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    IRM Energy Q1 FY27 earnings call

    IRMENERGY
    Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels·7 Aug 2026
    Management Summary

    IRM Energy delivered its highest-ever quarterly revenue, EBITDA, and PAT in Q1 FY27, driven by favorable pricing, sustained volume growth, and infrastructure expansion. Despite geopolitical challenges impacting industrial PNG volumes, the company achieved significant growth in CNG and commercial PNG segments. Strategic capital expenditure is on track, and the company is confident in sustaining growth through network expansion and optimized sourcing, though Q1's high EBITDA margin is noted as potentially not fully sustainable.

    Highlights

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    • Revenue from operations reached INR 326 crore, marking a 24% YoY and 17% QoQ growth.

    • EBITDA (excluding other income) surged to INR 62 crore, a 139% YoY increase, with EBITDA margin expanding to 19%.

    • Profit After Tax (PAT) grew 140% YoY to INR 34 crore, improving the PAT margin to 10.5%.

    • Total volumes achieved an all-time high of 50.9 MMSCM, up 8% YoY, primarily driven by 22% YoY growth in CNG volumes and 75% YoY growth in CNG commercial volumes.

    • Successfully converted the entire commercial segment of PNG in Diu, making it LPG-free.

    Concerns

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    • PNG industrial volumes were impacted by a government notification (March 9, 2026) leading to an ~80% gas allocation disruption due to supply issues from the West Asia conflict.

    • Geopolitical developments in the Middle East and Asia resulted in elevated energy prices and volatility across global gas markets.

    • Land prices and other factors are discouraging for company-operated (COCO) locations in Namakkal and Trichy.

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    06 metrics
    1. 01Revenue from Operations₹326 Cr+24%YoY
    2. 02EBITDA (excl. other income)₹62 Cr+139%YoY
    3. 03EBITDA Margin19%
    4. 04PAT₹34 Cr+140%YoY
    5. 05PAT Margin10.5%

    Segment breakdown

    Banaskantha (Contribution to Profitability)
    46% Share of Profitability
    Fatehgarh Sahib (Contribution to Profitability)
    38% Share of Profitability
    Diu (Contribution to Profitability)
    8% Share of Profitability
    Namakkal & Trichy (Contribution to Profitability)
    5% Share of Profitability
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    Capital allocation

    1
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Capex

    ₹67 crores this quarter · ₹250 crores (FY27) planned

    Primarily from IPO proceeds, with INR 337 crores utilized out of INR 496 crores net proceeds as of June 30, 2026.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetPriority
    Revenue
    Revenue growth CAGR
    20-25%
    		High
    Revenue
    Revenue growth
    ~25%
    		High
    Profitability
    EBITDA per SCM
    INR 7-8 per SCM
    		High
    Profitability
    Overall EBITDA per SCM
    around INR 7 per SCM
    		High
    Volume
    Volume growth
    10-12%
    		High
    Volume
    Namakkal & Trichy GA Volume
    25-30 MMSCM
    		High
    Volume
    Total Volume
    250 MMSCM
    		High
    Volume
    Banaskantha volume growth
    double-digit growth
    		Medium

    What to watch in Q2 FY27

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    EBITDA per SCM

    Next quarter (Q2 FY27)
    CurrentINR 10 per SCM (Q1 FY27)
    TargetINR 7-8 per SCM

    Why it matters

    Management guided for INR 7-8 per SCM for FY27, but Q1 was significantly higher. Tracking if it normalizes as guided is crucial for profitability outlook.

    Yeah. In FY27, in the next three quarters, we expect EBITDA to be in the line of INR 7-8 per SCM, operating EBITDA.

