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    Crompton Gr. Con

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    Consumer Durables·7 Aug 2025
    Management Summary

    Crompton demonstrated resilience in Q1 FY26, outperforming the industry in a quarter marred by seasonal disruptions and erratic monsoons. While the core ECD segment saw a decline, high-growth categories like solar pumps and small domestic appliances (SDA) showed strong momentum. The company achieved zero-debt status and significantly improved profitability in its Lighting and Butterfly segments through better product mix and operational efficiencies.

    Highlights

    8

    • Standalone revenue stood at ₹1,819 crores for the quarter

    • EBIT reported at ₹155 crores with an EBIT margin of 8.5%

    • PAT for the quarter was ₹125 crores with a PAT margin of 6.9%

    • Solar pumps business doubled YoY, securing a record ₹101 crore single order

    • Lighting segment EBIT rose 41% YoY to ₹29 crores; margins expanded 370 bps to 12.6%

    • Butterfly revenue grew 3% YoY to ₹187 crores with EBITDA growth of 39% YoY

    • Company became zero-debt after fully repaying a ₹300 crore NCD

    • ECD segment declined 8% YoY, performing better than the industry benchmark of 11% decline

    Concerns

    1

    • Seasonal and Weather Volatility

    What Changed1

    vs Q2 FY26

    Guidance items4 → 5 (+1)

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    05 metrics
    1. 01Revenue (Standalone)₹1,819 Cr
    2. 02EBIT₹155 Cr
    3. 03EBIT Margin8.5%
    4. 04PAT₹125 Cr
    5. 05PAT Margin6.9%

    Segment breakdown

    ECD (Electric Consumer Durables)
    -8% Revenue Growth-11% Industry Benchmark Growth
    Lighting
    ₹232 Cr Revenue₹29 Cr EBIT12.6% EBIT Margin41% EBIT Growth
    Butterfly
    ₹187 Cr Revenue3% Revenue Growth39% EBITDA Growth
    Solar Pumps
    100% Revenue Growth
    Small Domestic Appliances (SDA)
    15% Revenue Growth
    List

    Guidance & targets

    4
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Margin
    Butterfly EBITDA Margin Improvement
    100 bps
    		High
    Capex
    Greenfield Unit Investment
    ₹350 crores
    		High
    Other
    Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction (Scope 1 & 2)
    50%
    		High
    Other
    Emission Intensity Reduction per Unit of Sales
    60%
    		High

    Risks & concerns

    5
    RiskSeverity

    Seasonal and Weather Volatility

    Shorter summer season and erratic monsoon patterns significantly impacted sales of fans, air coolers, and agri pumps. — Management acknowledged

    high

    Lighting Industry Price Erosion

    Industry-wide price erosion in lighting persists, though Crompton is mitigating this through product mix shifts. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Channel Inventory Buildup

    Unsold seasonal inventory (air coolers/fans) in the channel constrains the ability of partners to invest in other categories. — Both acknowledged

    medium

    Areas of Evasion(2)

    • Specific revenue contribution percentages for new BLDC fan categories.
    • Detailed breakdown of seasonal vs. non-seasonal revenue mix.

    Q&A highlights

    3

    “Our ECD business has declined by about 8%. But when we did an industry benchmark, we saw the industry decline at about 11%.”

    Confirms that despite a revenue decline, Crompton is gaining market share in its core segment relative to competitors.

    asked by Siddhartha Bera, Nomura

    1 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Resilience Amidst Seasonal Headwinds

    Crompton's Q1 FY26 performance was heavily influenced by external weather factors, with a shorter summer and erratic monsoons impacting seasonal categories. The ECD segment saw an 8% decline, which management highlighted was superior to the industry's 11% contraction, indicating market share gains. Despite these headwinds, material margins remained healthy due to sound financial management and adaptability.

    02

    Solar Pumps: A High-Growth Engine

    The solar pumps business emerged as a standout performer, doubling its revenue YoY. The company secured its largest-ever single order of ₹101 crores from the Maharashtra Energy Development Agency. Management expressed high aspirations for this segment, noting that the addressable market is expanding as the agri market transitions to solar, even without government subsidies.

    03

    Lighting Profitability Pivot

    Despite industry-wide price erosion, Crompton's lighting revenue remained stable at ₹232 crores. More importantly, EBIT for the segment surged 41% YoY to ₹29 crores, with margins expanding by 370 bps to 12.6%. This was driven by a strategic shift toward B2B, outdoor, and decorative lighting, moving away from low-margin B2C bulb and battery products.

    04

    Butterfly Brand Transformation

    The Butterfly brand is undergoing a significant refresh, including a new brand positioning and the launch of over 40 new SKUs under the 'Idea First' series. Revenue grew 3% to ₹187 crores, and EBITDA grew 39% YoY. Management reaffirmed its guidance for double-digit growth and a 100 bps EBITDA margin improvement for the full year.

    05

    Strategic Capex and Sustainability

    Crompton announced a ₹350 crore capex plan for a new greenfield manufacturing unit to be spent over the next 2-3 years. Additionally, the company set ambitious sustainability targets for 2035, aiming to halve Scope 1 and 2 emissions and reduce product emission intensity by 60%. These moves signal a long-term commitment to both capacity expansion and responsible growth.

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