CENTENKA posts Rs 61.70 cr Q1FY27 profit; PTCF foray is in capex
The consolidated quarter carried a 15.47% operating margin, with Rs 8.88 cr of other income supplementing Rs 79.73 cr of pre-tax profit.
Filed 28 Jul 2026, 13:51 IST · CENTENKA (CENTENKA)
Key takeaways
- CENTENKA's consolidated Q1FY27 revenue of Rs 554.29 cr produced Rs 85.73 cr of operating profit at a 15.47% operating margin.
- Other income of Rs 8.88 cr supplemented consolidated pre-tax profit of Rs 79.73 cr, while the 22.61% tax rate left net profit at Rs 61.70 cr.
- Management cited India's textile industry reaching US$350 billion by 2030 and said its PTCF foray could help it benefit from passenger-vehicle tyre growth.
Operating profit sets the Q1FY27 earnings base
CENTENKA's consolidated revenue of Rs 554.29 cr generated Rs 85.73 cr of operating profit, corresponding to a 15.47% operating margin. After depreciation of Rs 14.42 cr and interest of Rs 0.46 cr, pre-tax profit was Rs 79.73 cr, indicating that these charges were not the main drag on operating earnings. Other income of Rs 8.88 cr provided an additional contribution to pre-tax profit.
Tax and non-operating income shape profit quality
The 22.61% tax rate was the main bridge between pre-tax profit of Rs 79.73 cr and net profit of Rs 61.70 cr. The earnings profile therefore combines operating profit of Rs 85.73 cr with a non-operating income contribution of Rs 8.88 cr. Basic EPS was Rs 28.24 for the consolidated quarter.
PTCF and power investments define management's focus
Management said the company expects its foray into polyester tyre cord fabric to help it benefit from passenger-vehicle tyre growth, and said the capex programme includes this PTCF investment. The company also said it is investing in renewable-power facilities to reduce power costs and pursuing zero water discharge. Management further said demand for synthetic yarns is increasing because of their wide range of applications, while the outlook for bias tyres remains stable despite rising MHCV tyre radialisation.
Q1FY27 at a glance
Consolidated figures as filed with NSE — filed ahead of third-party databases, not yet independently cross-checked.
| Line item | Q1FY27 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | ₹554 cr |
| Other income | ₹9 cr |
| Expenses | ₹469 cr |
| Operating profit | ₹86 cr |
| Operating margin (%) | 15.47% |
| Interest | ₹0 cr |
| Depreciation | ₹14 cr |
| Profit before tax | ₹80 cr |
| Tax | ₹18 cr |
| Net profit | ₹62 cr |
| EPS (₹) | ₹28.24 |
What management said
From the company’s own investor presentation. Each point is checked against the source document before it appears here.
Guidance & outlook
- India’s textile industry is projected to reach US$350 billion by 2030.
- The company expects to benefit from growth in passenger vehicle tyres through its PTCF foray.
- The outlook for bias tyres remains stable despite increasing MHCV tyre radialisation.
- Demand for synthetic yarns is increasing because of their broad range of applications.
Expansion
- The company’s capital expenditure includes its foray into PTCF for passenger radial tyres.
New initiatives
- The company is investing in renewable power facilities to reduce power costs.
- The company is pursuing zero water discharge.
Problems & risks
- Increasing radialisation of MHCV tyres is an adverse industry factor considered in the bias-tyre outlook.
What to watch
- Whether operating margin remains around 15.47% as renewable-power investments progress.
- Whether other income remains comparable with Rs 8.88 cr relative to Rs 79.73 cr of pre-tax profit.
- Track the next-quarter EPS against Rs 28.24 alongside the 22.61% tax rate.