Jain Irrigation Q2 FY27 Revenue up 10% to ₹1,576 Crore, EBITDA at ₹207 Crore
Jain Irrigation's Q2 FY27 revenue rose 10% to ₹1,576 crore, with EBITDA at ₹207 crore. The company reduced its working capital cycle by four days to 179 days. Receivables are expected to decrease by ₹300 crore by March. Management anticipates meeting repayment obligations and sees opportunities in infrastructure and solar pumps despite monsoon challenges.
The announcement details significant financial performance improvements, debt management progress, and strategic outlook, which are material to investors and stakeholders. The focus on debt reduction and working capital efficiency has a substantial impact on the company's financial health.
The company reported positive revenue and EBITDA growth, improved working capital, and successful debt repayment, indicating a strong operational performance despite challenging market conditions. Management's outlook remains cautiously optimistic.
Jain Irrigation Systems Limited reported a strong Q2 FY27, with overall revenue growing by over 10% to approximately ₹1,576 crore. EBITDA also increased to ₹207 crore compared to the previous year, although margins slightly compressed to 13.2% from 13.9%. The Hi-Tech Micro-Irrigation segment maintained high margins at 18.8%, while the Plastics segment and Agro-processing contributed with margins around 9% and 12% respectively. Adjusted PAT for the quarter was ₹40 crore.
For the first half of FY27, the company registered revenue of ₹3,100 crore, a 4% increase year-on-year, with EBITDA at ₹372 crore (12.1% margin) and adjusted PAT at ₹43 crore. The company has focused on improving its working capital cycle, reducing it by four days to 179 days in Q2 FY27. Over the first half, the working capital cycle improved by approximately 25 days compared to the previous year, with significant improvements in accounts receivable.
The company is navigating challenges such as deficient monsoon in key regions like West and South India, and high polymer prices due to geopolitical factors. However, it sees opportunities in increased demand for large-diameter pipes for infrastructure projects and continuous demand for solar water pumps. The food processing business and overseas plastic segment also performed well.
Jain Irrigation is prioritizing cash flow generation to meet repayment obligations, with ₹230 crore of NCDs paid off during the quarter. The company anticipates further reduction in receivables, particularly government-linked ones, by March. Management expressed confidence in meeting upcoming obligations and expects a stronger balance sheet in FY28. The company is also focusing on increasing exports and expanding its business in areas with adequate water resources.
In the Q&A, management discussed the piping division's performance, expecting positive growth for the full year driven by non-agriculture applications. They detailed the breakdown of receivables and the expected net reduction by March. Regarding future CAPEX, the tomato JV may require ₹30-40 crore in the March quarter, and the beverage business expansion will require approximately ₹100 crore between March and June. Growth CAPEX for biochar is anticipated in the next fiscal year. The company estimates letting go of ₹200-250 crore in business during H1 FY27 due to liquidity constraints and longer collection cycles, but expects improved cash generation and debt reduction in the coming quarters. They anticipate around ₹100 crore from Maharashtra incentives and ₹100-150 crore from land monetization in H2 FY27. Management expects H2 FY27 to be at least flat year-on-year, with potential for positive growth if polymer prices decrease. They do not anticipate write-offs from current receivables and estimate annual interest savings of approximately ₹20 crore from debt repayments.
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