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    Krishana Phosch.

    KRISHANA
    Chemicals·13 May 2025
    Management Summary

    Krishana Phoschem delivered a strong Q4 and full-year FY25 performance, marked by robust revenue and profit growth driven by increased volumes and improved operational efficiency. The company saw significant increases in SSP and NPK/DAP sales and utilization, with full-year PAT more than doubling. Management outlined plans for capacity expansion and product innovation, while acknowledging that future margin expansion might be limited due to raw material and subsidy dynamics.

    Highlights

    5

    • Q4 FY25 Revenue of ₹472.9 crores, up 79.5% YoY and 55.6% QoQ, demonstrating strong growth.

    • Q4 FY25 EBITDA increased by 119.2% YoY to ₹56.3 crores, with a healthy margin of 11.9%.

    • Q4 FY25 PAT surged by 492.7% YoY to ₹32.6 crores, reflecting significant profitability improvement.

    • Full-year FY25 PAT more than doubled to ₹86.3 crores, a 114.1% YoY increase.

    • SSP sales volume increased by 153.8% YoY in Q4 FY25, and NPK/DAP sales grew 40.8% YoY.

    Concerns

    2

    • Management indicated that the high profitability seen in FY22-23 (20-23% margins) was an 'aberration' and current margins are a 'reasonable, normal level', implying limited scope for significant margin expansion going forward.

    • Outstanding subsidy receivables as of March 31, 2025, stood at ₹189.1 crores, an increase from ₹133.2 crores on March 31, 2024, which ties up working capital.

    What Changed2

    vs Q2 FY26

    Guidance items9 → 5 (-4)Risks discussed5 → 3 (-2)
    Key financials

    Metrics

    8

    Periods

    3

    Headline

    1
    • Outstanding Subsidy Receivables (Mar 31, 2025)
      ₹189.1 Cr

    Q4 FY25

    4
    • Revenue
      ₹472.9 Cr
      YoY+79.5%QoQ+55.6%
    • EBITDA
      ₹56.3 Cr
      YoY+119.2%QoQ+27.7%
    • EBITDA Margin
      11.9%
    • PAT
      ₹32.6 Cr
      YoY+4.9%QoQ+59%

    FY25

    3
    • Revenue
      ₹1,358.2 Cr
      YoY+47%
    • PAT
      ₹86.3 Cr
      YoY+114.1%
    • EBITDA per Ton
      ₹5,251

    Capital allocation

    2
    medium confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Capex

    Capex disclosed

    Debt

    Debt disclosed

    Guidance & targets

    5
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Volume
    NPK Sales Volume
    280,000 metric tons
    		High
    Capacity
    NPK/DAP Capacity Utilization
    80%
    		High
    Profitability
    EBITDA per Ton
    5,500-6,000 Rs per ton (similar to Q4 FY25)
    		High
    Profitability
    Overall Profits Growth
    grow
    		Low
    Working Capital
    Debtor Cycle Improvement
    10 to 15 days improvement
    		High

    NPK Sales Volume

    next quarter / FY26
    Current232,715 tons (FY25)
    Target280,000 metric tons (FY26)

    Why it matters

    To verify the company's ability to achieve its stated volume growth target for NPK, a key product.

    We hope to sell about 280,000 metric ton of NPK, which will be up from last year.

    How to verify

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    Risks & concerns

    3
    RiskSeverity

    Raw material price volatility

    Sulfur prices doubled over the previous year, mainly due to volatile global demand, but government subsidies largely offset this impact on price competitiveness and margin stability. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Limited future margin expansion

    Management stated that high margins seen in FY22-23 were an 'aberration' and current levels are 'reasonable, normal', implying that significant margin jumps are not expected as subsidies adjust for raw material prices. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Working capital tied up in subsidy receivables

    Outstanding subsidy receivables increased to ₹189.1 crores as of March 31, 2025, from ₹133.2 crores a year prior, indicating a continued impact on working capital. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Q&A highlights

    7

    “See, the government is already working on the nutrient based policy, which aims to ensure that hat only the exact nutrients required are provided to the soil. ... Globally, DAP production is declining, which is leading to higher prices. ... So, it's both, a soil nutrient issue and a subsidy concern. And in coming times, definitely NPK's will continue to be the future of the country.”

    Management explained the strategic shift towards NPK over DAP, driven by government policy, soil health needs, and global production dynamics, positioning NPK as a key growth driver.

    asked by Dhwanil

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Q4 FY25 Financial Performance Highlights

    Krishana Phoschem reported a robust Q4 FY25, with revenue reaching ₹472.9 crores, marking a significant 79.5% YoY and 55.6% QoQ increase. EBITDA for the quarter rose to ₹56.3 crores, up 119.2% YoY and 27.7% QoQ, achieving an EBITDA margin of 11.9%. Profit After Tax (PAT) surged by an impressive 492.7% YoY to ₹32.6 crores, with a PAT margin of 6.9%, demonstrating strong quarterly profitability.

    02

    FY25 Full Year Financial Overview

    For the full fiscal year 2025, the company's revenue grew 47.0% YoY to ₹1,358.2 crores, up from ₹923.9 crores in FY24. EBITDA stood at ₹183.9 crores, a 43.4% YoY increase, with a healthy margin of 13.5%. PAT more than doubled to ₹86.3 crores, reflecting a 114.1% YoY increase and a PAT margin of 6.4%. The EBITDA per ton for the year was ₹5,251, indicating strong operational efficiency.

    03

    Operational Performance and Capacity Utilization

    FY25 was a landmark year for Krishana Phoschem, achieving highest-ever volumes and improved plant utilization. SSP sales reached 1,17,536 tons for the full year, a 21.4% YoY increase, with Q4 sales up 153.8% YoY to 32,835 tons. NPK/DAP sales surged to 2,32,715 tons for the full year, a 70.4% YoY increase, with Q4 sales up 40.8% YoY to 68,606 tons. SSP operated at 95% utilization for the full year, while NPK/DAP utilization improved significantly from 45% to 70%.

    04

    Product Strategy and Innovation

    The company announced the launch and relaunch of key products, including Annadata Urea SSP, Annadata Super 6 (enriched with Zinc, Boron, Magnesium), and Annadata Zibo (fortified with Zinc and Boron). These new offerings aim to meet evolving farmer needs and address nutrient deficiencies, reinforcing leadership in fertilizer markets. Management expects these value-added nutrients to drive handsome additions to profit.

    05

    Industry Outlook and Raw Material Dynamics

    The phosphatic fertilizer industry saw 7.5% YoY volume growth in FY25, primarily driven by NPK grades. Krishana Phoschem outgrew the industry with 50% volume growth. While sulfur prices doubled YoY due to global demand volatility, government subsidies (up 42% for SSP, 18% for NPK) largely offset raw material inflation, helping maintain price competitiveness and margin stability. Management emphasized NPK's future growth potential due to nutrient-based policy and declining global DAP production.

    06

    Capital Allocation and Funding Plans

    The company's net debt decreased by 19% in FY25, reflecting prudent financial management. Outstanding subsidy receivables as of March 31, 2025, were ₹189.1 crores. Krishana Phoschem is in advanced stages of planning for capacity expansion in fertilizer and backward production facilities, including enhancing phosphoric acid and NPK/DAP capacities. SBI has shown interest in providing debt funding for these expansion plans.

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