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📊 NSE: GSFC 🏢 Fertilizers 📅 Last Updated: 12/13/2025 22:13

💰 Financial Performance

Revenue Growth by Segment

Total Operating Income (TOI) grew 4.2% YoY to INR 9,549 Cr in FY25. The Fertilizer segment, which contributes ~77% of TOI, saw a 5% YoY revenue growth in Q1FY25 driven by a 30% increase in sales volumes. Industrial products contribute the remaining ~23% of revenue but faced headwinds due to spread compression.

Geographic Revenue Split

Not specifically disclosed in available documents, though operations are primarily centered in Gujarat (Baroda, Sikka, Dahej) with a nationwide retail presence through GSFC Agrotech Limited.

Profitability Margins

Net Profit Margin stood at 6.08% in FY25, a 4% improvement from 5.87% in FY24. Profitability is highly sensitive to the Capro-Benzene spread, which dropped to US $582 per MT in Q1FY25 from US $730 per MT in Q1FY24, causing the industrial segment to register losses in that period.

EBITDA Margin

PBILDT margin improved to 7.02% in FY25 (up 130 bps from 5.72% in FY24). Q1FY26 margins further improved to 8.83% compared to 5.08% in Q1FY25, driven by a better product mix (shifting from DAP to APS) and lower fuel costs.

Capital Expenditure

Planned capital expenditure of INR 2,800 Cr to be executed between FY24 and FY27. Key projects include the Sulphuric Acid (SA-V) plant (198 KTPA) and C-Train modification at the Sikka unit (1200 MTPD).

Credit Rating & Borrowing

Maintains a 'CARE AA+; Stable' rating. The company has negligible debt and utilizes fund-based working capital limits minimally. It holds substantial liquidity with INR 1,900 Cr in cash/FDs and INR 3,948 Cr in quoted equity investments as of March 2025.

⚙️ Operational Drivers

Raw Materials

Key raw materials include Natural Gas (energy and feedstock), Ammonia (intermediate for fertilizers), and Phosphoric Acid (PA) for complex fertilizers. PA availability is critical for the Sikka plant's capacity utilization.

Import Sources

Imports Phosphoric Acid from Tunisia and Potash from Canada. Natural gas is sourced domestically and through imports to power integrated facilities.

Key Suppliers

Tunisian Indian Fertilizers (TIFERT) supplies Phosphoric Acid (GSFC holds 15% stake). Karnalyte Resources Inc. (Canada) is the strategic partner for Potash (GSFC holds 47.73% stake).

Capacity Expansion

Current projects include a 198 KTPA Sulphuric Acid plant and a 1200 MTPD C-Train modification. Recently completed a 15 MW solar project and the Urea-II revamping project to meet New Urea Policy 2015 energy norms.

Raw Material Costs

Raw material costs are a significant portion of revenue; for instance, P&K subsidy reductions in FY24-25 were not fully offset by raw material price declines, initially squeezing margins before gas prices softened in late FY25.

Manufacturing Efficiency

Inventory turnover ratio improved by 28% (from 16.69 to 21.41 times) in FY25, reflecting better inventory management and higher sales velocity.

Logistics & Distribution

Distribution is supported by a mix of rail and road, with a focus on the 'GSFC' brand in the fertilizer and industrial chemical markets.

📈 Strategic Growth

Expected Growth Rate

Growth Strategy

Growth is targeted through capacity expansion in Sulphuric Acid (198 KTPA), product mix optimization toward high-margin Ammonium Phosphate Sulphate (APS), and energy efficiency projects to lower the cost of production. The company is also exploring a 40,000 MTPA Melamine plant and a polymer complex.

Products & Services

Fertilizers: Urea, DAP, Ammonium Sulphate (AS), Ammonium Phosphate Sulphate (APS). Industrial Products: Caprolactam, Nylon-6, Melamine, MEK Oxime, and Polymers.

Brand Portfolio

GSFC, Sardar (Fertilizers), Gujcon (Nylon-6).

New Products/Services

Expanding into high-value industrial chemicals and potentially Phosphate Rich Organic Manure (PROM) to diversify from traditional chemical fertilizers.

Market Expansion

Strengthening retail presence through GSFC Agrotech Limited and increasing market share in the industrial products segment through the Dahej and Baroda complexes.

Market Share & Ranking

Holds a dominant position in the Indian Melamine and Caprolactam markets, being a primary domestic producer.

Strategic Alliances

15% stake in TIFERT (Tunisia) for Phosphoric Acid and 47.73% stake in Karnalyte (Canada) for Potash sourcing.

🌍 External Factors

Industry Trends

The industry is shifting toward Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rationalization and tighter energy consumption norms for Urea. GSFC is positioned well by completing its Urea-II revamping to meet these new standards.

Competitive Landscape

Competes with other PSU and private fertilizer giants; however, its diversified presence in industrial chemicals (Caprolactam/Melamine) provides a hedge against fertilizer seasonality.

Competitive Moat

Moat is built on integrated operations where captive Caprolactam is used for Nylon-6 production, and strong promoter backing from the Government of Gujarat (37.84% stake). This integration provides a cost advantage over non-integrated players.

Macro Economic Sensitivity

Highly sensitive to agricultural GDP growth (4.4% in FY25) and monsoon performance, which dictates fertilizer demand volumes.

Consumer Behavior

Farmers are increasingly shifting toward complex fertilizers like APS over DAP, a trend GSFC is capitalizing on to improve margins.

Geopolitical Risks

Supply disruptions in Tunisia (TIFERT) have historically limited Phosphoric Acid availability, impacting complex fertilizer production levels.

⚖️ Regulatory & Governance

Industry Regulations

Operations are governed by the New Urea Policy 2015 and the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) scheme. Compliance with energy norms is mandatory to claim full subsidies.