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Century Plyboards (India) Ltd (CENTURYPLY)

Share Analysis – Quality, Valuation Zone, Price Trend & DeciZen Rating BSE: 532548 NSE: CENTURYPLY Wood & Wood Products | Small Cap | Century Plyboards(I) Share Price

₹748.85 -7.70 (-1.02%)

As on 02-Sep'26 16:59

Century Plyboards (India) Ltd (CENTURYPLY)

Share Analysis – Quality, Valuation Zone, Price Trend & DeciZen Rating BSE: 532548 NSE: CENTURYPLY Wood & Wood Products | Small Cap | Century Plyboards(I) Share Price

₹748.85 -7.70 (-1.02%)

As on 02-Sep'26 16:59

Key Metrics
Valuation Multiples
Market Cap
₹16,637 Cr.
Current Price
₹748.9
52-Week Low / High
₹619 / 857
TTM EPS
₹13.7
TTM Sales
₹4,977 Cr.
Book Value per Share
₹125.4
P/E Ratio
54.82
Higher than its 5-year historical median
Industry PE
55.6
Price to Book (P/B)
5.97
Lower than its 5-year historical median
Price to Sales (P/S)
3.34
Lower than its 5-year historical median
EV/EBITDA
28.37
In line with its 5-year historical median
Dividend Yield
0.13%
Profitability Efficiency
Return on Equity (ROE)
10.79%
Outperforms industry median
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)
12.63%
Outperforms industry median
Return on Assets (ROA)
6.73%
Operating Profit Margin
11.6%
Net Profit Margin
5.96%
Gross Profit Margin
9.8%
Growth Momentum
1-yr vs 3-yr growth
Sales Growth (1 Year)
Improving versus 3-year growth rate
14.21%
Operating Profit Growth (1 Year)
Improving versus 3-year growth rate
9.58%
Net Profit Growth (1 Year)
Improving versus 3-year growth rate
-2.72%
Asset Quality
Promoter Holding
71.83%
Pledged shares (%) of Promoter's holding (%)
0.00%
Reserves
₹2,764 Cr.
Equity
₹22.2 Cr.
Face Value
₹1
All Time Low / High
₹5.30 / 938.60

Century Plyboards (India) stock performance

Key Ratios
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Valuation

Fair

Price Trend

Semi Strong
Q.1 Is Century Plyboards (India) Ltd a good quality company?
Century Plyboards (India) Ltd is a good quality company, based on a consistently good multi-year financial track record.

This assessment is based on company’s performance on Revenue growth, ROCE, Equity and Assets, key margin ratios, cash conversion cycle, and debt to cash flow from operations and how it compares with its long term averages.

We have analysed the performance of the company on the following:

  • How has it performed on generating Profits?

    By checking its Revenue growth, Gross, Operating and Net Margins compared to its last 5-year median.

  • How efficiently has it utilized Capital?

    By checking its ROCE, ROA, ROE and its Cash Conversion Cycle.

  • How is it managing its Debt?

    By checking its Debt to Equity and Cash Flow from Operations.

How does Century Plyboards (India) Ltd performance compare with that of its Peers?
Q.1 Revenue growth of Century Plyboards (India) Ltd vs industry peers?
Century Plyboards (India) Ltd revenue CAGR is 17.06%, compared to the industry median CAGR of 5.44%, indicating faster growth and gaining its market share.
Q.1 Promoter shareholding and pledge status of Century Plyboards (India) Ltd?
Promoters hold 71.83% of the Century Plyboards (India) Ltd, with 0.00% of their stake pledged, indicating no pledge risk.
Q.1 Stock return of Century Plyboards (India) Ltd over the last decade?
Over the last 9 year(s), the stock has delivered a CAGR of 12.7% based on the current price.

DeciZen - make an informed investing decision on Century Plyboards(I)

Decision Maker
Standalone basis

1. Right Stock

10 Year X-ray Pro
Long Term Prospect

2. Right Price

3. Right Time

#Likely Future 5 Year CAGR.

