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Sustained Crude Volatility and Margin Compression
View Risks →Filatex India reported Q4 FY26 revenue of ₹985.5 crore, down 8.75% YoY, impacted by crude volatility and geopolitical disruptions in the Middle East.
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Filatex India reported Q4 FY26 revenue of ₹985.5 crore, down 8.75% YoY, impacted by crude volatility and geopolitical disruptions in the Middle East. EBITDA rose 13.86% YoY to ₹86.26 crore, with margins expanding 175 bps YoY to 8.75%, driven by operational efficiencies and a favorable product mix. PAT declined 2.75% to ₹40.25 crore due to a ₹13 crore forex loss. Management highlighted that Q4 sequential comparisons are distorted by external shocks and emphasized a year-on-year view. The company is executing a ₹690 crore capex program, including brownfield PFY expansion and a textile-to-textile recycling plant, expected to add ₹218-230 crore annual EBITDA. Near-term demand remains weak with industry capacity utilization at ~60%, but Filatex is running at 75% utilization. Risks include sustained crude volatility, labor shortages, and delayed recovery in downstream demand. The EU-India FTA and domestic PTA capacity additions are medium-term positives.
Sustained Crude Volatility and Margin Compression
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Read Transcript →Sales volume declined marginally YoY due to weak demand and cautious buying.
Full-year EBITDA grew strongly despite marginal revenue decline, reflecting margin improvement.
Filatex operates at 75% utilization vs. industry average of 60%, indicating relative resilience.
Full capacity revenue from the textile-to-textile recycling subsidiary expected in FY28.
Management expects FY27 revenue of around ₹4,500 crore, factoring in partial contribution from new capex (6 months).
Sharp crude price movements have compressed spreads to near EBITDA-neutral levels in March, and uncertainty persists.
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