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Vintage Coffee and Beverages Ltd - Q1 FY27 Earnings Call Summary Tuesday, August 3, 2026 11:30 AM IST
Event Participants
Executives
4
Balakrishna Tati, Jawahar Conjeevaram, Kranthi Kumar Yarkali, Sai Teja Tati
Analysts
18
Aditya Singh, Ankur Gulati, Ankush Agrawal, Deepali Bansal, Ganesh Rao, Ishan Modi, Kumar Saurabh, Mayank Agrawal, Nirvana Laha, Omkar Ghugardare, Paras Chheda, Piyush Jain, Pranay Chatterjee, Preet Shah, Utkarsh Chanana, Utkarsh Somaiya, Vibhanshi Jain
Financials & KPIs
| Metric | Reported | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ₹161 crores | +58.4% YoY (₹101.6 crores in Q1 FY26); strong growth despite seasonal lean period |
| Sales Volume | 1,856 metric tons | Q1 volume; production was 2,402 MT reflecting inventory build-up for Q2 |
| EBITDA | ₹31.6 crores | +75.2% YoY (₹18 crores in Q1 FY26); margin improved to ~19.6% |
| EBITDA per kg | ₹157/kg | For coffee business; excluding Delecto (chicory) EBITDA of ~₹2.1 crores |
| PAT | ₹20.8 crores | +46.1% YoY (₹14.2 crores in Q1 FY26) |
| PAT Margin | 12.9% | Sustained profitability while investing in growth initiatives |
| Installed Capacity | 11,000 MT | Increased from 6,500 MT (+69%) via 4,500 MT addition, fully operational from Q1 FY27 |
| Capacity Utilization | ~90% (Q1) | Q1 production of 2,402 MT; 15 days annual maintenance taken; 95% utilization expected for FY27 |
| Chicory (Delecto) Revenue | ₹42-45 crores (annual) | 2,000 MT capacity, profitable, stable margins |
| Debt (peak) | ₹400-450 crores | Guidance for FY28 during FDC Phase-1 capex |
Geographic & Segment Commentary
- Geographic Diversification: West Africa ~30%, Russia/CIS ~22%, Southeast Asia ~20%, Central America ~15%, Europe ~10%, India ~5%. Strategy of broad-basing across geographies to reduce concentration risk; entering new geographies to drive volume growth.
- Chicory (Delecto Foods): 2,000 MT per annum capacity, generating ₹42-45 crores annual revenue, profitable. Chicory crop shortage this year leading to higher realizations; no immediate expansion plans.
- Packaging Mix: Q1 FY27 ratio of 45% bulk vs 55% consumer packs; packaging capacity increased to 5,000 MT with additional line added.
Company-Specific & Strategic Commentary
- Capacity Expansion (11,000 MT): Additional 4,500 MT commissioned end-March FY26, fully operational in Q1 FY27. Entire expansion funded from internal accruals—revenues, cash generated, and disciplined capital allocation—without debt or dilution.
- Freeze-Dried Coffee (FDC) Project: New 5,500 MT per annum plant in Telangana food processing zone; ₹150 crores capex spent till date (₹25 crores in Q1); construction started; target commissioning by Q2 FY28. Takes total capacity to 16,500 MT. Targeting 60-65% utilization on completion (2,300-2,400 MT in FY28). Potential additional line post Phase-1 completion.
- NCLT Merger Approval: Amalgamation of wholly-owned subsidiaries Vintage Coffee Pvt Ltd and Delecto Foods Pvt Ltd approved, effective July 21, 2023. Consolidation under single entity to optimize manufacturing, equipment, HR; expected to reduce admin costs and improve efficiency.
- Customer Retention: 98% customer retention; proprietary blends developed internally (R&D) and marked exclusively for customers; exact blend replication by competitors difficult—key competitive moat.
- Order Visibility: Volume commitments secured for entire FY27; prices fixed quarterly on back-to-back basis. FDC has LOIs for 70-80% of capacity from 7 customers (5 existing, 2 new) subject to quality and price.
