NAVINFLUOR - Navin Fluo.Intl.
π’ Recent Corporate Announcements
Navin Fluorine reported a stellar Q3 FY26 performance with revenue growing 47% YoY to βΉ892 crores, driven by strong growth across all business verticals. The company's EBITDA margins expanded significantly to 34.5%, up from 24.3% in the previous year, reflecting strong operating leverage and better realizations. Notably, the Specialty Chemicals segment achieved its highest-ever quarterly revenue of βΉ354 crores, while the CDMO business grew by 61% YoY. With the successful commissioning of Wave-1 CAPEX projects and a healthy pipeline for Wave-2, the company remains well-positioned for sustainable growth.
- Consolidated Revenue for Q3 FY26 rose 47% YoY to βΉ892 crores, surpassing full-year FY25 revenue within nine months.
- Net Profit (PAT) surged 122% YoY to βΉ185 crores, with EBITDA margins expanding by 1,020 bps to 34.5%.
- Specialty Chemicals vertical recorded its highest-ever quarterly revenue of βΉ354 crores, a 60% YoY increase.
- Successfully commissioned cGMP-4 Phase-1 and AHF projects, marking the completion of Wave-1 CAPEX.
- Maintained a strong balance sheet with a net debt-to-equity ratio of 0.03x and working capital below 80 days.
Navin Fluorine reported a robust Q3FY26 with consolidated revenue growing 47% YoY to βΉ892.4 crore. Operating EBITDA saw a significant surge of 109% YoY to βΉ307.6 crore, with margins expanding by 1017 bps to 34.5%. Growth was driven by strong performance across Specialty Chemicals (+60% YoY), CDMO (+61% YoY), and HPP (+35% YoY) segments. The company is also progressing on several capex projects, including HFC expansion and MPP de-bottlenecking, aimed at future growth.
- Consolidated Revenue for Q3FY26 grew 47% YoY to βΉ892.4 crore and 18% Q-o-Q.
- Operating EBITDA margin expanded significantly to 34.5%, up from 24.3% in the previous year.
- Specialty Chemicals revenue reached its highest-ever quarter at βΉ354 crore, up 60% YoY.
- CDMO business grew 61% YoY to βΉ127 crore with strong order visibility for CY26 and beyond.
- Announced βΉ236.5 crore capex for additional HFC capacity (R32) with a peak revenue potential of βΉ600-825 crore.
Navin Fluorine reported a robust Q3FY26 performance with consolidated revenue growing 47% YoY to βΉ892.4 crore and Operating EBITDA surging 109% YoY to βΉ307.6 crore. Operating EBITDA margins expanded significantly by 1017 bps YoY to 34.5%, driven by higher realizations and volumes across Specialty and HPP segments. The company is executing major capex projects, including a βΉ236.5 crore HFC expansion and a βΉ75 crore de-bottlenecking project, both targeted for Q3FY27. The CDMO business also showed strong momentum with 61% YoY growth and a positive outlook for CY26.
- Consolidated Q3FY26 Revenue grew 47% YoY to βΉ892.4 Cr; Operating EBITDA rose 109% to βΉ307.6 Cr.
- Operating EBITDA margin reached 34.5%, up 1017 bps YoY and 201 bps Q-o-Q.
- Specialty Chemicals segment achieved its highest-ever quarterly revenue of βΉ354 Cr, up 60% YoY.
- New HFC capacity capex of βΉ236.5 Cr is on track for Q3FY27 with a peak revenue potential of βΉ600-825 Cr.
- CDMO segment revenue increased 61% YoY to βΉ127 Cr with strong order visibility from European majors.
Navin Fluorine International Limited has made the audio recording of its Q3 FY 2025-26 earnings call available to the public. The call, held on February 09, 2026, discussed the company's operational and financial performance for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. This is a standard regulatory disclosure under SEBI LODR Regulations to ensure transparency for all shareholders. Investors can access the full recording via the link provided on the company's official website.
