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GREENLAM Diversified 11 May 2026

Greenlam Industries Limited — Q4 FY26

Greenlam Industries reported FY26 revenue of ₹3,046 crore, up 18.6% YoY, driven by strong performance across all categories.

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Revenue ₹858 Cr +18.6%
EBITDA ₹334 Cr +21%
PAT ₹41 Cr -18%
EBITDA Margin 13% +30bps
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Greenlam Industries reported FY26 revenue of ₹3,046 crore, up 18.6% YoY, driven by strong performance across all categories. Laminate EBITDA margin expanded 210 bps to 15.9%, while new businesses (plywood, chipboard) narrowed losses. Q4 revenue hit a record ₹858 crore, with laminate EBITDA margin at 17.2%. Management guided for 18% topline growth in FY27, with chipboard and plywood expected to break even this year. Two new laminate lines will add capacity by year-end. Key risk: potential demand slowdown from price hikes and geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East.

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Quarter Snapshot

Laminate EBITDA margin (FY26) 15.9%
+210 bps YoY

Laminate segment margin improved significantly, driven by better product mix and cost pass-through.

Chipboard utilization (Q4) 49%
+10pp QoQ

Chipboard plant utilization improved sequentially, nearing the 50% breakeven threshold.

Laminate sales volume (FY26) 20.65M sheets
+4.6% YoY

Laminate volume growth was modest, with higher realizations driving revenue growth.

Net debt ₹940 crore
-₹50 crore YoY

Debt reduction of ₹50 crore in FY26 despite new business capex.

What Changed vs Last Quarter

Comparing Q4 FY26 vs Q3 FY26
4 new guidance3 dropped4 new risk3 risk resolved
NEW
18% topline growth in FY27

Management reiterated 18% revenue growth guidance for FY27, driven by all segments.

NEW
Chipboard and plywood to break even in FY27

Both chipboard and plywood segments are expected to achieve breakeven during FY27 as utilization improves.

NEW
Laminate margin to sustain at 16-17%

Laminate EBITDA margin is expected to remain in the 16-17% range, with potential for slight improvement.

NEW
Two new laminate lines by end of FY27

Two brownfield laminate lines at Andhra Pradesh plant will commence production by end of FY27, adding 2 million sheets capacity.

DROPPED
Full-year revenue growth 18-20%

Management expects FY26 revenue growth to be in the 18-20% range, with Q4 being a strong quarter.

DROPPED
Chipboard capacity utilization target 55-60% in FY27

Targeting 55-60% capacity utilization for chipboard in the next fiscal year.

DROPPED
Plywood/chipboard EBITDA breakeven next year

Expect plywood and chipboard segments to achieve EBITDA breakeven in the next fiscal year.

NEW RISK
Demand slowdown from price hikes

Multiple price increases due to raw material cost inflation may dampen demand, especially in the domestic market.

NEW RISK
Middle East geopolitical impact

The West Asia conflict disrupted exports in March and April, with potential for further impact if the situation worsens.

NEW RISK
Chipboard competition from MDF conversion

An analyst raised the possibility of particle board plants converting to MDF, which could alter competitive dynamics, but management had no clarity.

NEW RISK
Plywood pan-India expansion delay

Plywood remains regional; pan-India launch is only expected in FY28, limiting growth potential in the near term.

RISK GONE
US tariff impact on laminate exports

US tariffs are currently applicable on laminates; management has partially passed on costs but margins remain under pressure.

RISK GONE
Slow ramp-up in plywood and chipboard

Plywood utilization remains at ~35% and chipboard at 41%, well below expectations, leading to continued losses.

RISK GONE
Demand slowdown in domestic market

Management noted slower domestic demand and cash flow challenges among partners, though not quantified.

🤫 Topics management stopped discussing

US tariff impact on laminate exports

Mentioned in Q2 FY26, Q3 FY26

US tariffs are currently applicable on laminates; management has partially passed on costs but margins remain under pressure.

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Top guidance 18% topline growth in FY27

Management reiterated 18% revenue growth guidance for FY27, driven by all segments.

Top risk Demand slowdown from price hikes

Multiple price increases due to raw material cost inflation may dampen demand, especially in the domestic market.

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