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Gujarat Fluorochemicals reported a challenging Q3 FY26 with revenue of ₹1,136 crore (down 1% YoY) and EBITDA of ₹283 crore (down 7% YoY), impacted by seasonal weakness in refrigerants, US tariff uncertainty, and delayed R32 production.
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Gujarat Fluorochemicals reported a challenging Q3 FY26 with revenue of ₹1,136 crore (down 1% YoY) and EBITDA of ₹283 crore (down 7% YoY), impacted by seasonal weakness in refrigerants, US tariff uncertainty, and delayed R32 production. The refrigerant segment faced a dual blow from R22 quota cuts and weak R125 prices, while fluoropolymers grew 14% YoY but missed the 20% target due to anti-dumping duty rejection and tariff-related deferrals. Battery materials business gained traction with IFC and sovereign fund investments, and commercial supplies of LiPF6 commenced in December 2025. Management expects recovery from tariff reduction (50% to 18%) and R32 ramp-up, but near-term headwinds persist. Key risk: continued weakness in refrigerant pricing and delayed R32 scale-up could pressure margins further.
गुजरात फ्लोरोकेमिकल्स की तीसरी तिमाही में कमाई ₹1,136 करोड़ रही, जो पिछले साल से 1% कम है। मुनाफा ₹283 करोड़ रहा, जो 7% घटा। इसकी वजहें हैं: एयर कंडीशनर में इस्तेमाल होने वाली गैसों (रेफ्रिजरेंट) की कमजोर मांग, अमेरिकी टैरिफ में अनिश्चितता, और R32 गैस का उत्पादन देरी से शुरू होना। रेफ्रिजरेंट कारोबार पर R22 कोटा कटौती और R125 की कम कीमतों का दोहरा असर पड़ा। वहीं, फ्लोरोपॉलीमर कारोबार 14% बढ़ा, लेकिन 20% का लक्ष्य नहीं पा सका। बैटरी सामग्री कारोबार में निवेश आया और दिसंबर 2025 में LiPF6 की सप्लाई शुरू हुई। कंपनी को उम्मीद है कि टैरिफ घटने (50% से 18%) और R32 उत्पादन बढ़ने से सुधार होगा, लेकिन फिलहाल चुनौतियां बनी हैं। मुख्य जोखिम: रेफ्रिजरेंट की कमजोर कीमतें और R32 का धीमा विस्तार मुनाफे पर दबाव डाल सकता है।
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Fluoropolymer segment revenue growth
14%
+14% YoY
Fluoropolymer segment grew 14% year-on-year, driven by semicon demand, but missed the 20% target due to tariff uncertainty.
R32 capacity target (Phase 1)
20,000 tons
Delayed by ~1 quarter
R32 production started but ramp-up to 20,000 tons delayed to Q1 FY27 vs earlier March 2026 target.
Inventory days
201 days
+81 days vs target
Inventory days rose to 201 from target of 120, due to tariff-related stock buildup and slow offtake.
Battery materials investment (IFC + sovereign fund)
₹430 crore + $82M
New investments
IFC approved ₹430 crore and a sovereign fund approved $82M for battery materials subsidiary, signaling strong investor confidence.
What Changed vs Last Quarter
NEW
R32 capacity to reach 20,000 tons by Q1 FY27
Phase 1 R32 capacity of 20,000 tons will be commissioned early in calendar year 2026, delayed from March 2026 due to safety audits.
NEW
Battery materials capacities fully utilized by end of FY27
Current LiPF6, LFP CAM, and binder capacities expected to be fully utilized by end of FY27, with revenue ramp-up starting in FY27.
NEW
Working capital days target of 170-180
Management targets reducing inventory days from current 201 to 170-180 in the coming year.
NEW
Oman battery materials plant commissioning in 18 months
Greenfield project in Oman with $216M investment expected to be commissioned in 18 months (mid to end CY27).
DROPPED
R32 capacity target of 20,000 MT by March 2026
Management reaffirmed the target to achieve 20,000 MT R32 capacity by end of FY26, with plant restart expected by end of November 2025.
DROPPED
Battery materials revenue to start in Q4 FY26
Revenue from EV materials business is expected to begin flowing from Q4 of the current financial year.
DROPPED
Battery materials EBITDA breakeven in FY27
Management expects the battery chemicals business to reach EBITDA breakeven in FY27.
DROPPED
Capex of ~₹1,500 crore for battery materials in FY27
Capex for battery materials is expected to be around ₹1,500 crore in FY27, part of the ₹6,000 crore 4-5 year plan.
NEW RISK
R22 price weakness and quota constraints
R22 prices continue to decline, and production quota reductions are limiting volumes, impacting refrigerant segment profitability.
NEW RISK
Delayed R32 ramp-up and missed revenue
R32 production startup delayed by a quarter, pushing expected revenue contribution to Q4 FY26, which may pressure near-term earnings.
NEW RISK
Anti-dumping duty rejection hurting fluoropolymer growth
Finance ministry did not accept DGTR's anti-dumping duty recommendation, impacting domestic fluoropolymer volumes and growth trajectory.
RISK GONE
US tariff uncertainty impacting fluoropolymer exports
Higher US tariffs have caused customers to delay buying decisions, impacting fluoropolymer sales. Management is exploring alternative markets but tariff persistence could weigh on growth.
RISK GONE
R32 plant incident may delay ramp-up
A fire incident at the R32 plant has temporarily halted production. While management expects restart by end of November, any further delays could impact the 20,000 MT target.
RISK GONE
Working capital days elevated due to inventory build
Working capital days have increased to ~182 from 120 in FY22, partly due to inventory for export depots and EV samples. Management expects improvement only after full-scale operations.
🤫 Topics management stopped discussing
Mentioned in Q1 FY26, Q2 FY26
Revenue from EV materials business is expected to begin flowing from Q4 of the current financial year.
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Guidance and risk preview
Phase 1 R32 capacity of 20,000 tons will be commissioned early in calendar year 2026, delayed from March 2026 due to safety audits.
R22 prices continue to decline, and production quota reductions are limiting volumes, impacting refrigerant segment profitability.
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