- Audio recording of the earnings call for Q3 FY 2025-26 is now available online.
- The call was held on February 09, 2026, following the announcement of quarterly results.
- Management discussed operational and financial performance for the period ending December 31, 2025.
- The disclosure complies with Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Navin Fluorine reported a robust Q3 FY26 with consolidated revenue growing 47% YoY to βΉ892.4 crore, driven by strong performance across all business verticals. Operating EBITDA surged 109% YoY to βΉ307.6 crore, with margins expanding significantly by 1017 bps to 34.5%. The Specialty Chemicals segment achieved its highest-ever quarterly revenue of βΉ354 crore, while the CDMO and HPP segments grew by 61% and 35% respectively. The company is aggressively investing in capex, including a βΉ236.5 crore HFC expansion and βΉ75 crore MPP de-bottlenecking, both targeted for Q3 FY27.
- Consolidated Revenue grew 47% YoY to βΉ892.4 Cr; PAT increased 122% YoY to βΉ185.4 Cr.
- Operating EBITDA margin expanded significantly to 34.5% from 24.3% in the previous year.
- Specialty Chemicals segment recorded its highest-ever quarterly revenue of βΉ354 Cr, up 60% YoY.
- CDMO business showed strong momentum with 61% YoY growth and robust order visibility for Q4 and beyond.
- Announced HFC (R32) capex of βΉ236.5 Cr with a peak revenue potential of βΉ600-825 Cr per annum.
Navin Fluorine International Limited has announced the resignation of Mr. Pankaj Lochan from the position of Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO). His resignation will be effective from the close of business hours on February 27, 2026. The departure is attributed to his personal and professional plans. The company has already initiated a search for a suitable senior professional to fill this key leadership role.
- Mr. Pankaj Lochan to step down as Chief Human Resource Officer on February 27, 2026
- Resignation is driven by personal and professional plans according to the official filing
- The company has formally initiated a search for a successor for the CHRO position
- Transition period of approximately 18 days provided from the date of announcement (Feb 9 to Feb 27)
Mr. Pankaj Lochan, the Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO) of Navin Fluorine International Limited, has tendered his resignation effective February 27, 2026. The departure is attributed to his personal and professional plans, and the company has already initiated a search for a suitable senior professional to fill the role. This transition follows a formal notice period starting from February 9, 2026, to ensure a smooth handover of responsibilities. While senior management changes are important, the CHRO role is typically less impactful on immediate financial performance than CEO or CFO transitions.
- Mr. Pankaj Lochan to step down as Chief Human Resource Officer effective February 27, 2026
- Resignation letter submitted on February 9, 2026, citing personal and professional plans
- Company has initiated a search for a new senior professional for the CHRO position
- Transition period of approximately 18 days provided to ensure smooth handover of duties
Navin Fluorine reported a robust performance for Q3 FY26, with consolidated revenue growing 47.2% YoY to βΉ892.37 crore. Net profit (PAT) surged by 121.7% YoY to βΉ185.40 crore, even after accounting for an exceptional charge of βΉ20.47 crore related to new labour code liabilities. The company demonstrated strong sequential momentum, with revenue and PAT increasing 17.6% and 24.9% respectively over Q2 FY26. Additionally, the company confirmed that the βΉ750 crore raised via QIP in July 2025 has been fully utilized.
- Consolidated Revenue from operations grew 47.2% YoY to βΉ892.37 crore from βΉ606.20 crore.
- Consolidated Profit After Tax (PAT) increased 121.7% YoY to βΉ185.40 crore.
- Recognized an exceptional item of βΉ20.47 crore as incremental liability for employee benefits under New Labour Codes.
- Basic EPS rose significantly to βΉ36.18 from βΉ16.86 in the corresponding quarter last year.
- Interim dividend of βΉ6.50 per share (325%) was paid during the quarter for FY 2025-26.
