Khadim India Ltd (NSE:KHADIM) Q2 FY25 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Profit Growth Amidst ...

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  • Revenue: INR160.6 crore, a growth of 2.2% year on year for Q2 FY25.

  • Net Profit After Tax: INR2.4 crore, a year on year increase of 31.7% for Q2 FY25.

  • Gross Margin: 48.3% for Q2 FY25, up by 360 basis points year on year.

  • EBITDA: INR19.3 crore, reflecting a year on year growth of 9.4% for Q2 FY25.

  • EBITDA Margin: 12% for Q2 FY25.

  • Half-Yearly Revenue: INR314.5 crore, a decline of 0.2% year on year for H1 FY25.

  • Half-Yearly Gross Margin: 47.7% for H1 FY25.

  • Half-Yearly EBITDA: INR36.7 crore, up by 2.2% year on year for H1 FY25.

  • Half-Yearly Profit After Tax: INR3 crore, a decline of 12.3% year on year for H1 FY25.

  • Retail Sales Contribution: 61.4% of revenue in H1 FY25.

  • Store Count: Added 42 stores, total store count at 891 as of H1 FY25.

  • Distribution Business Contribution: 32.7% of revenue in H1 FY25.

  • Distribution Network: 764 distributors as of September 2024.

Release Date: November 12, 2024

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Positive Points

  • Khadim India Ltd (NSE:KHADIM) achieved a revenue of INR160.6 crore, marking a 2.2% year-on-year growth.

  • The company reported a net profit after tax of INR2.4 crore, reflecting a significant year-on-year increase of 31.7%.

  • Gross margin for the quarter improved by 360 basis points year-on-year, reaching 48.3%.

  • Khadim India Ltd entered into a strategic partnership with Underline Fashion House, enhancing its retail footprint by offering Puma products.

  • The company successfully completed the testing phase of its new athleisure line, gearing up for commercialization to tap into the growing trend.

Negative Points

  • The company faced challenges during the critical pooja sales period due to a social crisis, impacting sales for 10 to 15 days.

  • Inflationary pressures continue to strain the cost structure, affecting consumer spending habits and demand.

  • Retail sales were flat, with no increase in average selling price (ASP) during the last quarter.

  • Despite an increase in gross margins, EBITDA margins in the retail segment saw a drop due to increased personal expenses and advertising costs.

  • The distribution segment is currently making a loss, with plans to achieve breakeven only by FY26.

Q & A Highlights

Q: What has led to the strong performance in the distribution segment, with a 24% revenue growth and a 650 basis points increase in gross margin? A: Indrajit Chaudhuri, CFO, explained that the increase is due to higher production of in-demand products, particularly those that were previously underproduced. The market demand has grown, especially in the PU and US segments, leading to improved margins.