Guidance & Outlook
| Metric | Guidance / Outlook | Commentary |
|---|---|---|
| FY27 Revenue | ₹850-900 crores | Based on Q1 realization and ~10,500 MT sales volume (95% of 11,000 MT capacity); coffee price movements could alter proportionately |
| FY27 Volume | ~10,500 MT | 95% capacity utilization planned; Q1 lean season, Q2 onwards improvement, Q3/Q4 full swing |
| EBITDA Margin | +0.5-1% improvement | Incremental margin expansion from operating leverage post capacity expansion |
| FDC Timeline | Q2 FY28 start | Trials complete by June, production start from Q2 FY28; 60-65% capacity utilization targeted for first year (implies 2,300-2,400 MT) |
| FDC EBITDA Premium | 28-32% higher vs SDC | As per current price levels; combined with bulk/consumer pack mix |
| Consolidated EBITDA Margin | 23-24% (FY28-29) | Business plan assumption post FDC ramp-up |
| Peak Debt | ₹400-450 crores | No deviation from earlier guidance; Phase-2 FDC funding from incremental FY28 cash flows |
| Working Capital Days | 120-130 days | Expected to maintain same levels or slightly lower (~125 days); 100% CFO to EBITDA conversion sustainable |
| CFO to EBITDA Conversion | 100% | Sustainable; FY26 run-rate of ~₹79 crores (EBITDA + depreciation) |
Risks & Constraints
| Risk | Context |
|---|---|
| Coffee Price Volatility | Prices stable at $3,500-$3,800/MT; Brazil healthy crop positive for supply but weather risks could affect production; quarterly price resets impact realizations; management sees stable-to-broadly-range-bound prices near term |
| Geopolitical/Logistics Disruption | Middle East tensions led to higher LPG/diesel prices and modest transit time increases; negligible overall impact given limited Middle East exposure; situation stabilized considerably |
| FDC Commercialization Risk | LOIs subject to quality and price approval post-trial; new product introduction carries execution risk; 70-80% capacity covered by LOIs mitigated to some extent |
| Working Capital Pressure | 120-130 days cycle (higher than peer at |
| Competitive Intensity | Larger peers with capacity available; management counters with 98% retention, proprietary blends, broad-based geographic strategy and customer-centric approach |
| Chicory Crop Shortage | Supply shortage driving prices up; positive for realizations but availability of raw material could be a constraint |
Q&A Highlights
Capacity Utilization & Margins
- Question: What is the utilization on the newly added 4,500 MT capacity? (Ganesh Rao)
- Answer: Around 90% in Q1; full 11,000 MT operational from end-March. Margins should improve by 0.5-1% in percentage terms from operating leverage. (Balakrishna Tati)
EBITDA per kg Advantage
- Question: Why is our EBITDA per kg (~₹157-170) higher than peers despite their premium product mix? (Vibhanshi Jain)
- Answer: It depends on product mix, pack mix, and country of export. Consumer packs generate higher EBITDA vs bulk. Ours is a cost-plus margin model—fixed profit per kg. If bulk sales increase, EBITDA per kg drops; higher consumer packs improve it. (Balakrishna Tati)
Order Visibility & FDC Commitments
- Question: How much of FY27 volumes are backed by contracts? What visibility for FY28? (Ganesh Rao)
- Answer: Volume commitments for entire year from customers; prices fixed quarterly on back-to-back basis. For FDC, LOIs secured for 70-80% of capacity from 5 existing + 2 new customers, subject to quality and price. Volume visibility exists for FY28. (Balakrishna Tati)
Competitive Moat / Right to Win
- Question: What is the differentiating factor vs larger global players as we scale? (Ganesh Rao)
- Answer: Blending recipes are developed internally by R&D; never shared with customers. Each customer gets an exclusive blend not sold to others. Customer retention is 98%—competitors cannot replicate exact blends, so customers rarely switch. (Balakrishna Tati)
Demand Source & Geography Mix
- Question: Where is demand coming from? Which geographies are strongholds? (Pranay Chatterjee)
- Answer: Geographic mix now broad-based: West Africa 30%, Russia/CIS 22%, Southeast Asia 20%, Europe 10%, Central America 15%, India 5%. Scaling existing geographies and entering new ones. 90% of sales are direct to brand owners; 10% via traders. (Jawahar Conjeevaram)
FDC Capex & Debt
- Question: How much capex spent on FDC? Is ₹400 crores debt guidance still valid? (Deepali Bansal)
- Answer: ₹150 crores spent till date (₹25 crores in Q1). No deviation from ₹400-450 crores peak debt guidance. (Balakrishna Tati, Kranthi Kumar Yarkali)
FY27 Revenue Guidance
- Question: Can we expect ₹850-900 crores revenue for FY27 at current price levels? (Paras Chheda)
- Answer: Yes, at Q1 realization levels, revenue should be in the region of ₹850-900 crores. (Balakrishna Tati)
FDC Volume Ramp-up
- Question: What capacity utilization for FDC in FY28? (Paras Chheda)
- Answer: Targeting 60-65% of 5,500 MT installed capacity over 8-9 months of production—approximately 2,300-2,400 MT in FY28. (Balakrishna Tati)
Working Capital & Cash Flow
- Question: Is positive operating cash flow for FY27 confirmed? What working capital days? (Paras Chheda)
- Answer: FY27 operating cash flow will be positive. Working capital days maintained between 120-130 days, possibly reducing to ~125 days. CFO conversion is 100% of EBITDA. (Kranthi Kumar Yarkali)
FDC Market Share & Target Geography
- Question: What is the size of FDC market? Who are suppliers? Are LOIs from existing customers? (Nirvana Laha)
- Answer: Global instant coffee market ~250,000 MT; our 5,500 MT is ~2.2% share. LOIs from Russia, Europe, US, and Southeast Asia. Five existing and two new customers. No new sales team hired for FDC—existing team under Mr. Jawahar handles it. (Balakrishna Tati)
Key Takeaway
Vintage Coffee delivered a strong Q1 FY27 with revenue of ₹161 crores (+58.4% YoY), EBITDA of ₹31.6 crores (+75.2%), and PAT of ₹20.8 crores (+46.1%), driven by the fully operational 11,000 MT capacity (expanded 4,500 MT from internal accruals). The company is investing ₹550 crores in a 5,500 MT freeze-dried coffee plant (total ₹150 crores spent), targeting Q2 FY28 commissioning with LOIs covering 70-80% of capacity from five existing and two new customers. For FY27, management guides ₹850-900 crores revenue at ~95% utilization with EBITDA per kg at ₹157-160, stable coffee prices ($3,500-3,800/MT), and a 23-24% consolidated EBITDA margin by FY28-29 as FDC blends in. Strategy centers on proprietary blends, 98% customer retention, geographic diversification (West Africa 30%, Russia/CIS 22%, SE Asia 20%), and 45:55 bulk-to-consumer pack mix. Watch items include coffee price volatility, FDC execution risk, working capital cycle (120-130 days), and confidence in maintaining ₹400-450 crores peak debt.