Century Enka Ltd (CENTENKA) Q2FY27 Concall Summary - Sep-2026 Qtr
Key Takeaways
- Commercial sales of new Polyester Tyre Cord Fabric (PTCF) are confirmed to begin in Q4 FY27, with a gradual ramp-up expected through FY28.
- A new hybrid power project will start delivering an estimated 10 crores in annualized cost savings from Q4 FY27, mitigating rising energy costs.
- Management guides for a normalized EBITDA margin of 7% to 10%, viewing the Q2 margin of 5.88% as abnormally low due to cost pressures.
Performance Overview
- The automotive sector witnessed healthy momentum, providing a constructive demand environment for the tyre industry.
- Tyre cord fabric (NTCF) demand remained healthy, but sales volumes were impacted by increased imports from tyre companies mitigating supply chain risks.
- Nylon filament yarn sales volume improved, driven by stronger festive season demand, though margins were constrained by competitively priced imports from China.
- Operating margins faced pressure from significant volatility in raw material prices and higher energy costs due to increased grid power tariffs and elevated LNG prices.
- The company is progressing with the approval process for Polyester Tyre Cord Fabric (PTCF), expecting to commence commercial sales in Q4 FY27.
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Outlook and Guidance
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