Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Basic Materials
Industry: Lumber & Wood Production

Century Plyboards (India) Limited manufactures and sells plywood, laminates, decorative veneers, medium density fiber boards (MDF), pre-laminated boards, particle boards, and flush doors in India. The company operates through Plywood, Laminate, MDF, Plain Particle Board, CFS Services, and Others segments. It offers plywood, blockboard, veneer, and timber; decorative laminates; and plain and pre-laminated medium density fibre boards, as well as particle boards. The company also provides container freight stations services; trades in chemicals and panel products; and offers pre-engineered doors, fibre cement boards, and PVC sheets. It also exports its products. The company provides its products primarily under the ARCHITECT PLY, CENTURYEXPERIA, CENTURYTEAK, SAINIK 710, SAINIK MR, SAINIK DOORS, SAINIK LAMINATES, CENTURYDOORS, CENTURYPROWUD, CENTURYLAMINATES, CENTURYVENEERS, Zykron, and CENTURYPLY brands. Century Plyboards (India) Limited was incorporated in 1982 and is headquartered in Kolkata, India.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for CENTURYPLY
Revenue projections for CENTURYPLY

Investors are expected to be cautious with CENTURYPLY, as its revenues are projected to fall compared to last year. A decline in revenue often results in a negative impact on profitability, prompting concerns about the company's financial stability and making investors more conservative in their approach.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 1.066000
forwardPE 29.554241
debtToEquity 66.670000
earningsGrowth -0.341000
revenueGrowth 0.130000
grossMargins 0.462490
operatingMargins 0.082280
trailingEps 8.320000
forwardEps 0.000000

CENTURYPLY's current ratio being 1.066 shows it has more than enough assets to cover its short-term debts. The company's liquidity position is strong, with ample cash reserves available to meet its immediate financial obligations without strain.
CENTURYPLY's Forward PE is in a reasonable range, indicating the stock is priced well relative to its earnings. The stock isn't overpriced, which leaves room for future growth, making it an attractive option for investors seeking value and long-term gains.
Century Plyboards (India) Limited's low earnings and revenue growth point to a likely decrease in profits. This suggests that the company is facing financial difficulties and may struggle to maintain its current level of profitability.
CENTURYPLY's negative gross and operating margins suggest that the company is currently unprofitable, both in terms of production and overall operations. This could reflect rising costs or declining revenues, posing challenges for future profitability.

Price projections:

Price projections for CENTURYPLY
Price projections for CENTURYPLY

The stock price of CENTURYPLY has often been near the lower end of projections, indicating that it may not be meeting investor expectations. This trend could suggest challenges ahead for the company.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for CENTURYPLY
Recommendations trend for CENTURYPLY


A recent buy bias from analysts toward CENTURYPLY indicates strong confidence in the stock's future performance. This could encourage investors to park their money in CENTURYPLY, viewing it as a stable and potentially rewarding investment opportunity with promising long-term growth prospects.