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Meghmani Organics Ltd

| Q2 FY26 Earnings Conference Call

NEUTRAL SENTIMENT

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⬤12th Nov 25

Summary : Meghmani Organics navigates Q2 FY26 with strong Crop Protection growth and new product focus, while the Titanium Dioxide segment faces significant profitability challenges from high costs and dumping.

Management Perspective positive : Management expresses pleasure about certifications and sustainability efforts. They are 'very bullish' on Crop Nutrition and expect 'tremendous growth' and 'double digit growth' in Crop Protection. Despite challenges in TiO2, they state 'good times will come very soon' and are 'very positive' about company's growth potential.

Concall Report Analysis & Insights

Business Overview

  1. Q2 FY26 standalone revenue was INR 558 crores, EBITDA INR 70 crores, up 5% and 71% Y-o-Y.
  2. Q2 FY26 standalone PAT grew to INR 43 crores from INR 9 crores previous year, driven by improved product mix and stable raw material prices.
  3. Crop Protection segment revenue grew 11% Y-o-Y to INR 443 crores, with EBITDA up 73% to INR 75 crores and 17% margin.
  4. Pigment segment revenue was INR 115 crores, EBITDA INR 4 crores, with 3.5% margin and 45% capacity utilization.
  5. H1 FY26 consolidated revenue was INR 1,191 crores, EBITDA INR 119 crores, up 24% and 227% respectively.

Future Growth Prospects

  1. Strategic focus on enhancing product mix and new combination formulations is yielding positive results.
  2. Crop Nutrition segment is expected to drive significant growth in the next 2-3 years with new products and registrations.
  3. Company is very bullish on Crop Nutrition, aiming for three-digit revenue in FY26-27.
  4. Continuous investment in new products and registrations will drive double-digit growth in Crop Protection for 4-5 years.
  5. Pipeline of growth potential in Crop Protection is lined up to 2029, adding new product ranges annually.

Management Insights

  1. Successfully certified for ISO 20400 (sustainable procurement), ISO IEC 27001 (information security), and ISO 37001 (anti-bribery).
  2. Will publish maiden sustainability report next month, integrating ESG into core values and strategy.
  3. Strategic focus on product mix enhancement, stable raw material prices, and disciplined execution helped navigate headwinds.
  4. Long-term growth prospects remain intact due to infrastructure, plant capability, product range, geographical reach, and strong team.
  5. Working to reduce losses and improve profitability in the Titanium Dioxide segment, being cautious not to be aggressive.

Signs of Skepticism

  1. Management finds it 'very difficult to gauge' when TiO2 market will stabilize, despite previous expectations for Q3.
  2. No specific timeline or deadline provided for turning around the loss-making Titanium Dioxide division.
  3. Management declined to disclose specific EBITDA margins for new generation products versus legacy portfolio.
  4. Acknowledged that past actions to reduce TiO2 losses 'have not been that successful'.
  5. No clear 'Plan A, B, C' for immediate TiO2 pain mitigation or backward/forward integration strategy.

Risk Factors

  1. US tariffs are creating pressure on export volumes in both Crop Protection and Pigment segments.
  2. Titanium Dioxide segment profitability is impacted by low price realization and drastically increased raw material costs.
  3. Chinese dumping of Titanium Dioxide in India and globally continues to depress prices.
  4. Extended rain season impacted consumption patterns in various industries, affecting Titanium Dioxide market.
  5. Global macro factors and tariff issues are causing customers to buy cautiously in agrochemical exports.

Good To Know

  1. Company achieved ISO 20400, ISO IEC 27001, and ISO 37001 certifications.
  2. Maiden sustainability report will be published next month.
  3. Total debt as of September 30, 2025, was INR 597 crores standalone and INR 836 crores consolidated.
  4. Approximately INR 90 crores of debt repaid by September 30, 2025.
  5. Crop Protection constitutes 79% of total revenue, Pigment segment 21%.

Key Drivers

  1. New product launches drive growth.
  2. Crop Protection segment shows strong growth.
  3. Crop Nutrition segment has high potential.
  4. Global inventory levels have normalized.

Key Analyst Discussions

Competitive Environment

  1. Analyst asked about the status of anti-dumping duty on Titanium Dioxide after Indian Paint Association's opposition.
  2. Management confirmed anti-dumping duty remains in effect, pending DGTR's rework of lapses.
  3. Analyst questioned conservative TiO2 strategy despite ADD, suggesting foregoing short-term profit for market share.
  4. Management attributed conservative TiO2 approach to drastically increased raw material prices making higher sales unprofitable.
  5. Analyst asked about technical tie-ups for TiO2 to gain market share against bigger players.

Market Trends & Consumer Behavior

  1. Analyst sought guidance on when Titanium Dioxide market stabilization and profitability would occur.
  2. Management cited global macro factors, volatility, and extended rain season impacting TiO2 consumption.
  3. Management expects raw material prices to soften and market to normalize within 2 quarters for TiO2.
  4. Analyst asked about green shoots in technical agrochemical demand and pricing improvements.
  5. Management noted global inventory has cleared, demand is good, but macro factors cause cautious buying.

Financial Highlights

  1. Analyst questioned the significant bump in Crop Protection EBITDA despite slight volume decline.
  2. Management explained improved Crop Protection profitability by prioritizing high-value, low-volume products.
  3. Analyst inquired about the surge in trade receivables, which increased from 97 to 126 days.
  4. Management noted efforts to manage working capital by reducing inventory days and increasing payable days.
  5. Analyst asked about EBITDA margins for new products compared to legacy portfolio.

Product Composition

  1. Analyst asked for elaboration on reasons for success in agrochemical division despite industry issues.
  2. Management highlighted focus on formulation business for better price realization, comprising one-third of exports.
  3. Analyst inquired about the proportion of revenue from new products introduced in the last 3 years.
  4. Management stated future growth will primarily come from new products, not expanding old product capacity.
  5. Analyst asked if Crop Protection growth is targeting specific segments like herbicides or filling portfolio gaps.

Strategic Considerations

  1. Analyst questioned if there's a deadline for turning around the Titanium Dioxide division or if divestment is considered.
  2. Management affirmed they are a private company, working on strategies to reduce TiO2 losses and improve profitability.
  3. Analyst asked about the pricing and volume trends in the CPC Blue segment.
  4. Management noted 15% volume reduction in CPC Blue due to US tariff and European market impact.
  5. Analyst asked about contingency plans for TiO2 and potential backward/forward integration.