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    Mrs Bectors

    BECTORFOOD
    Fast Moving Consumer Goods·2 Jun 2025
    Management Summary

    Mrs Bectors Food Specialities reported a strong 15.4% YoY revenue growth for FY25, reaching INR 1,873.9 crores, driven by both Biscuit and Bakery segments. While Q4 FY25 saw 9.8% revenue growth, PAT growth was a modest 2%, reflecting margin pressures from rising input costs. The company is focused on innovation with new product launches and significant capacity expansion, including the new Indore facility, while navigating input cost challenges and aiming for margin normalization by H2 FY26.

    Highlights

    5

    • Consolidated revenue for FY25 increased by 15.4% YoY to INR 1,873.9 crores, demonstrating strong top-line growth.

    • The Bakery segment showed robust performance, growing 19% in Q4 FY25 and 40% over Q4 FY23, driven by both retail and institutional channels.

    • The new Indore manufacturing facility, with an annual capacity of 21,000 tonnes, commenced operations in May 2025 and is expected to reach 50-70% utilization within 50-60 days, enhancing production capabilities and market reach.

    • The company is aggressively pursuing product innovation, targeting close to 5% of revenue from new product development (NPD) in FY26, with recent successful launches like NaturBaked.

    • Distribution reach is expanding, with Cremica Preferred Outlets (CPO) growing to 7,000 in FY25 and planned for almost 30% growth in FY26, alongside strong performance in Quick Commerce channels.

    Concerns

    4

    • Q4 FY25 PAT grew only 2% YoY to INR 34.3 crores, and full-year FY25 PAT also saw a modest 2% increase to INR 143.2 crores, indicating margin pressures.

    • EBITDA margin for FY25 was 13.4%, a growth of only 3.7% YoY despite 15.4% revenue growth, reflecting the impact of rising input costs.

    • Margin normalization is expected to take 6-9 months, with full recovery not anticipated until Q3 FY26, a slight deferral from previous expectations of Q1 FY26 improvement.

    • The Red Sea issue continues to persist, marginally impacting export debtor days, although overall debtor days have improved by 10% over FY24 and FY25.

    What Changed3

    vs Q1 FY26

    Guidance items8 → 9 (+1)Risks discussed3 → 4 (+1)Q&A highlights6 → 8 (+2)
    Key financials

    Metrics

    10

    Periods

    2

    Q4 FY25

    5
    • Consolidated Revenue
      ₹446.1 Cr
      YoY+9.8%
    • Consolidated EBITDA
      ₹55.6 Cr
    • Consolidated EBITDA Margin
      12.5%
    • Consolidated PAT
      ₹34.3 Cr
      YoY+2%
    • Consolidated PAT Margin
      7.7%

    FY25

    5
    • Consolidated Revenue
      ₹1,873.9 Cr
      YoY+15.4%
    • Consolidated EBITDA
      ₹251.5 Cr
      YoY+3.7%
    • Consolidated EBITDA Margin
      13.4%
    • Consolidated PAT
      ₹143.2 Cr
      YoY+2%
    • Consolidated PAT Margin
      7.6%

    Segment breakdown

    • Biscuit Segment (Q4 FY25)₹257 Cr58.9%
    • Bakery Segment (Q4 FY25)₹179 Cr41.1%
    Donut· Share of Revenue

    Capital allocation

    2
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Capex

    Capex disclosed

    Dividend

    ₹3/share (final)

    Guidance & targets

    8
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Revenue
    B2C Biscuit and Bakery Revenue Growth
    low to mid-teens
    		Medium
    Revenue
    Domestic Biscuits Revenue Growth
    low teens
    		Medium
    Revenue
    Export Revenue Growth
    mid-teens
    		Medium
    Revenue
    Bakery Business Revenue Growth
    mid to high teens
    		Medium
    Profitability
    EBITDA Margin
    13-14%
    		Medium
    Product Development
    NPD Contribution to Revenue
    close to 5%
    		High
    Distribution
    CPO Outlets Growth
    almost 30%
    		High
    Capacity Utilization
    Indore Facility Utilization
    50-70%
    		High

    Indore facility utilization

    next 50-60 days (Q1 FY26)
    CurrentCommenced operations in May 2025
    Target50-70% utilization

    Why it matters

    Indicates successful ramp-up of new capacity and its contribution to overall volumes and operational efficiency.

    We will be hitting 50% to 70% range of utilization in just about next 50 to 60 days' time, not later than that.

