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Fairchem Organics Limited — Q4 FY26 earnings call

Call held 7 May 2026

Management summary

Fairchem Organic reported a mixed Q4 FY26 with a revenue decline of 3.2% YoY to Rs. 117 crores, but a significant improvement in EBITDA margin to 6.9% driven by better price realization and reduced Chinese dumping. The company completed a share buyback, increasing promoter holding. Management provided an optimistic outlook, targeting 8% EBIT margins, 95% capacity utilization, and a substantial increase in export contribution, supported by new product introductions and ongoing cost efficiencies.

Highlights

Q4 FY26 EBITDA margin improved to 6.9% from 3.64% in Q4 FY25.
Recovery observed in the paint segment since March 2026.
Successful energy audit led to a decline in power and fuel costs to INR 60 million in Q4 FY26 from INR 80 million in Q5 FY25.
Reduced Chinese dumping has led to better price realization and improved margins.
Buyback of Rs. 4.25 lakh shares increased promoter holding from 61.2% to 63.2%.

Concerns

Revenue declined by 3.2% YoY in Q4 FY26 to Rs. 117 crores.
Full year FY26 revenue declined by 14.5% to Rs. 460 crores.
Total volume sold in FY26 decreased to 44,000 tonnes from 54,000 tonnes in the previous year.
Dividend reduced significantly to Rs. 1 per share for FY26 from Rs. 7.5 per share last year due to temporary earnings loss.

Key financials

2 periods

Headline

Revenue
₹117 Cr
YoY -3.2%
EBITDA
₹8 Cr
EBITDA Margin
6.9%
Adjusted Net Profit After Tax
₹3.7 Cr
Promoter Holding
63.2%

FY26

Revenue
₹460 Cr
YoY -14.5%
EBITDA
₹22 Cr
EBITDA Margin
4.7%
Net Profit After Tax
₹6.2 Cr
Total Volume Sold
44,000 tonnes
Domestic Sales Contribution
91%

What they filed

Q1 FY27: revenue up 34.4%, net profit up 900.0% against the same quarter last year.

₹ Cr · quarterly

Line item	Q2 FY25	Q3 FY25	Q4 FY25	Q1 FY26	Q2 FY26	Q3 FY26	Q4 FY26	Q1 FY27
Revenue	139	114	121	131	112 −19%	100 −12%	117 −3%	176 +34%
Expenses	130	106	116	126	107	96	109	158
EBITDA	9	8	4	5	4 −56%	4 −50%	8 +100%	18 +260%
Margin	6%	7%	4%	4%	4%	4%	7%	10%
Other income	0	0	0	0	0	-1	1	0
Interest	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	2
Depreciation	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3
Profit before tax	5	5	1	2	1 −80%	0 −100%	5 +400%	14 +600%
Tax rate	27%	25%	47%	27%	35%	-48%	22%	27%
Net profit	4	4	1	1	1 −75%	0 −100%	4 +300%	10 +900%
EPS	3.08	2.70	0.45	0.90	0.59	-0.08	2.93	7.95

How to read this

₹ crore, as filed. The percentage beside a figure is the change against the same quarter a year earlier — never the quarter before, which would make every seasonal business look like it collapses and booms each year.

Segment breakdown

Segment	Share of Total Revenue	Revenue Contribution
Dimer Acid	30%	₹140 Cr
Isosteric Acid	5%	₹26 Cr
Linoleic Acid	30%	—

Capital allocation

high confidence

Capex Capex disclosed
- New raw material product capacity (first phase) ₹20 Cr
- Energy efficiency investments (electrical equipment, pumps, motors, heat exchangers)
I mean, in the first phase CAPEX around Rs. 20 crores or Rs. 25 crores what we have done.
Dividend ₹1/share (final)

So, for this year, you have recommended a dividend of Rs.1 per share, which is down sharply from Rs.7.5 per share last year.
Buyback 4.25 lakh shares

During Q4, we have successfully completed the buy-back of Rs. 4.25 lakh shares, which has increased the promoter holding from 61.2% to 63.2%.

Guidance & targets

Profitability

EBIT Margins Profitability · this year · High confidence 8%

Margins are going to be better this year. I mean, obviously, we are targeting to reach 8% margins. And we are fairly confident we will be able to reach that.

— Nahoosh Jariwala

Capacity

Capacity Utilization Capacity · next two years · High confidence 95%

We are confident in next two years our plant would start working at more than 95% capacity utilization.

