Borosil Q1FY27 net profit falls 26% to ₹12.8 crore on margin squeeze
Borosil Limited's Q1FY27 results show a 26.5% YoY drop in net profit to ₹12.8 crore, driven by a 240 bps contraction in EBITDA margins despite 9% revenue growth. Gross margins improved to 69.1%, but were offset by a 22.9% rise in other expenses. The company announced ₹157 crore in total capex for new facilities in Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Jaipur.

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Borosil reported a decline in profitability for the first quarter of FY27, with net profit falling 26.5% year-on-year to ₹12.8 crore. The contraction in bottom-line performance occurred despite a positive top-line trajectory, as revenue from operations increased 9% to ₹253.6 crore from ₹232.7 crore in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year.
The divergence between revenue growth and profit decline highlights pressure on operational efficiency. While gross profit expanded by 12.8% to ₹175.2 crore, pushing gross margins up to 69.1% from 66.8%, operating expenses grew at a faster pace. Other expenses rose significantly to ₹107.7 crore from ₹87.6 crore, eroding the benefits of higher sales volume.
Financial Performance Overview
EBITDA (excluding other income) declined 7.7% to ₹34.5 crore, resulting in an EBITDA margin contraction of 240 basis points to 13.6%. Including other income of ₹6.7 crore, total EBITDA stood at ₹41.1 crore. Profit before tax fell 25.7% to ₹17.4 crore.
| Metric: | Q1FY27: | Q1FY26: | Change: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue: | ₹253.6 crore | ₹232.7 crore | +9.0% |
| Gross Profit Margin: | 69.1% | 66.8% | +230 bps |
| EBITDA (Excl Other Income): | ₹34.5 crore | ₹37.3 crore | -7.7% |
| EBITDA Margin: | 13.6% | 16.0% | -240 bps |
| Net Profit: | ₹12.8 crore | ₹17.4 crore | -26.5% |
Segment Performance
The consumerware business drove the revenue growth, with total segment revenue rising 9.2% to ₹247.4 crore. Glassware was the strongest performer, growing 16.8% to ₹65.6 crore. Opalware revenue increased 9.8% to ₹83.6 crore, while non-glassware products saw modest growth of 4.2% to ₹98.1 crore.
What the Numbers Show
The financial data reveals a clear margin compression issue despite improved gross margins. While the gross margin expanded by 230 basis points to 69.1%, indicating better product mix or pricing power, this gain was entirely offset by a sharp rise in other expenses. Other expenses jumped from ₹87.6 crore to ₹107.7 crore, a 22.9% increase that outpaced the 9% revenue growth. This suggests that operating leverage is currently being negated by rising fixed or semi-variable costs, leading to the 26.5% drop in net profit.
Capacity Expansion Plans
Borosil outlined several capital expenditure initiatives aimed at future growth:
- Rajasthan Plant: Setting up a manufacturing unit for vacuum-insulated stainless-steel flasks and bottles with an estimated initial capex of ₹65 crore. Two double-wall lines started in Q1FY27, with a third targeted by end of Q2FY27. Initial capacity is ~3.6 million units annually.
- Gujarat Facility: Board approved a new manufacturing facility at Bharuch with estimated capex of ₹42 crore for glass jars, jugs, and bottles. Commissioning expected by end of Q3FY27.
- Jaipur Expansion: Expansion of borosilicate glassware furnace capacity from 25 TPD to 32 TPD with addition of a third forming line. Estimated capex is ₹50 crore.
Source: https://lodr-files.dhan.co/lodr-inputs/Company/INE02PY01013/7aea0f08-09e8-41c9-a298-f1f3c51538ab.pdf
Historical Stock Returns for Borosil
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.89% | +1.41% | +5.46% | -6.13% | -25.79% | +45.94% |
What specific cost drivers are responsible for the 22.9% surge in other expenses, and are these increases structural or temporary?
How will the ₹157 crore total capex for new plants in Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Jaipur impact Borosil's debt-to-equity ratio and interest coverage in the near term?
Given the margin compression despite revenue growth, what operational efficiency measures is management implementing to restore operating leverage in Q2FY27?

































