Century Enka Ltd — Q1 FY27 earnings call
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The short read
Century Enka reported operating revenue of Rs. 554 crores for Q1 FY27, up 38% year-on-year, with EBITDA of Rs. 86 crores and PAT of Rs. 62 crores. Management attributed the growth to volume increases across business verticals, pricing actions passing on raw material costs, and a one-time inventory gain of Rs. 46.24 crores from low-cost opening stock. Management said margins are expected to normalize in future quarters as the higher-cost inventory gets consumed, and discussed progress on the PTCF approval, renewable power capacity additions, and capital expenditure plans.
Numbers mentioned
Operating revenue: Rs. 554 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 5
“For the quarter under review, operating revenue stood at Rs. 554 crores, registering a strong growth of 38% year-on-year and 15% quarter-on-quarter.”
Yogesh Shah, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBITDA: Rs. 86 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 5
“EBITDA for the quarter came in at Rs. 86 crores, delivering an exceptional growth of 331% year-on-year and a robust increase of 55% sequentially.”
Yogesh Shah, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBITDA margin: 15.46% (Q1 FY27)
p. 5
“Consequently, EBITDA margin improved significantly to 15.46%, representing an expansion of 1050 basis points year-on-year and 400 basis points over the previous quarter.”
Yogesh Shah, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Profit after tax: around Rs. 62 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 5
“Profit after tax for the quarter stood at around Rs. 62 crores, reflecting a substantial growth of 301% year-on-year and 57% quarter-on-quarter.”
Yogesh Shah, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
PAT margin: 11.13% (Q1 FY27)
p. 5
“PAT margin strengthened to 11.13%, translating into an expansion of 729 basis points year-on-year and 298 basis points sequentially.”
Yogesh Shah, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Total volume: 19,199 metric tonnes (Q1 FY27)
p. 5
“Total volume for the quarter grew strongly by 12% year-on-year to 19,199 metric tonnes.”
Yogesh Shah, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Tyre cord fabric sales: Rs. 306 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 5
“Within this, tyre cord fabric sales increased significantly by 69% to Rs. 306 crores, while filament yarn sales reported a growth of 20% to Rs. 230 crores.”
Yogesh Shah, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Inventory gain impact: Rs. 46.24 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 6
“Inventory impact is Rs. 46.24 crores, which is already mentioned in our quarterly results submission to the stock exchanges.”
Suresh Sodani, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Renewable power share: over 40% (Q1 FY27)
p. 7
“Overall, our renewable power is over 40% for the quarter.”
Suresh Sodani, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Raw material inventory days (imported): 25 to 30 days
p. 15
“So, about between 25 to 30 days is our inventory, which also includes some inventory in transit.”
Suresh Sodani, page 15 of the filed PDF · View the filing
What management said it would do
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PTCF commercial sales — commercial sales to commence · H2 FY27
stated firmly by Suresh Sodani
p. 4
“Meanwhile, the PTCF approval process is moving in the desired direction, with commercial sales expected to commence in H2 FY27.”
Suresh Sodani, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Renewable power capacity commissioning at Bharuch — H2 or Q3 FY27
stated firmly by Suresh Sodani
p. 7
“since we have already announced that our expansion of renewable power at Bharuch is expected to commission in H2 or most likely in Q3 of FY27, that percentage should also go up and the value addition in terms of bottom line should also help.”
Suresh Sodani, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Renewable power share — around 50%
stated conditionally by Suresh Sodani
p. 7
“Around 50% expected by once the plant commissions and starts generating at normal levels.”
Suresh Sodani, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBITDA margin — next few quarters
stated as an aspiration by Suresh Sodani
p. 10
“But I think we already mentioned in our presentation that we do expect the margins to normalize over the next few quarters.”
Suresh Sodani, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Normalized EBITDA margin range — 7-10%
stated firmly by Suresh Sodani
p. 11
“We have been mentioning that because of the volatility, we are operating margins of between 7-10% is more normalized.”
Suresh Sodani, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
CAPEX for the year — over 100 crores · current financial year
stated firmly by Suresh Sodani
p. 14
“We expect to spend over 100 crores in CAPEX in the current year, current financial year.”
Suresh Sodani, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Mother yarn capacity expansion — FY28
stated firmly by Suresh Sodani
p. 13
“So, we will be adding some capacities which would add to the overall capacity in our mother yarn. But that would get commissioned in FY28.”
Suresh Sodani, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Capacity increase from debottlenecking — three to four thousand tons per annum · FY28
stated conditionally by Suresh Sodani
p. 19
“In the current financial year, it is not likely to increase. As I said, the new project is going to commission only in FY28. So, there it can, it may increase by between three to four thousand tons per annum.”
Suresh Sodani, page 19 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Renewable power capacity addition at Bharuch — 10, 10.5 megawatt
stated firmly by Suresh Sodani
p. 20
“So, in another 10, 10.5 megawatt will be added in addition to the current capacity on a renewal basis.”
Suresh Sodani, page 20 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Volume growth — FY27
stated as an aspiration by Suresh Sodani
p. 12
“Our focus has been more on improving the margins on the products that we are selling. So, we are not adding any significant volumes in the current financial year in terms of capacity addition.”
Suresh Sodani, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Q&A highlights
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Management confirmed the inventory gain figure already disclosed in results, declining to elaborate further.
Answered by Suresh Sodani
Asked by Vipul Kumar Shah: Can you quantify the inventory gain this quarter, and at what level (EBITDA/bottom line)?
p. 6
“Inventory impact is Rs. 46.24 crores, which is already mentioned in our quarterly results submission to the stock exchanges.”
Suresh Sodani, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said prices tapered but remain volatile due to geopolitical factors, expecting normalization but declining to give specific forward guidance.
