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Rushil Decor Ltd

| Q4 FY26 Earnings Conference Call

NEUTRAL SENTIMENT

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⬤9th Jun 26

Summary : Rushil Decor navigated FY26 challenges, focusing on operational recovery, value-added products, and Jumbo Laminate expansion, targeting improved utilization and margins.

Management Perspective positive : We are very confident that our utilization would go up and we'll be performing very well for the first quarter.

Concall Report Analysis & Insights

Business Overview

  1. FY26 revenue was INR 8,622 million, with EBITDA of INR 801 million (9.3%).
  2. Q4 FY26 revenue reached INR 2,309 million, EBITDA INR 286 million (12.4%).
  3. Laminate segment revenue grew 6.1% year-over-year to INR 2,111 million in FY26.
  4. MDF segment revenue for FY26 was INR 6,091 million.
  5. Jumbo Laminate facilities are fully operational, expanding international presence.

Future Growth Prospects

  1. Targeting 90% capacity utilization across all business segments.
  2. Aggressively scaling up the Jumbo Laminate business portfolio.
  3. Increasing value-added MDF product share to 50% volumes and 60% revenues.
  4. Driving cost optimization initiatives across all operations.
  5. Strengthening distribution network by adding new distributors and retailers.

Management Insights

  1. Focused on stabilizing operations, improving product mix, and strengthening distribution.
  2. Building a strong foundation for the Jumbo Laminate business.
  3. Implemented calibrated price increases for MDF (15%) and Laminate (10%) from April 2026.
  4. Investments in capacity, product development, and market provide a platform for growth.
  5. Net debt reduced to INR 2,544 million, with further repayment planned for next year.

Signs of Skepticism

  1. Management was not aware of unorganized sector capacity going offline in MDF.
  2. Jumbo Laminate revenue potential calculations seemed complex and less direct.
  3. Specific impact of MDF oversupply on future margins was not fully clarified.

Risk Factors

  1. FY26 was challenging due to a fire incident at the Andhra Pradesh MDF facility.
  2. Elevated resin and raw material prices impacted profitability.
  3. Global trade uncertainties and logistical disruptions affected export markets.
  4. Geopolitical developments in the Middle East impacted shipping routes.
  5. MDF market faces potential oversupply with new plants coming online.

Good To Know

  1. Net debt as of March 2026 was INR 2,544 million, improving net debt to equity to 0.39.
  2. The company repaid INR 45 crores during the year, planning INR 50 crores next year.
  3. Jumbo Laminate products are supplied to Russia, Portugal, Slovakia, Romania, Israel, and Kosovo.
  4. Value-added MDF contributed 42% of volumes and 54% of value in FY26.

Key Drivers

  1. Increased capacity utilization across segments.
  2. Growth in value-added product sales.
  3. Scaling Jumbo Laminate business.
  4. Expanded distribution network.

Key Analyst Discussions

Competitive Environment

  1. MDF industry CAGR is 15-18%, but oversupply is anticipated with new plants.
  2. Company is diverting MDF exports to new countries due to Middle East issues.
  3. Laminate export markets are diversified across Europe, Russia, Baltic, and CALA regions.

Financial Highlights

  1. Q1 FY27 capacity utilization is expected to be similar to Q4 FY26 levels.
  2. Management targets 10-12% EBITDA margin for the MDF business.
  3. Net debt decreased by INR 8 crores year-over-year.
  4. Jumbo Laminate realization is expected to average around INR 4,000 per sheet.

Product Composition

  1. Jumbo Laminates feature higher thickness (2.1mm-18mm) compared to traditional (0.6mm-1.9mm).
  2. Targeting 50% volume and 60% value from value-added MDF for FY27.
  3. Future product mix will see an increased percentage of Laminates, reducing MDF's share.

Strategic Considerations

  1. Price hikes mitigate raw material cost increases, not intended to boost margins.
  2. Company aims for 60-65% Jumbo Laminate utilization in FY27, rising to 85% next year.
  3. Export markets for Laminates are diversified, less affected by tariffs and geopolitical issues.
Rushil Decor Ltd (RUSHIL) Concall Report Analysis & Insights | Dhanarthi