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    IRM Energy

    IRMENERGY
    Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels·9 May 2026
    Management Summary

    IRM Energy delivered a strong FY26 with 9% YoY revenue growth and 17% YoY EBITDA growth, driven by operational expansion and increased customer adoption. The company significantly expanded its CNG station network and improved its financial health by reducing debt and maintaining a net cash position. While Q4 FY26 profitability was affected by one-time charges, management expressed confidence in maintaining margins and achieving double-digit volume growth in FY27, supported by strategic infrastructure investments and a robust sourcing portfolio.

    Highlights

    6

    • Revenue from operations for FY26 grew 9% YoY to ₹1066.66 crores, demonstrating resilient financial performance.

    • EBITDA for FY26 increased 17% YoY to ₹112.25 crore, indicating improved operational efficiency.

    • PAT for FY26 grew 21% YoY to ₹56.89 crore on a standalone basis.

    • CNG station network expanded significantly by 26% YoY, reaching 150 stations by March 31, 2026, strengthening distribution reach.

    • The company reduced its total debt (including long-term lease liability) from ₹140 crore in FY25 to ₹72 crore in FY26, resulting in a net cash position of ₹170 crore.

    • Strategic investments in infrastructure and customer adoption across PNG and CNG segments supported consistent volume growth of 9% YoY to 223.67 MMSCM.

    Concerns

    3

    • Q4 FY26 profitability was impacted by one-time items, including a ₹1.34 crore impairment in a JV and ₹2.86 crore in bank charges.

    • Geopolitical differences and global energy disruption have led to near-term price volatility and impacted gas sourcing, particularly for industrial segments.

    • The full implementation of the NGT order in Fatehgarh Sahib is pending due to supply constraints and cautious approach to avoid demand destruction.

    Key financials

    Metrics

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    Periods

    3

    Headline

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    • Revenue from Operations
      ₹1,066.66 Cr
      YoY+9%
    • EBITDA
      ₹112.25 Cr
      YoY+17%
    • PAT
      ₹56.89 Cr
      YoY+21%
    • Volume
      223.67 MMSCM
      YoY+9%
    • Cash & Bank Balance
      ₹242 Cr

    Q4 FY26

    2
    • PAT
      ₹13 Cr
    • PBT
      ₹17.7 Cr

    FY26

    2
    • CapEx
      ₹184.35 Cr
    • Total Debt
      ₹72 Cr

    Segment breakdown

    Banaskantha GA
    49% Revenue Contribution47% Volume Contribution₹420 Cr CapEx (till FY26 end)65 number CNG Stations
    Fatehgarh Sahib GA
    36% Revenue Contribution (Industrial)39% Volume Contribution₹200 Cr CapEx (till FY26 end)
    Namakkal and Trichy GA
    49 number Mobility Stations₹257 Cr CapEx (till date)
    Diu and Gir Somnath GA
    10,000 number Domestic PNG Connections
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    Capital allocation

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    CategoryHeadline
    Capex

    ₹81.33 crores this quarter · ₹184.35 crores (FY26) planned

    largely through internal accrual

    Debt

    Gross ₹72 crores · Net ₹-170 crores

    M&A

    Venuka Polymers

    joint venture · integrated

    M&A

    Farm Gas

    acquisition · integrated

    Liquidity

    Cash ₹242 crores · Undrawn ₹40 crores

    Net cash position of ₹170 crore, IPO funds of ₹194 crore available for Namakkal and Trichy CapEx, and a term loan line of ₹40-45 crore for other GAs. Treasury strategy involves parking liquid funds in mutual funds for additional income.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetPriority
    Profitability
    EBITDA per SCM
    10-15% improvement
    		Medium
    Profitability
    EBITDA per SCM
    INR 5.2 to INR 5.5
    		Medium
    Volume
    Volume Growth
    double-digit and much higher
    		Medium
    Volume
    Volume (MMSCM)
    crossing 250 or maybe more
    		Medium
    Capex
    CNG Stations Added
    36
    		High
    Capex
    Namakkal and Trichy CapEx
    exceeding INR 150 crore (maybe INR 170-180 crore internally targeted)
    		Medium
    Volume Growth
    Industrial Segment Growth
    23-24%
    		Medium
    Volume Growth
    All Four Segments Growth
    more than 20% YoY
    		Medium
    Debt
    Peak Debt Level
    INR 70-80 crores
    		High
    JV Performance
    Venuka Polymers Turnover Growth
    double or be more than 2.5x
    		Medium

    EBITDA per SCM improvement

    next financial year (FY27)
    Current> INR 5 per SCM
    Target10-15% improvement, INR 5.2 to INR 5.5 per SCM

    Why it matters

    This is a key profitability metric, and management has guided for significant improvement.

    EBITDA per SCM, currently you can say that company-wise if you see segment-wise I would not like to mention, but company-wise you see it is more than INR 5 EBITDA per SCM. And we, going forward⏳, will improve it by another 10% to 15% going forward⏳ in the next financial year. And on the EBITDA front also, we will be plus INR 5.2 rupees and in the range of INR 5.3 rupees to INR 5.5 rupees per SCM.

