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Madhya Bharat Agro Products LtdQ1 FY26

Madhya Bharat Agro Products Ltd Q1 FY26 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: 577P/E: 31.2Market Cap: ₹4.7K CrSector: Fertilizers & Agrochemicals

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 1

Margin

Category 3

Fundraise

Yes

Order

N/A

Capex

Yes

3 of 4 growth signals are positive.

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Revenue guidance

Category 1
  • Phase-I Dhule facility partially commissioned; full Phase-I capacity expected by October 2026.
  • Phase-I expansions along with Sagar unit expansion expected to deliver ~100% revenue growth over current baseline.
  • A further phase of expansion planned by October 2027, providing an additional ~25% revenue upside.
  • Overall capacity to increase from 9 lakh MT p.a. to 1.56 million MT p.a., targeting becoming India's third-largest private-sector phosphatic fertilizer company.
  • SSP fertilizer plant already commissioned (March FY26), with sales commencing soon.
  • DAP-NPK plant operational by October 2026.
  • FY27 utilization expected at 50–60% of added capacity, rising to 75–80% in following year.
  • FY28 growth over FY26 base could exceed 200%.
  • Revenue projection of approximately ₹4,000 crore by FY28.
  • Sustainable EBITDA per ton targeted (₹6,000 for NPK in FY27).

Margin guidance

Category 3
  • FY26 reported strong performance: Profit after tax ₹150 crore (up 161% YoY), EPS ₹17.14.
  • Significant revenue growth expected: ~100% growth with current expansions; over 200% by FY28 compared to FY26 baseline.
  • EBITDA per ton target for FY27 is around ₹6,000 for NPK; sustainable EBITDA levels expected.
  • Margins: Aim to maintain absolute EBITDA margins; 50% MRP price increase implemented to cover rising raw material costs.
  • Capacity expansions (Dhule plant Phase-I completion by Oct 2026, further expansion by Oct 2027) to drive volume and profitability growth.
  • Green ammonia supply to commence by April 2029 under a 10-year government-backed contract, enhancing input cost stability.
  • CRISIL upgraded credit rating to A+ (stable), enabling better financing for growth.
  • The company targets becoming India's third-largest private-sector phosphate fertilizer producer with capacity exceeding 1.5 million MT.

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Fundraise plans

Yes
  • The Dhule project is fully funded with financial closure achieved and term loan disbursements underway.
  • Funding for the ongoing expansion is expected to come through internal accruals, including accruals over the next six months.
  • There is no immediate need for new fundraising as the current expansion is fully financially closed.
  • A second phase of expansion is under evaluation, with further details to be shared once commercialization begins, likely around October–November 2026.
  • The company’s upgraded credit rating (CRISIL & ICRA A+ Stable) strengthens access to capital markets and supports funding for ongoing and planned capacity expansion, providing flexibility for future fundraising if needed.

Order book

  • Madhya Bharat Agro Products Limited has tied up for approximately 130,000 tons of green ammonia through a 10-year contract with SECI (a government agency).
  • The company is among participants in contracts totaling around 700,000 metric tons awarded in the industry.
  • Within the Ostwal Group, MBAPL holds the largest allocation with 200,000 metric tons per annum, split between Madhya Bharat Agro and another group company, Krishana Phoschem.
  • The supply arrangement for green ammonia is expected to commence around April 2029.
  • These offtake agreements do not require MBAPL to make capex for green ammonia projects, as the projects will be developed by other players.
  • The contracts have ensured long-term input security aligned with sustainability and cost-optimization goals.

Capex plans

Yes
  • Total project cost for Dhule platform Phase-I and Phase-II is ₹675 crores, with ₹460 crores already spent; balance to be incurred in 3-4 months.
  • Dhule DAP/NPK facility commissioning targeted before October 2026; Phase-II expansion planned by October 2027.
  • Ongoing expansions expected to double revenue over the current baseline, followed by an additional 25% upside post next phase.
  • Dhule project fully funded with financial closure achieved; funding through internal accruals and term loans.
  • Further capacity expansion under evaluation, with details expected around October-November 2026.
  • No capex involved in green ammonia supply agreement; green ammonia project developed by a third party, with supply starting in April 2029.
  • Strategic investments include backward integration (phosphoric acid, sulphuric acid capacities) and green ammonia procurement for long-term input security and sustainability.

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