Sayaji Industries Q1 FY27 Results: EBITDA Surges 287%, Company Returns to Profit

"Revenue from Operations increased by 6% YoY to Rs 288 crore, EBITDA increased by 287% YoY to Rs 21 crore and PAT stood at Rs 7 crore."

Sayaji Industries Q1 FY27 Results and Margin Improvement

Sayaji Industries Limited reported revenue from operations of Rs 288 crore for Q1 FY27, representing a 6% year-on-year increase from the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year.

The company's EBITDA increased 287% year-on-year to Rs 21 crore, compared with Rs 5 crore in Q1 FY26. EBITDA margin improved to 7.3% from 2.0% a year earlier.

The company also reported a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs 7 crore, compared with a loss of Rs 4 crore in Q1 FY26. PAT margin improved to 2.5% from -1.3%.

The improvement is significant as the company moved from a loss to profit while revenue and operating margins also increased despite higher input and energy costs.

Sayaji Industries Q1 FY27 Financial Highlights and Growth Plans

Revenue Growth: Revenue from operations increased 6% year-on-year to Rs 288 crore in Q1 FY27.

EBITDA Growth: EBITDA surged 287% to Rs 21 crore, compared with Rs 5 crore in Q1 FY26. The EBITDA margin improved to 7.3% from 2.0%.

Return to Profit: PAT stood at Rs 7 crore, compared with a Rs 4 crore loss in Q1 FY26. PAT margin improved from -1.3% to 2.5%.

Gross Profit: Gross profit increased 52% year-on-year to Rs 93 crore, with the gross margin at 32.2%.

Demand and Input Costs: The company said overall performance remained healthy despite higher input prices due to general food inflation and increased energy costs. Management expects margins to remain healthy for the rest of FY27, supported by comfortable raw material availability.

Technology Modernisation and Automation: The company's Technology Modernisation and Automation Project remains on track for commissioning by September 2026. The project is expected to generate significant cost savings for the company.

Joint Venture Projects: The company has progressed on its joint venture capital expenditure projects. Work on the Alland & Sayaji Gum Arabic Spray-Drying Plant #2 is expected to commence by the end of September 2026, while civil works are expected to begin in Q3 FY27 due to the ongoing monsoon season. Work on the Nigay & Sayaji Caramel Colours Plant is expected to commence on the same timeline.

What to Watch Next

• Investors may monitor whether the company can sustain its improved EBITDA margins and profitability through the remainder of FY27.
• They can track the commissioning of the Technology Modernisation and Automation Project, expected by September 2026.
• Investors may also follow progress on the joint venture capital expenditure projects planned to commence from Q3 FY27.
• The company's ability to manage raw material and energy costs while maintaining margins will also remain important.