10 Year X-Ray :

Analysis of Financial Track Record (Data adjusted to bonus, split, extra-ordinary income, rights issue and change in financial year end)

Data adjusted to bonus, split, extra-ordinary income, rights issue and change in financial year end

Data adjusted to bonus, split, extra-ordinary income, rights issue and change in financial year end.

Financial track record gives insight into the company's performance on key parameters over the past ten years. MoneyWorks4me’s proprietary colour codes make it easy for retail investors to gauge the company’s past performance.
Century Plyboards (India) Ltd has performed well in majority of the past ten years indicating its past ten year financial track record is very good

Value Creation

Mar'17Mar'18Mar'19Mar'20Mar'21Mar'22Mar'23Mar'24Mar'25Mar'26TTM
ROCE % 22.8%17.1%17.7%17.4%19.9%31%25.4%19.2%15.1%12.6%-
Value Creation
Index
0.70.30.30.20.51.30.90.40.1-0.1-

Growth Parameters

Sales 1,7821,9672,2642,2832,1133,0013,5403,7594,0684,6464,977
Sales YoY Gr.-10.4%15.1%0.8%-7.4%42%18%6.2%8.2%14.2%-
Adj EPS 7.77.17.38.38.814.316.914.612.813.313.7
YoY Gr.--7.8%3.2%13.5%5.2%63.7%18.3%-14.1%-12%3.9%-
BVPS (₹) 31.937.743.648.356.970.48598.1109.7121.2125.4
Adj Net
Profit
171158163185194318376323285296304
Cash Flow from Ops. 223283226426359269421323132453-
Debt/CF from Ops. 2.722.40.60.40.70.61.25.61.9-

CAGR

9 Years 5 Years 3 Years 1 Years
Sales 11.2%17.1%9.5%14.2%
Adj EPS 6.3%8.8%-7.7%3.9%
BVPS16%16.3%12.6%10.4%
Share Price 12.7% 13.6% 2.7% -3.8%

Key Financial Parameters

Mar'17Mar'18Mar'19Mar'20Mar'21Mar'22Mar'23Mar'24Mar'25Mar'26TTM
Return on
Equity %
27.720.41818.116.622.521.815.912.311.511.1
Op. Profit
Mgn %
16.415.713.615.315.917.81613.811.611.611.6
Net Profit
Mgn %
9.687.28.19.210.610.68.676.46.1
Debt to
Equity
0.90.70.60.30.10.10.10.20.30.3-
Working Cap
Days
1441481271181199810414616514663
Cash Conv.
Cycle
8280716963515157636319

Valuation of Century Plyboards(I) - Standalone

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Analyst's Notes

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Management X-Ray

Shareholding Pattern

Promoter's Holding & Share Pledging

Pledged *0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
* Pledged shares as % of Promoter's holding (%)

Financials

PARTICULARSMar'17Mar'18Mar'19Mar'20Mar'21Mar'22Mar'23Mar'24Mar'25Mar'26
Sales1,7821,9672,2642,2832,1133,0013,5403,7594,0684,646
Operating Expenses + 1,4901,6611,9631,9791,7782,4663,0253,2663,5954,128
Manufacturing Costs139201258250220295309357368429
Material Costs9181,0231,1821,1481,0591,5221,9422,0582,3232,603
Employee Cost 257284328344318400447514599710
Other Costs 176153197236180250327337305386
Operating Profit 292306300304335535515493473518
Operating Profit Margin (%) 16.4%15.6%13.3%13.3%15.9%17.8%14.5%13.1%11.6%11.2%
Other Income + 237611112345414937
Exceptional Items 0000-120000-7
Interest 29334537111014253657
Depreciation 528150686368648188125
Profit Before Tax 234199212210261480483427397366
Tax 484253526915513411211389
Profit After Tax 186157159158192325348315285277
PAT Margin (%) 10.4%8.0%7.0%6.9%9.1%10.8%9.8%8.4%7.0%6.0%
Adjusted EPS (₹)8.47.17.27.18.614.615.714.212.812.5
Dividend Payout Ratio (%)12%14.20%14%14.10%11.60%10.30%6.40%7.10%7.80%8%
PARTICULARSMar'17Mar'18Mar'19Mar'20Mar'21Mar'22Mar'23Mar'24Mar'25Mar'26

