Sigachi Industries Ltd — Q1 FY27 earnings call
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The short read
Sigachi Industries reported Q1 FY27 total operating income of INR121.27 crores, EBITDA of INR16.5 crores at a 13.6% margin, and net profit of INR8.14 crores with a 6.76% PAT margin. Management said MCC realizations rose to INR241.36 per kg from INR216 per kg in the prior quarter, while capacity utilization stood at 76.8% across facilities. Management reiterated its FY27 revenue guidance of INR650-675 crores and 18% EBITDA margin target, and discussed the Dahej-2 MCC expansion, CCS facility progress, insurance claim status, and API business ramp-up.
Numbers mentioned
Total operating income: INR121.27 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 4
“During Q1 FY27, Sigachi reported total operating income of INR121.27 crores.”
O.S. Reddy, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBITDA: INR16.5 crores, 13.6% margin (Q1 FY27)
p. 4
“EBITDA for the quarter stood at INR16.5 crores with a margin of 13.6%.”
O.S. Reddy, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Net profit: INR8.14 crores, PAT margin 6.76% (Q1 FY27)
p. 4
“Net profit came in at INR8.14 crores, translating to a PAT margin of 6.76%.”
O.S. Reddy, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
MCC segment revenue: INR82.74 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 4
“The MCC segment contributed INR82.74 crores, while the O&M and API segments recorded revenues of INR13.06 crores and INR21.68 crores, respectively.”
O.S. Reddy, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
MCC average realization: INR241.36 per kg (Q1 FY27)
p. 5
“Yes, Rahil, here Q1, there is an average realization of INR241.36 per kg.”
O.S. Reddy, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
MCC average realization: INR216 per kg (Q4 FY26)
p. 5
“And previously, it was INR216 per kg. There is a good increase this time.”
O.S. Reddy, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Overall capacity utilization: 76.8% (Q1 FY27)
p. 10
“This quarter, utilization at overall for all the company level, 76.8% is there; at Dahej unit 76.5%; and Jhagadia, it is 77.16%.”
O.S. Reddy, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Cellulose-based excipient capacity: 18,000 metric tons per annum (current)
p. 3
“Our cellulose-based excipient capacity stands at 18,000 metric tons per annum with export accounting for over 53.5% of the production.”
Amit Raj Sinha, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Insurance compensation paid per deceased beneficiary: INR42 lakhs
p. 19
“Yes, thank you, Mr. Dasu. This is so far, we have paid INR42 lakhs for each of the beneficiary of the deceased.”
O.S. Reddy, page 19 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Business continuity insurance eligible amount: INR16.5 crores
p. 20
“We are eligible to get, even though the policy is for INR25 crores, we are eligible for INR16.5 crores.”
O.S. Reddy, page 20 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Receivable days: 93-94 days (current)
p. 24
“Right now, it is around 90 plus is there, 93, 94 days.”
O.S. Reddy, page 24 of the filed PDF · View the filing
What management said it would do
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Revenue — INR650 crores to INR675 crores · FY27
stated firmly by O.S. Reddy
p. 6
“Yes, yes. There is no change in guidance.”
O.S. Reddy, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBITDA margin — 18% · FY27
stated firmly by O.S. Reddy
p. 12
“Full year EBITDA we have expected is 18%.”
O.S. Reddy, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Dahej-2 MCC capacity expansion commissioning — 12,000 metric ton per annum MCC capacity, total 30,000 metric tons per annum · Q2 FY28
stated firmly by Amit Raj Sinha
p. 3
“12,000 metric ton per annum MCC capacity expansion at the Dahej-2 continues to progress on schedule and upon commissioning, which is targeted by Q2 of FY28 will take our total cellulose-based excipient capacity to 30,000 metric tons per annum.”
Amit Raj Sinha, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
API business revenue — more than INR100 crores to INR110 crores · coming quarters
stated as an aspiration by O.S. Reddy
p. 15
“we are expected to achieve more than INR100 crores to INR110 crores or even more than that also, but as of now, easily we can achieve.”
O.S. Reddy, page 15 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Capex — more than INR100 crores · FY27
stated firmly by O.S. Reddy
p. 12
“Yes. FY27 around more than INR100 crores we are going to incur.”
O.S. Reddy, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Capex — INR150 crores to INR200 crores · FY28
stated firmly by O.S. Reddy
p. 12
“And FY28, it would be another INR150 crores to INR200 crores would be there.”
O.S. Reddy, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Insurance claim settlement — full claim with discount or ad hoc amount · September
stated conditionally by O.S. Reddy
p. 11
“No, September, sir. September, as per the recent information in September, either the full claim with some discount or some ad hoc amount would be given.”
O.S. Reddy, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Business continuity insurance receipt — INR16.5 crores · next three to four months
stated conditionally by O.S. Reddy
p. 20
“Yes, yes, that not September, it will take another three, four months' time. INR16.5 crores it is expected.”
O.S. Reddy, page 20 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Receivable days — around 90 days, further to 75 to 80 days · end of the year
stated as an aspiration by O.S. Reddy
p. 24
“Yes, receivables it is coming down and by the end of the year it will be our aim is around 90 days. We wanted to bring it to that level and slowly. Further we will bring it up to 75 to 80 days.”
O.S. Reddy, page 24 of the filed PDF · View the filing
CCS facility operational status — FY28
stated firmly by O.S. Reddy
p. 20
“CCS facility that is in FY28 only that will come into operational.”
O.S. Reddy, page 20 of the filed PDF · View the filing
MCC capacity utilization run rate — beyond 95%, 96% · closer to year end
stated as an aspiration by Amit Raj Sinha
p. 18
“But definitely our run rate will be beyond 95%, 96% as we get closer to the year end.”
