Q1 2026 Apcotex Industries Ltd Earnings Call Transcript
Key Points
- Apcotex Industries Ltd (BOM:523694) reported a 12% year-on-year growth in operating revenue for Q1 FY26, reaching INR376 crores.
- The company achieved a robust 22% year-on-year growth in operating EBITDA, amounting to INR39 crores, with an improved EBITDA margin of 10.3%.
- Export revenues grew by 37% year-on-year, contributing to 37% of the overall revenue, marking the highest ever export contribution.
- The company has delivered consistent sales volume growth for six consecutive quarters, with a 25% year-on-year increase in volumes.
- Capacity utilization for the latex plant in Taloja and Valia nitrile latex plant was high, at about 85% and 90% respectively, indicating efficient operations.
- Despite volume growth, the average EBITDA margins for Nitrile Latex remain low due to overcapacity, impacting overall profitability.
- The geopolitical tensions and tariffs have created an uncertain environment, affecting business operations and market conditions.
- Export revenues to Turkey have been affected due to logistical challenges and geopolitical issues, impacting sales in that region.
- The domestic market remains challenging, with muted growth in sectors like paper and construction, affecting overall revenue growth.
- Freight costs have become a significant expense, almost equivalent to power costs, due to the increasing share of exports in sales.
Ladies and gentlemen, good day and welcome to the Q1 FY26 earnings conference call Apcotex Industries Limited. (Operator Instructions)
Please note that your conference is being recorded. At this time I would like to hand the conference over to Mrs. Nupur Jainkunia from Valorem Advisors. Thank you and over to you, ma'am.
Thank you. Good afternoon, everyone, and a warm welcome to you all. My name is Nupur Jainkunia from Valorem Advisors. We represent the Investor Relations of Apcotex Industries Limited. On behalf of the company, I would like to thank you all for participating in the company's earnings call for the first quarter of financial year 2026.
Before we begin, a quick cautionary statement. Some of the statements made in today's conference call may be forward-looking in nature. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risk and uncertainty which could cause actual results to differ from those anticipated. Such statements are based on management's beliefs as well as
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