KRBL Ltd — Q1 FY27 earnings call
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The short read
KRBL reported Q1 FY27 export revenue of Rs 244 crores, down about 50% year-on-year due to the Middle East logistics disruption from the Strait of Hormuz conflict, while exports to other regions grew 37%. Domestic revenue excluding power grew 14% year-on-year to Rs 1,221 crores on higher realizations, while overall revenue was Rs 1,496 crores, lower by about 6%. The company reported EBITDA of Rs 372 crores and PAT of Rs 261 crores, which management described as the strongest quarterly profitability in the company's history.
Numbers mentioned
Export revenue: INR244 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 6
“Our exports revenue for Q1 FY 2027 stood at INR244 crores against INR485 crores in Q1 FY26, a decline of approximately 50%.”
Anil Kumar Mittal, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Non-Middle East export growth: 37% (Q1 FY27)
p. 6
“Exports to every other region taken together grew 37% in the quarter.”
Anil Kumar Mittal, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Overall revenue: INR1,496 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 7
“Overall revenue for the quarter was INR1,496 crores lower by about 6%.”
Anil Kumar Mittal, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBITDA: INR372 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 7
“The Company reported EBITDA of INR372 crores on a profit after tax of INR261 crores, the stronger quarterly profitability in the company's history.”
Anil Kumar Mittal, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Domestic revenue excluding power: INR1,221 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 8
“Domestic revenue, excluding power stood at INR1,221 crores, growing 14% year-on-year.”
Ayush Gupta, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Total income: INR1,560 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 11
“Total income for the quarter stood at INR1,560 crores, lower by 3% over the corresponding quarter last year.”
Ashish Jain, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Gross margin: 36.3% (Q1 FY27)
p. 11
“Gross margin for the quarter stood at 36.3% compared to 25.7% in quarter 1 FY26.”
Ashish Jain, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBITDA margin: 23.8% (Q1 FY27)
p. 11
“EBITDA margin for the quarter was at 23.8% versus 13.9% in the same period last year, broadly following the gross margin trend, but partially offset by higher proportionate employee costs in the quarter.”
Ashish Jain, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
PAT margin: 16.7% (Q1 FY27)
p. 11
“PAT for the quarter was at INR261 crores or 16.7% in margin terms as against INR151 crores or 9.3% in the corresponding quarter.”
Ashish Jain, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Total inventory: INR2,944 crores (as of June 30, 2026)
p. 11
“our total inventory as of June 30 was INR2,944 crores.”
Ashish Jain, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Total cash plus investments: INR1,841 crores (as of June 30, 2026)
p. 12
“Total cash plus investments was at INR1,841 crores as of June 30, '26 as against INR1,281 crores on the same date last year.”
Ashish Jain, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Masala portfolio revenue growth: 74% (Q1 FY27)
p. 10
“Our Masala portfolio also performed exceptionally well during the quarter, delivering 74% value growth year-on-year.”
Ayush Gupta, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
E-commerce primary sales growth: approximately 50% (Q1 FY27)
p. 9
“E-commerce continued to be one of our strongest performing channels, delivering approximately 50% primary sales growth during the quarter.”
Ayush Gupta, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
What management said it would do
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Export volume recovery — from Q2 FY27
stated conditionally by Anil Kumar Mittal
p. 7
“We expect export volumes to recover progressively from the second quarter and we are maintaining our guidance and meaningful export growth for the full year.”
Anil Kumar Mittal, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Domestic volume growth — approximately 10% · FY27
stated firmly by Ayush Gupta
p. 8
“For financial year '27, our outlook remains positive, and we are confident of delivering approximately 10% growth in domestic volumes.”
Ayush Gupta, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Fill rate target — at least 95% with servicing within 72 hours
stated as an aspiration by Ayush Gupta
p. 8
“We are working towards fill rates of at least 95% with servicing within 72 hours.”
Ayush Gupta, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Masala annualized revenue run rate — approximately INR25 crores · by end of FY27
stated firmly by Ayush Gupta
p. 10
“We are targeting an annualized revenue run rate of approximately INR25 crores by the end of the financial year '27.”
Ayush Gupta, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBITDA margin — 17% to 18% · FY27
stated conditionally by Ashish Jain
p. 15
“Yes, I would say between 17% to 18% is what we are looking at right now.”
Ashish Jain, page 15 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Gross margin — about 30% · FY27
stated conditionally by Ashish Jain
p. 19
“Our view right now is that for the current year, we look at about 30% gross margin and at about 17% to 18% EBITDA margin.”
