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Growth Drivers Identified
Motilal Oswal's assessment hinges on Navin Fluorine International's strategic initiatives and favorable market conditions. The company is poised to leverage a constructive pricing environment and a growing international footprint. Robust order visibility, coupled with operational leverage from capacity ramp-ups, underpins the positive outlook.
Strategic Expansions Underway
A key development is the strategic partnership with Chemours, aiming to penetrate high-growth advanced materials markets. Furthermore, planned investments include increasing R32 capacity, anticipated to be operational by Q3 FY27, and MPP debottlenecking for the specialty chemical plant at Dahej, targeted for commissioning by the same quarter. The successful ramp-up of the AHF plant, commissioned in Q4 FY26, and the launch of 13 new agrochemical molecules in FY26 also contribute to future revenue streams.
Financial Projections and Valuation
Motilal Oswal forecasts a compound annual growth rate of 20% in revenue and 15% in both EBITDA and adjusted PAT over the FY26-28 period. The stock is currently trading at approximately 40 times its FY28 estimated earnings per share of Rs 171, and about 25 times its FY28 estimated EV/EBITDA. This valuation underpins the brokerage's target price of ₹6,850, derived from a 40x multiple on FY28E EPS, while maintaining a Neutral rating due to current price levels.