Answered by Suresh Sodani
Asked by Vipul Kumar Shah: Will increased Caprolactam prices impact performance in coming quarters?
p. 6
“So, it will have some impact, but we do not give any forward-looking statements on what the impact would be.”
Suresh Sodani, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said it could not quantify the GST cut's specific contribution but confirmed it had an impact on affordability and demand.
Answered by Suresh Sodani
Asked by Rohan Shah: How much of the 38% revenue growth is due to GST cuts versus underlying demand, and is there a risk of demand air-pocketing?
p. 8
“I don't think we will be able to quantify the increase in volumes of auto sales or tyres per se due to the GST cut because that had happened in around September last year, and that has been a continuing phenomenon.”
Suresh Sodani, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management reiterated the normalized range remains 7-10%, not confirming a higher range.
Answered by Suresh Sodani
Asked by Madhur Rathi: Is normalized EBITDA margin expected to be 10-12%?
p. 11
“But as of now, we do maintain our last conversation on margins, which is that it would be between 7-10% on a normalized basis.”
Suresh Sodani, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said the approval process is progressing with customers and commercial sales are expected in H2.
Answered by Suresh Sodani
Asked by Madhur Rathi: How is the PTCF plant scaling up?
p. 11
“So, as mentioned, that approval process has moved forward and it is going on well with a few customers. We do expect commercial sales to start in the second half.”
Suresh Sodani, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management outlined plans for mother yarn capacity, value-added NFY products, renewable power investments, and safety improvements, with total CAPEX guidance for the year.
Answered by Suresh Sodani
Asked by Amruta Sane: What are the CAPEX plans for the next three years given the cash balance?
p. 14
“We expect to spend over 100 crores in CAPEX in the current year, current financial year.”
Suresh Sodani, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said it would revise guidance only once confident the improvement is sustained, declining to commit now.
Answered by Suresh Sodani
Asked by Amit Kumar: Given improving volumes, mix and renewable power share, can the normalized margin range move closer to 10% rather than 7%?
p. 17
“In future, if you were, I mean, I cannot give it now, but once we are very sure that the range has improved, we will definitely revise and give that, but that would be only when we are very comfortable that this has started working and we can give a range which is kind of most likely not be breached, at least in normal circumstances, and definitely not on the lower side.”
Suresh Sodani, page 17 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management repeated the total volume figure and declined to give forward realization guidance due to price volatility.
Answered by Suresh Sodani
Asked by Diya Jain: Can you share volume numbers by product and expected realization stability?
p. 17
“We cannot give any forward-looking numbers on the realization both as policy, but also because of highly volatile pricing situations which prevail.”
Suresh Sodani, page 17 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said they balance domestic and import sourcing of Caprolactam and nylon chips to manage uncertainty.
Answered by Yogesh Shah
Asked by Samyank Jain: Did the company face raw material shortages, and how are suppliers balanced?
p. 18
“So, we are keeping balancing and that helping us in the critical situation, uncertain situation.”
Yogesh Shah, page 18 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said projects are evaluated against a minimum IRR hurdle.
Answered by Yogesh Shah
Asked by Samyank Jain: What IRR is expected on capex projects?
p. 18
“Normally, we are looking forward for 12% to 15% minimum IR when we initiate the project.”
Yogesh Shah, page 18 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said no increase this year, with a modest increase expected once the FY28 project commissions.
Answered by Suresh Sodani
Asked by Madhur Rathi: How much capacity increase is expected from debottlenecking?
p. 19
“In the current financial year, it is not likely to increase. As I said, the new project is going to commission only in FY28. So, there it can, it may increase by between three to four thousand tons per annum.”
Suresh Sodani, page 19 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said the company holds 26% equity in a group captive JV and has invested accordingly.
Answered by Suresh Sodani
Asked by Madhur Rathi: How much capex was incurred for the 10.5 MW renewable addition at Bharuch?
p. 20
“So, we just contribute to 26 % of the equity. So, we will be, we have spent about 8.5 crores on as a part of our equity investment in the, that JV for, which is dedicated to Century Enka.”
Suresh Sodani, page 20 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said there are no related-party transactions with Birla Cellulose, though the companies collaborate within the same industry.
Answered by Suresh Sodani
Asked by Samyank Jain: Are there intercompany transactions with Birla Cellulose?
p. 21
“No, we do not have, because anyway, we report any related party transaction, but we do not have any transactions with them.”
Suresh Sodani, page 21 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Risks flagged
Volatile crude oil prices and geopolitical developments impacting raw material costs and demand
p. 4
“While demand fundamentals remain healthy, evolving geopolitical developments, volatile crude oil prices and persistent inflation continue to remain areas to monitor and could impact demand growth in the coming quarters.”
Suresh Sodani, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Anti-dumping duty on Chinese filament yarn imports not notified despite favorable DGTR findings
p. 4
“At the same time, import of commodity filament yarn from China continued at very low prices, while the Finance Ministry did not notify the anti-dumping duty, despite favorable findings by DGTR.”
Suresh Sodani, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Margins expected to normalize as low-cost inventory gains are consumed
p. 3
“While we expect margins to normalize as higher-cost inventory gets consumed, the underlying operational performance and demand environment remains encouraging.”
Suresh Sodani, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Import threat from countries with different geopolitical situations leading to a surge of cheap imports
p. 9
“And then there is also an import threat which, because of multiple countries having different geopolitical situations in their domestic markets, which could lead to surge in imports to the domestic markets.”
Suresh Sodani, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Dependence on China for raw material sourcing despite diversification efforts
p. 14
“One is because we are already sourcing some from our domestic sources and multiple countries, including China. While China still has a very large share, but to reduce the risk of having only dependence on China, we are already having other countries that we are sourcing from.”
Suresh Sodani, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
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