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    GUJENERGY Q1 FY27 earnings call

    GUJENERGY
    Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels·12 Aug 2026
    Management Summary

    Gujarat Energy Limited reported a strong Q1 FY27, with significant growth across revenue, EBITDA, and PAT, driven by robust performance in its gas trading and CGD segments. The company leveraged its sourcing capabilities to secure critical LNG volumes despite global disruptions. While the Morbi cluster saw strong gas sales, management noted potential challenges from increased propane availability post-July. The company also highlighted its expanding infrastructure and commitment to sustainable growth, with plans for cash utilization and long-term gas sourcing.

    Highlights

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    • Revenue from operations for Q1 FY27 was INR9,670 crores, a 63% year-on-year growth compared to INR5,924 crores in Q1 FY26.

    • EBITDA stood at INR1,482 crores, reflecting a 65% growth over INR896 crores in Q1 FY26.

    • Profit after tax reached INR998 crores, a 78% growth compared to INR561 crores in Q1 FY26.

    • The Gas Trading segment delivered strong profitability with earnings before tax increasing to INR726 crores, a 206% growth from INR237 crores in the previous year same quarter.

    • CNG segment achieved a new benchmark with volumes of 3.76 mmscmd, registering a 13% growth over 3.33 mmscmd in the previous year same quarter.

    Concerns

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    • Post-July, the availability of alternate fuels like propane has improved, leading to a price gap where gas prices are at a premium to propane (INR78/scm vs INR65/scm), potentially impacting Morbi volumes.

    • The power business PLFs have been very low, operating at close to 1% for both plants, with limited utilization outside of peak demand periods.

    • CGD EBITDA margin for Q1 FY27 was ~5.18 Rs/scm, which is below the guidance of 5.5 to 6.5 Rs/scm, attributed to larger volume being divided.

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    06 metrics
    1. 01Revenue from Operations₹9,670 Cr+63%YoY
    2. 02EBITDA₹1,482 Cr+65%YoY
    3. 03Profit After Tax₹998 Cr+78%YoY
    4. 04Overall Sales Volume15.66 mmscmd
    5. 05Gas Trading Sales Volume12.22 mmscmd

    Segment breakdown

    Gas Trading (Q1 FY27)
    ₹726 Cr Earnings Before Tax
    CNG Volume (Q1 FY27)
    3.76 mmscmd Volume
    PNG Industrial Volume (Q1 FY27)
    7.17 mmscmd Volume
    Morbi Ceramic Cluster Volume (Q1 FY27)
    5.67 mmscmd Volume
    Gas Trading (Q1 FY26)
    ₹236 Cr EBITDA
    CGD (Q1 FY26)
    ₹544 Cr EBITDA
    E&P (Q1 FY26)
    ₹7 Cr EBITDA
    Renewables (Q1 FY26)
    ₹14 Cr EBITDA
    Gas Trading (Q4 FY26)
    ₹409 Cr EBITDA
    CGD (Q4 FY26)
    ₹465 Cr EBITDA
    E&P (Q4 FY26)
    ₹14 Cr EBITDA
    Renewables (Q4 FY26)
    ₹5 Cr EBITDA
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    Capital allocation

    2
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Capex

    ₹127 crores this quarter · ₹1,000 crores (FY27) planned

    Liquidity

    Cash ₹7,200 crores

    Cash will be utilized for CGD business, strengthening existing operations, and diversification strategy; a concrete plan for deployment is expected by Q3.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetPriority
    Volume
    CNG Volume Growth
    12-13%
    		High
    Volume
    Morbi Gas Volume
    ~3 mmscmd
    		High
    Volume
    Industrial Sales (non-Morbi)
    3 mmscmd
    		Medium
    Volume
    Long-term Third-Party Gas Trading Volume
    4.5-5 million range
    		Medium
    Profitability
    Gas Trading Profit
    INR1,100 crores
    		High
    Profitability
    CGD EBITDA Margin
    5.5 to 6.5 Rs/scm
    		High
    Profitability
    Gas Trading Margins
    INR1,100-1,200 crores
    		High
    Sourcing
    Long-term Sourcing Volume
    4 million tons
    		High

    What to watch in Q2 FY27

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    Concrete plan for cash utilization

    by Q3 FY27
    CurrentINR7,200 crores cash on balance sheet, plan pending
    TargetConcrete plan for deployment of cash

    Why it matters

    This will indicate the company's strategic investment areas and future growth drivers beyond current operations.