Navin Fluorine reported a strong performance for Q3 FY26, with consolidated revenue from operations growing 47.2% YoY to βΉ892.37 crore. Net profit surged by 121.7% YoY to βΉ185.40 crore, despite an exceptional charge of βΉ20.47 crore related to new labour code compliance. The company maintained its growth momentum with a 17.6% QoQ increase in revenue and a 25% QoQ increase in PAT. Notably, nine-month revenue has already exceeded the total revenue for the previous full financial year.
- Consolidated Revenue from Operations grew 47.2% YoY to βΉ892.37 crore in Q3 FY26.
- Consolidated PAT increased by 121.7% YoY to βΉ185.40 crore, with EPS rising to βΉ36.18 from βΉ16.86.
- Reported an exceptional loss of βΉ20.47 crore due to incremental liability from New Labour Codes.
- 9M FY26 revenue reached βΉ2,376.19 crore, surpassing the full FY25 revenue of βΉ2,349.38 crore.
- The company paid an interim dividend of βΉ6.50 per share (325% on face value) during the quarter.
Navin Fluorine International Limited has successfully commissioned its new Anhydrous Hydrofluoric Acid (AHF) manufacturing plant at Dahej as of February 06, 2026. The facility has a significant production capacity of 40,000 tonnes per annum, which was built with a capital expenditure of βΉ450 crores. This project, originally announced in March 2023, is now fully operational and entering the commercial production phase. This expansion is expected to enhance the company's backward integration capabilities and support its specialty chemicals business.
- Commenced commercial production of a new 40,000 tonnes per annum hydrofluoric acid capacity
- Total capital expenditure for the project amounted to βΉ450 crores
- Facility is located at the Navin Fluorine Advanced Sciences Limited site in Dahej
- Successful commissioning follows the initial investment announcement made on March 17, 2023
Navin Fluorine International Limited has announced the allotment of 6,600 equity shares to employees who exercised their options under the Employeesβ Stock Option Scheme 2017. This routine corporate action results in a marginal increase in the company's paid-up share capital to βΉ10,24,89,088. The new shares will rank pari-passu with the existing equity shares. The total number of fully paid-up equity shares now stands at 5,12,40,514.
- Allotment of 6,600 equity shares of face value βΉ2 each under ESOP 2017
- Paid-up share capital increased to βΉ10,24,89,088
- Total share count includes 5,12,40,514 fully paid and 8,060 partly paid shares
- New shares rank pari-passu with existing equity shares in all respects
Navin Fluorine International Limited has scheduled its earnings conference call for the third quarter and nine months of FY 2025-26 on February 9, 2026, at 6:30 PM IST. The management team, including the Chairman, Managing Director, and CFO, will discuss the company's financial and operational performance for the period ended December 31, 2025. This call is a standard procedure following the quarterly results to provide deeper insights into business segments and future outlook. Investors can access the call via the provided primary dial-in numbers or international toll-free lines.
- Earnings call scheduled for Monday, February 9, 2026, at 18:30 IST.
- Discussion to focus on Q3 and 9M FY26 operational and financial performance.
- Key management participants include Chairman Vishad Mafatlal and MD Nitin Kulkarni.
- Primary dial-in numbers for the call are +91 22 6280 1550 and +91 22 7115 8378.
- International toll-free access available for HK, Singapore, USA, and UK investors.
Navin Fluorine reported a robust Q2 FY26 with consolidated revenue growing 46% YoY to βΉ758.4 crore, driven by strong performance across CDMO (+98%) and Specialty Chemicals (+39%). Operating EBITDA surged 129% YoY to βΉ246.2 crore, with margins expanding significantly by 1176 bps to 32.5%. The company also announced new capex of βΉ236.5 crore for HFC capacity and βΉ75 crore for MPP de-bottlenecking, targeting a combined peak revenue potential of nearly βΉ1,000 crore per annum.
