Capacity Utilization
~80%
+5pp YoY
Utilization in late 70s of achievable capacity; target 80-85% for efficient operations.
JGCHEMICALS
Manufacturing
10 Feb 2026
JG Chemicals Ltd — Q3 FY26
JG Chemicals delivered its highest-ever quarterly revenue of ₹249 crore (up 19% YoY), EBITDA of ₹26 crore, and PAT of ₹18 crore, driven by strong tire industry demand post-GST rate cuts, improved product mix, and higher capacity utilization.
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JG Chemicals delivered its highest-ever quarterly revenue of ₹249 crore (up 19% YoY), EBITDA of ₹26 crore, and PAT of ₹18 crore, driven by strong tire industry demand post-GST rate cuts, improved product mix, and higher capacity utilization. The company is executing a greenfield expansion in Gujarat (Phase I capex ~₹45-50 crore, revenue potential ~₹400 crore) expected to commission in Q2 FY27, alongside a brownfield expansion at Naidupa. Management targets doubling revenue every 3-4 years and improving EBITDA margins to 13-14% over 2-3 years via operating leverage and non-rubber mix shift to 70:30. A pilot recycled rubber project shows encouraging initial results. Key risk: zinc price volatility could impact working capital, though management expects inventory gains to flow in Q4.
Key Numbers
Non-Rubber Revenue Mix
15-17%
+5pp YoY
Non-rubber segment (pharma, ceramics, specialty chemicals) increased from 10% to ~15-17%.
Export Share
13-14%
flat YoY
Exports remain in 10-15% range; management does not expect near-term increase to 25-30%.
Volume Growth (Zinc Oxide)
Double-digit
+10%+ YoY
Zinc oxide volumes grew double-digit YoY in 9M FY26; exact figures not disclosed.
Management Guidance
Gujarat greenfield plant commissioning in H1 FY27
Phase I of the Gujarat plant (40,000 MTPA capacity) expected to commission in Q2 FY27, with full utilization in 2-2.5 years.
Management guidance expansionRevenue target of ₹900-950 crore for FY26
Based on 9M run rate of ~₹700 crore, management expects FY26 revenue to exceed ₹900 crore, potentially reaching ₹950 crore.
Management guidance revenueEBITDA margin expansion to 13-14% in 2-3 years
Core EBITDA margin of 10.5-11% expected to improve to 13-14% through operating leverage and higher specialty product mix.
Management guidance marginsNon-rubber revenue mix target of 30% in 2-3 years
Management targets increasing non-rubber contribution from current 15-17% to 30% over the next 2-3 years.
Management guidance growthKey Risks
Zinc price volatility impacting working capital
Rising zinc prices may increase working capital requirements; management believes internal cash flows are sufficient but risk remains if prices spike sharply.
medium · analyst_questionSlower ramp-up of new Gujarat plant
Commissioning in Q2 FY27 with full utilization expected in 2-2.5 years; any delays or slower customer uptake could impact revenue growth.
medium · management_commentaryDuty removal on zinc dross not yet implemented
Budget removed import duty on zinc scrap but not on zinc dross, a key raw material; management is lobbying for correction, but uncertainty remains.
low · management_commentaryZinc sulfate demand sensitivity to farmer pricing
High zinc and sulfuric acid prices are causing farmers to defer purchases, leading to slower offtake; recovery depends on price stabilization.
low · analyst_questionNotable Quotes
We believe in responsible pricing and whether the demand is muted or is in a buoyant stage, the company has very long-standing relationship with our customers wherein any cost pressure on the company is passed on and is absorbed by our customers.
Our internal targets are that every 3 to four years max we want to double our revenues.
We are most happy at 80-85% achievable capacity utilization. That's for a chemical plant that is at best one should imagine for efficient running of the plant.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was JG Chemicals's revenue in Q3 FY26?
JG Chemicals reported revenue of ₹249 Cr in Q3 FY26, representing a +19% change compared to the same quarter last year.
What guidance did JG Chemicals management give for FY27?
Gujarat greenfield plant commissioning in H1 FY27: Phase I of the Gujarat plant (40,000 MTPA capacity) expected to commission in Q2 FY27, with full utilization in 2-2.5 years. Revenue target of ₹900-950 crore for FY26: Based on 9M run rate of ~₹700 crore, management expects FY26 revenue to exceed ₹900 crore, potentially reaching ₹950 crore. EBITDA margin expansion to 13-14% in 2-3 years: Core EBITDA margin of 10.5-11% expected to improve to 13-14% through operating leverage and higher specialty product mix. Non-rubber revenue mix target of 30% in 2-3 years: Management targets increasing non-rubber contribution from current 15-17% to 30% over the next 2-3 years.
What are the key risks for JG Chemicals in FY27?
Key risks include Zinc price volatility impacting working capital — Rising zinc prices may increase working capital requirements; management believes internal cash flows are sufficient but risk remains if prices spike sharply.; Slower ramp-up of new Gujarat plant — Commissioning in Q2 FY27 with full utilization expected in 2-2.5 years; any delays or slower customer uptake could impact revenue growth.; Duty removal on zinc dross not yet implemented — Budget removed import duty on zinc scrap but not on zinc dross, a key raw material; management is lobbying for correction, but uncertainty remains.; Zinc sulfate demand sensitivity to farmer pricing — High zinc and sulfuric acid prices are causing farmers to defer purchases, leading to slower offtake; recovery depends on price stabilization..
Did JG Chemicals meet its previous quarter's guidance?
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Where can I read the full JG Chemicals Q3 FY26 concall transcript?
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