Mumbai, August 5, 2026: GMM Pfaudler Limited reported a 118% year-on-year increase in profit after tax (PAT) to ₹22 crore for the first quarter of FY27, ended June 30, 2026. The company, listed on NSE and BSE with a market capitalization of ₹3,850 crore, posted consolidated revenue of ₹925 crore for the quarter, up 16% from the same period last year.
The company’s EBITDA for Q1 FY27 stood at ₹94 crore, reflecting a 7% decline year-on-year but a 25% increase sequentially. The EBITDA margin was 10.1%. PAT margin for the quarter was 2.4%, and earnings per share (EPS) was ₹5.32.
Order intake and backlog growth
Order intake during the quarter reached ₹1,007 crore, representing a 16% increase quarter-on-quarter. The company’s order backlog as of June 30, 2026, was ₹2,289 crore, up 20% year-on-year and 4% sequentially.
Business reorganization and debt repayment
GMM Pfaudler has reorganized its operations into four distinct global divisions as part of its ongoing Global Transformation Programme, aimed at driving growth, diversification, and cost efficiencies. The company also announced the planned repayment of approximately EUR 7 million of debt by the end of the second quarter of FY27, to be funded through internal accruals.
Additionally, the company has revised its dividend payout frequency from semi-annual to annual, with no change to its existing Dividend Distribution Policy.
Management commentary
Managing Director Tarak Patel said the 16% year-on-year revenue growth in Q1 FY27 reflected the strength of GMM Pfaudler’s diversified business portfolio and execution capabilities. He noted that while EBITDA was lower compared to the previous year, profit after tax more than doubled year-on-year due to improved earnings flow-through. Patel also highlighted the company’s strong order intake momentum and the benefits expected from the new global divisional structure.
Group CEO Gregory Gelhaus stated that the first quarter marked a positive start to the year and demonstrated the impact of recent strategic and operational initiatives. He said the new global operating structure would help drive execution, strengthen accountability, and accelerate growth as part of the company’s multi-quarter transformation programme.
Dividend payout frequency revised
The company confirmed that the frequency of dividend payouts has been changed to annual, with no alteration to the overall Dividend Distribution Policy.
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