- Consolidated Net Revenue for Q2 FY26 rose 46% YoY to βΉ758.4 crore, while H1 FY26 revenue grew 42% to βΉ1,483.8 crore.
- CDMO business vertical showed the highest growth, nearly doubling (+98%) to βΉ134 crore in Q2 FY26.
- Operating EBITDA margins improved sharply to 32.5% in Q2 FY26 from 20.7% in the same quarter last year.
- Announced βΉ236.5 crore capex for R32 HFC capacity with a peak revenue potential of βΉ600-825 crore per annum.
- Net Profit (PAT) for the quarter stood at βΉ148.37 crore, representing a 152% increase over Q2 FY25.
Navin Fluorine International Limited has announced the successful passage of a special resolution to appoint Mr. Kartikeya Dube as an Independent Director. The resolution was approved via a postal ballot process with an overwhelming 99.96% of votes cast in favor. Mr. Dube, who is the Chairman of bp Group of Companies in India, brings over 30 years of experience in finance, M&A, and the energy sector. This appointment, effective from December 3, 2025, is expected to strengthen the company's board governance and strategic oversight.
- Special resolution for the appointment of Mr. Kartikeya Dube passed with 99.9575% votes in favor.
- A total of 37,787,936 valid votes were polled during the remote e-voting period ending January 28, 2026.
- Mr. Dube brings 30+ years of experience and currently serves as Chairman of bp Group of Companies, India.
- The appointment is for a fixed term and the director is not liable to retire by rotation.
- Only 0.0425% of the total votes (16,055 votes) were cast against the resolution.
SES ESG Research Private Limited has independently assigned an ESG rating score of 66.7 to Navin Fluorine International Limited. The company clarified that it did not commission this report, as it was prepared based on data available in the public domain. This rating provides a third-party assessment of the company's environmental, social, and governance practices. Such disclosures are increasingly important for institutional investors and ESG-mandated funds.
- SES ESG Research assigned an ESG Rating score of 66.7 to the company.
- The rating was independently prepared using publicly available data without company engagement.
- The disclosure was made in compliance with Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Regulations.
- The rating report was communicated to the company on January 23, 2026.
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Consolidated revenue for H1 FY26 rose 42% to INR 1,484 Cr. Q2 FY26 revenue grew 46% to INR 758 Cr. The High-Performance Products (HPP) segment achieved 38% YoY growth in Q2 FY26, crossing INR 400 Cr. In FY23, high-value segments (Specialty Chemicals and CDMO) grew 30% YoY, though they saw a decline of 30% and 13% respectively in FY24 due to industry headwinds.
Geographic Revenue Split
Exports accounted for 56% of total revenue in FY25. Key international markets include North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific, while the remaining 44% is derived from domestic Indian operations.
Profitability Margins
Operating margins have shown volatility; PBILDT margin improved from 24.4% in FY22 to 26.6% in FY23, but moderated to 19.40% in FY24 and 19.16% in Q1 FY25 due to pricing pressures in export refrigerants and a shift in business mix. Gross profit margins remained stable in Q2 FY26, with earnings growth driven by operating leverage.
EBITDA Margin
EBITDA for H1 FY26 more than doubled compared to H1 FY25. The company faces a negative rating trigger if PBILDT margins fall below 20% on a sustained basis, while a positive trigger is set for achieving an operating ROCE above 28%.
Capital Expenditure
The company is executing large-sized, partly debt-funded projects. A Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) of INR 750 Cr was completed in July 2025, primarily to reduce debt in its subsidiary, Navin Fluorine Advanced Sciences Limited (NFASL), and support ongoing value-accretive capex expected to drive growth beyond FY27.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
Long-term bank facilities of INR 210.10 Cr are rated CARE AA; Stable (reaffirmed Sept 2025). Short-term facilities of INR 230.10 Cr are rated CARE A1+. Borrowing costs are supported by a strong financial risk profile with a net debt-to-equity ratio of 0.9x as of September 30, 2025.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Key raw materials include Fluorspar (accounting for over 40% of total raw material costs), Chloroform, and Sulphur.
