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    Crompton Gr. Con

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    Consumer Durables·15 May 2025
    Management Summary

    Crompton delivered a resilient Q4 performance despite subdued demand and unseasonal rains, led by a sharp turnaround in the Butterfly segment and robust margins in Lighting. The company is pivoting towards a 'Platform-First' technology approach in fans and expanding its TAM through a major foray into Solar Rooftops. Management's focus on 'Crompton 2.0' is evident in the record standalone EBITDA and the announcement of a significant ₹350 crore greenfield capex.

    Highlights

    8

    • Standalone FY25 revenue grew 10% YoY to ₹7,028 crores, marking the second consecutive year of double-digit growth.

    • Achieved highest-ever standalone EBITDA of ₹819 crores in FY25 with margins improving to 10.5%.

    • Q4 FY25 revenue grew 5% YoY to ₹1,879 crores, with EBIT growing 8% to ₹223 crores.

    • Butterfly segment returned to growth with Q4 revenue of ₹187 crores (+12% YoY) and 8.6% EBITDA margin.

    • Lighting segment EBIT margins expanded sharply to 15.9% in Q4 FY25, supported by a rich product mix.

    • Announced a ₹350 crore greenfield manufacturing facility for fans to bolster supply chain and in-house capabilities.

    • Announced entry into the ₹20,000 crore Solar Rooftop business, leveraging existing brand trust and distribution.

    • Consolidated profit growth for FY25 stood at approximately 28%.

    Key financials

    Metrics

    5

    Periods

    2

    Q4

    2
    • Revenue
      ₹1,879 Cr
      YoY+5%
    • EBITDA Margin
      11.9%

    FY25

    3
    • Standalone Revenue
      ₹7,028 Cr
      YoY+10%
    • Standalone EBITDA
      ₹819 Cr
    • Consolidated Profit Growth
      28%
      YoY+28.0%

    Segment breakdown

    ECD (Electric Consumer Durables)
    11% FY25 Revenue Growth6% Q4 Revenue Growth
    Lighting
    2% FY25 Revenue Growth15.9% Q4 EBIT Margin11.8% FY25 EBIT Margin
    Butterfly Gandhimathi
    ₹187 Cr Q4 Revenue12% Q4 Revenue Growth8.6% Q4 EBITDA Margin
    Large Kitchen Appliances
    ₹60 Cr Revenue-1 negative EBITDA
    List

    Guidance & targets

    4
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Capex
    Greenfield Manufacturing Facility Investment
    ₹350 crores
    		High
    Margin
    Butterfly EBITDA Margin
    8-8.5%
    		Medium
    Market Share
    Solar Rooftop TAM
    ₹20,000-25,000 crores
    		Medium
    Capacity
    Fan Volume Addition
    1-1.5 million fans
    		High

    Risks & concerns

    4
    RiskSeverity

    Unseasonal rains and cooler weather

    Delayed summer and rains across the country, particularly in the South, have impacted Q1 growth momentum for fans and coolers. — Both acknowledged

    medium

    High trade inventory levels

    Trade is holding higher stocks than anticipated due to unseasonal rains shifting the season's timing. — Analyst acknowledged

    medium

    Pricing pressures in Lighting

    Continued pricing pressures in the lighting segment are being offset by cost reduction programs (Unnati) and mix improvement. — Management acknowledged

    low

    Areas of Evasion(1)

    • Specific sourcing details for solar rooftop panels (competitiveness vs Havells/Goldi Solar).

    Q&A highlights

    3

    “Brand counts for a lot in this business. And that has been demonstrated to us in the pumps business, combined with the execution capability and the sourcing capability that we brought.”

    Investors were concerned about Crompton being a late entrant; management highlighted brand trust and execution as key differentiators.

    asked by Aditya Bhartia (Investec)

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Crompton 2.0 Strategy and Standalone Performance

    Crompton achieved its highest-ever standalone EBITDA of ₹819 crores in FY25, with revenue growing 10% to ₹7,028 crores. This performance was driven by the ECD segment, which saw 11% growth in FY25 and 6% in Q4. Management highlighted that fan margins have returned to pre-BEE 1.0 levels, supported by pricing actions and new launches like the 'Fluido' fan. The company is adopting a 'Platform-First' approach with Nucleus (BLDC) and X-Tech (Induction) technologies to enhance product reliability and performance.

    02

    Butterfly Segment Turnaround

    The Butterfly segment showed a significant turnaround, with Q4 FY25 revenue growing 12% YoY to ₹187 crores. EBITDA margins reached 8.6% in Q4, a sharp improvement from previous quarters. Management has completed 'Phase 1' of the turnaround, focusing on channel mix and pricing. 'Phase 2' in FY26 will target 8-8.5% EBITDA margins through brand repositioning and new product developments (NPDs), with a long-term goal of double-digit margins.

    03

    Strategic Greenfield Expansion

    Management announced a major strategic initiative involving a ₹350 crore investment in a greenfield manufacturing facility. Phase 1 will focus on fans and is expected to be operational in approximately 2.5 years. This facility aims to balance in-house capabilities with vendor relationships, improving supply chain resilience, quality, and responsiveness. The investment is expected to be ROCE accretive and will eventually upscale to include other product lines.

    04

    Expansion into Solar Rooftop Business

    Crompton is expanding its Total Addressable Market (TAM) by entering the solar rooftop business, estimated at ₹20,000-25,000 crores. This move follows the success of their solar pump business, which recorded ~₹200 crores in sales in FY25. Management believes the 'Crompton' brand trust and their strong B2B/B2G distribution network will be key differentiators. Initially, the business will follow an outsourced model and is expected to be margin accretive.

    05

    Lighting Segment Margin Expansion

    The Lighting segment saw a sharp rise in Q4 EBIT margins to 15.9%, up from the FY25 average of 11.8%. This was achieved despite flat revenue growth in Q4, primarily through a significant shift in product mix toward panels and ceiling lights. The company's cost reduction program, 'Unnati', has also played a crucial role in maintaining profitability amidst pricing pressures in the LED bulb category.

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