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Coromandel International LtdQ3 FY25

Coromandel International Ltd Q3 FY25 Earnings Call Analysis

Revenue, margin, capex, fundraise and order book outlook from management commentary.

Price: 1,971P/E: 27.6Market Cap: ₹58.5K CrSector: Fertilizers & Agrochemicals

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 2

Margin

Category 3

Fundraise

N/A

Order

N/A

Capex

Yes

1 of 3 growth signals are positive — mixed outlook.

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Revenue guidance

Category 2
  • Fertilizers: Expanding reach in new Indian markets (UP, Rajasthan, MP), doubling volumes from 100,000 to 200,000 tons in six months, aiming to take at least 1 million tons to market to support new capacity.
  • Retail footprint growth: Targeting 1,200 stores by year-end, eventually 2,000 stores, increasing presence across key states to boost sales.
  • Crop Protection: Domestic formulation business expected to grow 25% year-on-year; aims to reach INR 1,000 crores in turnover.
  • Export crop protection: Focus on molecules like Mancozeb, Boscalid, Pyraoxystrobin, and Malathion with new capacity additions; pipeline of new molecules and contract manufacturing planned over 2-3 years.
  • Specialty nutrients and bio-products: 20% growth in revenue with diversification into granulation and alternative raw materials to reduce China dependence.
  • Overall: Crop protection segment, including NACL, targeting revenue of INR 5,000 crores, reinforcing position among top companies in India.

Margin guidance

Category 3
  • Phos Acid and Sulfuric Acid expansions with new capacity (7 lakh tons Phos Acid in FY27) expected to sustain at 100% utilization, driving EBITDA growth.
  • Specialty nutrient business growing strongly (+20% revenue growth) with investments in MAP plant and granulation capacity, enhancing margins.
  • Crop protection segment, including recent NACL acquisition, expected to cross INR 5,000 crore revenue, expanding profitability.
  • Crop protection domestic formulations projected 25% annual growth; new product sales contributing 25% share.
  • Expansion in fertilizer markets (UP, Rajasthan, MP) with volume target increasing from 0.1 to 1 million tons supports top-line growth.
  • Payback on INR 1,000 crore Phos Acid CAPEX estimated at 2-2.5 years, indicating strong margin improvement.
  • EBITDA target of minimum INR 5,500 per metric ton maintained, driven by raw material cost management and efficiency gains.
  • Incremental value creation expected from sulfuric acid integrated production and power generation.
  • Export crop protection, particularly Mancozeb, showing volume and profitability growth, supporting overall segment expansion.

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Fundraise plans

  • No explicit mention of any current or future fundraising through debt or equity in the provided transcript.
  • The company is investing in various projects such as the phosphoric acid expansion (INR ~1,100 crore CAPEX) and MAP plant for specialty nutrients but is not indicating raising funds via equity or debt.
  • Investments appear to be planned through internal accruals or existing resources.
  • No references to any capital raising activities, rights issues, or debt issuance were made during the earnings call.
  • Focus is more on organic growth, capacity expansions, and operational efficiencies rather than fundraising.

Order book

  • Dhaksha is currently focused on new product development and executing defense orders.
  • Execution of defense orders depends on evaluation of existing prototypes, which is a lengthy process.
  • The company is actively pursuing government approvals for order clearance.
  • Once evaluation is complete and orders are confirmed, future order flow is expected to be steady.
  • Order execution and fresh orders have taken longer than initially anticipated.
  • No specific numerical data on current orderbook or pending orders was disclosed.
  • Dhaksha’s other activities include expanding agri-drone services with improving product features and battery life, supported by inputs from Coromandel.
  • Progress in drone business is ongoing but financial impact is currently limited.

Capex plans

Yes
  • Planned modular investment in TMAP plant with first phase capacity of 25,000 tons; CAPEX INR 150-170 crores.
  • MAP project at Vizag underway to reduce dependence on imported raw materials, aiding specialty nutrient diversification.
  • Granulation plant CAPEX ongoing to enhance specialty nutrient portfolio.
  • Joint venture gypsum project to manufacture Plaster of Paris.
  • Expansion of Senegal mining operations for rock supply with additional investments to scale from 300,000 to 500,000 tons.
  • New Phosphoric Acid plant in Kakinada adding 200,000 tons capacity, targeted for 100% utilization by FY27.
  • Continued debottlenecking capacities in fertilizers and CPC.
  • Investment in new product registration, capacity creation for active ingredients, and downstream projects for Mancozeb and other molecules to strengthen raw material security.
  • Exploration of phosphoric acid refinement for battery chemical supply chain with technology readiness expected in six months.
  • Retail expansion aiming to reach 1,200 stores by FY26 and eventually 2,000 stores.

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