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Ganesh Benzoplast Ltd

| Q4 FY26 Earnings Conference Call

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⬤9th Jun 26

Summary : Ganesh Benzoplast shows strong FY26 financial growth driven by JNPT capacity expansion, but faces challenges from increased rental costs and Goa terminal underutilization.

Management Perspective positive : new capacity will have more EBITDA percentageEBITDA margin will definitely going to increaseno bad debt issue, if that's your questionwe are expecting that by end of this calendar year, we should be able to commission this phase

Concall Report Analysis & Insights

Business Overview

  1. Q4 FY26 revenue increased 12% year-on-year to INR 1,115 million.
  2. Q4 FY26 PAT was INR 152 million, reversing a previous year loss.
  3. Full-year FY26 revenue grew 10% to INR 4,114 million.
  4. Full-year FY26 PAT surged 93% to INR 733 million.
  5. JNPT capacity utilization is almost 100%, Cochin is 80-85%.

Future Growth Prospects

  1. Expanding JNPT capacity by 50,000 kL with INR 40-50 crore capex.
  2. New JNPT capacity expected to commission by calendar year-end.
  3. Modifying Goa terminal for blended petrol, work starts post-monsoon.
  4. Exploring a Singapore subsidiary for international basket trade.
  5. New capacity will significantly increase EBITDA margins.

Management Insights

  1. New capacity will contribute higher EBITDA percentage.
  2. Chemical division is expected to maintain a steady growth path.
  3. Company prioritizes ROI when considering new port asset investments.
  4. Management aims to recover increased rental costs over 2-3 years.
  5. No bad debt issues despite extended credit terms.

Signs of Skepticism

  1. Management's explanation for Goa terminal's zero utilization is vague.
  2. The path to recover 10x rental increase on margins is not fully clear.
  3. Delays in Visakhapatnam LOI due to internal dispute.

Risk Factors

  1. Goa terminal capacity utilization is currently near 0% due to mining ban.
  2. JNPT rental expenses increased 10x due to 30-year lease reset.
  3. Visakhapatnam LOI progress is on hold due to an internal dispute.
  4. Receivables credit terms extended to 60-90 days.

Good To Know

  1. JNPT land lease resets every 30 years, next reset in 2055.
  2. Chemical division management changed in the last two years.
  3. Goa terminal requires INR 2 crore capital outlay for modifications.
  4. Goa terminal maintenance capex is INR 10-12 lakh per month.

Key Drivers

  1. JNPT capacity expansion.
  2. New Singapore subsidiary.
  3. Goa terminal modifications.
  4. Strong PAT growth.

Key Analyst Discussions

Market Trends & Consumer Behavior

  1. Questions about the impact of war on LST companies and rates.
  2. Inquiries about demand for petroleum products in Goa.

Financial Highlights

  1. Questions on current capacity utilization and expansion plans.
  2. Inquiries about future EBITDA and PAT margin expectations.
  3. Clarification on the 10x increase in JNPT rental expenses.
  4. Discussion on the impact of lease rentals on overall margins.

Product Composition

  1. Questions regarding the slowdown in the Chemical division in Q4.
  2. Clarification on the impact of EPC mix on LST division.

Strategic Considerations

  1. Plans for the Singapore wholly-owned subsidiary.
  2. Updates on the Visakhapatnam LOI and new port assets.
  3. Status of capex for ammonia storage and LPG bullets.
  4. Growth triggers expected for FY27.