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Management's outlook for Greenply Industries Limited indicates strong confidence in continuing double-digit volume growth for both the plywood and MDF segments in the upcoming quarters. For Q4 FY26, they anticipate over 20% year-on-year growth in the MDF business, supported by improved margins due to stabilization in operations. The consolidated revenue for Q3 FY26 reached INR 673.4 crores, marking a 9.6% year-over-year increase. The core EBITDA for the quarter stood at INR 58.9 crores, with a margin of 8.7%.

For the nine months ended December 2025, consolidated revenue was INR 1,962.8 crores, up 6.7% year-over-year, while core EBITDA reached INR 177.3 crores, a 4.5% increase. The management also reported a profit before tax of INR 117 crores for nine months, a 13% increase compared to the previous year.

Key forward-looking points highlighted include:

1. Continued investment in expanding MDF capacity from 800 to 1,000 CBM, with significant operational stabilization and record production in January.
2. Approval of a new INR 400 crores investment for a second MDF line to bolster future growth.
3. A guidance for the furniture and fitting Joint Venture (JV) to achieve 30-35% revenue growth, with profitability expected in FY28.
4. Reduction in net debt-to-equity ratio to remain within the targeted range of 0.5x to 0.6x by year-end, despite new capex announcements.
5. Share of the MDF business is anticipated to grow, with 7.5% market share now, emphasizing the importance of regional dominance after expansion.

Overall, the management is optimistic about positioning Greenply for upcoming market opportunities while maintaining financial discipline in capital allocation and working capital management.

Major Q&A from Greenply Q3 FY26 Earnings Call

Question 1: "Mr. Manoj, the plywood and board market continues to evolve; how is management prioritizing growth levers such as distribution expansion and capacity over the medium term? Which will be most critical for strengthening competitive position?"

Answer: We've focused on two major initiatives over the last year, enabling double-digit volume growth. Our strategy emphasizes both the depth and reach of our distribution network, alongside branding our mid-segment products. Recent actions have shown positive results, with growing confidence that we'll achieve growth in the mid-teens for our plywood business in the near future.

Question 2: "Mr. Sanjiv, can you elaborate on key trade-offs managed during the period between growth investments, cost discipline, and working capital efficiency? How do these influence outlook on cash creation and returns metrics as business scales?"

Answer: We have maintained low working capital utilization and are collaborating with dealers on finance strategies to enhance their ROI. This, coupled with internal accruals for expansion, positions us well. Our focus remains on maintaining a debt-to-equity ratio under 0.6x while improving efficiencies across working capital to optimize cash flow as we scale.

Question 3: "Hrishikesh, can you elucidate how to justify incremental capacity addition, considering current low margins and 71%-72% utilization?"

Answer: While it's true ROCE is lower post-MDF investment, diversification has mitigated risk. The transition into MDF is strategic, with expected longer-term ROCE improvements on investments. We've maintained discipline by not raising capital, focusing instead on cash flow reinvestment, which will enhance future returns.

Question 4: "Rehan, you've noticed trading sales volumes decreased from 43% in Q3 FY25 to 34% in Q3 FY26; is this a strategic shift towards an asset-light model?"

Answer: Yes, we've moved more towards manufacturing. This shift allows us to optimize supplies and manage price volatility more effectively. We plan to retain trading as a supplementary strategy to meet sudden demand fluctuations, while focusing more on our factory capabilities.

Question 5: "Sneha, what realization and margins are expected from the new capital expenditure?"

Answer: For the upcoming plant, we're targeting realizations similar to current levels. Given market variables, margins should be around 16-18%. We anticipate continued growth in both value and volume, provided conditions remain stable.

Question 6: "Utkarsh, can you clarify the current trends in timber costs and your consumption costs?"

Answer: Timber costs have stabilized after slight fluctuations in December; current prices are back at prior levels. We're expecting stability in timber prices moving forward, which bodes well for our cost structure in the upcoming quarters.

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