Epigral
Epigral
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Key Insights
Strengths
1- Company's median sales growth is 25.5% of last 10 years
Weaknesses
1- Debtor days have increased from 42.4 to 60.2 days.
Growth Rate
AI Analysis — Bull vs Bear
Epigral Ltd (formerly Meghmani Finechem) is a ₹4,784 Cr market-cap integrated chemicals company trading at a PE of 17.6x. While it delivered 33% revenue growth in FY25 to ₹2,565 Cr and has a 10-year median sales CAGR of 20%, its TTM profit has declined 37% and the stock has fallen 45% over the past year, reflecting near-term earnings pressure amid ongoing capacity expansion.
- Strong long-term revenue track record with 10-year compounded sales CAGR of 20% and median sales growth of 25.5% over the last decade
- FY25 full-year revenue grew 33% YoY to ₹2,565 Cr, demonstrating continued top-line momentum
- Significant capacity doubling underway — CPVC Resin from 75,000 TPA to 1,50,000 TPA and Epichlorohydrin from 50,000 TPA to 1,00,000 TPA with ~₹780 Cr investment, expected commissioning H1 FY27
- New ₹600 Cr capex approved for 1,25,000 TPA Epoxy Resin & Formulations plant plus Multi-Purpose Plant, targeting commissioning by H2 FY28, diversifying into high-value derivatives
- 5-year compounded profit CAGR of 26% and 5-year ROE averaging 24% indicate historically strong capital efficiency
- Q1 FY27 showed sequential recovery with PAT up 25% QoQ to ₹99 Cr and revenue at ₹709 Cr (15% YoY growth)
- Valuation at PE of 17.6x is moderate for a chemicals company with 20%+ long-term growth history
- Management targets derivatives and speciality products to contribute 70% of revenue by FY28, reducing commodity cyclicality
- TTM compounded profit declined 37%, with Q1 FY27 PAT down 38% YoY to ₹99 Cr, signaling significant near-term earnings erosion
- Stock price has declined 45% over the past 1 year, reflecting loss of market confidence and potential de-rating
- Debtor days increased from 42.4 to 60.2 days, indicating deteriorating working capital efficiency and potential collection issues
- 3-year compounded profit CAGR turned negative at -3%, showing earnings stagnation over the medium term despite revenue growth
- ROE has declined from a 5-year average of 24% to 16% in the last year, suggesting declining return on capital deployed
- Heavy ongoing capex of ₹780 Cr (CPVC/ECH doubling) plus ₹600 Cr (Epoxy Resin) totaling ~₹1,380 Cr creates execution risk and may pressure free cash flows
- Net debt/equity ratio at approximately 0.8x indicates elevated leverage during the expansion phase
- Chemicals sector faces cyclical pricing pressure — revenue growth slowed to just 5% on TTM basis versus 25% 5-year CAGR, indicating a potential down-cycle
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AI News Digest
- Q1FY26 profit drops 38% YoY Jul 27
Standalone net profit fell 38% YoY to ₹99.18 Cr in Q1FY26, driven by higher material costs despite 16% revenue growth.
- Q1FY27 PAT up 25% YoY Jul 27
Epigral reported 25% YoY PAT growth to ₹99 Cr in Q1FY27, signaling recovery from the prior year's margin compression.
- ₹600 Cr Dahej expansion approved Jul 27
Board approved ₹600 Cr capex for Epoxy Resin & Formulations plant adding 1.25 lakh TPA capacity, funded by debt and internal accruals, targeting H2FY28 commissioning.
- New advanced materials unit launched Jul 8
Epigral launched Epigral Advanced Materials, a new unit to produce advanced chemical products in India, expanding operational and product capabilities.
- Investor meeting with VVD Asset Jul 30
Epigral scheduled a one-on-one meeting with VVD Asset Managers on August 3, 2026 in Ahmedabad. No UPSI to be shared.
- Q1 FY27 earnings call scheduled Jul 22
Company hosted conference call on July 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM IST to discuss Q1 FY27 results with Chairman and CFO participating.
TL;DR: Epigral is showing strong recovery with Q1FY27 PAT growing 25% YoY after a difficult Q1FY26 that saw 38% profit decline from cost pressures. The ₹600 Cr Dahej expansion and new advanced materials unit signal aggressive capacity and portfolio diversification. Key risk remains input cost volatility in the chemicals sector. The trend is improving, with earnings rebounding and growth capex underway for H2FY28 commissioning.
