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Century Plyboards delivered a strong Q3 FY26 with consolidated revenue of ₹1,350 crore, up 18.4% YoY, driven by broad-based growth across plywood, MDF, laminates, and particle board.
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Century Plyboards delivered a strong Q3 FY26 with consolidated revenue of ₹1,350 crore, up 18.4% YoY, driven by broad-based growth across plywood, MDF, laminates, and particle board. EBITDA margin (ex-forex) improved to 12.6% from 10.7% last year, aided by operating leverage and cost optimization. Plywood revenue grew 14.9% YoY to ₹710 crore, while MDF revenue rose 19.1% YoY with margin expansion to 12.1%. The company announced a massive ₹1,100 crore capex for a greenfield MDF and plywood plant in Uttar Pradesh, targeting long-term growth. Management guided for continued momentum, with MDF margins expected to recover to 15%+ as capacity utilization improves and raw material costs soften. Key risk: potential pricing pressure from industry capacity additions could delay margin recovery.
सेंचुरी प्लाईबोर्ड्स ने वित्त वर्ष 2026 की तीसरी तिमाही में शानदार प्रदर्शन किया। कंपनी की कुल आय ₹1,350 करोड़ रही, जो पिछले साल से 18.4% अधिक है। प्लाईवुड, एमडीएफ, लैमिनेट्स और पार्टिकल बोर्ड सभी में बिक्री बढ़ी। कंपनी का मुनाफा मार्जिन (विदेशी मुद्रा के प्रभाव को छोड़कर) 10.7% से बढ़कर 12.6% हो गया, क्योंकि उत्पादन बढ़ने से लागत कम हुई। प्लाईवुड की आय 14.9% और एमडीएफ की 19.1% बढ़ी। कंपनी उत्तर प्रदेश में नया एमडीएफ और प्लाईवुड प्लांट लगाने के लिए ₹1,100 करोड़ खर्च करेगी। प्रबंधन को उम्मीद है कि एमडीएफ मार्जिन 15% से ऊपर पहुंच जाएगा, लेकिन बाजार में नई क्षमता बढ़ने से कीमतों पर दबाव पड़ सकता है।
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Plywood Revenue
₹710 Cr
+14.9% YoY
Plywood segment revenue grew 14.9% YoY to ₹710 crore, supported by volume growth and distribution expansion.
MDF Revenue Growth
19.1%
+19.1% YoY
MDF revenue grew 19.1% YoY, driven by higher volumes and improved capacity utilization.
Plywood Market Share
~8.5%
+4pp vs pre-COVID
Plywood market share doubled from ~4.5% pre-COVID to ~8.5% currently, with ambition to double further.
MDF Capacity Expansion (UP)
330,000 CBM
+59% vs current
New MDF plant in UP will add 330,000 CBM capacity, increasing total from 561,000 to 891,000 CBM.
What Changed vs Last Quarter
NEW
MDF margin target of 15%+
Management expects MDF EBITDA margins to reach 15%+ as capacity utilization improves and raw material costs soften.
NEW
Laminates double-digit margins next year
Laminates segment is expected to achieve double-digit EBITDA margins in FY27, up from current ~7.7%.
NEW
Plywood capacity additions in H2 FY27
Hosharpur (30,000 CBM) and Chennai (150,000 CBM) plywood expansions to be operational by Q3 FY27.
UPDATED
MDF line extension in Q1 FY27
70,000 CBM capacity addition at Andhra plant via line extension to be completed in Q1 FY27.
DROPPED
Particle board revenue growth of 40% for FY26
Management reiterated guidance of 40% revenue growth for particle board segment, implying ~₹200 crore for the year, supported by ramp-up of new plant.
DROPPED
MDF capacity utilization to remain 80%+ in H2
Management expects MDF utilization to continue at 80%+ levels, with peak at 85% in Q2.
DROPPED
Particle board utilization to reach 55-60% in H2
Current utilization at ~35% expected to ramp up to 55-60% in second half of FY26.
NEW RISK
MDF industry overcapacity and pricing pressure
Aggressive capacity additions by industry players could lead to pricing wars and margin compression, similar to telecom industry.
NEW RISK
Raw material price volatility
While management expects raw material prices to decline due to increased plantation, timing is uncertain and could impact margins.
NEW RISK
Capex funding and execution risk
The ₹1,100 crore UP capex is contingent on land acquisition and funding plan, which management has not yet finalized.
NEW RISK
CFS segment margin decline
CFS segment EBITDA margin dropped to 18.8% from 19.9% YoY despite 43.3% revenue growth, with management unable to explain the cause during the call.
RISK GONE
Temporary raw material cost pressure in MDF
MDF margins saw a slight moderation due to temporary cost pressures on timber (floods in north) and chemicals (global commodity movements). Management expects stabilization in a month.
RISK GONE
MDF capacity constraint before line extension
With MDF utilization near peak (85% in Q2) and demand growing 15-20%, capacity may be constrained until the line extension in H1 FY27. Management acknowledged internal deliberations but no concrete plan for further expansion.
RISK GONE
Particle board ramp-up risk
New particle board plant is in early ramp-up phase with EBITDA under pressure due to high fixed costs. Achieving 40% revenue growth guidance depends on successful ramp-up to 55-60% utilization in H2.
RISK GONE
Competitive pressure from imports and unorganized sector
While quality assurance order has reduced imports, any relaxation could increase competition. Also, unorganized sector remains a large part of the market.
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Management expects MDF EBITDA margins to reach 15%+ as capacity utilization improves and raw material costs soften.
Aggressive capacity additions by industry players could lead to pricing wars and margin compression, similar to telecom industry.
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