Century Plyboard
Century Plyboard Q1 FY27 Results & Concall Highlights: Revenue, Margins & Order Book
Q1 FY27 earnings call: what management guided on revenue, margins and order book.
What the Q1 FY27 call signalled
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Not discussed on this call: order book.
The short version
Plywood business aims to grow by 12%-15% year-on-year over the next 4-5 years to reach 15% market share from current ~10%. Century Plyboards delivered a robust 33.5% YoY consolidated revenue growth in Q1 FY27; this momentum is expected to continue with capacity expansions, such as the Hoshiarpur plywood plant launching in Q3 FY27 and Chennai's brownfield expansion. - EBITDA margins improved to 13.0%, excluding forest losses, and PAT grew 57% YoY to INR 83.3 crores, signaling strong profitability trends. - The company aims for sustainable growth in the plywood segment, targeting 12%-15% annual volume growth and increasing market share from ~10% to 15% in 5 years. - MDF and particle board businesses target improving ROCE toward 20%, indicating focus on enhancing operating profits. - Logistics business has turned positive EBITDA and cash flow, potentially adding to earnings. - Pricing strategies include approx.
From Century Plyboard's Q1 FY27 earnings-call transcript · updated 25 Aug 2026.
Revenue & Sales Performance
- Plywood business aims to grow by 12%-15% year-on-year over the next 4-5 years to reach 15% market share from current ~10%.
- Industry plywood growth estimated at 5%-7%, company outperformance driven by pricing and market share gains.
- MDF business expects strong growth trajectory, though no formal guidance due to volatility; targeting 15%+ margins. Capacity expansion ongoing.
- Particle board revenues grew sharply (155% YoY), with improving utilization and acceptance; profitability expected to improve with scale.
- Laminate segment targeting volume growth in domestic (thin laminate) and export (compact laminate), despite recent volume adjustments.
- Logistics business poised for double-digit growth supported by stabilized operations and increased container handling.
- Overall, the company aims to sustain strong revenue growth driven by volume expansion, price adjustments, product mix improvement, and capacity additions.
Profitability & Margins
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Capital Expenditure Plans
- Planned capex includes a plywood plant in Uttar Pradesh, expected to go live by Q1 FY28, contingent on land acquisition by year-end.
- MDF project in UP is planned but with a lag compared to the plywood unit; timeline not yet finalized.
- No large capex currently planned for MDF and particle board segments; focus on increasing capacity utilization and operational efficiencies.
- Minor brownfield capex ongoing, such as finishing the Hoshiarpur plant and small investments (e.g., INR25 crore for an additional press in laminates).
- Total incremental capex estimated around INR200 crores for the plywood unit in UP.
- Long-term goal includes revenue growth to INR12,000 crores by 2031, requiring approximately INR2,500 crores of additional capex depending on segment needs.
- Strategic evaluation of logistics business ongoing; potential for partnership but no major investment announced.
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Fundraising & Capital Structure
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Order Book & Pipeline
Century Plyboard — Quarterly revenue & net profit
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Frequently Asked Questions
What were Century Plyboard Q1 FY27 results?
Plywood business aims to grow by 12%-15% year-on-year over the next 4-5 years to reach 15% market share from current ~10%. Century Plyboards delivered a robust 33.5% YoY consolidated revenue growth in Q1 FY27; this momentum is expected to continue with capacity expansions, such as the Hoshiarpur plywood plant launching in Q3 FY27 and Chennai's brownfield expansion. - EBITDA margins improved to 13.0%, excluding forest losses, and PAT grew 57% YoY to INR 83.3 crores, signaling strong profitability trends. - The company aims for sustainable growth in the plywood segment, targeting 12%-15% annual volume growth and increasing market share from ~10% to 15% in 5 years. - MDF and particle board businesses target improving ROCE toward 20%, indicating focus on enhancing operating profits. - Logistics business has turned positive EBITDA and cash flow, potentially adding to earnings. - Pricing strategies include approx.
What is Century Plyboard share price analysis?
Century Plyboard currently shows a moderate growth signal based on ranking data. The stock trades at a P/E of 57.1 with a market cap of ₹16,938 Cr. Investors should review the full earnings analysis for detailed insights.
Is Century Plyboard planning capital expenditure?
Planned capex includes a plywood plant in Uttar Pradesh, expected to go live by Q1 FY28, contingent on land acquisition by year-end.
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