CDMO Revenue Target: $100 million for FY27
Management confirmed the $100M revenue target for FY27 remains on track, supported by deepening European partnership and expanded MSA for an additional molecule in the same supply chain.
Navin Fluorine International · forward-looking guidance across the available source record.
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Management confirmed the $100M revenue target for FY27 remains on track, supported by deepening European partnership and expanded MSA for an additional molecule in the same supply chain.
Additional HFC capacity equivalent to 15,000 metric tons of R32 remains on track for Q3 FY27 commissioning, providing operating leverage for the group.
Rs 90 crore capex for adoption capacity targeting commercial scale qualification of 5 lab-approved products, funded through internal accruals.
Rs 125 crore Phase 2 CGMP capex expected to be operational by Q4 FY27, supported by growing demand from European CDMO partner, part of Rs 288 crore board-approved program.
Company raised full-year EBITDA margin guidance from original 25% to 28-30% based on H1 performance of 30.5%. Original guidance had more upside than downside, and H1 results validate the upward revision.
Full-year capex expected within ₹600-700 crore range including ongoing projects and newly announced capexes (R32 expansion and MPP debottlenecking). Multi-year frame of ~₹1,000 crore over next two years.
AHF project continues with mechanical trials underway and commissioning expected in Q3 FY26. Electronic grade HF development is also progressing.
The 15,000MT R32 capacity (₹236.5 crore capex) is expected to generate peak annual revenue of ₹600-825 crore upon commissioning in Q3 FY27. Project based on ₹4.5-6.5/kg pricing assumption.
Company reiterated ₹100 million aspirational CDMO revenue target with strong visibility. European MSA partner accounts for 35-40% of this target with more upside potential. Full utilization expected by FY27.
Management stated Navin Fluorine should be viewed as a 30% annual EBITDA margin business with ±200bps quarterly variability, up from historical ~25% guidance.
Progressing toward $100M CDMO revenue target with strong near-term catalysts from EU partner MSA and multiple expected molecule readouts in FY27.
Kimox project (Q1 FY27), MPPD debottlenecking (Q3 FY27), and R32 expansion (Q3 FY27) all on track as committed.
Staff costs expected at 7-8% of revenue going forward, down from historical double-digit levels, reflecting operational optimization.