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    P N Gadgil Jewe.

    PNGJLGood
    Consumer Durables·18 Feb 2025
    Management Summary

    P N Gadgil Jewellers reported a strong Q3 FY25, driven by robust festive and wedding season demand, increased consumer sentiment, and strategic product portfolio enhancements. The company achieved significant revenue and profit growth across all segments, supported by successful store expansion and an improved hedging strategy. Management expressed confidence in sustaining this momentum through continued growth initiatives and customer-centric approaches.

    Highlights

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    • Total revenues reached INR 2,435 crores, marking a 23.5% YoY growth.

    • EBITDA stood at INR 129 crores, growing 37.2% YoY, with an EBITDA margin of 5.3%.

    • PAT was INR 86 crores, up 49.5% YoY, achieving a PAT margin of 3.5%.

    • Retail segment revenue grew 42% YoY to INR 1,878 crores, contributing 77% of total revenue.

    • E-commerce revenue nearly doubled to INR 70 crores, and franchisee revenue rose 87% to INR 226 crores.

    • Same Store Sales Growth (SSG) remained strong at 26%, with transaction volume up 21% and ATV increasing 22% to INR 86,000.

    • Successfully expanded footprint by launching nine showrooms in nine consecutive days during Navaratri, bringing total store count to 48 (now 50, targeting 53 by Q4 FY25).

    • Enhanced hedging strategy, with hedged gold through GML increasing from 12% last quarter to over 45% this quarter, and 83.6% as of December.

    What Changed2

    vs Q4 FY25

    Guidance items26 → 11 (-15)Risks discussed5 → 3 (-2)

    Segment breakdown

    • Retail₹1,878 Cr86.4%
    • E-commerce₹70 Cr3.2%
    • Franchisee₹226 Cr10.4%
    Donut· Share of Revenue

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetPriority
    Store Expansion
    Total store count
    53
    		High
    Store Expansion
    New store additions
    25
    		High
    Store Expansion - Mix
    COCO (regular PNG) stores
    8
    		High
    Store Expansion - Mix
    Franchisee (regular PNG) stores
    7-8
    		High
    Store Expansion - Mix
    Litestyle stores
    10
    		High
    Store Expansion - International
    US store additions
    1-2
    		Medium
    Store Performance
    Litestyle store breakeven period
    9-12 months
    		High
    Store Performance
    New store breakeven period (general)
    Less than 1 year
    		Medium
    Product Mix
    Studded ratio
    12-13%
    		High
    Revenue
    Total turnover
    INR 7,500-8,000 crores
    		High
    Marketing Spend
    Marketing spend for the year
    INR 55-60 crores
    		High

    Risks & concerns

    3
    RiskSeverity

    Impact of high gold prices on consumer demand and footfalls.

    Management states that while prices have increased, consumer sentiment remains strong, and people are adapting by exchanging old gold or purchasing lighter-weight/studded jewellery. They don't see a major impact on footfalls or demand. — Analyst downplayed

    medium

    Maintaining performance and brand penetration in new states (MP, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand) where the brand is relatively unknown.

    Management has a planned strategy involving exhibitions, customer-connect activities, and leveraging strong connections with Maharashtra. They believe brand awareness is healthy and their legacy will be a USP. — Analyst acknowledged

    medium

    Lower profitability/ROC from new stores, especially with aggressive expansion.

    New stores are operationally self-sufficient, with breakeven expected in less than a year for recent launches (vs. 15-18 months historically). Expansion will be funded by internal accruals, not heavy debt, and a mix of COCO and franchisee stores. — Analyst acknowledged

    low

    Q&A highlights

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    “So ROC of the new store, as we mentioned or as we have given some insight at the time of IPO, that time also we have demonstrated that whatever new store we have opened, it is typically taking 15 months to 18 months to reach at breakeven, but if you ask me the current data of nine days, nine stores which we have opened, as on date they are operationally self-sufficient to cater all the store expenses. So if the momentum continues, then we are hopefully able to breakeven even less than a year and then they will definitely start adding to the ROC as well as bottom line.”

    Clarifies the breakeven timeline for new stores and indicates better-than-expected initial performance, which is crucial for assessing the impact of aggressive expansion.

    asked by Tushar from BigShot Investment

    2 min read

    Detailed Narrative

    P N Gadgil Jewellers delivered a robust performance in Q3 FY25, reporting total revenues of INR 2,435 crores, a significant 23.5% year-on-year growth. This strong top-line expansion translated into healthy profitability, with EBITDA reaching INR 129 crores (up 37.2% YoY) and a margin of 5.3%. Net profit after tax (PAT) also saw substantial growth, increasing 49.5% YoY to INR 86 crores, with a PAT margin of 3.5%. The company highlighted October 2024 as its best-ever month, surpassing INR 1,050 crores in revenues, driven by strong festive and wedding season demand.

    Segment-wise, the retail business, which constitutes 77% of operations, grew 42% YoY to INR 1,878 crores. The e-commerce segment demonstrated exceptional growth, nearly doubling its revenue to INR 70 crores, while the franchisee segment expanded 87% to INR 226 crores. Operational efficiencies were evident with revenues per store at INR 127 crore and net profit per store at INR 3.25 crores. The company maintained a strong Same Store Sales Growth (SSG) of 26%, supported by a 21% rise in transaction volume and a 22% increase in Average Transaction Value (ATV) to INR 86,000. Footfalls increased by 36%, with a high conversion ratio of 93%.

    Strategically, PNGJL successfully expanded its physical footprint by launching nine showrooms in nine consecutive days during Navaratri, bringing the total store count to 48 (currently 50, targeting 53 by Q4 FY25). For the next financial year (FY26), the company plans to add 25 new stores, comprising 8 regular COCO stores, 7-8 franchisee stores, and 10 "Litestyle by PNG" stores, which are smaller format stores targeting younger customers with lighter-weight, 18-carat gold and diamond jewellery. These Litestyle stores are expected to break even within 9-12 months and offer higher margins of 15-20%. The company also aims to increase its studded ratio to 12-13% in the next 2-3 years and plans international expansion with 1-2 stores in the US by Q1 FY26.

    Management addressed concerns regarding the impact of rising gold prices on demand and grammage per store. They stated that while average grammage per jewellery piece might decrease, this is offset by increased footfalls, a growing preference for studded jewellery (which offers better margins), and the strategic focus on lighter-weight designs. The company's enhanced hedging strategy, with over 45% of gold hedged through GML (83.6% as of December), provides a neutral effect against gold price fluctuations. The expansion into new states like MP, Chhattisgarh, and Jharkhand is a well-planned move, leveraging pre-launch exhibitions and strong brand connections to ensure successful market penetration. The company projects a total turnover of INR 7,500-8,000 crores for FY25, with marketing spend in the range of INR 55-60 crores.

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