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Sudarshan Chemical reported a tough Q3 FY26, with the acquired Heubach/Clariant business posting a €38 million EBITDA loss, driven by customer destocking and weak demand in Europe and North America.
Read Sudarshan Chemical Industries analysis →Vibhor Steel Tubes reported Q3 FY26 revenue of ₹301.1 crore, up 21% YoY, driven by the ramp-up of the Jajpur (Odisha) plant which reached 21% capacity utilization in December.
Read Vibhor Steel Tubes analysis →Sudarshan Chemical reported a tough Q3 FY26, with the acquired Heubach/Clariant business posting a €38 million EBITDA loss, driven by customer destocking and weak demand in Europe and North America. Legacy Sudarshan revenues were flattish. Management highlighted that customer trust has been rebuilt and buying has resumed in January/February, expecting a €9-10 million business EBITDA in Q4. However, a planned inventory reduction of €30-40 million over three quarters will temporarily depress reported EBITDA by €9-12 million due to overhead absorption. The long-term target of €90-100 million EBITDA remains intact, but near-term risks include slower-than-expected demand recovery and execution challenges in cost synergies.
Vibhor Steel Tubes reported Q3 FY26 revenue of ₹301.1 crore, up 21% YoY, driven by the ramp-up of the Jajpur (Odisha) plant which reached 21% capacity utilization in December. The company's legacy Maharashtra and Telangana plants continue to operate at 70-72% capacity. Management highlighted that the metal crash barrier division is running at full capacity (1,000 tons/month at each plant), prompting expansion with new machines and a second galvanizing line in Jajpur. New products like transmission line towers, monopoles, and poles are gaining traction, with EBITDA margins expected to be higher (5-10%) than pipes (3.5-3.8%). Capex of ~₹10 crore is planned for FY26. Key risk: high dependence on Jindal (80% of revenue) and execution delays in certification for new products.
Acquired group reported a loss of €38 million in Q3, compared to a profit of €78 million in Q1.
₹40 crore of cost savings realized in Q3 vs Q1, with a healthy pipeline ahead.
Management targets reducing inventory by €30-40 million over the next three quarters.
Employee costs reduced by €25 million in Q3 vs Q1, part of fixed cost optimization.
Jajpur plant reached 21% of installed capacity in December, up from near zero in Q2.
Both Hyderabad and Jajpur plants are at full capacity of 1,000 tons/month each.
Management expects new products (crash barrier, poles, towers) to contribute 20% of revenue soon.
Inquiries exceed current capacity by 2,000 tons, driving expansion plans.
Management expects business EBITDA (excluding inventory impact) of €9-10 million in Q4 FY26, driven by demand recovery and cost actions.
Management guidance marginsPlan to reduce finished goods inventory by €30-40 million over the next three quarters, improving cash flow but temporarily reducing reported EBITDA by €9-12 million.
Management guidance otherManagement reiterated the 3-4 year target of delivering €90-100 million EBITDA, assuming normal market conditions and full synergy realization.
Management guidance marginsHarmonization of four SAP systems into one by December 2026 to improve productivity and reduce costs.
Management guidance otherManagement expects the Jajpur plant to achieve 30-40% capacity utilization in the next fiscal year, up from 21% in December.
Management guidance growthThe company plans to invest approximately ₹10 crore in FY26 for new machines and galvanizing lines.
Management guidance capexManagement expects non-pipe products (crash barrier, poles, towers) to account for 20% of revenue in the near term.
Management guidance revenueCustomer destocking may persist longer than anticipated, delaying volume recovery and impacting Q4 guidance.
high · analyst_questionPlanned inventory reduction will temporarily depress reported EBITDA by €9-12 million, which may surprise investors.
medium · management_commentaryThe acquired group has a high fixed cost structure, making EBITDA highly sensitive to volume fluctuations.
high · analyst_questionPotential EU-India trade deal may take 10-12 months to implement, with no immediate benefit; global footprint provides flexibility.
low · management_commentaryApproximately 80% of revenue comes from Jindal, posing a risk if the relationship sours or demand drops.
high · analyst_questionNew products like transmission towers and poles require state-level certifications, which may delay revenue recognition.
medium · management_commentaryThe company is adding new machines and galvanizing lines; any delay could impact growth targets.
medium · data_observationWe expect a 9 to 10 million of a business EBITDA right however we are in a mode now to start reducing our inventories... and that would have an impact on our EBITDA going forward but it will have a very positive impact on cash flow.
The customers promised that they would start buying after January and we are seeing that already in January and early February.
Our galvanizing tank is full, that is a clear signal that the products have a lot of demand and it is urging us to increase our installed capacities.
We have captured so much of the market that unfortunately some of the orders we have to outrightly regret because our capacity is full at the moment.
