Astral Ltd (NSE:ASTRAL)
₹ 1,434.7 -13.3 (-0.92%) Market Cap: 385.43 Bil Enterprise Value: 378.49 Bil PE Ratio: 71.81 PB Ratio: 9.50 GF Score: 93/100

Q3 2026 Astral Ltd Earnings Call Transcript

Feb 5, 2026 / 11:30 AM GMT
Release Date Price: ₹1503.6 (+0.15%)

Key Points

Positve
  • Astral Ltd (BOM:532830) reported a 17% volume growth with 18.20% EBITDA margins, demonstrating strong performance despite industry volatility.
  • The company has successfully decentralized its plants, gaining market share in new geographies and expanding its product lines.
  • Astral Ltd (BOM:532830) has received international certifications, including the DVGW certification from Germany, enhancing its global market trust.
  • The company launched SAP Pro, an energy-efficient waste treatment plant, and plans to introduce aluminum packs in the Indian market by Q4.
  • Astral Ltd (BOM:532830) achieved a 36.5% growth in its bathware segment and expanded its adhesive business in the Middle East, showing robust growth across various verticals.
Negative
  • The polymer industry is experiencing high volatility, impacting Astral Ltd (BOM:532830)'s pricing and inventory management.
  • The UK business has faced challenges, with margins under pressure, although improvements are expected in the coming quarters.
  • The paint business, despite a 21.6% growth, faces challenges in new markets and requires significant manpower rationalization.
  • Astral Ltd (BOM:532830) has incurred an inventory loss of approximately 20 to 25 crore INR due to reductions in PVC and CPVC prices.
  • The company's cash flows have been under pressure due to significant CapEx spending of around 1,400 to 1,500 crore INR over the past three years.


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E D I T E D V E R S I O N

ASTL.NS - Astral Ltd
Q3 2026 Astral Ltd Earnings Call
Feb 05, 2026 / 11:30AM GMT

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Presentation
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Good evening ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the Astral Limited Q3 FY26 earnings conference call hosted by Investec Capital Services Private Limited.

As a reminder, all participant lines will be in the listen-only mode, and there will be an opportunity for you to ask questions after the presentation concludes.

Should you need assistance during this conference call, please signal an operator by pressing, then 0 on your touchstone phone.

Please note that this conference is being recorded.

I now hand the conference over to Mr. Risha, joint head of research analyst materials and Medcaps.

Thank you and over to you, sir.

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