Cera Sanitaryware Limited has informed the Exchange about Q1 FY 2025-26 Earnings Call Transcript
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Cera Sanitaryware reported Q1 FY26 revenue of Rs 419 crore, up 5.4% YoY, with EBITDA flat at Rs 72 crore and EBITDA margin declining to 16.4% from 17.5% on inflation and new brand launch costs. PAT was broadly flat at Rs 47 crore (EPS Rs 36.08). Faucetware grew 13.4% YoY while sanitaryware remained flat, with B2B/project business now contributing 38% of revenues and the project bank growing 32% YoY. The company launched a new value brand 'POLIPLUZ' targeting the Rs 9,000 crore rural/tier-4 market and is scaling the premium 'Senator' brand to 45-50 stores by FY26 end. Management maintained its guidance to outperform the market by 6-7% and keep EBITDA margins in the 15-17% range, with Rs 778 crore in cash and Rs 23 crore planned capex for FY26.
Margins came under pressure this quarter from cost inflation and new brand expenses, but the company reaffirmed its 15-17% margin band and multi-year growth targets, including the Rs 2,900 crore revenue goal by FY27. Strong project order inflows and brand expansion provide some visibility, though near-term demand remains soft and the sanitaryware Greenfield expansion has been deferred pending market review.