Equity and Liabilities

Shareholders Fund + 7098389691,0731,2651,5651,8882,1802,4382,692
Share Capital 22222222222222222222
Reserves 6868169471,0511,2431,5431,8662,1582,4152,669
Debt +55750246922197172264380731822
Long Term Debt147167132532400010083
Short Term Debt41033533616873171264380631739
Minority Interest0000000000
Trade Payables141176163161214255274274269364
Others Liabilities 7974105115170223182578445469
Total Liabilities 1,4861,5901,7051,5711,7452,2152,6093,4133,8834,347

Fixed Assets

Net Fixed Assets +2495427297216826969589731,0231,626
Gross Block3457189471,0051,0261,1001,3501,4431,5772,298
Accumulated Depreciation95177219284345405393470554672
CWIP 40120198211653222156672
Investments 969698114227155209220229594
Inventories264338401354330490503599773808
Trade Receivables335314294258297349380396437519
Cash Equivalents 5417232175249258381424
Others Assets 44816314394112111270965841704
Total Assets 1,4861,5901,7051,5711,7452,2152,6093,4133,8834,347
PARTICULARSMar'17Mar'18Mar'19Mar'20Mar'21Mar'22Mar'23Mar'24Mar'25Mar'26
Cash Flow From Operating Activity + 223283226426359269421323132453
PBT 234199212210261480483427397366
Adjustment 631139815179698810390175
Changes in Working Capital -2825-2910263-171-28-98-2506
Tax Paid -46-54-54-38-44-109-121-109-106-94
Cash Flow From Investing Activity + -321-197-128-58-224-306-439-365-445-450
Capex -288-192-133-15-52-208-239-301-420-243
Net Investments 02-21-171-65-8242-3-3
Others -33-77-45-1-33-192-306-22-204
Cash Flow From Financing Activity + 133-123-94-369-1423419702897
Net Proceeds from Shares 0000000000
Net Proceeds from Borrowing 8016-31-104-32-28-250100-17
Interest Paid -29-33-35-38-11-9-13-24-35-52
Dividend Paid -0-22-22-44-0-22-33-22-22-22
Others 81-84-5-182-100949011624797
Net Cash Flow 35-374-1-7-3228-2510
PARTICULARSMar'17Mar'18Mar'19Mar'20Mar'21Mar'22Mar'23Mar'24Mar'25Mar'26
Ratios
ROE (%)30.0820.2617.5715.4916.4322.9920.1815.4712.3210.79
ROCE (%)22.7817.117.7117.419.8831.0125.3919.1915.1312.63
Asset Turnover Ratio1.51.31.441.451.341.591.531.291.221.24
PAT to CFO Conversion(x)1.21.81.422.71.870.831.211.030.461.64
Working Capital Days
Receivable Days59.1059.2046.7042.3045.7037.503636.4034.3034.30
Inventory Days51.2054.9056.8057.8056.4047.604951.6056.4056.60
Payable Days44.8056.7052.4051.4064.6056.2049.7048.7042.7044.40

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Century Plyboards (India) Ltd FAQs

The current trading price of Century Plyboards(I) on 02-Sep-2026 16:59 is ₹748.9.

Market capitalization or market cap is determined by multiplying the current market price of a company's shares with the total number of shares outstanding. As of 01-Sep-2026 the market cap of Century Plyboards(I) stood at ₹16,637.4 Cr

The latest P/E ratio of Century Plyboards(I) as of 01-Sep-2026 is 54.82.

The latest P/B ratio of Century Plyboards(I) as of 01-Sep-2026 is 5.97.

The 52-week high of Century Plyboards(I) is ₹856.6 and the 52-week low is ₹618.6.

The TTM revenue is Trailing Twelve Months sales. The TTM revenue/sales of Century Plyboards(I) is ₹4,977 ( Cr.) .

Past 10 year's financial track record analysis by Moneyworks4me indicates that Century Plyboards (India) Ltd is a good quality company.

The key valuation ratios of Century Plyboards (India) Ltd's currently when compared to its past seem to suggest it is in the Fair zone.

