NSE: CENTENKA · BSE: 500280 · ISIN INE485A01015
Century Enka Limited stock analysis
Century Enka Limited ranks #1305 in the TickerSutra evidence-ranked universe with a score of 54/100 and 95% data confidence. The latest captured fundamentals show ROCE of 8.3%, quarterly sales growth of 38.0% and quarterly profit growth of 299.4%.Monitor only
INVESTMENT EVIDENCE
What supports—and challenges—the thesis
Evidence in favour
- Low debt/equity of 0.01×
- Strong CFO/EBITDA of 0.84×
- Institutional ownership is rising
- CWIP indicates an active capacity pipeline
- No promoter shares are reported as pledged
Risks and constraints
- Promoter holding is below 25%
- Extreme base-effect growth requires manual validation
Still unresolved: Related-party exposure · Broad media sentiment
FINANCIAL TRAJECTORY
Recent operating history
| Period | Revenue | Operating profit | Net profit | Operating margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | ₹2,098cr | ₹264cr | ₹184cr | 13.0% |
| 2023 | ₹2,072cr | ₹142cr | ₹90cr | 7.0% |
| 2024 | ₹1,744cr | ₹83cr | ₹46cr | 4.8% |
| 2025 | ₹2,002cr | ₹115cr | ₹67cr | 6.0% |
| 2026 | ₹1,705cr | ₹148cr | ₹102cr | 9.0% |
| TTM | ₹1,858cr | ₹214cr | ₹148cr | 12.0% |
EXCHANGE EVENT TRIGGERS
Latest corporate disclosures
MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY
Signals from filed documents
One more question is about the healthy cash balance, which is there on the balance sheet. So, my question is regarding, if you could talk about the CAPEX plans for the company, is anything big CA PEX coming up for the company? Or as you said, the utilizations and levels are around 85, 90% around that level.
The strong performance was driven by healthy volume growth across all business verticals, supported by productivity improvements and higher operating rates, which contributed to a meaningful expansion in operating margins. We were also able to effectively pass on increase in raw material cost through calibrated pricing actions. In addition, profitability during the quarter benefited from one-time inventory gains aris
Turning to our filament yarn business: We continue to witness healthy demand during the quarter, with robust sales volumes and improving product mix, led by higher share of valuated and better margin products. Our new mother yarn and other valuated products continue to support margin expansion and strengthen the overall profitability of the segment. At the same time, import of commodity filament yarn from China conti
Through this disciplined framework, the Company is able to assess, prioritise and address key risks in a timely and effective manner. Integrated Annual Report 2025-26 30 Steep Fall in Raw Material Prices Volatility in key raw material prices, mainly in Caprolactam prices, may result in immediate corrections in Nylon Filament Yarn selling prices, impacting profitability through inventory valuation losses, mark-to-mark
Our initiatives also include incorporating plastic recycling into supply chain processes and carrying out biannual supplier reviews and audits to assess performance on quality, timeliness, and responsiveness. We are further strengthening supply chain resilience by increasing domestic sourcing and reducing reliance on international markets. Looking ahead, we aim to expand supplier engagement efforts, implement advance
That would be, and then there are some value -added products that would be added to our N FY, which will go in CAPEX, but will not add to the capacity, but add to the margins. As already stated, as a consistent process that we have been doing is that we are enriching our offerings in the filament yarn segment, basically to counter the commodity imports that are coming at very cheap prices from China, and also make di
The Company has established and continues to maintain a robust Environmental Management System certified to ISO 14001:2015, enabling the systematic identification, monitoring, and mitigation of environmental impacts. All manufacturing units consistently operated in full compliance with all applicable environmental laws and regulatory requirements throughout the year. In FY’26, the Company’s commitment to environmenta
Suresh Sodani: Uh, I will not be able to give any exact numbers on the value addition. I can only say, as mentioned earlier, that all our new investments are accretive on bottom line and they have to have a minimum hurdle rate that they get it gets approved by the board. And these are much higher than the hurdle rates which were already mentioned.
So, it will continue to improve and this will start reflecting. As I mentioned, it's already reflect ing in margin guidance that we are given and it will start reflecting in future as well. So, just a final question if you don’t mind, sir, the renewables and how much are we adding in terms of megawatt at the Bharuch plant currently?
Suresh Sodani: Actually, it's a combination of multiple factors. Most important is the price increases in raw material due to the un derlying crude variability and most likely to increase. So, that could lead to either deferment of purchases or other kinds of economic challenges, which could relate to either reduction in demand for the new vehicles, new automobiles, or also the demand c uts in terms of various value
Net Revenue from Operations Net revenue for the year was lower by approx. 15% on account of lower volume and lower realization both for NTCF and NFY linked to lower raw material prices. Profit before Depreciation, Financial Cost, Exceptional Items and Tax (PBIDT) Higher margin over raw material and cost saving initiatives resulted in approx.
(g) Details of utilization of funds raised through preferential allotment or qualified institutions placement as specified under Regulation 32(7A). During the financial year 2025–26, the Company did not raise any funds through preferential allotment or qualified institutional placements, as specified under Regulation 32(7A) of the Listing Regulations. (h) A certificate from a company secretary in practice that none o
MANAGEMENT PROMISE LEDGER
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“Not looking for a guidance per se, but you know... Suresh Sodani: So, actually, if you look at compared to past, we normally used to say, or rather give that our margin ranges will be between 6% to 8%. We already upgraded it between 7% to 10% based on what you were Page 16 of 21 saying earlier.”
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