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J.G. Chemicals Q2 Net Profit Jumps 86% YoY to ₹28 Crore on Robust Volume Growth

J.G. Chemicals recorded a sharp uptick in both top-line and bottom-line performance for the second quarter of FY27, driven by a 64% year-on-year increase in operating revenue. The specialty chemical player saw its net profit climb to ₹28 crore while successfully expanding its operating margins amid a strategic shift toward high-value non-rubber segments.

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Key numbers
Market Cap ₹2,273 CrChemicals Sector
P/E Ratio 30.23xSector 33.64x
RSI 43.45Neutral Zone
Promoter Holding 70.99%No pledge
Results at a glance · ₹ Cr
MetricQ2-27Q1-27Q2-26
Revenue from Operations361316220
Other Income0.62.73.9
Total Income362318224
Profit Before Tax37.235.020.4
Net Profit28.026.115.0
Operating Margin10.3%11.0%9.1%
Net Profit QoQ+7.3%
Net Profit YoY+86.7%
Adj. Profit QoQ+13.3%
Adj. Profit YoY+121.8%

Key highlights

  • Revenue from operations surged 64% year-on-year to ₹361 crore from ₹220 crore
  • Net profit increased by 86.7% compared to the same quarter last year, reaching ₹28 crore
  • Operating margins expanded to 10.3% in Q2 FY27, up from 9.1% in the previous year
  • Profit before tax for the quarter stood at ₹37.2 crore, a sequential increase of 6.3%
  • Total income for the half-year ended September 2026 reached ₹679.95 crore

Top-Line Acceleration and Volume Traction

J.G. Chemicals delivered a significant scaling of its operations during the quarter ended September 30, 2026, with revenue from operations reaching ₹361 crore. This represents a 64% growth compared to the ₹220 crore reported in the year-ago period.

Sequentially, the revenue improved by 14.2% from ₹316 crore in Q1 FY27. This growth trajectory reflects strong demand across its core zinc oxide portfolios, outperforming the broader sector revenue growth of 19.3%. The company continues to consolidate its position in the specialty chemicals landscape, leveraging its established brand presence and diversified industrial applications.

Margin Expansion and Profitability Metrics

Profitability witnessed a sharp expansion as net profit jumped 86.7% year-on-year to ₹28 crore. Operating margins improved to 10.3%, a steady increase from the 9.1% recorded in Q2 FY26, despite a slight sequential compression from Q1's 11.0%. The company managed to sustain profitability growth even as other income declined to ₹0.6 crore from ₹3.9 crore in the same period last year.

Profit Before Tax stood at ₹37.2 crore, reflecting a resilient operational performance. The 1-year price change of 35.32% reflects the market's response to the company's consistent earnings improvement over recent quarters.

Strategic Appointments and Capacity Milestones

  • Kaushik Roy appointed as Additional Director for a three-year term effective November 3, 2026
  • Sunil Duggal appointed as Additional Director to the Board for a three-year tenure
  • Phase 1 of the greenfield zinc chemicals facility at Dahej, Gujarat, targeted for commissioning by Q3 FY27
  • The new facility is expected to add approximately 15,000 to 17,000 MTPA of production capacity
  • Long-term goal remains to increase non-rubber segment revenue share from 15% to 30% over 3-4 years
  • Final dividend of 11% (₹1.10 per share) previously declared for the financial year 2025-26
J.G.Chemicals · share price, past month

Operational Segment Focus

The Group operates mainly in one business segment viz., manufacturing and selling of Zinc based products and all other activities revolve around the main activity.

— J.G. Chemicals Limited, Board Meeting Filing
Recent quarters and guidance
DateAnnouncementAmount
08 Aug 2026Q1 FY27 Consolidated Revenue from OperationsSource: lemonn.co.in₹318.38 Cr
14 May 2026Q4 FY26 Consolidated Revenue from OperationsSource: lemonn.co.in₹291.53 Cr
14 Feb 2026Q3 FY26 Consolidated Revenue from OperationsSource: lemonn.co.in₹251.64 Cr
14 Nov 2025Q2 FY26 Consolidated Revenue from OperationsSource: lemonn.co.in₹224.18 Cr
11 Aug 2025Q1 FY26 Consolidated Revenue from OperationsSource: lemonn.co.in₹221.43 Cr
17 May 2025Q4 FY25 Consolidated Revenue from OperationsSource: lemonn.co.in₹227.79 Cr

What to watch next

  • Commissioning of the Dahej greenfield facility expected by November 2026
  • Progress on the internal goal to double total revenues every three to four years
  • Expansion of revenue share from the non-rubber industrial segment toward the 30% target
  • Earnings conference call scheduled for November 4, 2026, to discuss H1 FY27 performance
J.G.Chemicals · financial snapshot
Share price₹580.05
Market capitalisation₹2,272.99 Cr
Revenue (annual)₹972.93 Cr
Net profit (annual)₹65.88 Cr
Revenue (latest quarter)₹315.65 Cr+10.30% vs previous quarter
Net profit (latest quarter)₹25.08 Cr+37.72% vs previous quarter
P/E (TTM)30.23×Sector 33.64×
Promoter holding70.99%0.00% QoQ
FII holding3.77%Current quarter

Reference market data from a third-party provider, as of the story. Not a valuation or a recommendation.

Source verified

Exchange filing by J.G. Chemicals Limited announcing unaudited consolidated and standalone financial results for the quarter and half-year ended September 30, 2026. Market figures from a third-party data provider.

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