Import Sources
Fluorspar is primarily sourced from South Africa and China. The company has specifically entered long-term contracts with South African miners to de-risk its supply chain from Chinese volatility.
Key Suppliers
Not disclosed in available documents beyond general references to South African miners.
Capacity Expansion
The company operates a Multipurpose Plant (MPP) and is focusing on debottlenecking to drive higher asset sweating. Dedicated capex for specific molecules is considered as volumes scale. New projects in the NFASL subsidiary have recently commenced operations to expand the fluorine value chain.
Raw Material Costs
Raw material costs are highly volatile, particularly Fluorspar. While the company has historically passed on cost increases to customers, there is a time lag that can temporarily squeeze margins.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Efficiency is driven by operating leverage, as seen in Q2 FY26 where revenue grew 46% while operating costs increased only 12%.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
42%
Growth Strategy
Growth is targeted through a focus on high-value CDMO and Specialty Chemical verticals, leveraging R&D in complex fluorine chemistry. The company is utilizing a 'Navin Molecular' brand to expand CDMO services beyond fluorination and has secured multi-year contracts with global innovators to ensure revenue visibility.
Products & Services
Refrigerant gases (including R32 and HFOs), inorganic fluorides, specialty fluorides, and CDMO services for pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates.
Brand Portfolio
MAFRON (refrigerant gases), Navin Molecular (CDMO business).
New Products/Services
Expansion into HFO (Hydrofluoroolefins) and R32 refrigeration gases to replace older HCFC products; new product pipelines in R&D are expected to accelerate growth from FY27 onwards.
Market Expansion
Targeting growth in North America and Europe through the CDMO vertical and high-performance products.
Market Share & Ranking
One of the largest specialty fluorochemical companies in India and a pioneer in refrigerant gas manufacturing.
Strategic Alliances
Strategic multi-year partnerships with global players for supplying intermediates in the pharma and agrochemical industries.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The industry is shifting toward low-GWP (Global Warming Potential) refrigerants like HFOs due to environmental regulations. Navin is positioning itself by increasing the share of high-value specialty chemicals and CDMO services which are less commoditized.
Competitive Landscape
Faces competition in certain business segments and pricing pressure in the export market for refrigerant gases.
Competitive Moat
Moat is built on complex fluorine chemistry expertise, R&D capabilities, and long-standing relationships with global innovators. These are sustainable due to the high technical barriers and hazardous nature of fluorine handling.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Sensitive to global pharmaceutical and agrochemical demand cycles, as these end-user industries drive the CDMO and Specialty Chemical segments.
Consumer Behavior
Increasing demand for sustainable and 'Responsible Care' certified chemical suppliers among global pharmaceutical and agrochemical majors.
Geopolitical Risks
Exposure to trade barriers and supply chain disruptions due to the high percentage of exports and reliance on imported Fluorspar.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Subject to environmental norms regarding the production and phase-out of ozone-depleting substances (HCFCs) and manufacturing standards for hazardous chemicals.
Environmental Compliance
The company holds 'Responsible Care' certification and has released its third sustainability report in 2025. It faces risks from the regulatory phase-out of HCFCs.
Legal Contingencies
Secretarial Audit Reports for FY25 for NFIL and its material subsidiary NFASL contained no qualifications, reservations, or adverse remarks.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Volatility in Fluorspar prices (40% of RM cost) and potential delays in realizing returns from large-scale capex projects (ROCE target >14% to avoid rating downgrade).
Geographic Concentration Risk
56% of revenue is concentrated in international markets (North America, Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific).
Third Party Dependencies
High dependency on South African and Chinese miners for Fluorspar supply.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
Risk of product obsolescence in the refrigerant segment due to evolving global environmental regulations (HCFC phase-out).
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Receivables quality is supported by long-term contracts with global innovators, though specific credit metrics were not disclosed.