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    ELLEN

    ELLEN
    Chemicals·7 Aug 2025
    Management Summary

    Ellenbarrie Industrial Gases Limited reported a strong Q1 FY26 with 24% YoY revenue growth and 40% YoY EBITDA growth, driven by improved capacity utilization and product mix. EBITDA margins expanded to 37%. The company utilized IPO proceeds to repay INR 210 crores of debt and outlined aggressive capacity expansion plans, targeting 25% revenue growth and sustained 37% EBITDA margins for the next 2-3 years. Strategic acquisitions and geographical expansion are also underway.

    Highlights

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    • Revenue grew 24% YoY in Q1 FY26, driven by ramp-up of new facilities.

    • EBITDA grew almost 40% YoY, with EBITDA margins improving to 37% from 30% YoY.

    • Argon revenue share increased to 9% (from 7% a year ago), contributing to margin expansion.

    • Successfully repaid INR 210 crores of borrowings in the first week of July using IPO proceeds, strengthening the balance sheet.

    • New merchant plant in East India expected to commence operations in October 2025, and an on-site plant in March 2026.

    Concerns

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    • Merchant plants typically require an 18-24 month ramp-up period to reach full capacity utilization.

    • Power expense volatility observed in FY23 (36% of revenue), though management attributes it to a one-off event and improved efficiency of new plants.

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    03 metrics
    1. 01Revenue Growth0.24 yoy_pct
    2. 02EBITDA Growth0.4 yoy_pct
    3. 03EBITDA Margin37%

    Capital allocation

    4
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Capex

    ₹250 crores

    Debt

    Debt disclosed

    M&A

    Cylinder filling assets in Bangalore

    acquisition · closed · Consideration ₹NaN (undisclosed)

    Liquidity

    Liquidity disclosed

    Company has a cash surplus on its balance sheet, enabling significant capex.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetPriority
    Revenue
    Revenue Growth
    at least 25%
    		High
    Profitability
    EBITDA Margin
    at least maintain 37% with potential upside
    		High
    Capacity
    Total Owned & Operated Capacity
    1,910 tons per day
    		High
    Capacity
    Total Owned & Operated Capacity
    2,130 tons per day
    		High
    Product Mix
    Argon Revenue Share
    about 15%
    		Medium
    Project Commissioning
    Merchant Plant (East India)
    commence operation
    		High
    Project Commissioning
    On-site Plant (Forest Steel Mill)
    commence operation
    		High
    Project Commissioning
    Merchant Plant (North India)
    up and running
    		High

    Kurnool Plant Capacity Utilization

    H2 FY26
    Current60-65% in Q1 FY26
    Target85-90%

    Why it matters

    Increased utilization of the Kurnool plant is a key driver for revenue growth and margin improvement.

    The Kurnool plant, ramp-up is happening currently as on Q1, it was about 60% to 65%. Q2 capacity utilization will be significantly higher than Q1. And we would expect this plant to reach sort of the optimum capacity utilization of about 85%, 90%, maybe sort of in the second half of this year.

    How to verify

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    Risks & concerns

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    RiskSeverity

    Power cost volatility

    A spike in power expenses was observed in FY23 (36% of revenue), but management attributes it to a one-off event and notes new plants are more efficient. — Analyst acknowledged

    low

    Ramp-up period for new merchant plants

    Merchant plants typically require an 18-24 month ramp-up period to reach optimum utilization, which could delay full revenue realization. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Competition from large MNCs

    The company operates in a market with large MNCs like Linde and Inox (each with ~25% market share), but management believes in co-existence and competes on service and customer connect. — Analyst acknowledged

    medium

    Q&A highlights

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    “The Kurnool plant, ramp-up is happening currently as on Q1, it was about 60% to 65%. Q2 capacity utilization will be significantly higher than Q1. And we would expect this plant to reach sort of the optimum capacity utilization of about 85%, 90%, maybe sort of in the second half of this year.”

    Provides specific utilization figures and ramp-up timelines for key facilities, impacting future revenue.

    asked by Dayanand Mittal

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Q1 FY26 Performance Highlights

    Ellenbarrie Industrial Gases Limited reported a strong Q1 FY26, achieving a 24% year-on-year growth in revenue. EBITDA also saw significant growth of almost 40% year-on-year. The company's EBITDA margins improved to 37% in Q1 FY26, up from 30% in the same period last year, primarily driven by in-house Argon production and contributions from new on-site businesses.

    02

    Capacity Expansion and Project Timelines

    The company's owned and operated capacity is projected to increase from 1,370 tons per day (TPD) to 1,910 TPD by the end of FY26, and further to 2,130 TPD by FY27. Key projects include a merchant plant in East India expected to commence operations in October 2025, and an on-site plant (Forest Steel Mill) scheduled for March 2026. Another merchant plant in North India is planned for end of Q1 next financial year.

    03

    Strategic Growth and Pan-India Ambition

    Ellenbarrie is focused on geographical expansion, aiming to become a Pan-India company. A recent acquisition of cylinder filling assets in Bangalore for INR 5.5 crores is a strategic move to penetrate the Bangalore market, provide value addition, and cater to medical customers. The company is also actively exploring opportunities in Western India, leveraging its strengthened balance sheet post-IPO.

    04

    Margin Drivers and Outlook

    EBITDA margin expansion is attributed to increased in-house Argon production, which has a significantly higher value addition and contributes 1.5 to 2 times the blended EBITDA margin. Argon's revenue share has increased from 7% to 9% and is targeted to reach 15%. New capacities are also more efficient in power consumption, which is expected to gradually reduce power costs as a percentage of revenue.

    05

    Capital Allocation and Debt Repayment

    The company has committed INR 250 crores for capital work in progress over the next 1.5 years. Following its IPO, Ellenbarrie utilized INR 210 crores of the proceeds to repay borrowings, primarily long-term debt, resulting in a strong unlevered balance sheet. This financial strength provides the foundation for further capital expenditures and capacity creation.

    06

    Market Share and Competitive Landscape

    Ellenbarrie currently holds a market share of about 4% in the industrial gases sector, indicating significant room for growth. Key competitors include large MNCs like Linde India and Inox Air Products, each holding approximately 25% market share. Management emphasizes competition through service and customer connect, believing in co-existence rather than direct price wars.

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