    How to verify

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    Risks & concerns

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    RiskSeverity

    Geopolitical impact on gas sourcing and price volatility

    Geopolitical differences and global energy disruption have led to near-term price volatility and impacted gas sourcing, particularly for industrial segments, though the company aims to pass on costs. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    NGT order implementation delays in Fatehgarh Sahib

    Implementation of the NGT order, which could boost industrial demand, is being approached cautiously due to gas supply restrictions and to avoid demand destruction among existing customers. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    EV penetration impacting CNG demand

    EV penetration is currently negligible in most of the company's GAs, with only a slight potential threat identified in Namakkal and Trichy. — Analyst downplayed

    low

    One-time financial impacts on Q4 profitability

    Q4 FY26 profitability was affected by a ₹1.34 crore JV impairment and ₹2.86 crore in bank charges, which are expected to be reversed in Q1 FY27. — Management acknowledged

    low

    Q&A highlights

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    “In Banaskantha, if you go by, that by FY'26 end, we are somewhere in the CapEx level of INR 420 crore we have invested till now in comparison to around INR 200 crore in Fatehgarh Sahib. So if you really see, volume-wise, Banaskantha volumes around 47% of my total, I mean, MMSCM wise if you go, 47% comes to us from Banaskantha, whereas Fatehgarh Sahib comes 39% only. But at the same time, if you see, the margin in the CNG sector, Banaskantha being the CNG centric GA, margins to the company are much higher than what we get through industrial supply in the Fatehgarh Sahib.”

    Analyst questioned the efficiency of CapEx in Banaskantha, and management clarified that higher margins in CNG-centric Banaskantha make it more profitable despite lower revenue/volume per CapEx compared to industrial-focused Fatehgarh Sahib.

    asked by Ketan Chheda

    3 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    FY26 Financial Performance and Operational Growth

    IRM Energy reported a robust financial performance for FY26, with revenue from operations growing 9% YoY to ₹1066.66 crores. EBITDA saw a 17% YoY increase to ₹112.25 crore, and PAT grew 21% YoY to ₹56.89 crore. The company achieved a 9% YoY volume growth, reaching 223.67 MMSCM, driven by strong performance in both CNG and PNG segments. This growth was supported by disciplined execution and broad-based operational expansion across its four geographical areas.

    02

    Infrastructure Expansion and Customer Acquisition

    The company significantly expanded its CNG station network, adding 39 new stations in FY26 to reach a total of 150, marking a 26% YoY growth. On the PNG front, IRM Energy added 83,262 domestic, 496 commercial, and 223 industrial connections, supported by an extensive pipeline network of 6,695-inch KM. These efforts reflect the company's commitment to strengthening its position as a reliable natural gas supplier and deepening penetration in its operating GAs.

    03

    Capital Allocation and Debt Management

    IRM Energy maintained a strong balance sheet, reducing its total debt (including long-term lease liability) from ₹140 crore in FY25 to ₹72 crore in FY26. With a cash and bank balance of ₹242 crore, the company achieved a net cash position of ₹170 crore. CapEx for FY26 totaled ₹184.35 crore, with ₹81.33 crore spent in Q4 alone. The company plans to fund future expansion, including over ₹150 crore in Namakkal and Trichy for FY27, primarily through internal accruals and available IPO funds of ₹194 crore.

    04

    Segmental Performance and Strategic Focus

    Banaskantha GA contributed 49% of total revenue and 47% of total volume in FY26, being a CNG-centric area with higher margins, despite a CapEx of ₹420 crore. Fatehgarh Sahib GA contributed 36% of revenue, mainly from industrial PNG, with a CapEx of ₹200 crore. Namakkal and Trichy is identified as a high-growth GA, with ₹257 crore invested to date and 49 mobility stations. The company's strategy focuses on strengthening infrastructure, scaling PNG penetration, and enhancing the CNG network in high-density areas, while optimizing sourcing and ensuring safe distribution.

    05

    Q4 FY26 Profitability Nuances and Outlook

    Q4 FY26 profitability was slightly lower than Q3, with PAT at ₹13 crore (vs ₹15 crore in Q3) and PBT at ₹17.7 crore (vs ₹22 crore in Q3). This was primarily due to one-time📎 items: a ₹1.34 crore impairment in a JV and ₹2.86 crore in bank charges, which are expected to be reversed in Q1 FY27. Management expressed confidence in maintaining gross margins (currently 25-26%) and guided for a 10-15% improvement in EBITDA per SCM for FY27, targeting ₹5.2 to ₹5.5 per SCM. Volume growth is expected to be double-digit, potentially exceeding 30% YoY and crossing 250 MMSCM in FY27.

    06

    Backward Integration and JV Performance

    IRM Energy's investments in Venuka Polymers (50-50 JV) and Farm Gas (33% stake) are strategic backward integrations. Venuka Polymers, involved in MDP pipes and conduit manufacturing, has been near break-even but is expected to double or grow 2.5x in turnover next year due to diversification. Farm Gas, a CBG producer, is currently cash positive and very profitable after overcoming initial challenges. These JVs are expected to support the company's sourcing portfolio and contribute to consolidated numbers.

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