Greenlam targets 18-20% revenue growth, bets on chipboard and plywood to break even
Management guided for a consolidated top-line jump in FY27, with the core laminates business set to grow 10-12%.
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- Management guided for 18-20% consolidated revenue growth in FY27.
- The laminates business is expected to grow 10-12%, with EBITDA margins in the 16-17% range.
- Both the chipboard and plywood segments are targeting EBITDA break-even in FY27.
Why this matters
The guidance implies a significant acceleration from the prior year. The real story is the push to break even the chipboard and plywood units, which have been a drag. Weak secondary sales and tight customer cash flows are acknowledged headwinds, but management says demand destruction is limited.
What we're watching
- Whether the new chipboard plant can reach the ~50% utilization needed for break-even.
- If weak secondary sales translate into softer volume growth in coming quarters.
- How plywood performs as it chases its own break-even target.
The full read
Greenlam's management set a high bar on its Q4 call. Consolidated revenue is targeted to grow 18-20% in FY27, driven by 10-12% growth in laminates. The margin outlook for that core business is stable at 16-17% EBITDA, with room to run. The bigger bet is on the chipboard and plywood units. Both need to reach EBITDA break-even this year. The chipboard plant, in particular, must hit roughly 50% utilization to get there. Not yet. The gloss is tempered by weak secondary sales and customer cash constraints, though management stressed no real demand destruction, citing supply disruptions at unorganised competitors. Proving the new segments can stop losing money while the core business maintains its footing is the year's task.
Questions answered
- What is Greenlam's headline growth target for FY27?
- Management guided for 18-20% consolidated revenue growth, maintaining the momentum from the previous year. The laminates business is seen growing 10-12%.
- Are the company's newest units profitable yet?
- No. Both the chipboard and plywood segments are targeting EBITDA break-even in FY27. The chipboard plant needs to reach roughly 50% utilization to hit that target.
- What is the margin outlook for the core laminates business?
- Laminates EBITDA margins are expected to sustain in the 16-17% range, with management noting potential for upside from there.
- Did management flag any near-term challenges?
- Yes. The call cited weak secondary sales and tight cash flows among customers. However, management said there was no material demand destruction, partly due to supply disruptions at unorganised competitors.
Story so far
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