Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited (GFL) announced its financial results for the second quarter of FY27, reporting a consolidated revenue of ₹1,760 crore, marking a significant 45% increase year-on-year. The company also saw a 42% rise in consolidated PAT to ₹240 crore. The chemical segment was a key driver, with revenue up 42% to ₹1,723 crore and PAT increasing by 46% to ₹290 crore.
Gujarat Fluorochemicals’ Strong Q2FY27 Performance
Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited (GFL) has released its investor presentation for the second quarter of the financial year 2027 (Q2FY27), showcasing robust financial performance. The company reported a consolidated revenue of ₹1,760 crore, representing a substantial 45% year-on-year growth. This performance highlights the company’s strong market position and effective business strategies.
Key Financial Highlights
Consolidated Profit After Tax (PAT) also saw a significant increase, growing by 42% to ₹240 crore in Q2FY27 compared to the same period last year. The Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) stood at ₹473 crore, up by 32% YoY, reflecting improved operational efficiency. The EBITDA margin was reported at 27%.
Segmental Performance
The Chemical Segment demonstrated exceptional growth, with revenue increasing by 42% to ₹1,723 crore. This growth was attributed to healthy demand across its fluoropolymers and fluorochemicals portfolio. The segment’s PAT surged by 46% to ₹290 crore, with PAT margin at 17%.
The Battery Materials segment showed revenue of ₹37 crore, although specific YoY comparisons were not provided for this quarter. The Fluoropolymers Vertical reported a revenue of ₹931 crore for Q2FY27, a 22% increase YoY. The Fluorochemicals Vertical delivered an outstanding performance with revenue up 135% YoY to ₹607 crore, driven by higher sales of R32.
The Bulk Chemicals Vertical experienced a 5% decline in revenue YoY to ₹151 crore, primarily due to lower caustic soda prices and increased captive consumption of chloromethanes.
Improved Profitability and Efficiency
The company also highlighted improvements in key financial ratios. Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) improved by 312 bps to 17.17% in H1FY27, and Return on Equity (ROE) improved by 421 bps to 16.38% in H1FY27. Working capital days were reduced to 152 days.
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