Century Plyboards Q4 FY26 Revenue at ₹1,492 Crore, Up 24.5% YoY
Century Plyboards reported record Q4 FY26 revenue of ₹1,492 crore, up 24.5% YoY. Consolidated EBITDA margin improved to 13.6% (excluding forex losses). For FY26, revenue grew 19.2% and PAT increased 44% to ₹268 crore. The company commenced operations at Century Ports and expects it to be cash positive in Q1 FY27.
The announcement details strong financial performance, including record revenues and substantial profit growth, along with strategic business expansions and diversification, which are significant for investors and the company's future trajectory.
The company reported record revenues, significant year-on-year growth in topline and bottomline, and improved EBITDA margins. Expansion plans and diversification into port logistics also contribute to a positive outlook.
Century Plyboards (India) Limited reported its financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. The company announced its highest-ever quarterly revenue of ₹1,492 crore for Q4 FY26, representing a robust growth of 10.5% quarter-on-quarter and 24.5% year-on-year. This strong performance was attributed to healthy demand across its product portfolio and improved contributions from newly expanded capacities.
Consolidated EBITDA margin, excluding forex losses, improved to 13.6% in Q4 FY26 from 12.6% in the previous quarter and 12.1% in the corresponding quarter last year. This improvement was driven by better operating leverage, higher capacity utilization, an improved product mix, and continued cost optimization efforts.
For the full fiscal year FY26, the company achieved a topline growth of 19.2%, with EBITDA margin (excluding forex loss) improving significantly to 13% from 11.1% in FY25. Profit after tax increased by 44% to ₹268 crore compared to ₹186 crore in the previous financial year.
The Plywood segment recorded revenue growth of 17.9% year-on-year in Q4 FY26, with an EBITDA margin of 16.1%. The Laminates business saw a turnaround, with Q4 FY26 revenue growing 16.3% year-on-year and EBITDA margin improving to 10.3%. The MDF segment continued its strong growth, with Q4 FY26 revenue up 31% year-on-year and EBITDA margin at 11.3%. The Particle Board segment witnessed robust growth, with Q4 FY26 revenue increasing by 108.3% year-on-year, while EBITDA margin stood at 7.2%.
Century Ports, a wholly-owned subsidiary, commenced commercial operations during Q4 FY25-26, marking a strategic diversification into port logistics and infrastructure. The company expects to be cash positive from this business in Q1 FY27.
Looking ahead, the company remains optimistic about the building material and interior infrastructure industry, driven by urbanization and rising disposable income. It plans to invest in manufacturing excellence, distribution expansion, and sustainable growth. The company also noted inflationary pressures in chemical and resin input costs due to geopolitical conflicts but managed these through operational efficiencies and strategic sourcing.
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