Conference Call with Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals Corporation Management and Analysts on Q4FY25 & Full Year Performance and Outlook. Listen to the full earnings transcript.
Commodity Chemicals company Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals Corporation announced Q4FY25 & FY25 results Q4FY25 Financial Highlights: The company demonstrated continued growth, achieving a notable 28% increase in revenues for the quarter, reaching Rs 2,667 crores EBITDA for Q4 increased by 10%, amounting to Rs 480 crore Net Profit: An impressive 21% jump in Q4 Bulk Fertilizers manufactured sales volume in Q4 surged by 68% YoY, driven by increased adoption of our innovative crop focus nutrient solution. Our speciality product, LDAN, saw an impressive 11% YoY growth in sales volume in Q4FY25, FY25 Financial Highlights: Annual revenue growth stood at 18% with record of Rs 10,274 crore for FY25 EBITDA experienced significant growth of 50%, reaching Rs 1,925 crore. Full year PAT doubled, amounting to Rs 945 crore. Remarkable growth visible with revenue share from specialty products improving from 17% in FY24 to 22% in FY25. Strategic investments remain on track – the overall progress in TAN project in Gopalpur is at 75%, and the same for Nitric Acid project in Dahej is at 48%. During FY25, team achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 1 Million MT in bulk fertilizer sales and liquidation for the first time, demonstrating the team’s focus and effective execution of strategic products with scale. Our speciality product, LDAN, saw a notable 15% YoY increase for the entire fiscal year. Despite Capex spent of Rs 655 crore in FY25, net debt reduced from Rs 3,426 crore to Rs 3,305 crore based on healthy cash generation. Net debt to EBIDTA reduced from 2.66x to 1.72x on YoY basis. Reflecting on the company’s performance, S.C. Mehta, Chairman and Managing Director of DFPCL, stated: "This year has been challenging yet transformative, marked by strategic actions that boosted growth across all product segments. Our financial performance for FY 2024–25 highlights resilience, innovation, and a strong foundation for future success. Outlook: With an above-average monsoon forecast, we expect robust Kharif season demand for crop-specific solutions. Mining Chemicals growth from FY25 is likely to continue into FY26, driven by increasing power demand and infrastructure investments. The health sector is projected to expand, supported by government and private initiatives, boosting our Pharma / Specialty Chemicals portfolio." Result PDF
Commodity Chemicals company Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals Corporation announced Q3FY25 results Consolidated Revenues: We saw a strong 39% growth, reaching Rs 2,579 crore for the quarter. EBITDA: A remarkable 72% increase, bringing it to Rs 486 crore with a sustainable EBITDA Margins: Improved from 15% to 19%. Net Profit: A phenomenal 318% jump, reaching Rs 253 crore. CNB business continue to out-perform, revenue up by 55% YOY, driven by good monsoon and execution of crop focus value added strategy. TAN business delivers revenue growth of 29% YOY, contributed by increase in LDAN and overall sales volume growth. S.C. Mehta, Chairman and Managing Director of DFPCL, said: India faced a slightly slower start to the year, but with the government’s ongoing focus on investment-led growth and strong structural drivers, we remain confident about the future of the chemical and fertilizer industries. Our Q3FY25 results reflect the strength of this confidence, highlighting the success of our strategic transition from commodity products to high-value specialty offerings, moving from customer to end consumers supported by effective backward integration and innovation. Strategic Drivers at Play: Strong validation of beautiful alignment of our three businesses with India growth story: The demand drivers remain robust, with clear undercurrents emerging from India’s increasing needs for coal for power generation, limestone for cement, and infrastructure development— all of which provide strong tailwinds for our Mining Chemicals business. Likewise, the rising income levels and shifting food consumption towards more fruits and vegetables, perfectly aligning with the growth of our Crop Nutrition business. Additionally, the China Plus One strategy and the growing demand for specialty chemicals are driving growth in our Industrial Chemicals business. Riding on the India growth story: Strategic CAPEX Plans for Long-Term Growth Our CAPEX initiatives, including the technical ammonium nitrate project in Gopalpur and the nitric acid project in Dahej, are progressing as planned and are set to deliver long-term value. These projects are uniquely positioned to mitigate risks, thanks to our 40+ years of experience in these sectors. Moreover, we have established distribution networks and customer bases, ensuring a smooth offtake from these projects. Backward integration to strengthen value chain through Ammonia Plant: Our world-scale ammonia plant, operational since August 2023, provides greater control over pricing and product availability. Amid geopolitical uncertainties, this strategic investment enables us to navigate market volatility, ensuring stability and strengthening our competitive edge for all three business segments and the complete value chain. Transformation from Commodity to Speciality: Our strategic pivot from commodity products to high-value specialty offerings is powered by robust R&D;, consumer insights, and market segmentation. In the Industrial Chemicals sector, we are making strides with products such as steel-grade nitric acid and pharma-grade IPA. Additionally, our Mining Chemicals business is focused on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) solutions, and we’ve already established impactful, segment-specific case studies. In our Crop Nutrition business, we are transitioning from customer to end-consumer, with an expanding portfolio of crop-specific nutrient solutions. The acceptance of these products is consistently increasing due to the improvements in both yield and output quality. Corporate restructuring to enhance focus on each business unit: The NCLT-approved restructuring and demerger will unlock the full potential of each business unit. By adopting a more focused, end-to-end approach, we will streamline operations, enabling us to pursue strategic alliances and global joint ventures more effectively. DFPCL continues to create sustainable value for all stakeholders, and this performance reaffirms our unwavering commitment to operational excellence, customer-centricity, and sustainable growth. Result PDF