and we are moving towards the breakeven.”
Amit Agarwal, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said the increase came mainly from Sheffield Refractories' lower offtake and margin, not deterioration at Monocon UK.
Answered by Amit Agarwal
Asked by Saket Kapoor: What has caused the increase in Monocon-related losses quarter-on-quarter?
p. 11
“SRL because of lower offtake and everything, we had a lower margin over there. So that has added to it, which is not there in the past.”
Amit Agarwal, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said the JV approval process required a location change and the plan is currently on hold pending fresh approval.
Answered by Amit Agarwal
Asked by Saket Kapoor: What is the status of the Chinese JV and land investment in Gujarat?
p. 12
“we have applied for an approval with the Government of India appropriate authority and they have advised us to change location and apply for the same again.”
Amit Agarwal, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management agreed that current conditions look improved, citing positive results from European steel giants, while cautioning about unpredictability.
Answered by Manoj Rakhecha
Asked by Saket Kapoor: Is the worst behind the company on profitability and raw material pass-through?
p. 12
“So all in, fingers crossed, hopefully, it keeps like that. So definitely, the worst is behind us.”
Manoj Rakhecha, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said there is no specific overall peak revenue figure but cited incremental revenue potential from two new product lines.
Answered by Amit Agarwal
Asked by Sanchita Sood: What is the peak revenue potential from current capacity and planned expansions?
p. 13
“I don't think we have any number as such that what is the peak revenue we can do with this current capacity and all.”
Amit Agarwal, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Risks flagged
Higher raw material costs from geopolitical uncertainties and supply chain disruptions
p. 4
“The contraction was primarily driven by higher raw material costs arising from geopolitical uncertainties and supply chain disruptions, along with elevated LPG costs due to availability constraints during the quarter.”
Mukesh Rawal, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Time lag in passing on cost increases to customers
p. 4
“there is typically a time lag in passing on cost increases with some of the elevated costs being absorbed in near term”
Mukesh Rawal, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
British Steel producing at very low levels due to blast furnace problems
p. 5
“British Steel producing at a very miniscule levels in Q1 due to the blast furnace problems, which hopefully will be rectified in Q2”
Manoj Rakhecha, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Spurt in ocean freight costs due to geopolitical situation impacting UK and China operations
p. 5
“the spurt in ocean freights due to the prevailing geopolitical situation, which has had a big impact on our operations in UK and China”
Manoj Rakhecha, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Unpredictability of future geopolitical and demand conditions affecting margin recovery
p. 12
“tomorrow brings another day, another news. And the world changes so fast, it's so difficult to predict.”
Manoj Rakhecha, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
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