Hexagon Nutrition reports FY26 PAT growth of 56.1%
Hexagon Nutrition reported a 17.8% year-on-year increase in revenue to ₹382.63 crore for FY26, with PAT growing 56.1% to ₹37.94 crore. EBITDA rose 32.01% to ₹52.90 crore, expanding margins to 13.83%. The company cited operational efficiency and a better product mix as key drivers. Branded segment margins were reported between 60-68%, while capacity utilization is expected to improve to 35-40%.

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Hexagon Nutrition reported a financial performance for the year ended March 31, 2026, with revenue from operations reaching ₹382.63 crore. The company achieved an EBITDA of ₹52.90 crore, reflecting a margin of 13.83%, while Profit After Tax (PAT) stood at ₹37.94 crore, a PAT margin of 9.9%. For the fourth quarter, revenue was ₹115.04 crore with a PAT of ₹10.9 crore. The financial results were disclosed via an earnings call transcript filed under Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Financial Performance
The company demonstrated strong growth metrics with a PAT CAGR of 76.2% between FY24 and FY26. EBITDA margins improved significantly from 6.2% in FY23 to 13.83% in FY26. Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) for FY26 was recorded at 20.94%, up from 5.94% in FY23, while Return on Equity (ROE) rose to 17.75% from 3.5% in the same period.
Segment Performance and Margins
Management provided insights into segment-wise margins during the earnings call. The branded segment operates with margins between 60% and 68%, the premix segment between 35% and 40%, and the ESG segment between 25% and 30%. For FY26, the branded business accounted for 30% of revenue, the premix segment 35% to 40%, and the ESG segment 30%. The improvement in EBITDA margins was attributed to volume growth in the branded segment and support from the premix business.
Balance Sheet Strength
Hexagon Nutrition maintained a robust balance sheet with a debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio of 0.13x, down from 0.32x in FY23. The company reported net debt of (₹145) Mn, indicating a net cash positive position. The current ratio stood at 3.38x, and interest coverage improved to 13.6x, compared to 3.82x in FY23. Trade receivables increased to ₹82 crore from ₹60 crore in the previous year, primarily due to large orders dispatched in the ESG and domestic premix segments during the latter half of the year.
Operational Metrics
The company operates four manufacturing plants located in Nashik, Chennai, Thoothukudi, and Uzbekistan. Total capacity utilization was approximately 30% for the year ended December 2025, with management expecting utilization to range between 35% and 40% going forward. The branded business operates at 50% to 60% capacity, the premix business at 40% to 45%, and the ESG business varies between 35% and 60% depending on order flow. Export revenue constituted 57% of the total revenue for the fiscal year.
| Metric | FY26 Value |
|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations (₹ Mn) | 3,826.28 |
| EBITDA (₹ Mn) | 529.04 |
| PAT (₹ Mn) | 379.37 |
| EBITDA Margin (%) | 13.83% |
| PAT Margin (%) | 9.9% |
| ROCE (%) | 20.94% |
| D/E Ratio (x) | 0.13x |
Historical Stock Returns for Hexagon Nutrition
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +3.37% | +1.28% | +4.64% | +47.44% | +47.44% | +47.44% |
With capacity utilization currently at only 30-40%, what specific growth catalysts or large contracts could drive Hexagon Nutrition to significantly higher utilization levels in the next 2-3 years?
Given that exports constitute 57% of revenue, how vulnerable is Hexagon Nutrition's earnings trajectory to currency fluctuations or geopolitical disruptions in key export markets?
As the branded segment commands significantly higher margins (60-68%) compared to ESG (25-30%), what is management's strategy to increase the branded business's revenue share beyond the current 30%?


























