Oriental Aromatics Ltd-$ — earnings calls
2 quarters summarised from transcripts filed with the exchange, every statement cited. Newest first.
Oriental Aromatics reported Q1 FY27 consolidated revenue of approximately Rs. 260 crore, up around 15% year-on-year, with total sales volume growth of 22% and production volume growth of 18%. EBITDA margin improved sequentially to 7.62% from 6.89% in Q4 FY26, though it was marginally lower than 8.01% in Q1 FY26 due to higher raw material costs. Management discussed the Mahad facility's utilization at 50-60%, ongoing capacity pressure in Specialty Aroma Ingredients and Camphor from Asian competitors, and elevated raw material costs, particularly Alpha-Pinene.
Oriental Aromatics reported consolidated FY26 revenue from operations of INR 1,030 crore, crossing the INR 1,000 crore mark for the first time with 11% year-on-year growth, while EBITDA margins compressed to 6.60% from 10.06% in FY25 due to raw material inflation, currency depreciation and the Mahad ramp-up drag. Q4 FY26 revenue was INR 282 crore with EBITDA of INR 19.5 crore and profit after tax of INR 3.98 crore, compared to a loss in the prior quarter. Management described input cost pressures across gum turpentine, CST and alpha-pinene, a firmer input cost environment for fragrance raw materials, and continued Chinese camphor imports affecting the camphor and aroma ingredients divisions.