Lords Chloro Q1 FY27 Results (NSE: LORDSCHLO)
Signal: Steady quarter
The read
This is an all-time high quarterly performance for Lords Chloro, driven by improved realizations (especially caustic soda lye and CPW) despite lower volumes. EBITDA margin expanded to 21.42% (+95bps YoY, +739bps QoQ), and PAT grew 43% YoY aided by lower finance costs. The key inflection is the price-led margin expansion — a welcome reversal from recent quarters where volume declines had been a concern. The company guides continued focus on operational excellence, expansion execution, and downstream value addition.
| Metric | Value | YoY | QoQ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ₹106.56 Cr | 6.10% | 9.01% |
| Net profit | ₹14.96 Cr | 43.10% | |
| EBIT margin | 21.42% |
P&L walk
Revenue grew 6.1% YoY but volume (CSL) declined 7% — growth was entirely price-led. Despite lower volumes, EBITDA margin expanded 95bps YoY to 21.42% and 739bps QoQ, driven by improved realisations in caustic soda lye and CPW, higher caustic soda production, and disciplined cost management. PAT grew 43% outpacing EBITDA growth due to lower finance costs. No balance sheet or segment data in this filing.
Key positives
- Highest-ever quarterly Total Income of ₹106.56 Cr, EBITDA of ₹22.83 Cr and PAT of ₹14.96 Cr.
- EBITDA margin expanded to 21.42%, up 95bps YoY (despite 7% volume decline) — proof of pricing power and cost discipline.
- PAT grew 43% YoY, significantly outpacing revenue growth, driven by operating leverage and lower finance costs.
- Management cited improved realizations in caustic soda lye and CPW, steady demand, and higher production.
Key concerns
- Volumes (CSL) declined 7% YoY and 4.7% QoQ — the revenue growth is entirely price-driven, which may not be sustainable if demand softens.
- The quarterly P&L is thin — no gross margin data, no segment breakdown, no balance sheet — limits deeper analysis.
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