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GANDHAR Diversified 30 Apr 2026

Gandhar Oil Refinery (India) Limited — Q4 FY26

Gandhar Oil Refinery reported a strong Q4 FY26 with consolidated revenue of ₹1,093 crore (+14% YoY) and EBITDA of ₹64 crore, driven by resilient demand in healthcare and personal care segments despite geopolitical disruptions.

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Revenue ₹1,093 Cr +14%
EBITDA ₹64 Cr
PAT ₹37 Cr
EBITDA Margin 5.81%
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Gandhar Oil Refinery reported a strong Q4 FY26 with consolidated revenue of ₹1,093 crore (+14% YoY) and EBITDA of ₹64 crore, driven by resilient demand in healthcare and personal care segments despite geopolitical disruptions. Full-year revenue reached ₹4,241 crore (+9% YoY) with PAT of ₹137 crore, supported by improved operating cash flows (₹127.77 crore vs ₹14.71 crore) and lower finance costs. Management highlighted stable domestic demand and export tailwinds from rupee depreciation, while navigating Middle East tensions through diversified sourcing and inventory optimization. Capacity utilization stood at 93% overall, with Indian plants at 126% on a two-shift basis. Risks include potential escalation in the Strait of Hormuz impacting raw material supply and margins, though management expressed confidence in maintaining current EBITDA margins around 6%.

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Quarter Snapshot

Manufacturing Volume (FY26) 5,54,212 KL
+8% YoY

Total manufacturing volume for FY26 grew 8% year-on-year, indicating strong operational execution.

Export Revenue Share 42.8%
N/A

International business contributed 42.8% of consolidated revenues, supported by a diversified export network.

Gross Margin Spread (Q4) ₹9,351/KL
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Gross margin spread per kiloliter improved to ₹9,351 in Q4 FY26 from ₹8,696 in FY26 full year.

Capacity Utilization (India) 126%
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Indian plants operated at 126% capacity on a two-shift basis, reflecting peak utilization.

What Changed vs Last Quarter

Comparing Q4 FY26 vs Q3 FY26
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NEW
Maintain EBITDA margin around 6%

Management expressed confidence in sustaining current EBITDA margins of approximately 6% in coming quarters.

NEW
Capex plans for Taloja expansion in 2-3 quarters

The company is drawing up capex plans for the Taloja land for plant expansion, with details expected in the next 2-3 quarters.

UPDATED
Volume growth of ~10% annually

Historically, the company has achieved volume growth of around 10% per year, and management expects this trend to continue.

DROPPED
EBITDA margin target of 5-12% annually

Management expects EBITDA margins to exceed 5-12% annually, with gradual improvement from current levels.

DROPPED
Gross margin spread to stay around ₹7.8-8 per liter

Management guided that gross margin spread should remain around ₹7.8-8 per kiloliter going forward, improving from the current ₹7,271.

DROPPED
Land acquisition for future expansion

The company has approved purchase of 453 decimals of land adjacent to existing plants at Silvassa and Taloja for future capacity expansion.

NEW RISK
Geopolitical disruption in Strait of Hormuz

Escalating tensions in the Middle East could disrupt crude oil supply and increase freight costs, impacting margins.

NEW RISK
UAE plant underutilization due to regional tensions

The Sharjah plant faced operational challenges due to port closures and raw material sourcing issues, though situation is normalizing.

NEW RISK
Margin sustainability below FY23 peak

EBITDA margin at 5.81% remains below the FY23 peak of 7.8%, with structural levers to close the gap not clearly quantified.

RISK GONE
Prolonged weakness in domestic FMCG demand

The FMCG sector has been sluggish for 1.5-2 years, impacting PHP segment growth. Recovery depends on GST rate cuts and liquidity improvement.

RISK GONE
Gross margin compression due to raw material volatility

Manufacturing gross margin spread hit a 12-quarter low of ₹7,271 per kiloliter, pressured by raw material costs and inability to fully pass through prices.

RISK GONE
Working capital intensity from transformer oil business

Transformer oil segment blocks significant working capital due to longer collection cycles, though management expects debtor days to stay at 65-70 days.

RISK GONE
Geopolitical disruptions impacting freight costs

While freight rates are currently stable, any sudden geopolitical event could increase costs. Management mitigates via FOB shipments for majority customers.

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Guidance and risk preview

Top guidance Maintain EBITDA margin around 6%

Management expressed confidence in sustaining current EBITDA margins of approximately 6% in coming quarters.

Top risk Geopolitical disruption in Strait of Hormuz

Escalating tensions in the Middle East could disrupt crude oil supply and increase freight costs, impacting margins.

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