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    P N Gadgil Jewe.

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    Consumer Durables·13 Aug 2025
    Management Summary

    P N Gadgil Jewellers reported a strong Q1 FY26, demonstrating resilience despite a 35% YoY surge in gold prices. The company achieved significant growth in profitability, with gross profit up 63% and PAT up 96.3% YoY, driven by improved margins from a favorable product mix including lightweight and studded jewellery. Strategic expansion into new geographies and continued focus on the LiteStyle brand are key initiatives for future growth.

    Highlights

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    • Consolidated revenue from operations grew 2.8% YoY to ₹1,714.5 crores.

    • Gross profit grew 63% YoY, with gross margin improving from 8.3% to 13.2%.

    • EBITDA grew 85.4% YoY to ₹122.85 crores, with an EBITDA margin of 7.2%.

    • Consolidated PAT increased 96.3% YoY to ₹69.34 crores, with a PAT margin of 4%.

    • Retail segment contributed 70.3% of total sales, growing 19% YoY, with 10% EBITDA margin and 5.7% PAT margin.

    • E-commerce revenue surged 126% YoY to ₹66.1 crores, and franchise revenue rose 109% YoY to ₹269.3 crores.

    • Same store sales growth (SSG) for Q1 FY26 was 8% for 27 mature stores.

    • Total store count as of June 30, 2025, is 55, with plans to add 20-23 new stores in FY26.

    Segment breakdown

    • E-commerce₹66.1 Cr19.7%
    • Franchise₹269.3 Cr80.3%
    Donut· Share of Revenue

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetPriority
    Store Expansion
    Total store count
    55 stores
    		High
    Store Expansion
    Total store count
    around 64 stores
    		High
    Store Expansion
    Total store count
    close to 80 stores
    		High
    Store Expansion
    New stores to add
    20 to 23 stores
    		High
    Store Expansion
    Total store count
    100 stores
    		High
    Store Expansion
    Total store count
    150 stores
    		Medium
    Store Expansion (LiteStyle)
    LiteStyle stores to add
    7 to 8 stores
    		High
    Store Expansion (LiteStyle)
    LiteStyle stores to add annually
    10 to 15 stores
    		Medium
    Store Expansion (LiteStyle)
    Total LiteStyle stores
    100 stores
    		Medium
    Revenue
    Consolidated Revenue
    ₹9,000-9,500 crores
    		High
    Profitability
    PAT margin
    3.5-4%
    		High
    Capex Funding
    External bank debt for expansion
    ₹100-150 crores
    		Medium
    Stud Ratio
    Studded jewellery ratio
    12-13%
    		Medium
    Marketing Spend
    Other expenses as % of total revenue
    1.2-1.4%
    		High

    Risks & concerns

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    RiskSeverity

    Impact of high gold prices on discretionary purchases and volume growth

    Volume growth was flat due to high prices, but strong conversion rates and focus on lightweight jewellery mitigated the impact on sales value. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Notional hedging losses due to gold price fluctuations

    A notional loss of ₹25 crores was incurred due to mark-to-margin on gold metal loans, but management stated it was necessary for price risk protection and not a realized loss. — Analyst downplayed

    low

    Increased marketing spend and other expenses due to expansion into new geographies

    Other expenses, primarily marketing spend, are expected to increase to 1.2-1.4% of revenue this year due to expansion, but are anticipated to normalize as new stores mature. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Q&A highlights

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    “Yes, thank you and this is a good question. Currently, we have on account of hedging since the gold prices are continuously increasing. So, that profit is ultimately affected by roughly Rs. 25 odd crores. ... In this quarter, it is Rs. 25 crores loss.”

    Clarifies that despite hedging, the company incurred a notional loss due to significant gold price increases, which impacts reported profit figures.

    asked by Bala Murali Krishna

    3 min read

    Detailed Narrative

    P N Gadgil Jewellers delivered a robust performance in Q1 FY26, navigating a challenging environment marked by a significant 35% year-on-year surge in gold prices. The company reported a consolidated revenue from operations of ₹1,714.5 crores, reflecting a 2.8% year-on-year growth. Profitability saw substantial improvement, with gross profit growing 63% year-on-year, leading to a gross margin expansion from 8.3% to 13.2%. EBITDA increased by 85.4% year-on-year to ₹122.85 crores, achieving an EBITDA margin of 7.2%. Consolidated PAT surged 96.3% year-on-year to ₹69.34 crores, with the PAT margin improving by 190 basis points to 4%.

    The retail segment remained the primary growth engine, contributing 70.3% of total sales and registering a 19% year-on-year revenue growth, alongside a 10% EBITDA margin and 5.7% PAT margin. Beyond retail, the e-commerce segment witnessed exceptional growth, with revenue surging 126% year-on-year to ₹66.1 crores. The franchise segment also performed strongly, with revenue rising almost 109% year-on-year to ₹269.3 crores. Customer engagement remained robust, evidenced by a 23% increase in transaction volume, a 25% rise in footfalls, and a high conversion rate of almost 92%. The company achieved its highest-ever single-day festive sale on Akshaya Tritiya, reaching ₹139.53 crores, a 35.1% increase over the previous year.

    Strategic initiatives, particularly the focus on lightweight and studded jewellery, played a crucial role in margin expansion. The studded portion now accounts for 10% of total retail sales, driven by a 41.6% year-on-year rise in this category. Management highlighted that the gross margin improvement was due to an increased studded product mix, procurement of old gold at a 3% discount, and low-cost diamond procurement. The LiteStyle brand, catering to modern, affordable, and lighter-weight jewellery, is positioned as a key growth driver, with plans to add 7-8 LiteStyle stores this year and aim for 100 LiteStyle stores in the next five years.

    For FY26, P N Gadgil Jewellers maintains its revenue guidance of ₹9,000-9,500 crores and a sustainable PAT margin of 3.5-4%. The company plans an aggressive store expansion, targeting to add 20-23 new stores over the next three quarters, reaching approximately 80 stores by the end of FY26. Longer-term, the aim is to cross 100 stores by March 2028, potentially reaching 150 stores with QIP funding. Funding for this expansion will primarily come from internal accruals, supplemented by existing bank sanctions of up to ₹140 crores, with external bank debt of ₹100-150 crores considered if needed. The company is also expanding into new geographies like Indore, Kanpur, and Lucknow, with a strategy to localize 70% of designs to cater to regional preferences.

    During the Q&A, management addressed concerns regarding a notional hedging loss of ₹25 crores due to gold price volatility, clarifying it as a necessary measure to protect against price fluctuations. They also explained the drivers behind the improved gross margin not fully translating to the bottom line, attributing it to the absence of refinery sales compared to the previous year. Risks identified include the impact of high gold prices on volume growth, which is currently flat but offset by strong value growth and conversion rates, and increased marketing expenses (projected 1.2-1.4% of revenue for FY26) due to new market entries, expected to normalize as stores mature. Overall, management exuded confidence in their strategic direction and ability to deliver on their financial targets.

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