Amit Raj Sinha, page 18 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Q&A highlights
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Management said capacity alone doesn't determine competitiveness; regulatory compliance and quality matter more, and cited industry growth projections.
Answered by Amit Raj Sinha
Asked by Rahil Dasani: What is the demand and pricing scenario in MCC given peers are expanding capacity?
p. 4
“I believe by 2035, the market is expected to touch a size of $1.4 billion.”
Amit Raj Sinha, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management attributed the loss to a capacity shortfall following the reduction of about 6,000 metric tons per annum and said it expects to regain share once capacity is restored.
Answered by Amit Raj Sinha
Asked by Rahil Dasani: Why has Sigachi lost market share to local peers in MCC?
p. 5
“In fact, we have lost market share primarily because we have had a shortfall in our capacity. There has been a reduction in our capacity by about 6,000 metric tons per annum.”
Amit Raj Sinha, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management maintained the guidance and said revenues would ramp up in the second half.
Answered by O.S. Reddy
Asked by Rupesh Tatiya: Is there any change to the INR650-675 crore revenue guidance given Q1 came in short?
p. 6
“Second half onwards, sir, these revenues will go up. It is as planned there in, Q1 also, only small variations are there. But otherwise, we are on track.”
O.S. Reddy, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said the segment is still nascent and it is difficult to give a specific growth commitment.
Answered by Amit Raj Sinha
Asked by Ankit Gupta: What is the demand from the smokeless tobacco/snuff segment for MCC?
p. 7
“I wouldn't really be able to speak up and give you a commitment on what is it that we look forward for probably in the next 3, 4 quarters or maybe in the next couple of years.”
Amit Raj Sinha, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said it is on track with guidance and expects insurance settlement information by September.
Answered by O.S. Reddy
Asked by Nalin Shah: Will the company reach pre-disaster revenue and profit levels this year, and what is the insurance compensation status?
p. 9
“And there is an indication that in this quarter, maybe before end of the September, we'll receive either the full claim with some discount or some ad hoc amount.”
O.S. Reddy, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management confirmed a delay from the earlier Q1 FY28 target to Q2 FY28.
Answered by O.S. Reddy
Asked by Deepak Chokhani: Has the Dahej plant expansion timeline shifted from Q4 FY27 to Q2 FY28?
p. 11
“Last earnings call, we said that Q1 of FY28, but it is likely to get delay.”
O.S. Reddy, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management attributed it to improved efficiency and lower consumption, partly due to sales mix.
Answered by O.S. Reddy
Asked by Gautam Karwa: Why has raw material consumption reduced this quarter despite similar sales to Q4?
p. 14
“Yes, yes. Efficiency improved and consumption is on lower side. Margins also it leads for margins. It depends upon sales mix also.”
O.S. Reddy, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said there is no destocking issue since products are made to order, and cystic fibrosis revenue is expected next year once current capacity commitments ease.
Answered by O.S. Reddy
Asked by George: Is there an inventory destocking issue with Bempedoic Acid and what is the cystic fibrosis product update?
p. 15
“No, no, no, not there. These are the new molecules and there would not be any inventory stocking. We produce and sell.”
O.S. Reddy, page 15 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management explained that plant turnaround takes time due to product mix changes, shutdowns, and cleaning validation requirements.
Answered by Amit Raj Sinha
Asked by Rupesh Tatiya: Why is MCC capacity utilization only 75% given the company sold 20,000 tons in FY25?
p. 17
“It is that the plant doesn't turn around so quickly. I wish it was like speeding up on a highway.”
Amit Raj Sinha, page 17 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said INR42 lakhs per deceased beneficiary has been paid and the matter is before the court.
Answered by O.S. Reddy
Asked by Dasu Goenka: Has the compensation to victims' families been fully paid?
p. 19
“We have provided. Yes, we have provided in the books for the entire amount and we have paid our obligation and anyway, we have to abide by the court of law.”
O.S. Reddy, page 19 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said receivables are around 93-94 days currently, aiming to bring them down.
Answered by O.S. Reddy
Asked by Amit Vohra: What are current receivable days on the balance sheet?
p. 24
“Right now, it is around 90 plus is there, 93, 94 days.”
O.S. Reddy, page 24 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Risks flagged
Loss of MCC market share due to capacity shortfall after the Hyderabad facility incident
p. 5
“There has been a reduction in our capacity by about 6,000 metric tons per annum. And because of that, we have not been able to supply to our customers.”
Amit Raj Sinha, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Uncertainty and delay in insurance claim settlement
p. 14
“This insurance, since it is a claim is on higher side, they are taking a lot of time and there is a delay.”
O.S. Reddy, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Delay in Dahej-2 MCC expansion timeline
p. 11
“Last earnings call, we said that Q1 of FY28, but it is likely to get delay.”
O.S. Reddy, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Ongoing sub-judice legal matter regarding compensation to victims' families
p. 19
“So, Mr. Goenka, this is sub-judice at this moment and it will be inappropriate to deliberate over it.”
Amit Raj Sinha, page 19 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Uncertainty in smokeless tobacco segment demand forecasting
p. 7
“Ankit, the smokeless tobacco industry is at a very nascent stage. So firming up a schedule of a demand and the possibility of growth in that segment is still very nascent.”
Amit Raj Sinha, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Prior preferential warrant forfeiture due to delayed deposit by promoters
p. 14
“Even last time that has some misplanning took place in the last moment because of unexpected holidays.”
O.S. Reddy, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
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