    How to verify

    detailed_narrative

    Risks & concerns

    4
    RiskSeverity

    Continued urban slowdown and higher end prices impacting growth momentum

    Revenue for Q4 FY '25 grew by 9.8% over Q4 FY '24 amidst continued urban slowdown, further exaggerated by higher end prices to consumers due to sharp input costs being passed on has impacted the growth momentum. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Rising input material costs exerting pressure on margins

    Rising input material costs exerted significant pressure on margins. We remain confident that the calibrated price actions that were initiated in November 2024, which shall get over in Q1 '26, will enable us in mitigating the impact of inflation in this financial year. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Uncertainty in export environment due to potential tariff changes

    However, towards the end of Q4, the announcement of potential tariff changes introduced a degree of uncertainty in the external environment. — Management acknowledged

    low

    Red Sea issue still persists, impacting debtor days

    Red Sea issue still persists. It has not gone away. It still persists. So that challenge is still there with us. But yes, it has reduced a little bit, not much. — Analyst acknowledged

    low

    Q&A highlights

    8

    “So considerably considering, we should be more positive than what we are today. And the margin expansion is not going to be that large that it enables the companies to start passing down discounts at the moment... I think we shall get into a more comfortable position.”

    Management indicates a positive outlook on margins due to palm oil duty cut and long-term wheat contracts, but tempers expectations for immediate price cuts or grammage increases, suggesting a focus on margin recovery.

    asked by Abneesh Roy

    3 min read7 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Q4 & FY25 Financial Performance Overview

    Mrs Bectors reported a consolidated revenue of INR 446.1 crores for Q4 FY25, marking a 9.8% year-on-year growth. For the full fiscal year FY25, revenue increased by 15.4% to INR 1,873.9 crores compared to FY24. Despite strong top-line growth, Q4 FY25 PAT grew only 2% to INR 34.3 crores, and the full-year PAT also saw a modest 2% increase to INR 143.2 crores, reflecting margin pressures.

    02

    Segmental Growth and Drivers

    The Biscuit segment's revenue grew 7% in Q4 FY25 to INR 257 crores, and 26% compared to Q4 FY23. The Bakery segment demonstrated stronger growth, with revenue increasing 19% in Q4 FY25 to INR 179 crores, and a significant 40% growth over Q4 FY23. This growth was supported by both retail bakery and institutional segments, with the frozen business showing very high double-digit growth in FY25.

    03

    Input Cost Trends and Margin Outlook

    Management noted a mixed trend in raw material prices, with some softening in palm oil due to a 10% duty cut from May 31st, but wheat prices increased by INR 150 and sugar costs saw some inflation. Calibrated price actions initiated in November 2024 are expected to conclude in Q1 FY26. The company anticipates margin normalization to take 6-9 months, with an endeavor to achieve 13-14% EBITDA margin for FY26.

    04

    Capacity Expansion and Strategic Footprint

    The new Indore facility, with an annual capacity of 21,000 tonnes, commenced operations in May 2025 and is expected to reach 50-70% utilization within 50-60 days. This facility, along with upcoming plants in Calcutta (ready in 2-3 months) and Khopoli (half ready by September, balance by January), is projected to enable a combined revenue potential of INR 3,400 crores at full utilization. These expansions aim to improve regional serviceability, reduce logistics costs, and strengthen pan-India presence.

    05

    Innovation and Product Portfolio Expansion

    Mrs Bectors is aggressively pursuing product innovation, focusing on differentiated and health-forward offerings. Recent launches include shortbread cookies with 25% butter, animal-shaped crackers (Teddies), ready-to-eat muffins/brownies (English Oven), Zero Maida Pav, and the clean-label NaturBaked range. The company targets new product development (NPD) to contribute close to 5% of its revenue in FY26, reinforcing its commitment to quality and consumer delight.

    06

    Distribution and Channel Strategy

    The company is expanding its distribution footprint, particularly through Quick Commerce and Cremica Preferred Outlets (CPO). CPO outlets grew from 4,000-4,500 in FY24 to 7,000 in FY25, with plans to grow them by almost 30% in FY26. Quick Commerce already contributes over 25% to English Oven's sales, and aggressive plans are in place to grow Biscuit sales significantly through this channel, leveraging faster reach and delivery.

    07

    QSR and Export Business Performance

    The B2B business on the Bakery side, which includes QSR, constitutes approximately 11-12% of total revenue. Management observed some signs of improvement in the QSR segment in early FY26, with partners committed to investing and opening new stores, expecting a return to double-digit growth. Exports continued to perform strongly, though potential tariff changes introduced some uncertainty towards the end of Q4 FY25, which the company is confident in navigating.

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