Century Plyboards reported its consolidated Q2 FY25 results, showcasing a notable decline in profitability despite growth in revenue.
Key Financial Highlights for Q2 FY25:
- Profit After Tax (PAT): The company’s PAT stood at ₹40 crore, a sharp decrease of 58.8% compared to ₹97 crore in Q2 FY24.
- Revenue: Revenue grew by 18.7% YoY, reaching ₹1,184 crore, up from ₹997 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.
- EBITDA: EBITDA dropped to ₹111.3 crore, down 22.9% from ₹144.28 crore in Q2 FY24.
- EBITDA Margin: The EBITDA margin contracted by 507 basis points, standing at 9.4% compared to 14.5% in Q2 FY24.
Analysis
The decline in profit and EBITDA margin despite revenue growth suggests increased costs or pricing pressures impacting the company’s bottom line. Century Plyboards may need to focus on efficiency improvements to regain its profitability levels.
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