IFB Agro's Profit Rebounds Sharply in Q1, Though Margins Lag Year-Ago Levels
IFB Agro's Q1 profit more than doubled sequentially, but net profit margin dipped slightly compared to the same quarter last year.
IFB Agro Industries reported strong revenue growth and a powerful sequential profit rebound in Q1 FY27. However, profitability as measured by net profit margin remains below the level seen a year ago.
IFB Agro Industries has started its new fiscal year with a strong top-line performance and a sharp rebound in quarterly profit. The company's Q1 FY27 results show healthy year-on-year growth, but also highlight a slight squeeze on profitability compared to the same period last year.
Revenue for the quarter ended June 2026 came in at ₹520.77 crore, marking a solid 25.3% increase over Q1 FY26. Profit after tax (PAT) stood at ₹20.35 crore, an 18.5% rise year-on-year. The more dramatic story is the sequential recovery: profit more than doubled (up 118.8%) from a weak ₹9.3 crore in the preceding March quarter (Q4 FY26). This rebound pushed the quarterly net profit margin to 3.9%, a significant improvement from 1.9% in Q4, though still 20 basis points below the 4.1% margin achieved in Q1 of the previous year.
The recent quarterly performance shows a clear recovery trajectory from a low point in Q3 FY26.
Revenue (₹ Cr)
Profit (₹ Cr)
Net Profit Margin (%)
| Metric | CurrentQ1 FY27 | PreviousQ4 FY26 | Same quarter LYQ1 FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Period | Quarter ended June 2026 | Quarter ended March 2026 | Quarter ended June 2025 |
| Revenue (₹ Cr) | 520.77YoY +25% | 492.10 | 415.73 |
| Profit (₹ Cr) | 20.35YoY +18% | 9.30 | 17.18 |
| Net Profit Margin (%) | 3.9YoY -4.9% | 1.9 | 4.1 |
Key Points
- The company maintains a robust balance sheet, with a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.11 and a strong interest coverage ratio of 18.57.
- Over the past twelve months (TTM), the net profit margin averages 3.0%, with cumulative profit of ₹59.65 crore on revenue of ₹2,016.61 crore.
- The stock has delivered strong returns, gaining 21.6% over the past year and 84.5% over three years.
Despite the recent profit surge, the key challenge remains restoring net profitability to the higher levels seen in previous peaks. The stock trades at a P/E of 11.4, a significant discount to the industry average of 59.2, reflecting the market's view of its earnings profile. The coming quarters will indicate if the margin recovery seen in Q1 can be sustained and improved upon.
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