Particulars (Rs. in cr) | Q2FY25 | Q2FY24 | YoY (%) | Q1FY25 | QoQ (%) |
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Net Revenues | 1117.00 | 925.00 | 21.00% | 1137.00 | -2.00% |
EBITDA | 164.00 | 121.00 | 36.00% | 150.00 | 9.00% |
EBITDA Margin (%) | 14.68% | 13.08% | 160 bps | 13.19% | 149 bps |
PAT | 81.00 | 62.00 | 33.00% | 77.00 | 5.00% |
EPS (Rs.) | 6.03 | 4.85 | 24.00% | 5.79 | 4.00% |
Source: Company Filings; stockaxis Research
Q2FY25 Result Highlights
Radico Khaitan Ltd (RKL) displayed remarkable earnings growth for the quarter ended
Q2FY25 with double-digit growth across all its key metrics. The company registered
strong revenue growth of 21% YoY to Rs.1117 cr as compared to Rs.925 cr in the same
quarter of the preceding fiscal. This was the sixth consecutive quarter of 20% plus
topline growth. Total Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) decreased by 2.5% whereas
Prestige & Above category volume grew by 12.6%. Prestige & Above net revenue
growth was 18% compared to Q2FY24. Revenue growth was mainly driven by an 18% yoy
growth in the P&A segment (volume growth of 13%) and a 56% y-o-y growth in the
non-IMFL business. Gross Margin during the quarter was 43.6% compared to 44.1% in
Q2FY24 and 41.0% in Q1FY25. Gross Margin was impacted Y-o-Y basis due to significant
foodgrain inflation offset by premiumization in the IMFL business. Gross Margin
improved by 258 bps on a QoQ basis due to the ongoing premiumization, and a stable
raw material and packaging material scenario. Operating profit grew by 36% YoY to
Rs.164 cr while margins expanded 160 bps to 14.68% due to economies of scale. PAT
surged 33% YoY to Rs.82 cr.
Within the IMFL business, the premium segment (Prestige & Above) category volume grew by 12.6% led by buoyant demand trends across product lines, especially in the luxury and ultra-luxury portfolio. In value terms, Prestige & Above category registered 18% growth as the company benefited from higher revenue contribution from export markets and price rises, which drove realisations up 5% YoY. IMFL realization increased by 9.7% on a YoY basis. Prestige & Above category account for 53.2% of the IMFL volume compared to 47.1% in Q2 of last year. The percentage of P&A is higher due to the significant degrowth in the regular category. Improvement in IMFL realization is due to a combination of price increases and continued premiumization. The regular & others segment reported a 12.3% y-o-y decline in revenue (volumes lower by 11.9%).
Radico Khaitan delivered yet another quarter of impressive earnings growth in Q2 driven by strong volume growth in the P&A segment. With consumers shifting to premium IMFL brands, RKL’s focus on improving the presence of each brand in key markets and the emergence of favourable liquor policies in key states would aid faster growth of branded liquor products in the near to medium term. The company expects double-digit volume growth in the P&A segment to be sustained in the medium term due to strong traction to its premium brands.
Focus on premiumisation and support of backward integration will drive consistent strong double-digit earnings growth in the coming years. We like the company’s focus on launching products in brown and white spirits, targeting the premium/luxury segment to consistently gain market share in key markets and outpace the industry. Margins have bottomed out and we should expect consistent improvement in profitability and cash flows in the coming years. The management has reiterated achieving a 15-16% operating margin for FY26 on account of softer grain prices & premium products. At a CMP of Rs.2339, the stock is trading at 58x FY26E. We maintain a HOLD rating on the stock.
Particulars (Rs. in cr) | Q2FY25 | Q2FY24 | YoY (%) | Q1FY25 | QoQ (%) |
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Revenue from operations | 3907.00 | 3569.00 | 9.00% | 4266.00 | -8.00% |
Excise duty on sales | 2790.00 | 2644.00 | 6.00% | 3129.00 | -11.00% |
Net Revenues | 1117.00 | 925.00 | 21.00% | 1137.00 | -2.00% |
COGS | 629.00 | 517.00 | 22.00% | 670.00 | -6.00% |
Gross Profit | 488.00 | 408.00 | 20.00% | 467.00 | 4.00% |
Gross Margin (%) | 43.69% | 44.11% | (42 bps) | 41.07% | 262 bps |
Employee Benefit expenses | 51.00 | 49.00 | 4.00% | 50.00 | 2.00% |
Other expenses | 273.00 | 238.00 | 15.00% | 267.00 | 2.00% |
EBITDA | 164.00 | 121.00 | 36.00% | 150.00 | 9.00% |
EBITDA Margin (%) | 14.68% | 13.08% | 160 bps | 13.19% | 149 bps |
Depreciation expenses | 36.00 | 26.00 | 38.00% | 33.00 | 9.00% |
EBIT | 128.00 | 95.00 | 35.00% | 117.00 | 9.00% |
Finance cost | 19.00 | 12.00 | 58.00% | 18.00 | 6.00% |
Other Income | 3.00 | 0.70 | 329.00% | 4.00 | -25.00% |
Profit before share of profit/(loss) of JV | 112.00 | 84.00 | 34.00% | 103.00 | 9.00% |
Share in profit/(loss) of JV | -1.50 | 3.00 | - | 1.00 | -250.00% |
PBT | 111.00 | 87.00 | 28.00% | 102.00 | 9.00% |
Tax expenses | 30.00 | 21.00 | 43.00% | 25.00 | 20.00% |
PAT | 81.00 | 62.00 | 33.00% | 77.00 | 5.00% |
EPS (Rs.) | 6.03 | 4.85 | 24.00% | 5.79 | 4.00% |