    So on a concrete plan, we will be coming in maybe in the Q3 -- by Q3, we'll be having a concrete plan of how that deployment of the cash will happen.

    Risks & concerns

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    RiskSeverity

    Geopolitical developments and supply side constraints

    Global energy markets witnessed significant disruption due to geopolitical developments and supply side constraints during Q1 FY27. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Competition from propane due to improved availability and pricing

    Post-July, propane availability has improved from non-Middle East countries, leading to a price gap where gas is more expensive than propane, potentially impacting Morbi volumes. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Low utilization of gas-based power plants

    PLFs for gas-based power plants are very low (~1%), with utilization primarily during peak demand periods in summers. — Management acknowledged

    low

    Volatility due to Middle East crisis

    The Middle East crisis continues to cause volatility in energy markets, impacting pricing and sourcing timelines. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Q&A highlights

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    “So in the last quarter, we have sold close to more than 8 million volume in Morbi. But post-July, the availability of propane has gradually improved because they have started sourcing from non-Middle East countries, like U.S.A. and Venezuela and others. So as far as the current run rate is concerned, I think we are delivering close to 3 million gas in Morbi and close to 5.3 million- 5.4 million equivalent gas is being delivered as propane. Ours is close to 78 Rs/scm and propane is close to 65 Rs/scm.”

    Clarifies the current run rate for Morbi volumes and the competitive pricing dynamics with propane, indicating a shift in market conditions post-July.

    asked by Probal Sen

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    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Strong Q1 FY27 Financial Performance

    Gujarat Energy Limited reported robust financial results for Q1 FY27, with revenue from operations growing 63% year-on-year to INR9,670 crores. EBITDA saw a 65% increase to INR1,482 crores, and Profit After Tax surged by 78% to INR998 crores. This strong performance was attributed to the integrated business model, scale, and operational synergies post-merger, positioning the company as a leading integrated energy player in India.

    02

    Gas Trading Segment Drives Profitability

    The gas trading segment was a significant contributor to the quarter's success, delivering strong profitability with earnings before tax increasing by 206% to INR726 crores, compared to INR237 crores in Q1 FY26. Despite global energy market disruption🌐s and supply constraints, the company sourced 10 LNG cargoes, demonstrating resilient procurement capabilities. Management noted that timely sourcing and advantageous Brent-linked long-term agreements contributed to the strong margins.

    03

    City Gas Distribution (CGD) Shows Healthy Momentum

    The CGD business continued its healthy growth across customer categories. CNG volumes reached a new benchmark of 3.76 mmscmd, a 13% increase from 3.33 mmscmd in the previous year's same quarter. The company added approximately 59,000 new domestic PNG customers, bringing the cumulative base to over 24.77 lakh households. Industrial PNG sales volumes also grew significantly by 64% to 7.17 mmscmd in Q1 FY27 from 4.71 mmscmd in Q1 FY26.

    04

    Morbi Cluster Performance and Propane Competition

    The Morbi Ceramic cluster remained the largest partner in the PNG industrial segment, with average volumes of 5.67 mmscmd in Q1 FY27, an 181% increase from Q4 FY26. However, management noted that post-July, improved propane availability from non-Middle East sources has created a price differential, with gas at INR78/scm and propane at INR65/scm. This could impact future gas volumes in Morbi, though some customers lack the infrastructure for propane.

    05

    Infrastructure Expansion and Capital Allocation

    GUJENERGY's infrastructure base expanded, with the total pipeline network spanning approximately 45,900 kilometers. The company invested INR127 crores in CGD infrastructure during the quarter and plans a total capex of INR1,000 crores for CGD in FY27. With a cash balance of INR7,200 crores, the company is developing a concrete plan by Q3 FY27 for its utilization, focusing on strengthening existing businesses and diversification into new energy segments. Plans for a propane import facility near Morbi are also underway.

    06

    Strategic Gas Sourcing and Future Outlook

    The company is actively pursuing long-term gas sourcing contracts, having signed agreements with Total, Uniper, and Qatar, and is in the market for two more. While geopolitical shocks have affected the timeline for reasonable price gas, the company aims to increase its long-term sourcing to 4 million tons by 2030, up from the current 2 million tons (28% of volumes). This strategy aims to ensure stable and cost-effective supply, supporting sustained growth and India's energy transition.

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