Century Enka Limited has released its Earnings Presentation for the third quarter and the first nine months of the financial year 2025-26 (Q3/9M FY26). The company reported a revenue from operations of ₹4,117 million for Q3 FY26, a decrease of 16.6% compared to ₹4,934 million in Q3 FY25. However, EBITDA for the quarter saw a significant increase of 50.4% to ₹409 million from ₹272 million in the prior year period. EBITDA margins improved to 9.93% from 5.51% year-on-year. Net Profit for Q3 FY26 was ₹237 million, a 69.3% increase from ₹140 million in Q3 FY25, with PAT margins at 5.76%. For the nine-month period (9M FY26), revenue from operations stood at ₹12,219 million, a decrease of 21.6% compared to ₹15,577 million in 9M FY25. EBITDA for 9M FY26 was ₹924 million, a marginal decrease of 12.9% from ₹1,061 million in 9M FY25. EBITDA margins improved by 75 basis points to 7.56%. Net Profit for 9M FY26 increased by 2.8% to ₹614 million from ₹597 million in 9M FY25, with PAT margins at 5.02%. The company's operational highlights indicate improved volumes for Tyre Cord Fabric post-GST cuts, though margins remain under pressure due to imports. Filament yarn demand was subdued in Q3 post-festival season but is expected to improve in Q4. The company is progressing with PTCF approval, expecting commercial sales from FY27. Raw material costs, particularly Caprolactam, increased. The company reported an exceptional item of ₹3.7 crores due to the impact of new Labour Codes. Century Enka Limited was established in 1965 and is a major producer of Nylon Filament Yarn (NFY) and Nylon Tyre Cord Fabric (NTCF) in India, with manufacturing facilities in Pune and Bharuch.
