Panama Petrochem FY26 Results: Net Profit Rises 22.89% to ₹143.28 Crore
Panama Petrochem Limited reported standalone net profit of ₹143.28 Crore for FY 2025-26, up 22.89% YoY, with standalone revenue growing 10.48% to ₹1,961.81 Crore and EBITDA rising 16.52% to ₹210.17 Crore. On a consolidated basis, revenue rose 9.72% to ₹3,064.26 Crore and net profit grew 13.62% to ₹212.50 Crore. The Board recommended a final dividend of ₹3/- per equity share (150%), with total outflow of ₹18.15 Crore. Subsidiary Panol Industries RMC FZE posted net sales of ₹1,102.45 Crore, though net profit dipped 1.75% to ₹69.21 Crore.

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Panama Petrochem Limited delivered a robust financial performance for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, with standalone net profit after tax rising 22.89% year-on-year to ₹143.28 Crore from ₹116.59 Crore in the previous year. The company's standalone revenue from operations grew 10.48% to ₹1,961.81 Crore, and standalone EBITDA increased 16.52% to ₹210.17 Crore, reflecting improved operating performance and margin expansion.
Standalone Financial Performance
The company's standalone financials for FY 2025-26 demonstrated consistent growth across key metrics. The following table summarises the key standalone financial highlights:
| Metric: | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations: | ₹1,961.81 Crore | ₹1,775.72 Crore | +10.48% |
| EBITDA: | ₹210.17 Crore | ₹180.39 Crore (implied) | +16.52% |
| Net Profit After Tax: | ₹143.28 Crore | ₹116.59 Crore | +22.89% |
| EPS (Basic & Diluted): | ₹23.69 | ₹19.27 | — |
The improvement in profitability was primarily attributable to higher sales volumes, a favourable product mix, operational efficiencies, and prudent cost control measures. Finance costs on a standalone basis stood at ₹8.30 Crore, while depreciation and amortisation expense was ₹8.55 Crore for FY 2025-26.
Consolidated Financial Performance
On a consolidated basis, the group — comprising Panama Petrochem Limited and its wholly-owned subsidiary Panol Industries RMC FZE (UAE) — also reported healthy growth:
| Metric: | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations: | ₹3,064.26 Crore | ₹2,792.89 Crore | +9.72% |
| Net Profit After Tax: | ₹212.50 Crore | ₹187.03 Crore | +13.62% |
| EPS (Basic & Diluted): | ₹35.13 | ₹30.92 | — |
Consolidated earnings per share increased to ₹35.13 from ₹30.92 in the previous financial year.
Subsidiary Performance: Panol Industries RMC FZE
Panol Industries RMC FZE, the company's wholly-owned subsidiary incorporated in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, manufactures petroleum specialty products and serves the GCC and MENA regions. Net sales of the subsidiary increased from ₹1,017.17 Crore in the previous year to ₹1,102.45 Crore during FY 2025-26. However, net profit during the period declined by 1.75% to ₹69.21 Crore, compared to a net profit of ₹70.44 Crore in the previous year. The subsidiary transferred ₹2.89 Crore to General Reserve out of retained earnings during the year.
Dividend and Capital
The Board of Directors, at its meeting held on May 29, 2026, recommended a final dividend of ₹3/- (150%) per equity share of face value ₹2/- each for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, subject to shareholder approval at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. The dividend payout ratio for the year under review stands at 12.66%, with total dividend outflow on equity shares amounting to ₹18.15 Crore. The paid-up equity share capital as on March 31, 2026 was ₹12.10 Crore, with no new shares issued during the year.
Key Financial Ratios
The following table presents select key financial ratios for FY 2025-26:
| Ratio: | Standalone FY 2026 | Standalone FY 2025 | Consolidated FY 2026 | Consolidated FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade Receivables Turnover (Times): | 4.52 | 4.59 | 5.69 | 6.14 |
| Inventory Turnover (Times): | 4.96 | 5.17 | 5.69 | 6.20 |
| Current Ratio (Times): | 3.02 | 4.09 | 3.69 | 5.18 |
| Debt Equity Ratio (Times): | 0.05 | 0.00 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
| Operating Profit Margin (%): | 10.28 | 9.71 | 8.96 | 8.83 |
| Net Profit Margin (%): | 7.30 | 6.57 | 6.93 | 6.70 |
| Return on Networth (%): | 19.14 | 18.49 | 18.69 | 19.64 |
| Return on Capital Employed (%): | 19.14 | 18.49 | 18.69 | 19.64 |
Foreign Exchange and CSR
During FY 2025-26, the company recorded total foreign exchange inflow of ₹700.24 Crore and total foreign exchange outflow of ₹1,265.64 Crore. Exports comprised 35.69% of total standalone turnover for the year. The company spent ₹3.79 Crore on CSR initiatives during FY 2025-26, directed towards healthcare and education projects, fulfilling its statutory CSR obligation for the year. The cost auditors' remuneration for FY 2026-27 has been set at ₹2,20,000/- (Rupees Two Lakhs & Twenty Thousand only) plus out-of-pocket expenses, subject to shareholder ratification at the 44th Annual General Meeting scheduled for Monday, August 24, 2026.
Historical Stock Returns for Panama Petrochem
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -5.91% | +1.10% | +14.42% | +60.02% | +33.79% | +80.47% |
How might the divergence between the parent company's profit growth and the UAE subsidiary's profit decline impact Panama Petrochem's future capital allocation strategies for international expansion?
Given the significant foreign exchange outflows exceeding inflows, what hedging strategies is the company employing to mitigate currency risk in its upcoming fiscal year?
With a low dividend payout ratio of 12.66%, will management prioritize reinvesting retained earnings into capacity expansion or debt reduction to sustain the observed margin expansion?


































