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Q1 FY27 earnings callTarsons Products Limited

Tarsons delivered strong 21% revenue growth in Q1 FY27, driven by domestic recovery and export rebound, but profitability was pressured by sharply higher raw material costs and new facility ramp-up expenses.

Cautious tone4 min readPublished 7 days after the call

Numbers
MetricThis quarterChangeFive-quarter trend
Consolidated RevenueRs. 110 crores21% Y-o-Y
Standalone RevenueRs. 86.1 crores21% Y-o-Y
Domestic Sales Growth17%17% Y-o-Y
Export Growth29%29% Y-o-Y
Standalone Gross Margin67.1%
Consolidated EBITDA Margin23.6%
Consolidated Cash ProfitINR 25.6 crores18% Y-o-Y
Financials
From filed quarterly results. YoY and QoQ compare each metric on the same accounting basis.
QuarterRevenueNet profit (PAT)Basic EPS
Q3 FY25₹95.68 Cr+54.8% YoY-3.6% QoQ₹5.26 Cr-47% YoY-48.9% QoQ₹0.99-47.1% YoY-48.7% QoQ
Q2 FY25₹99.25 CrYoY+17% QoQ₹10.29 CrYoY+156% QoQ₹1.93YoY+157.3% QoQ
Q1 FY25₹84.80 CrYoY-19.8% QoQ₹4.02 CrYoY-61% QoQ₹0.75YoY-61.3% QoQ
Q4 FY24₹105.72 CrYoY+71.1% QoQ₹10.32 CrYoY+3.9% QoQ₹1.94YoY+3.7% QoQ
Q3 FY24₹61.79 CrYoYQoQ₹9.93 CrYoYQoQ₹1.87YoYQoQ
TL;DR
  • Consolidated revenue grew 20.7% year-on-year to Rs 110.2 crores.
  • Standalone revenue grew 21% to Rs 86.1 crores, the highest ever Q1.
  • Domestic sales grew 17%, while exports rebounded strongly with 29% growth.
  • Gross margin (standalone) fell to 67.1% due to raw material price spikes of 25-50%.
  • EBITDA margin (consolidated) was 23.6%, impacted by higher costs and new facility expenses.
  • Cash profit grew 18% year-on-year to Rs 25.6 crores.
Said on the call

“The performance reflects the resilience of our business model and our ability to deliver growth despite a challenging operating environment.”

Aryan Sehgal
From the Q&A
TopicWhat management said
Capacity Expansion & DelaysThe Panchla facility commercial commissioning has been delayed to the second half of FY27 due to the sheer scale and external supplier challenges; Q1 revenue from it was from existing products, not new cell culture lines.
Debt & DepreciationGross debt is ~INR 380 crores, net debt ~INR 330-340 crores; FY27 depreciation is expected to peak at INR 105-110 crores, and net debt is targeted to reduce by ~INR 40 crores.
Raw Material Costs & PricingRaw material prices spiked 25-50%, leading to gross margin pressure; only marginal price increases were implemented domestically, with none in export markets, relying on rupee depreciation.
Growth Outlook & New ProductsManagement sees a 15%+ growth trajectory as sustainable, with the delta beyond that dependent on new products (like cell culture) and the export environment; new products are expected to contribute INR 65-70 crores in FY28.
CompetitionDirect Chinese competition in India is limited to low-end segments not served by Tarsons, but intense Chinese competition persists in international markets; domestic market growth is returning to late single digits.
Export Market ChallengesThe export environment remains challenging due to logistics, input costs, and U.S. tariff rumors, but inquiry levels are promising; management's current focus is on growing market share, not margins.
Guidance
  • Expect FY27 revenue growth of around 15%.
  • Profit to remain relatively moderate in FY27 due to higher depreciation and interest costs from new CAPEX.
  • Panchla and Amta facilities expected to contribute 20-25% of standalone revenues in FY28.
  • New product portfolio (including cell culture) expected to contribute INR 65-70 crores in FY28.
  • Annual maintenance CAPEX not expected to exceed INR 20-25 crores.
  • Depreciation for FY27 expected to be INR 105-110 crores, the peak year.
  • Net debt reduction target of ~INR 40 crores for FY27.
  • Gross margins for FY27 could remain similar to Q1 levels, subject to volatile raw material prices.
Source
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