Ashish Jain, page 19 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Domestic volume growth — 10% · next 2 to 3 years
stated firmly by Ayush Gupta
p. 15
“And that's the number we kind of commit to for the upcoming 2 to 3 years as well.”
Ayush Gupta, page 15 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Regional rice revenue growth — 25% · FY27
stated as an aspiration by Ayush Gupta
p. 17
“So regional rice, we've grown at 25% in Quarter 1, and that is the kind of target we had projected for the start of the financial year.”
Ayush Gupta, page 17 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Gangavathi facility — end of quarter 3
stated firmly by Ayush Gupta
p. 10
“Our new facility at Gangavathi is expected to become operational by the end of quarter 3, supporting the next phase of growth in this portfolio.”
Ayush Gupta, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Domestic price hikes — quarter 2
stated firmly by Ayush Gupta
p. 19
“We are not going to be taking any more price hikes within quarter 2.”
Ayush Gupta, page 19 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 the direct entity plan has been deferred and they are still searching for a distributor, waiting for regional peace.
Answered by Anil Mittal
Asked by Shivam Gupta: Update on the Saudi Arabia entity incorporation and VAT transition process.
p. 12
“As far as the entity is concerned, we have deferred that program. And we feel that a distributor will be a much better choice than going forward.”
Anil Mittal, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said Q1 margins are not sustainable due to high prices and MTM gains, and guided to full-year EBITDA margin of 17-18%.
Answered by Ashish Jain
Asked by Chirag Singhal: What is the margin outlook for the rest of the year given the high Q1 EBITDA margin?
p. 14
“In our view, the margin of quarter 1, while they are at a high level, but these are clearly not sustainable.”
Ashish Jain, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management reiterated a 10% domestic volume growth commitment for the year and the next 2-3 years, saying Q1 softness was due to deferred bulk pack purchases.
Answered by Ayush Gupta
Asked by Chirag Singhal: What is the domestic volume growth outlook given only 3% volume growth in Q1?
p. 15
“On the India market, our outlook remains positive with a 10% domestic volume growth year-on-year.”
Ayush Gupta, page 15 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said they will be buying more inventory this season and that current stock levels are comfortable.
Answered by Anoop Gupta
Asked by Amit Aggarwal: Given rising exports and domestic sales expectations, and available cash, why not buy more inventory?
p. 16
“This year, we'll be buying inventory. Definitely, we'll be buying inventory.”
Anoop Gupta, page 16 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said prices will likely increase but limits exist, and the new crop's size and quality will be known by late August.
Answered by Anil Mittal
Asked by Yash Dantewadia: If the Middle East supply gap opens up, will basmati prices rise further?
p. 18
“Definitely, prices will increase, number one. Number two, it all depends upon that what is the quantum of -- what is the quality and quantum of crop.”
Anil Mittal, page 18 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said branded business realizations were higher by around 9% versus Q4, in line with the price hike taken.
Answered by Ashish Jain
Asked by Soumen Choudhury: How have domestic realizations moved versus Q4 and what price hike was taken in Q1?
p. 18
“In terms of the branded business realizations vis-a-vis Q4 are higher by around 9% in Q1.”
Ashish Jain, page 18 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said the current margin level is not sustainable longer term, guiding to about 30% gross margin for the year.
Answered by Ashish Jain
Asked by Raghav Bhutoria: Is the strong gross margin due to lower-cost inventory and price hikes, or is it structural?
p. 19
“I think longer term, this level of gross margin in the business is not sustainable.”
Ashish Jain, page 19 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Risks flagged
Strait of Hormuz conflict disrupting Middle East shipping and freight costs
p. 6
“Freight went vertical. Container rates from the west coast of India to the Middle East rose more than tenfold from roughly US$500 to as much as US$5,000 per container.”
Anil Kumar Mittal, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Deficient monsoon and lower reservoir levels affecting the basmati crop
p. 4
“IMD has revised its seasonal forecast down to approximately 90% of normal with below-normal rainfall expected in both August and September.”
Anil Kumar Mittal, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Container and equipment availability constraining export recovery
p. 13
“we are seeing a lot of container problems like space availability and equipment availability, so the movement is still a little slow”
Ayush Gupta, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Competitive intensity in modern trade affecting market share
p. 8
“At the same time, competitive intensity remains elevated and our market share performance in parts of modern trade needs improvement.”
Ayush Gupta, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
ED matter preventing management from responding to related queries
p. 12
“as the ED matter subdued us, we will not be in a position to respond to queries on this matter.”
Ashish Jain, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
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