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Shree Pushkar Chemicals & Fertilizers LtdQ4 FY26

Shree Pushkar Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd Q4 FY26 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: 358P/E: 17.1Market Cap: ₹1.3K CrSector: Chemicals & Petrochemicals

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 2

Margin

Category 3

Fundraise

No

Order

No

Capex

Yes

1 of 5 growth signals are positive — mixed outlook.

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Revenue guidance

Category 2
  • FY25 revenue expected to exceed Rs. 800 crores, with strong Q3 performance of Rs. 586 crores and Rs. 214 crores remaining.
  • FY26 revenue growth target around 25%, aiming for Rs. 1,000 crores driven by expansion projects (Unit 5 starting April 2025, Unit 6 near completion by Diwali 2025).
  • Fertilizer volumes expected to improve with full-year production from new fertilizer plant (approx. 1500 tons capacity).
  • Chemical division has potential to increase utilization by 15-20% from current 50-55%.
  • EBITDA and PAT margins expected to improve gradually, with EBITDA margin hopeful to rise beyond current 10.3%, and PAT margins targeting 8-8.5% range.
  • Demand is supported by import dynamics, government initiatives (BIS certification), and market conditions such as decreased Chinese imports.
  • Ongoing CAPEX investments funded internally to drive capacity and efficiency improvements.

Margin guidance

Category 3
  • Revenue growth target for FY26 is around 25%, aiming for approximately Rs. 1,000 crores.
  • PAT margin guidance for FY26 is around 8%-8.5%, up from about 7.5% currently.
  • EBITDA margins have improved to about 10.3% in Q3FY25 with an expectation of further improvement in the coming times, though no exact FY26 margin figure given yet.
  • Conservative guidance is maintained; management prefers to give cautious projections with visibility improving towards the end of Q4FY25.
  • Expansion in Unit 5 starting April 2025 and Unit 6 near completion by Diwali 2025 expected to drive growth.
  • Management confident about achieving Rs. 800 crores+ revenue in FY25, with strong visibility for further growth.
  • Despite recent disruptions (fire shutdown), company expects solid earnings growth supported by capacity ramps and operational efficiencies.

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Fundraise plans

No
  • The company has a no-lien deposit facility of Rs. 146.19 crore as of December 31, 2024, providing strong liquidity and financial flexibility.
  • Rs. 146 crore loans and investments are still left for ongoing CAPEX, but Rs. 85 crore has already been invested.
  • The company expects no need to approach banks for additional funding as Rs. 146 crore is available (Page 7).
  • CAPEX is funded through internal accruals; no mention of new equity or external debt fundraising.
  • Management is cautious and prefers conservative financial management without overleveraging.
  • No indication of plans for future fundraising through debt or equity in the near term.

Order book

No
  • The company books orders for 1 to 1.5 months in advance; they do not take longer-term orders beyond this period.
  • As of mid-February 2025, the order book visibility is strong, with bookings made until the end of March 2025.
  • The management sees a clear visibility of around INR 800 crores in revenue by March for Q4 FY25.
  • The company prefers to manage orders on a quarterly basis rather than through long-term contracts, which are not workable due to price fluctuations.
  • The fertilizer and chemical order books for the next 3-4 weeks remain firm and healthy with consistent booking practices.

Capex plans

Yes
  • The company has invested Rs. 84.9 crores in CAPEX during FY2025 (up to December 31, 2024), funded entirely through internal accruals.
  • Ongoing CAPEX work includes expansions at Unit 5 (starting April 2025) and Unit 6 (expected completion around Diwali 2025).
  • Solar power project of 3.8 MW has been completed and started.
  • MVPL-related works are almost completed.
  • A planned caustic soda plant (50 TPD) project producing caustic and chlorine is under consideration but is likely to be scrapped.
  • If scrapped, the company will save approx. Rs. 85 crores from the Rs. 146 crores loan/investment planned.
  • Trial production for current expansions expected by Diwali 2025, commercial production by December 2025.
  • Strategic move includes approval of merger of two wholly-owned subsidiaries to optimize operations and resources.

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