— Nahoosh Jariwala
FY27 Capacity Utilization Capacity · FY27 · High confidence 80%

We expect to reach around 80% capacity utilization. No, of 80,000.

— Nahoosh Jariwala

Revenue

Long-term Revenue Target Revenue · after five years · Medium confidence Rs. 20,000 million

That is a very long-term future. I mean that is something which is a vision which we are working on. It is after five years.

— Nahoosh Jariwala

New Product

New Raw Material Product Capacity New Product · long-term · High confidence 40,000 tonnes

And second thing is we will be adding one new raw material, which is based on a new novel process, which we have been seeing. And so, yes, based on that, this is the vision which we feel we might be able to reach.

— Nahoosh Jariwala
New Raw Material Product Revenue Potential New Product · after two years · Medium confidence Rs. 800 to 1000 crores

it is a fairly high value product. So, I mean theoretically speaking, yes, Rs. 800 to 1000 crores.

— Nahoosh Jariwala
New Raw Material Product Margin New Product · long-term · Medium confidence 15-18%

Yes, it should be closer to 15% to 18% type of margins, right? Yes, I mean the margins look at this stage and we did the project and we have done the calculation. The margins look fairly robust.

— Nahoosh Jariwala
Bypass Fat Plant Operation Start New Product · Q1 FY27 · High confidence next month

Bypass fat will be putting that plant in operation next month.

— Nahoosh Jariwala
New Specialty Chemical Plant Start New Product · Q2 FY27 · High confidence end of Q2

And as regards the new product, by end of Q2, we should start the plant.

— Nahoosh Jariwala

Export

Export Contribution to Revenue Export · future · High confidence 20%

From 9% today

So, our exports is close to around 9%... We expect this to go by from 8% to 9% to around 20%.

— Nahoosh Jariwala

Working Capital

Working Capital Days Working Capital · ongoing · High confidence 100-120 days

No, working capital is expected to remain at around between 100 to 120 days.

— Bhavesh Shah

What to watch in Q1 FY27

Bypass Fat Plant Commercialization

Next quarter (Q1 FY27) for operation, Q3 FY27 for revenue

Current Plant to be put in operation next month (Q1 FY27)

Target Commercial operations started, revenue contribution from Q3 FY27

Why it matters

New product contributing to revenue and diversification, indicating progress on strategic initiatives.

Bypass fat will be putting that plant in operation next month. And as regards the new product, by end of Q2, we should start the plant. For bypass fat, it can start from Q3 onwards slowly.

Risks & concerns

Temporary Earnings Loss
high

Cited as the primary reason for the significant reduction in dividend for FY26.

Management acknowledged
Macroeconomic and Geopolitical Uncertainty
medium

Evolving macroeconomic situations, Middle East crisis, and potential impact on global supply chains and commodity prices.

Management acknowledged
Potential Resumption of Chinese Dumping
medium

Analyst questioned if Chinese dumping could restart given improved prices; management believes it's less likely due to past losses and current geopolitical situation.

Analyst downplayed
Raw Material Price Volatility
medium

Rupee depreciation increases import costs, and vegetable oil prices (raw materials) are linked to crude oil and can increase with currency devaluation.

Both acknowledged

Q&A highlights

8 direct

Paint segment recovery Direct

Yes, we have start seen recovery during the month of March and even during this quarter, we see a robust recovery happening.

Indicates potential demand improvement for a key end-user industry, impacting future sales.

Asked by Rakesh Jain

Long-term revenue target of Rs. 20,000 million Direct

That is a very long-term future. I mean that is something which is a vision which we are working on. It is after five years.

Clarifies the ambitious long-term vision and its timeframe, setting investor expectations.

Asked by Rakesh Jain

FTA benefits for specific products (isosteric, dimer acid) Direct

Both isosteric and dimer, the 10% duty will help both isosteric and dimer.

Identifies specific products benefiting from trade agreements, boosting export competitiveness.

Asked by Danish Shah

Power and fuel cost savings from energy audit Direct

Yes, we did for one year... we invested in electrical equipment, pumps, motors. We invested in heat exchangers, etc. And based on that, this achievement has been there. And it is still ongoing. We expect further reduction in energy cost.

Highlights successful cost-saving initiatives and ongoing efficiency improvements, positively impacting margins.

