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    P N Gadgil Jewe.

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    Consumer Durables·16 May 2025
    Management Summary

    P N Gadgil Jewellers Limited reported a strong FY25 performance with significant growth in revenue, EBITDA, and PAT, driven by strategic shifts towards retail and studded jewelry, and aggressive store expansion. Q4 FY25 also showed robust growth despite high gold prices, with improved margins across segments. The company is optimistic about continued growth and margin expansion in FY26, fueled by further store additions and operational efficiencies.

    Highlights

    8

    • FY25 Revenue from operations grew by 25.9% YoY to Rs. 7,693 crores.

    • FY25 EBITDA rose 33.2% to Rs. 371 crores, with EBITDA margin expanding by 20 bps to 4.8%.

    • FY25 PAT increased by 40.7% to Rs. 218 crores, with PAT margin expanding by 30 bps to 2.8%.

    • Q4 FY25 Revenue from operations grew by 5% YoY to Rs. 1,588 crores.

    • Q4 FY25 EBITDA grew by 19.7% YoY to Rs. 109 crores, with EBITDA margin expanding by 90 bps to 6.9%.

    • Q4 FY25 PAT grew by 12.9% YoY to Rs. 61.99 crores, with PAT margin expanding by 30 bps to 3.9%.

    • Retail segment Q4 FY25 revenue grew by 50.1%, e-commerce by 243.7%, and franchisee by 37.2%.

    • 17 new stores were launched by end of FY25, surpassing the IPO commitment of 12 stores by FY26.

    What Changed2

    vs Q1 FY26

    Guidance items14 → 26 (+12)Risks discussed3 → 5 (+2)

    Segment breakdown

    • Retail₹1,293.3 Cr82.4%
    • E-commerce₹90.7 Cr5.8%
    • Franchisee₹185.2 Cr11.8%
    Donut· Share of Revenue

    Guidance & targets

    26
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Store Expansion
    Additional stores to launch
    20-25
    		High
    Store Expansion
    Split of PNG full-fledged stores
    12-13
    		High
    Store Expansion
    Split of LiteStyle stores
    12-13
    		High
    Store Expansion
    LiteStyle store format size
    1500-2000 square feet
    		High
    Store Expansion
    Ownership split for new stores
    50% franchisee and 50% Company owned
    		High
    Store Expansion
    Non-Maharashtra stores target
    3 in Goa and 5-6 in UP and possibly Bihar (approx. 10 stores)
    		Medium
    Store Expansion
    Q1 LiteStyle store additions
    2-3
    		High
    Store Expansion
    Q2 PNG store additions
    6-7
    		High
    Store Expansion
    Q3 and Q4 store additions
    4-5 stores each quarter
    		High
    Volume Growth
    Volume growth
    single digits
    		Medium
    Volume Growth
    Volume growth
    8%-11%
    		High
    Value Growth
    Value growth
    plus of 20%
    		Medium
    Topline Growth
    Topline growth
    25%-30%
    		High
    Topline Growth
    Topline growth (on Rs. 7,700 crores base)
    20%-25% or up to 30%
    		High
    Revenue Mix
    Retail contribution to total revenue
    75%-80%
    		High
    Revenue Mix
    B2B refinery sale
    0
    		High
    Profitability
    Retail segment EBITDA margin
    7%-8%
    		High
    Profitability
    Retail segment PAT margin
    4%
    		High
    Profitability
    Company level PAT margin
    2.75%-3.25%
    		Medium
    Profitability
    Company level PAT
    Rs. 320-Rs. 350 crores
    		Medium
    Profitability
    Company level PAT margin
    3.25% maximum
    		Medium
    Store Performance
    New store breakeven (Maharashtra)
    15-18 months
    		High
    Store Performance
    New store breakeven (outside Maharashtra)
    18-24 months
    		Medium
    Store Performance
    LiteStyle store breakeven
    12-15 months
    		Medium
    Capex
    LiteStyle store investment
    sub Rs. 10 crores
    		High
    Depreciation
    Annual depreciation
    Rs. 40-Rs. 45 crores
    		High

    Risks & concerns

    6
    RiskSeverity

    Volatile gold price environment

    Acknowledged as a factor, but the company reinforced its resilience and adaptability. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    High gold prices deterring discretionary spending

