SRF LIMITED – Investor Presentation Summary
Key Operational Highlights
- Chemicals business maintained strong market share in key products through technology-led cost initiatives.
- Performance Films & Foil business achieved its highest ever quarterly performance with robust performance across all units.
- Technical Textiles business saw demand recovery supported by inventory gains across all segments.
- Commissioning of two new looms in June 2026 augmented in-house textile manufacturing capacity.
- Key drivers: Growing customer participation in Chemicals, supply disruptions positively impacting Films margins, and demand recovery in Technical Textiles.
Segment-wise Performance
Chemicals Business
- Segment Revenues: ₹2,314.9 crore (46.0% of total), up 25.9% YoY
- EBIT: ₹638.4 crore, up 26.9% YoY
- EBIT Margins: 27.6% vs 27.3% in Q1 FY26
- Contribution to Total EBIT: 57.2%
Performance Films & Foil Business
- Segment Revenues: ₹2,016.7 crore (40.1% of total), up 42.2% YoY
- EBIT: ₹349.7 crore, up 149.4% YoY
- EBIT Margins: 17.3% vs 9.9% in Q1 FY26
- Contribution to Total EBIT: 31.3%
Technical Textiles Business
- Segment Revenues: ₹596.8 crore (11.8% of total), up 27.9% YoY
- EBIT: ₹107.8 crore, up 186.4% YoY
- EBIT Margins: 18.1% vs 8.1% in Q1 FY26
- Contribution to Total EBIT: 9.7%
Other Businesses
- Segment Revenues: ₹104.9 crore (2.1% of total), up 10.5% YoY
- EBIT: ₹20.2 crore, up 50.3% YoY
- EBIT Margins: 19.2% vs 14.1% in Q1 FY26
- Contribution to Total EBIT: 1.8%
Financial Highlights
- Revenue: ₹5,033.3 crore
- EBITDA: ₹1,370.6 crore
- PAT: ₹758.9 crore
- Basic EPS: ₹25.60
- EBITDA Margin: 27.3%
- PAT Margin: 15.1%
- YoY Comparison: Revenue up 31.9%, PAT up 75.5%, EBITDA Margin expanded from 22.3% to 27.3%
- Drivers of financial performance: Higher volumes across domestic and export markets, steady performance from Industrial Chemicals & Fluoropolymers, and operational discipline.
- Key Risks: Pricing pressure from Chinese competition, geopolitical tensions disrupting supply chains, raw material price volatility.
Geographical Revenue Split
- Not Specified in the presentation
Balance Sheet Snapshot
- Historical Net Debt to Equity: 0.27 as of FY26 (10-year range: 0.27-0.83)
- Historical Net Debt to EBITDA: 1.02 as of FY26 (10-year range: 0.87-3.01)
- Financial Health Insights: Strong historical debt management with improving leverage ratios over past decade.
Capex & Cash Flow Health
- Capital Expenditure: Board approved ₹250 crore for new BOPET Thick Film Line in India
- Investment Rationale: Focus on capacity expansion and value-added product capabilities
- All other ongoing capex projects are progressing as per schedule, including newly approved capex in Odisha.
Strategic & R&D Initiatives
- Investments in Innovation: PTFE ramp-up progressing with value-added grades; continued focus on expanding sustainable product offerings
- Expected impact: New pharma products demonstrating early market acceptance with volumes expected to scale up medium term; product portfolio expansion with new launches planned coming quarters
- Strategic Rationale: Building high-end value-added products, maintaining market leadership, and nurturing innovation through R&D
- Patents: 528 patents filed with 159 granted, reinforcing technology leadership
Industry Trends & Business Environment
- Macro/Industry Trends: Early signs of agrochemical demand recovery; ongoing geopolitical tensions; supply chain disruptions; competition from Chinese players
- Impact on Company: Pricing pressure across end-markets; potential raw material cost volatility; supply disruptions positively impacted Films margins in Q1
Management Commentary & Growth Outlook
- Strategic Outlook: Focus on maximizing HFC production and capacity expansion; navigat domestic competition; maintain market position
- FY Guidance: Refrigerant gases and propellants expected stable demand-price environment globally; PTFE growth driven by ramp-up, export mix and value-added capacity; TCF demand expected flat to marginally positive
- Regional Outlook: South Africa expected stable; Thailand may have negative impact due to ocean freight surge; Hungary may witness demand slowdown due to holiday season
- Risks: Prolonged Middle East conflict may exert pressure on key raw material prices; generics pressure on innovator Agrochemical players continues
ESG Updates
- Community Engagement: Strengthening Education, Health & Community Engagement in Assam
- Digital Initiatives: Digital Bus program benefited 5,125 students through digital learning; 2,044 beneficiaries accessed digital services; 318 participants introduced to Artificial Intelligence
- Operational Initiatives: Conversion from LPG to PNG enhancing fuel security; focus on 3R's (Recycle, Reuse & Reduce); increasing consumption of green/renewable energy sources