Camlin Fine Sciences (CAMLINFINE) — concall transcript

📢 Key Event
Camlin Fine Sciences reported Q1 FY27 revenue of INR5,199 million, up 28% YoY, but EBITDA margin collapsed to 4% due to raw material and freight cost pressures, prompting revised FY27 guidance.

🔄 What Changed
EBITDA margin dropped to 4% from prior quarter, raw material and freight costs remain elevated, diphenol plant shutdown reduced internal sales, and working capital needs increased due to Red Sea delays.

🔮 What's Next
FY27 revenue target of INR2,200-2,300 crores, EBITDA margin guidance of 10-12% (INR220-230 crores), and EBITDA quarterly target of INR250-280 crores.

💡 Investor Takeaway
Shareholders should note that while top-line growth is strong, margin pressure from costs and operational disruptions requires near-term execution on capacity and cost pass-through to meet guidance.

Camlin Fine Sciences reported Q1 FY27 revenue of INR5,199 million, up 28% YoY and 100% QoQ, driven by Specialty Ingredients and vanillin sales, but EBITDA margin fell to 4% due to high raw material and freight costs, phenol volatility, and a diphenol plant shutdown. The company revised FY27 revenue guidance to INR2,200-2,300 crores and EBITDA margin to 10-12%, with EBITDA quarterly target of INR250-280 crores. Capacity expansion for ethyl vanillin is underway (350 tons sold), while diphenol production is suspended, relying on Chinese intermediates. An INR400 million insurance claim related to a Brazil fire was settled with a 20% haircut. Working capital needs rose due to Red Sea delays and slower customer recoveries. Management expects margin recovery in Q3 as utilization improves and vanillin margins target 7% at $13/kg.

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Market Cap: ₹1,975.71 Cr ROE: 0.1% ROCE: 0.5%

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