Star CementQ4 FY26

Star Cement Q4 FY26 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: ₹176.08P/E: 20.6Market Cap: ₹7.1K CrSector: Cement & Cement Products

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 3

Margin

Category 3

Fundraise

Yes

Order

N/A

Capex

Yes

2 of 4 growth signals are positive.

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Revenue guidance

Category 3
  • Star Cement expects a volume growth of 10% to 12% in FY27 compared to FY26 volumes (~5.3 million tons).
  • For FY26, they achieved the upper end of guidance with 5.5 million tons.
  • Revenue increased from INR3,163 crores in FY25 to INR3,776 crores in FY26.
  • EBITDA per ton for FY26 was INR1,738, up from INR1,245 in FY25, indicating improved profitability.
  • New plants under development (Rajasthan, Bihar, Umrangso, Jorhat) will add significant capacity from FY29 onwards, supporting volume growth.
  • Management targets ramp-up to 80-90% capacity utilization in new plants over 3.5 to 4 years.
  • Initially, new plants may impact EBITDA per ton, but long term blended EBITDA per ton is expected around INR1,300-1,400 with volume growth driving absolute EBITDA.
  • Trade market penetration and premium cement share will be maintained to safeguard profitability.

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Fundraise plans

Yes
  • Star Cement has taken Board approval to raise funds via QIP (Qualified Institutional Placement), but no final decision or timing has been fixed yet.
  • The company plans to consider QIP once the net debt to EBITDA ratio reaches around 1.5x.
  • The market condition is currently weak, so no immediate QIP plans; they will inform in advance before proceeding.
  • Capex funding for upcoming projects (Rajasthan, Bihar, Umrangso) is underway, with estimated capex of INR600-700 crores in FY27 and INR1500 crores in FY28, likely requiring financing.
  • No explicit mention of new debt issuance currently, but ongoing large capex indicates potential future debt or equity needs.

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Capex plans

Yes
  • Capex for Rajasthan unit (3.3 million tons clinker plant + 2-2.5 million tons grinding, plus Haryana grinding 2-2.5 million tons) is around INR 2,400-2,500 crores with 10% variation; target start by 1H FY29 (Sep 2028 approx).
  • Bihar grinding unit planned with clinker sourced from Meghalaya plant; timeline roughly 2 years, includes land acquisition.
  • Approval and land acquisition for grinding units in Nimbol (Haryana) and Bihar expected by Oct 2026.
  • FY27 capex estimated at INR 600-700 crores.
  • FY28 capex estimate increased to INR 1,500 crores.
  • Group captive power agreement in progress to boost green energy share.
  • QIP (Qualified Institutional Placement) planned once net debt/EBITDA reaches 1.5x; no firm timeline yet.
  • Overall strategy involves optimizing capacity utilization with branding and dense distribution, aiming for breakeven in 3.5-4 years for new units.

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