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    SILKFLEX Q2 FY26 earnings call

    SILKFLEX
    Chemicals·13 Nov 2025
    Management Summary

    Silkflex Polymers (India) Limited reported a steady H1 FY26 performance with revenue, EBITDA, and PAT showing moderate year-on-year growth. The company's new manufacturing facility in Baroda is nearing commercial production, which is expected to significantly improve future margins. While operational cash flow turned positive, an increase in long-term debt was noted for capex funding, and management committed to clarify a discrepancy in related party transactions.

    Highlights

    5

    • H1 FY26 Revenue from operations grew 7.0% YoY to INR 37.594 crores.

    • EBITDA improved 7.1% YoY to INR 5.628 crores, with margin expanding 2 basis points to 14.97%.

    • PAT grew 7.6% YoY to INR 3.434 crores, with margin expanding 5 basis points to 9.13%.

    • Operational cash flow turned positive to INR 16.5 crores in H1 FY26, compared to a large negative number in FY25.

    • The new manufacturing facility in Baroda is entering its trial production phase, expected to enhance operational efficiency and product innovation.

    Concerns

    3

    • EBITDA margin for H1 FY26 was flattish at 14.97% compared to 14.95% in H1 FY25.

    • Long-term borrowing increased from INR 17 crores to INR 32 crores to fund the manufacturing capex.

    • A discrepancy in related party transactions (payments to executive vs. non-executive directors) was raised by an analyst, which management committed to investigate and revert on.

    What Changed1

    vs Q3 FY26

    Guidance items10 → 6 (-4)

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    08 metrics
    1. 01Revenue from Operations₹37.594 Cr+7.0%YoY
    2. 02EBITDA₹5.628 Cr+7.1%YoY
    3. 03EBITDA Margin15.0%+0.0%YoY
    4. 04PAT₹3.434 Cr+7.6%YoY
    5. 05PAT Margin9.1%+0.1%YoY

    Capital allocation

    3
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Capex

    ₹50 crores

    Debt

    Gross ₹32 crores

    Liquidity

    Liquidity disclosed

    Operational cash flow turned positive to INR 16.5 crores in H1 FY26, improved due to decrease in debtors and advances to suppliers for capex.

    Guidance & targets

    6
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Revenue
    Full Year FY26 Revenue Growth
    30% to 40%
    		High
    Revenue
    Projected FY26 Revenue
    INR 110 crores
    		Medium
    Profitability
    EBITDA Margin Post-Commissioning
    approximately 24%
    		High
    Profitability
    Gross Profit Post-Commissioning
    up to 25%
    		High
    Profitability
    EBITDA Improvement from Local Manufacturing
    3% to 4%
    		High
    Growth
    Long-term Growth
    30% to 40%
    		High

    What to watch in Q3 FY26

    5

    Commercial Production at Baroda Facility

    next month or very soon
    CurrentEntering trial production phase
    TargetCommercial production commenced

    Why it matters

    Crucial for realizing projected margin improvements and revenue growth from in-house manufacturing.

    And in manufacturing, we will do by next month or very soon we will be planning to start manufacturing.

    Risks & concerns

    3
    RiskSeverity

    Flattish H1 EBITDA Margin

    H1 FY26 EBITDA margin was 14.97%, only 2 basis points higher than H1 FY25, indicating limited operational leverage in the short term. — Analyst acknowledged

    medium

    Increase in Long-term Borrowing

    Long-term borrowing increased from INR 17 crores to INR 32 crores, primarily to fund the new manufacturing facility capex, which could impact interest expenses until the plant is fully operational. — Analyst acknowledged

    low

    Discrepancy in Related Party Transactions

    An analyst questioned the discrepancy between payments to executive (INR 3 lakhs) and non-executive (INR 9 lakhs) directors, which management could not immediately clarify and committed to investigate. — Analyst deflected

    medium

    Q&A highlights

    8

    “Sorry to reply you now that I need to check that. I'll get back to you by the mail.”

    An analyst highlighted a discrepancy in payments to executive vs. non-executive directors, which management could not immediately explain, indicating a potential governance or disclosure issue requiring follow-up.

    asked by Mahak Sanghvi

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    H1 FY26 Financial Performance Overview

    Silkflex Polymers (India) Limited reported a stable financial performance for H1 FY26. Revenue from operations grew by 7.0% year-on-year to INR 37.594 crores. EBITDA saw a 7.1% increase, reaching INR 5.628 crores, with the EBITDA margin slightly expanding by 2 basis points to 14.97%. Profit After Tax (PAT) also grew by 7.6% to INR 3.434 crores, and the PAT margin improved by 5 basis points to 9.13%.

    02

    Strategic Growth and Market Outlook

    The company is strategically positioned within the growing textile and coating markets in India. The textile and apparel industry is projected to grow at a 10% annual rate to US$350 billion by 2030, while the paint and coating market is expected to expand at a 9% CAGR to US$16 billion by 2030. Silkflex aims to capitalize on these tailwinds with its premium water-based inks and wood-coating polymers, which are certified under ZDHC Level 3, OEKO-TEX, and other standards.

    03

    Manufacturing Facility and Capex Update

    Silkflex is establishing a new manufacturing facility in Baroda, Gujarat, with a total capex outlay of INR 50 crores. This facility is currently entering its trial production phase and is expected to commence commercial manufacturing next month or very soon. Capital work in progress has significantly jumped from INR 0.93 crores to INR 31.22 crores, reflecting the ongoing investment. This expansion is aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, improving product innovation, and strengthening the company's market leadership.

    04

    Capital Structure and Cash Flow

    To fund its manufacturing expansion, the company's long-term borrowing increased from INR 17 crores to INR 32 crores. Despite this, interest costs have reportedly gone down for the six-month period, and interest costs are being capitalized, with a moratorium period starting next year. A positive development was the operational cash flow turning positive to INR 16.5 crores in H1 FY26, a significant improvement from a large negative number in FY25, attributed to a decrease in debtors and advances to suppliers for capex.

    05

    Future Outlook and Expansion Plans

    Management projects a full-year FY26 revenue growth of 30% to 40% and a total revenue of approximately INR 110 crores for FY26. Post-commissioning of the new facility, the company anticipates a substantial improvement in profitability, with EBITDA margin expected to reach around 24% and gross profit up to 25%. There are ongoing discussions with the principal for additional technology transfers and new product lines, and plans to establish an office in Madhya Pradesh to tap into new industrial investments.

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