    Management noted that consumers are recalibrating budgets, shifting to lightweight jewelry, but cultural affinity for gold remains strong. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Cost overheads from aggressive store expansion

    Expansion costs will have some impact on margins, especially with new stores taking time to mature and breakeven. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Longer breakeven for new stores outside Maharashtra

    New stores outside Maharashtra are expected to have a longer breakeven period (18-24 months) compared to Maharashtra (15-18 months). — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Unknown costs for expansion outside Maharashtra

    This uncertainty leads to a cautious PAT margin guidance for FY26, as costs could be higher than anticipated. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Areas of Evasion(1)

    • specific reasons for lower FY26 PAT margin guidance beyond general expansion costs

    Q&A highlights

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    “So now that refinery sale we have completely abolished because that refinery sale is not contributing any margin. And if you see the performance due to which this year my shift in the business from non-retail to retail and retail counter increased by almost 50% for this quarter. So that is the reason if you see my total sale grew by 50%, but if you see my EBITDA margin that has grown by 33.2% and PAT margin also improved, why because our studded portion increased, our jewellery component increased, and our entire product mix also work very well in our favor.”

    Analyst questioned flat margins despite discontinuing low-margin bullion business and the QIP deferral, prompting management to explain the positive impact of retail shift and product mix on margins and the temporary QIP postponement.

    asked by Ashish Kumar

    2 min read

    Detailed Narrative

    P N Gadgil Jewellers Limited delivered a robust financial performance for Q4 FY25 and the full Financial Year 2025. For FY25, the company reported a revenue of Rs. 7,693 crores, marking a 25.9% year-over-year growth. EBITDA increased by 33.2% to Rs. 371 crores, with the EBITDA margin expanding by 20 basis points to 4.8%. PAT saw a significant rise of 40.7% to Rs. 218 crores, resulting in a PAT margin of 2.8%, up 30 basis points from the previous year. The company also highlighted a strong Same Store Sales Growth (SSSG) of 26.5% for FY25.

    In Q4 FY25, revenue from operations grew by 5% year-over-year to Rs. 1,588 crores. EBITDA for the quarter was Rs. 109 crores, a 19.7% increase year-over-year, with the EBITDA margin improving by 90 basis points to 6.9%. PAT for Q4 FY25 stood at Rs. 61.99 crores, reflecting a 12.9% year-over-year growth and a PAT margin of 3.9%. The retail segment was a key driver, contributing 81.5% of total sales and achieving 50.1% revenue growth in Q4. E-commerce revenue surged by 243.7% to Rs. 90 crores, and the franchisee segment grew by 37.2% to Rs. 185 crores. The company's inventory turnover ratio for FY25 was 5.2 times, indicating efficient operations.

    Management outlined aggressive expansion plans for FY26, targeting an additional 20-25 new stores, split between 12-13 full-fledged PNG stores and 12-13 LiteStyle stores. These LiteStyle stores will be smaller, focusing on lightweight and 14/18-karat jewelry for a younger demographic. The expansion will be equally split between company-owned and franchisee models, with plans to enter new geographies like Goa, Uttar Pradesh, and possibly Bihar. The company expects a topline growth of 25%-30% and volume growth of 8%-11% for FY26, with retail contribution increasing to 75%-80% of total revenue. They also guided for a retail segment EBITDA margin of 7%-8% and a company-level PAT margin of 2.75%-3.25%.

    During the Q&A, analysts questioned the FY25 revenue guidance miss, which management clarified was due to the strategic discontinuation of the B2B refinery sale, a non-margin business. Concerns were also raised regarding the lower PAT margin guidance for FY26 compared to Q4 FY25. Management attributed this cautious outlook to the initial costs and longer breakeven periods associated with expanding into new, less familiar geographies outside Maharashtra, where new stores might take 18-24 months to become profitable, compared to 15-18 months within Maharashtra.

    Key risks acknowledged include the volatile gold price environment and its potential impact on discretionary spending, though management noted a shift towards lightweight jewelry and sustained consumer demand. The company remains confident in its strategy of focusing on retail, increasing the studded jewelry portion (which grew 30.8% YoY in Q4 to 8% of sales), and leveraging its strong brand value to drive sustainable growth and enhance shareholder value.

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