Quarterly Results
| Particulars | Jun 2023 | Sep 2023 | Dec 2023 | Mar 2024 | Jun 2024 | Sep 2024 | Dec 2024 | Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | Sep 2025 | Dec 2025 | Mar 2026 | Jun 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 455 | 478 | 472 | 525 | 651 | 626 | 645 | 628 | 607 | 587 | 597 | 736 | 705 |
| Expenses | 360 | 370 | 349 | 369 | 475 | 448 | 463 | 454 | 443 | 455 | 494 | 568 | 526 |
| Operating Profit | 95 | 108 | 123 | 155 | 176 | 178 | 183 | 173 | 163 | 132 | 103 | 169 | 179 |
| OPM % | 21% | 23% | 26% | 30% | 27% | 28% | 28% | 28% | 27% | 23% | 17% | 23% | 25% |
| Other Income | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 6 | -1 | 4 |
| Interest | 18 | 21 | 20 | 14 | 14 | 27 | 0 | 12 | 23 | 22 | 11 | 16 | 7 |
| Depreciation | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 42 | 43 |
| PBT | 48 | 56 | 74 | 113 | 131 | 124 | 154 | 131 | 107 | 70 | 55 | 111 | 133 |
| Tax % | 33% | 32% | 34% | 32% | 34% | 35% | 33% | 34% | -50% | 26% | 28% | 26% | 26% |
| Net Profit | 32 | 38 | 49 | 77 | 86 | 81 | 104 | 87 | 160 | 52 | 39 | 82 | 99 |
| EPS in Rs | 7.62 | 9.18 | 11.87 | 18.45 | 20.7 | 19.38 | 24 | 20.08 | 37.18 | 11.94 | 9.07 | 18.99 | 22.99 |
Profit & Loss
| Particulars | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 394 | 392 | 598 | 710 | 611 | 829 | 1,551 | 2,188 | 1,929 | 2,550 | 2,527 | 2,626 |
| Expenses | 245 | 248 | 346 | 405 | 416 | 567 | 1,041 | 1,499 | 1,448 | 1,839 | 1,960 | 2,043 |
| Operating Profit | 149 | 144 | 252 | 306 | 194 | 261 | 510 | 689 | 481 | 711 | 567 | 583 |
| OPM % | 38% | 37% | 42% | 43% | 32% | 32% | 33% | 31% | 25% | 28% | 22% | 22% |
| Other Income | 2 | 1 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 15 | 15 | 11 |
| Interest | 19 | 14 | 9 | 25 | 11 | 29 | 44 | 66 | 73 | 53 | 72 | 56 |
| Depreciation | 44 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 44 | 74 | 86 | 109 | 124 | 133 | 168 | 170 |
| PBT | 88 | 75 | 195 | 242 | 141 | 161 | 383 | 523 | 291 | 540 | 342 | 368 |
| Tax % | 23% | 11% | 20% | 25% | 21% | 37% | 34% | 32% | 33% | 34% | 3% | — |
| Net Profit | 67 | 67 | 155 | 183 | 112 | 101 | 253 | 353 | 196 | 357 | 333 | 272 |
| EPS in Rs | 9.49 | 9.4 | 21.97 | 44.38 | 27.19 | 24.48 | 60.84 | 85.04 | 47.12 | 82.68 | 77.19 | 62.99 |
| Div. Payout % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 6% | 11% | 7% | 6% | — |
Balance Sheet
| Particulars | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Capital | 71 | 71 | 71 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 |
| Reserves | 224 | 291 | 447 | 241 | 331 | 432 | 684 | 1,028 | 1,213 | 1,860 | 2,178 |
| Borrowings | 190 | 123 | 74 | 601 | 737 | 753 | 993 | 879 | 964 | 593 | 572 |
| Other Liabilities | 55 | 42 | 79 | 162 | 164 | 223 | 405 | 484 | 576 | 655 | 712 |
| Total Liabilities | 540 | 527 | 671 | 1,044 | 1,273 | 1,449 | 2,124 | 2,432 | 2,794 | 3,151 | 3,505 |
| Fixed Assets | 364 | 398 | 347 | 295 | 440 | 1,102 | 1,068 | 1,804 | 1,767 | 2,238 | 2,117 |
| CWIP | 69 | 3 | 79 | 468 | 691 | 126 | 589 | 158 | 483 | 64 | 451 |
| Investments | 0 | 29 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 21 | 97 | 23 |
| Other Assets | 106 | 98 | 173 | 281 | 142 | 221 | 467 | 449 | 524 | 752 | 915 |
| Total Assets | 540 | 527 | 671 | 1,044 | 1,273 | 1,449 | 2,124 | 2,432 | 2,794 | 3,151 | 3,505 |
Cash Flow
| Particulars | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating | — | — | — | — | 165 | 229 | 284 | 626 | 398 | 441 | 436 |
| Investing | — | — | — | — | -363 | -197 | -455 | -437 | -401 | -262 | -355 |
| Financing | — | — | — | — | 69 | -32 | 195 | -200 | -8 | -164 | -94 |
| Net Cash Flow | — | — | — | — | -129 | 1 | 24 | -11 | -11 | 15 | -14 |
| Free Cash Flow | — | — | — | — | -205 | 32 | -172 | 210 | -1 | 254 | 50 |
| CFO/OP | — | — | — | — | 99 | 99 | 68 | 106 | 93 | 78 | 90 |
Ratios
| Particulars | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debtor Days | 43 | 41 | 47 | 40 | 46 | 52 | 60 | 28 | 34 | 33 | 60 |
| Inventory Days | 75 | 59 | 45 | 58 | 64 | 51 | 74 | 69 | 90 | 105 | 89 |
| Days Payable | 31 | 37 | 51 | 52 | 62 | 69 | 42 | 36 | 63 | 50 | 66 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 86 | 63 | 42 | 46 | 48 | 34 | 92 | 61 | 61 | 88 | 83 |
| Working Capital Days | 43 | 40 | 19 | -27 | -76 | -92 | -26 | -41 | -54 | 26 | 16 |
| ROCE % | — | 18% | 37% | 36% | 15% | 16% | 29% | 32% | 17% | 25% | 15% |
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Company Information
Epigral Limited, formerly known as Meghmani Finechem Ltd, incorporated in 2007, is a leading integrated manufacturer of chemicals.[1]
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