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Pondy Oxides & Chemicals (POCL) reported its best-ever quarterly performance in Q1 FY26, with revenue rising 36% YoY to ₹596 crores, EBITDA up 82% to ₹43 crores (7%+ margin), and PAT up 90% to ₹28 crores. The margin jump was driven by ~1-1.5% from operational efficiencies and ~0.5-1% from a higher share of value-added lead products (now 71% of lead sales). Phase 1 of the 36,000 TPA lead capacity expansion at Thervoykandigai commenced, operating at 40-45% utilization, with Phase 2 expected in H2 FY26. Management guided to maintain 7%+ EBITDA margins for the full year and outlined a 2030 roadmap targeting 15% revenue CAGR, 8%+ EBITDA margins, and ROCE above 20%. Cash on books stood at ₹52 crores with net debt under ₹100 crores.
Strong quarterly beat with record margins and clear visibility on capacity ramp-up should support positive sentiment. Sustained 7%+ margins and 2030 targets of 8%+ EBITDA and 20%+ ROCE signal margin expansion runway, though the stock may already reflect some of this optimism. No major negative surprises; near-term focus is on Phase 2 commissioning and copper ramp-up by Q1 FY27.