Lords Chloro Alkali (500284) Q4 25/26 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Achieved strong operational and financial progress in FY26, driven by healthy demand, improved efficiencies, and disciplined execution.

• Transitioned towards a green chemical company with significant renewable energy integration and downstream product expansion.

• Audited financial results for Q4 and full year ended March 31, 2026, were approved, showing significant year-over-year growth in revenue and profit.

• Board approved re-appointment of statutory and cost auditors, and appointment of a new internal auditor for FY 2026-27.

• Focused on cost leadership, operational reliability, and sustainability initiatives to enhance competitiveness.

Financial highlights

• FY26 revenue rose 44.6% year-over-year to ₹390.14 crore; total income reached ₹393.10 crore.

• EBITDA increased 159% year-over-year to ₹66.38 crore, with EBITDA margin improving to 16.89% from 9.42%.

• Profit after tax surged 361% year-over-year to ₹28.49 crore; basic EPS rose to ₹9.94 from ₹2.46.

• Q4 FY26 revenue was ₹97.64 crore, up 22% year-over-year; Q4 EBITDA margin at 14.03%.

• Cash and cash equivalents increased to ₹2,943.08 lakh as of March 31, 2026, from ₹1,194.15 lakh a year earlier.

Outlook and guidance

• Optimistic demand environment expected for FY27, with superior realization in caustic soda lye.

• Ongoing capacity expansions and renewable power projects to further improve margins and competitiveness.

• Targeting 40–45% renewable energy in the short term and 80% in the medium term.

• Continued focus on operational efficiency and compliance is indicated by auditor and internal auditor appointments.