The Price Trend analysis by MoneyWorks4Me indicates it is Semi Strong which suggest that the price of Century Plyboards (India) Ltd is likely to Rise-somewhat in the short term. However, please check the rating on Quality and Valuation before investing.

About Century Plyboards (India) Ltd

Century Plyboards (India), incorporated in 1982, is well-known manufacturer of plywood and decorative veneers. The company was formed by Sajjan Bhajanka and Sanjay Agarwal. The manufacturing facility of company is located at Bishnupur near Joka, Kolkata.
 
The company has been the front-runner in applying innovation at work. This simple philosophy has been the cornerstone of all its processes and technologies. It has led to design and deliver contemporary lifestyle statements that have become synonymous with modern living. Its award winning products have been redefining Indian realty and bringing about a paradigm shift in the concept of living spaces. Century Plyboards (India) Ltd., came into existence in 1986 as a result of the foresightedness of two visionaries, Mr. Sajjan Bhajanka and Mr. Sanjay Agarwal. Since then, the company has taken giant strides and is today, the largest seller of multi-use plywood and decorative veneers in the Indian organized plywood market.

As the pioneers in Borer Proof Plywood and Boiling Water Resistant (BWR) Decorative Veneers and Laminates in India, the company has successfully created a niche in the highly competitive lifestyle segment. By giving more freedom to its users, it ensure they have more choices available that will help them in achieving what they desire. The company is continuously working on new product concepts for today's informed and discerning buyer - offering maximum choice to try out numerous permutations and combinations.

CenturyPly is the unprecedented choice of architects and interior designers - they strongly recommend its products for transforming ordinary steel and concrete structures to expressions of one's personality. From flexible plywoods that offer a unique blend of form and functionality to specially treated, Fire Retardant plywoods that find use in a myriad of construction purposes, the company has the right products to target different building needs. Now, CenturyPly enjoys a unique brand identity as the market leader, with offerings that are considered industry benchmarks. It is guided by a simple philosophy of adding more value-for-money products and at the same time, improving upon its existing product portfolio through extensive research and customer feedback.

The company also had a successful run at the box office by associating itself with meaningful cinema and it seeks to strengthen this association over the coming years. As an aspirational, premium lifestyle brand, in perseverance, will power and determination. The company constantly communicate its identity amongst a larger audience through the medium of the moving arts. CenturyPly has collaborated with movies that show the undying human spirit, its indomitable willpower and propagate noble causes like Right to Education. By doing so, the ocmpany bring forth CenturyPly relentless pursuit of excellence and the will to succeed against all odds. Notable social welfare initiatives like “Education for all” seeks to educate children of its factory workers as well as adjacent areas, absolutely free of cost.

Business area of the company

The Company is primarily engaged in manufacturing and sale of Plywood, Laminates, Decorative Veneers, Medium Density Fiber Boards (MDF), Pre-laminated Boards, Particle Board and Flush Doors and providing Container Freight Station (CFS) services. The Company presently has manufacturing facilities near Kolkata, Karnal, Guwahati, Hoshiarpur, Kandla and Chennai. Container Freight station is located near Kolkata port.

Products

Plywood: CenturyPly, CenturyPly Architect, Club Prime, CenturyPly Marine, CenturyPly Elasto, CenturyPly 710+ BWP Marine, Sharonply, Maxima, Century Win MR, Sainik 710 and Sainik MR, Technopine, Fire wall, and Bond 710.

Laminates: Century Laminates, Starline, Monocore, Dark Forest, and Progettowood.

Exteria: Century Exteria.

Veneer: Natzura Woods, and Senzura Styles.

Blockboard: Sainik, Bond 710, Century Club Prime, Sainik 710 and Sainik MR, and Century Win MR.

Doors: Club Prime, Pro, Sainik, and Century Doorframe.

Prelams: Century Prelams.

FaceVeneers: Century Face Veneers.

New-age products: Century PVC (Starke Boards), and Zykron (Fibre Cement Board).

MDF: Century MDF, Prowud, Century Premium Plus, and Century HDF.

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