    Risks & concerns

    4
    RiskSeverity

    Geopolitical developments leading to elevated energy prices and volatility

    Geopolitical developments in the Middle East and Asia resulted in elevated energy prices and volatility across global gas and Brent markets, impacting the company. — Management acknowledged

    high

    Impact on PNG industrial volumes due to government notification

    Government notification dated March 9, 2026, resulted in ~80% gas allocation disruption for industrial supplies due to West Asia conflict, though not impacting CNG or domestic PNG. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Sustainability of high EBITDA margins

    The 19% EBITDA margin in Q1 FY27 was exceptionally high due to specific sourcing advantages (HPHT at USD 9) and may not be fully sustainable at this level in subsequent quarters. — Both acknowledged

    medium

    Delays in NGT order implementation in Fatehgarh Sahib

    NGT order from February 2026 for natural gas adoption was impacted by supply cuts and government elections, delaying volume ramp-up in the region. — Both acknowledged

    medium

    Q&A highlights

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    “There were no one-time items. This quarter, the revenue has increased, because of our optimization in the pricing as well as we have actively optimized our gas sourcing and Opex. There were variable factors in this quarter. All this has led to a higher contribution.”

    Clarifies that the significant improvement in EBITDA per SCM was due to operational efficiencies and sourcing optimization, not one-off events, suggesting potential for sustainability.

    asked by Kiran Gadge

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    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Q1 FY27 Financial Performance Overview

    IRM Energy reported its highest-ever quarterly financial performance in Q1 FY27. Revenue from operations stood at INR 326 crore, marking a significant growth of 24% year-on-year and 17% quarter-on-quarter. EBITDA, excluding other income, sharply increased to INR 62 crore, reflecting a robust 139% year-on-year growth, with the EBITDA margin expanding to 19%. Profit After Tax (PAT) also saw a substantial rise to INR 34 crore, up 140% year-on-year, improving the PAT margin to 10.5%.

    02

    Operational Highlights and Volume Growth

    The company achieved an all-time high volume of 50.9 MMSCM in Q1 FY27, representing an 8% year-on-year growth. This was primarily driven by strong performance in the CNG segment, with CNG volumes growing 22% year-on-year and CNG commercial volumes surging by 75% year-on-year, collectively contributing 67% to the total volume. The network expanded to 153 CNG stations (37% YoY growth) and 564 dispensing points, while domestic PNG customers grew 13% YoY to 86,590.

    03

    Geographical Performance and Strategic Initiatives

    IRM Energy's portfolio is becoming more balanced, with Banaskantha contributing 48% of Q1 FY27 volume, while Diu & Gir Somnath (DGS) and Namakkal together contributed 20%. The company successfully converted the entire commercial segment of PNG in Diu, making it an LPG-free central territory. In Namakkal, CNG sales commenced for TNSTC buses, with over 80 buses operational and a target of 200+ buses in the near future, further strengthening institutional and commercial partnerships.

    04

    Capital Expenditure and IPO Utilization

    In Q1 FY27, IRM Energy incurred approximately INR 67 crore in CapEx, bringing the cumulative CapEx to around INR 1,090 crore. The company plans a total CapEx of INR 250 crore for FY27, with INR 150 crore allocated to Namakkal and Trichy, and INR 50 crore each for Banaskantha and Diu & Gir Somnath/Fatehgarh. Out of the total net IPO proceeds of INR 496 crore, INR 337 crore (68%) has been utilized as of June 30, 2026, primarily for the City Gas Distribution Network development in Namakkal and Trichy GA.

    05

    Sourcing Strategy and Margin Sustainability

    The company's strong Q1 margins were significantly aided by its sourcing strategy, particularly access to HPHT gas at around USD 9, while spot prices were much higher (USD 14-20). Management indicated that this HPHT sourcing would continue until March, contributing to sustained margins. However, they also cautioned that the 19% EBITDA margin achieved in Q1 is highly optimistic and subsequent quarters might see a more subdued performance, guiding for an overall FY27 EBITDA of INR 7-8 per SCM.

    06

    Outlook and Growth Drivers

    IRM Energy targets a 20-25% revenue growth CAGR over the next five years. For FY27, the company expects revenue growth of around 25% and volume growth of 10-12%, aiming for a total volume of 250 MMSCM, up from 224 MMSCM in FY26. The Namakkal and Trichy GAs are projected to contribute 25-30 MMSCM in FY27. The company remains confident in its ability to sustain growth through expanding its CNG network, deepening PNG penetration, maintaining financial discipline, and leveraging its diversified customer base.

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