Fine Organics: Strong Q4; time to book profit?

The reliability in its supplies has helped Fine Organics pass on the increase in input costs, and hence elevated input cost by itself is not a formidable challenge

Anubhav Sahu
June 07, 2022 / 04:47 PM IST
Fine Organics: Strong Q4; time to book profit?

Moderation in demand due to the inflationary environment is a key watch as the company caters to various discretionary demand segments

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Quarterly performance largely backed by improved realisations
Medium-term triggers China plus and protectionist measures for tyre industry
Valuations not inexpensive; but improved medium-term outlook

Fine Organics, a leading oleochemical-based additives company, posted a strong set of numbers in the quarter gone by. Sequentially, sales jumped 28 percent on the back of price hikes and improved demand for oleochemicals applications in plastics, food and nutrition. At the same time, the company also benefitted from supply side disruptions and consolidation. There has been a transient benefit from plant shutdowns in the US due to unavailability of raw materials. Raw material shortages & supply chain disruptions continue...