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Supreme Petrochem Ltd

| Q4 & Financial Year 2026 Earnings Conference Call

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⬤30th Apr 26

Summary : Supreme Petrochem delivered strong Q4 results, but FY26 revenue declined due to lower styrene prices, with future growth tied to market normalization and project ramp-ups amidst volatile raw material costs.

Management Perspective neutral : Management acknowledged strong Q4 performance but also highlighted an 11% FY26 revenue decline due to lower styrene prices. They expressed caution regarding market fluidity, difficulty in estimating inventory gains/losses, and soft non-OEM demand, leading to a balanced, cautious outlook.

Concall Report Analysis & Insights

Business Overview

  1. Q4 FY26 revenue from operations was INR 1,587 crores, reflecting 3% YoY growth.
  2. Q4 operating EBITDA stood at INR 253 crores, up 75% YoY, with a 15.9% margin.
  3. FY26 revenue from operations was INR 5,338 crores, an 11% YoY decline due to lower styrene prices.
  4. FY26 operating EBITDA was INR 515 crores, with a 10.37% margin.
  5. Company remains debt-free with an investable surplus of INR 700 crores.

Future Growth Prospects

  1. EPS Phase-II expansion commissioned, increasing capacity to 115,000 tons per annum.
  2. ABS plant restarted, operating at 65% capacity, aiming for 100% post-equipment repair.
  3. Expect 8-10% volume growth for FY27 if market conditions normalize by Q2.
  4. Xmold volumes are expected to increase by 50-60% this year.
  5. Compounding volume projected to reach 50,000 by FY27-28.

Management Insights

  1. Q4 performance was driven by higher volumes and better spreads.
  2. FY26 revenue decline was primarily due to lower average styrene monomer prices.
  3. OEM segments maintained healthy demand, while non-OEM segments witnessed softness.
  4. Company ensured raw material availability by sourcing from alternate geographies.
  5. Debt-free status maintained, with all capital expenditure funded internally.
  6. Difficult to estimate inventory gains or losses due to dynamic raw material prices.
  7. Not entering long-term contracts with OEMs due to the fluid market situation.

Signs of Skepticism

  1. Management found it difficult to estimate inventory gains/losses due to dynamic prices.
  2. The 8-10% volume growth target for FY27 seemed low to an analyst, even with ABS operational.
  3. Management could not provide a timeline for polystyrene de-bottlenecking.
  4. Stated that higher styrene prices do not guarantee better profitability and can kill demand.
  5. Uncertainty regarding the impact of West Asia conflict on future prices and supply.

Risk Factors

  1. West Asia conflict caused sharp jump in styrene monomer prices in March 2026.
  2. Supply chain disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz impacted shipments.
  3. Non-OEM demand softened due to high prices, labor shortages, and gas unavailability.
  4. Potential inventory losses if raw material prices drop after current highs.
  5. Fluid raw material pricing and increased freight costs create uncertainty.

Good To Know

  1. West Asia conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruption impacted raw material supply.
  2. Company sourced raw materials from Asia and China to ensure availability.
  3. IOC's styrene monomer plant delay impacts the Haryana CAPEX for PS/EPS projects.
  4. OEM and non-OEM demand split for PS/EPS is roughly 50-50.
  5. ABS imports are not considered a pricing threat to domestic products.

Key Drivers

  1. EPS Phase-II commissioned.
  2. ABS plant operating at 65%.
  3. Strong OEM demand.
  4. Debt-free balance sheet.

Key Analyst Discussions

Competitive Environment

  1. Competitiveness of ABS imports versus domestic products.
  2. Pricing strategy for commodity versus value-added grades.
  3. Impact of zero import duty on raw materials and polymers.

Market Trends & Consumer Behavior

  1. Demand outlook from end-user industries, specifically OEM versus non-OEM.
  2. Impact of high prices on overall market demand and consumer sentiment.
  3. Demand growth for EPS in packing, construction, and cold storage segments.

Financial Highlights

  1. Quantifying inventory gains or losses for the quarter.
  2. Impact of higher raw material prices on overall profitability.
  3. Outlook on EBITDA for FY27 given current market conditions.
  4. Changes in operating cash flow and working capital investment.

Product Composition

  1. ABS capacity utilization and future ramp-up plans.
  2. Xmold volumes and progress on customer onboarding.
  3. Presence and benefit from specialized PS grades for high-end applications.

Strategic Considerations

  1. Raw material sourcing strategy amidst global disruptions.
  2. Status and CAPEX plan for the Haryana project for FY27.
  3. Timeline for ABS Phase-II expansion and commitment to the project.
  4. Plans for de-bottlenecking polystyrene capacity.