Asked by Danish Shah

EBIT margin outlook and expansion potential Direct

Margins are going to be better this year. I mean, obviously, we are targeting to reach 8% margins. And we are fairly confident we will be able to reach that.

Provides clear margin guidance for the current year, indicating expected recovery and confidence in profitability.

Asked by Dhvaneet

Details of the new raw material product (40,000 tonnes capacity) Direct

No, it is a newer raw material. Obviously, part of the oleochemical stream. We will be following a novel process. And we will be doing it for the first time in India.

Details the nature and strategic importance of the new product for future growth and margins, highlighting innovation.

Asked by Dhvaneet

Rationale for dividend reduction Direct

No. It is basically because of temporary earnings loss.

Clarifies the reason for the significant dividend cut, linking it to current financial performance rather than a policy change.

Asked by Sanjay Shah

Drivers of Q4 margin recovery Direct

It is based on better price realization because of less dumping happening from China. That is one thing. And secondly, we see the same thing continuing even during this year.

Directly addresses the drivers of margin recovery and the ongoing positive impact of reduced Chinese dumping.

Asked by Sanjay Shah

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Detailed narrative

Q4 and FY26 Financial Performance Overview

Fairchem Organic reported a Q4 FY26 revenue of Rs. 117 crores, marking a 3.2% year-on-year decline. Despite this, EBITDA for the quarter improved to Rs. 8 crores, with the EBITDA margin expanding to 6.9%. The adjusted net profit after tax for Q4 stood at Rs. 3.7 crores. For the full fiscal year 2026, revenue was Rs. 460 crores, a 14.5% decline from the previous year, with EBITDA at Rs. 22 crores and a margin of 4.7%. The total volume sold in FY26 was 44,000 tonnes, down from 54,000 tonnes in the prior year.

Strategic Outlook and Growth Drivers

The company noted a mixed environment in Q4 FY26 but expressed optimism for the future. A robust recovery in the paint industry has been observed since March, which is a key end-user segment. Tailwinds such as continued progress on lower tariff frameworks with the US, prospects of free trade agreements with the UK and EU, and rupee depreciation are expected to enhance export competitiveness. These factors, combined with reduced Chinese dumping, are anticipated to drive future growth and improved realizations.

Capacity Expansion and New Products

Fairchem is strategically expanding its product portfolio and capacity. A new raw material product, based on a novel oleochemical process and being introduced for the first time in India, is planned to add 40,000 tonnes to the existing 80,000 tonnes capacity. This new product is projected to generate Rs. 800-1000 crores in revenue within 2-2.5 years, with significantly higher margins (15-18%). The bypass fat plant is expected to commence operations next month (Q1 FY27), with revenue contribution starting from Q3 FY27, and another new specialty chemical plant is slated to start by the end of Q2 FY27.

Export Market Focus

The company is aggressively targeting an increase in its export contribution, aiming to grow it from the current 9% to approximately 20% of total revenue. Key target geographies for this expansion include the US, Europe, and Japan. Management believes that the favorable external environment, including rupee depreciation and potential FTAs, will provide a significant boost to export volumes and realizations, helping to diversify revenue streams.

Margin Improvement Factors

EBITDA margins improved significantly in Q4 FY26 to 6.9% from 3.64% in Q4 FY25, primarily due to better price realization in the domestic market as pressure from lower-priced imports moderated. The company is targeting to achieve 8% EBIT margins for the current year, supported by expected 80% capacity utilization in FY27 and ongoing benefits from energy audits. Investments in electrical equipment, pumps, motors, and heat exchangers have already led to power and fuel cost savings, with further reductions anticipated.

Capital Allocation and Shareholder Returns

In Q4 FY26, Fairchem completed a buyback of 4.25 lakh shares, which increased the promoter holding from 61.2% to 63.2%. For FY26, the company recommended a dividend of Rs. 1 per share, a significant reduction from Rs. 7.5 per share in the previous year. This reduction was attributed to a 'temporary earnings loss'. The initial CAPEX for the new 40,000 tonnes raw material product is estimated at Rs. 20-25 crores.

Raw Material and Pricing Dynamics

The company's raw material sourcing is primarily domestic, and pricing is commodity-driven with daily revisions. While rupee depreciation aids export realization, it also increases the cost of imported raw materials and energy (e.g., coal). Management noted that the reduction in Chinese dumping has allowed for better price realization, and this trend is expected to continue. The working capital cycle is projected to remain stable at 100-120 days.

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