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    DMCC Speciality Chemicals Limited

    DMCC
    Chemicals·19 May 2026
    Management Summary

    DMCC Speciality reported strong Q4 FY26 revenue growth driven by raw material price pass-through, ending FY26 with a record top line. The company navigated significant sulfur supply disruptions from the Middle East crisis and boron ore issues, maintaining absolute margins. Working capital expanded due to higher raw material costs, leading to increased borrowings. DMCC successfully diversified its market reach, offsetting European market struggles.

    Highlights

    5

    • Revenue grew by 18% QoQ to INR 177 crores in Q4 FY26.

    • Achieved INR 582 crores in revenue for FY26, a company high.

    • Maintained absolute margins despite turbulent supply chain and raw material price increases.

    • Successfully diversified market presence, replacing lost European business with Latin America, Japan, Korea, and China.

    • Boron chemicals plants are now operating at full capacity with adequate stock after prior disruptions.

    Concerns

    4

    • Roha plant operated at 60% capacity for about 15 days in March due to sulfur availability challenges.

    • Working capital requirements expanded substantially, leading to increased short-term borrowings.

    • Interest cost moved up sharply, with rates in the 8.75%-9% range.

    • Demand for non-boric acid products (ceramics, glass) is down due to high energy (gas) prices, creating a bearish sentiment.

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    02 metrics
    1. 01Revenue₹177 Cr+18%QoQ
    2. 02Annual Revenue₹582 Cr

    Capital allocation

    2
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Debt

    Debt disclosed

    Cost 8.8%

    Liquidity

    Liquidity disclosed

    Working capital requirements expanded due to higher raw material prices, higher debtor requirements, and increased stock value. Overall working capital to sales is less than two months, which is within industry norms.

    What to watch in Q1 FY27

    5

    R&D Spend Increase

    coming quarters
    CurrentNo more than INR 2 crores annually
    TargetIncreased R&D spend

    Why it matters

    Increased R&D is crucial for DMCC to develop new specialty products and enhance its position as a 'true specialty player'.

    Most of our R&D is focused on process development and process improvements. The cost you are seeing is essentially like a people cost. But we do have some plans for increasing this, and you will see that in the coming quarters⏳.

    Risks & concerns

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    RiskSeverity

    Middle East Crisis Impact on Sulfur Supply

    The Middle East crisis has affected sulfur availability and price, with 50% of global sulfur trade flowing through the Gulf of Hormuz, leading to supply disruptions and price increases. — Management acknowledged

    high

    Sulfur Price Volatility and Availability

    Sulfur prices have been rising dramatically due to increased demand (e.g., from new nickel smelter in Indonesia) and war-related availability issues, leading to plant slowdowns at Roha. — Management acknowledged

    high

    Boron Ore Supply Disruption

    Disruption in boron ore supply from Turkey in H1 FY26 led to significant production loss, though the situation is now normalized with adequate stock. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Expanded Working Capital Requirements

    Higher raw material prices and longer payment cycles for boron business have substantially increased working capital requirements, leading to higher short-term borrowings and interest costs. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    European Market Weakness for Specialty Chemicals

    The specialty chemical business has reduced in Europe, though the company has diversified into other markets. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    High Gas Prices Impacting Non-Boric Product Demand

    High CNG/natural gas prices affect consuming industries like ceramics and glass, leading to reduced demand, oversupply, and bearish market sentiment for non-boric products. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Delayed Normalization of Supply Chains

    Even if the Middle East conflict resolves, the damage and disruption to supply chains will take several months to normalize, impacting raw material availability. — Management acknowledged

    high

    Customer Inability to Absorb Price Increases

    There is a potential future risk that some customers may not be able to absorb continued price increases for products, which could impact consumption. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Q&A highlights

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    “So, the Roha plant essentially was affected in the month of March only. So, we didn't shut down the plant as such, but we slowed down the plant to about 60% capacity and just to ensure that we didn't need to shut down. It took us a while to organize sufficient raw material. The reason for this is that in Dahej, we are able to source enough sulfur domestically. In Roha, the plant is typically far away from the refineries and therefore, we need to have imports on a normal basis. Of course, currently, imports are not available. So, it took us a while to organize the supply chain. And now, it's again back to normal as I mentioned, but for maybe 15 days, we ran at perhaps 60% capacity.”

    Clarifies the extent and duration of the operational disruption at the Roha plant due to raw material sourcing issues.

    asked by Arham Gandhi

    3 min read7 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Q4 & FY26 Financial Performance Overview

    DMCC Speciality reported a strong Q4 FY26 with revenue increasing to INR 177 crores, up from INR 150 crores in the previous quarter, representing an 18% sequential growth. For the full financial year 2026, the company achieved a top line of INR 582 crores, marking one of its highest annual revenues. This growth was largely attributed to the ability to pass on higher raw material prices to customers, allowing the company to maintain absolute margins despite percentage margin compression.

    02

    Impact of Middle East Crisis on Sulfur Supply

    The Middle East crisis significantly impacted sulfur availability and pricing, with approximately 50% of global sulfur trade flowing through the Gulf of Hormuz. This disruption led to dramatic price increases and availability shortages. The company's Roha plant experienced a slowdown to about 60% capacity for roughly 15 days in March due to challenges in sourcing imported sulfur, which is typically required for that location. Management noted that even if the conflict ceases, supply chain normalization would take several months.

    03

    Boron Chemicals Business Recovery

    The boron chemicals business faced significant production losses in the first half of FY26 due to disruptions in boron ore supply from a key supplier in Turkey. However, in the second half of the year, the plants resumed full capacity operations. The company now holds adequate stock to support ongoing production, indicating a recovery from the earlier supply chain issues.

    04

    Working Capital Expansion and Debt

    DMCC experienced a substantial expansion in its working capital requirements during the quarter. This was driven by the need to pay advances for boron ore (with a 90-120 day lead time) and higher prices for sulfur, leading to increased debtor and stock values. Consequently, short-term borrowings expanded, and the interest cost on these borrowings was in the range of 8.75% to 9%. Despite this, the company maintains a healthy working capital to sales ratio, estimated at less than two months, which is within industry norms.

    05

    Specialty Chemicals Market Diversification

    The company successfully diversified its market presence to offset the struggles in the European market for specialty chemicals. Most of the lost European business has been replaced by new contracts in Latin America, with additional traction seen in Japan, Korea, and China. For specialty chemicals, price increases are passed on through quarterly contracts, leading to a temporary lag in realization during sharp raw material price hikes, but margins tend to average out over time⏳.

    06

    R&D and New Product Development

    DMCC's R&D efforts are primarily focused on process development and improvements, with an annual spend of no more than INR 2 crores. Management acknowledged the need to increase R&D intensity to become a 'true specialty player' and plans to do so in the coming quarters⏳. The company has also started commercial sales for a new polymer product used in enhanced oil recovery and other applications, indicating progress in new product development.

    07

    Nalimbi Land Monetization Status

    The company provided an update on a land parcel near Ambernath, specifically in Nalimbi, which was previously declared forest land. Despite a favorable Supreme Court verdict, the Maharashtra government has not yet transferred the land back to DMCC's name. As a result, the company is currently unable to monetize this asset, though it is actively exploring options for its eventual sale.

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