Gokul Agro Q1 Results: Net profit rises 74% YoY to ₹123.7 crore
Gokul Agro Resources posted a 74% YoY rise in Q1FY27 net profit to ₹123.7 crore, aided by a 53% EBITDA surge and margin expansion to 3.86%. Revenue grew 7% to ₹5,282 crore, driven by volume growth and increased export share from new biodiesel operations.

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Gokul Agro Resources Limited Gokul Agro Resources delivered a strong start to FY27, reporting a 74% year-on-year surge in net profit to ₹123.7 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The company’s revenue from operations grew 7% YoY to ₹5,281.95 crore, driven by higher volumes and an evolving product mix that now includes significant contributions from its newly operational biodiesel facility.
The profit after tax (PAT) margin expanded by 90 basis points to 2.34% from 1.44% in Q1FY26. This improvement was underpinned by a robust expansion in operating profitability, with EBITDA (including other income) rising 53% YoY to ₹203.94 crore. Consequently, the EBITDA margin widened by 115 basis points to 3.86%, up from 2.72% in the corresponding period last year.
Financial Performance Highlights
| Metric: | Q1FY27 | Q1FY26 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations (₹ crore): | 5,281.95 | 4,924.35 | +7% |
| EBITDA (₹ crore): | 203.94 | 133.71 | +53% |
| EBITDA Margin (%): | 3.86% | 2.72% | +115 bps |
| Net Profit (₹ crore): | 123.74 | 71.00 | +74% |
| PAT Margin (%): | 2.34% | 1.44% | +90 bps |
| EPS (₹): | 4.16 | 2.43 | +71% |
The earnings per share (EPS) stood at ₹4.16, marking a 71% increase compared to ₹2.43 in Q1FY26. While revenue growth moderated sequentially from Q4FY26 (₹6,200.19 crore), the company maintained operational discipline, achieving optimum capacity utilization across its four strategic manufacturing locations in Gandhidham, Haldia, Mangalore, and Krishnapatnam.
What the Numbers Show
A notable structural shift is visible in Gokul Agro’s revenue composition during Q1FY27. Exports accounted for 18% of total revenue, a significant jump from just 8% in FY26. This acceleration is primarily attributed to the commissioning of the biodiesel facility in Gandhidham, which became fully operational during the quarter. Simultaneously, the B2C channel contribution doubled to 10% from 5% in FY26, indicating early traction in the company’s strategy to move beyond bulk edible oils toward higher-margin branded packaged products.
Operational and Strategic Updates
Beyond financial metrics, the company highlighted several strategic initiatives aimed at long-term scalability:
- Capacity Expansion: The 300 TPD biodiesel plant in Gandhidham is now fully operational, targeting high-margin export markets, particularly in Europe where regulatory shifts favor waste-based feedstocks.
- Renewable Energy: A 15 MW captive solar power plant was commissioned in Gujarat during the quarter, expected to reduce power costs by 45%. Additional 4 MW plants are planned for Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka by December 2026.
- Product Diversification: The company launched customized specialty fats for industrial applications and introduced heavy-duty frying oils for HoReCa segments. New brand identities like Rich Fry and Rich Spread were rolled out to strengthen the specialty fats portfolio.
- Market Reach: Gokul Agro established an e-commerce presence on Amazon and secured new institutional partnerships. Its distribution network now spans 575+ dealers across 28 domestic states and 33 international countries.
The company’s balance sheet remains robust, with net worth crossing the ₹1,423 crore milestone at the end of FY26. Debt-to-equity ratio improved to 0.41 in FY26 from 0.53 in FY25, reflecting continued deleveraging despite ongoing capital expenditures for capacity expansion. CRISIL has reaffirmed the company’s A1 rating and upgraded its outlook to Positive, citing strengthened credit profiles and consistent net worth creation.
Historical Stock Returns for Gokul Agro Resources
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.28% | +3.00% | +15.35% | +46.92% | +54.79% | +1,128.28% |
How might the upcoming commissioning of additional solar plants in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka by December 2026 further impact Gokul Agro's EBITDA margins and cost competitiveness?
What are the specific regulatory hurdles or market entry barriers Gokul Agro faces in scaling its biodiesel exports to Europe amidst evolving waste-based feedstock policies?
Given the doubling of B2C channel contribution to 10%, what is the projected timeline for branded packaged products to become a primary driver of revenue growth compared to bulk edible oils?


































