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Safe Enterprises Retail Fixtures Ltd — Q4 FY26 earnings call

Call held 19 May 2026

Management summary

Safe Enterprises Retail Fixtures Limited reported a transformative FY26 with robust financial growth, including a 57% increase in revenue and 63% rise in PAT. The company initiated construction of its Ambernath plant and launched new product lines, WAVE and EVOLV, while maintaining strong margins. Management expressed confidence in future growth driven by capacity expansion and product innovation, despite a slight increase in receivables and minor geopolitical disruptions.

Highlights

Revenue from operations grew by 57% to INR218.40 crores in FY26, driven by new store rollouts (68.9%) and refurbishment orders (24.8%).
Operating EBITDA increased by 60% to INR79.1 crores and PAT by 63% to INR63.90 crores in FY26.
Average revenue per store grew by 65% to INR51.4 lakhs, attributed to higher fixture intensity, larger store formats, and a richer product mix.
Construction of the new Ambernath plant has begun and is on track for completion in Q3 FY27, which will significantly expand manufacturing capacity.
Launched two new innovative product lines, WAVE (RFID-based self-checkout) and EVOLV (home interior segment solutions), enhancing product offerings.

Concerns

Receivables as a percent of sales increased from 17.21% in FY25 to 20.73% in FY26, though management stated this was due to normal business circumstances.
Geopolitical events (like the Iran war and gas shortage) caused temporary disruptions to the powder coating plant, though resolved quickly.

Key financials

01 Revenue from Operations ₹218.4 Cr +57%YoY
02 Operating EBITDA ₹79.1 Cr +60%YoY
03 PAT ₹63.9 Cr +63%YoY
04 Average Revenue per Store ₹51.4 lakh +65%YoY
05 EBITDA Margin 36.2%
06 PAT Margin 29.3%

What they filed

₹ Cr · quarterly

Line item	Q2 FY25	Q4 FY25	Q2 FY26	Q4 FY26
Revenue	58	81	112	106
Expenses	36	53	71	69
EBITDA	22	28	42	37
Margin	38%	34%	37%	35%
Other income	0	1	3	5
Interest	0	0	0	0
Depreciation	0	0	1	1
Profit before tax	22	28	44	41
Tax rate	31%	24%	24%	25%
Net profit	17	22	33	31
EPS	8480.00	6.48	7.13	6.57

How to read this

₹ crore, as filed. The percentage beside a figure is the change against the same quarter a year earlier — never the quarter before, which would make every seasonal business look like it collapses and booms each year.

Capital allocation

high confidence

Capex ₹95 Cr
- New manufacturing plant (Ambernath) ₹95 Cr
So, the total as given in the offer document is around INR75 crores for the plant and I think around INR14 odd crores for the machinery, totalling to around INR90 crores. Yes, it will be around that much, maybe INR5 crores here and there based on the fact that we have also increased our plant size.
Liquidity Cash ₹130 Cr Cash balance from IPO, partially unutilized, to be used for new product lines, market expansion, and potential inorganic acquisitions.

Because last year it was somewhere around INR37 crores and then IPO was there and currently we hold a cash of INR130 crores. So what opportunities we are looking at? Are we thinking of some inorganic acquisition? So, what kind of strategy moving forward the company is going to adopt?

Guidance & targets

Profitability

Long-term sustainable PAT margin Profitability · long-term · High confidence 25%

on a long-term basis, whenever I am asked kind of a guidance, I always say that 25% is something that you should consider on a long-term basis.

— Mikdad Merchant
FY28 PAT target Profitability · FY28 · High confidence INR100 crores

The guidance that I give is above INR400 crores and INR100 crores PAT. We should be able to overshoot it, but this is our guidance.

— Mikdad Merchant

Revenue

Revenue increase from current capacity (without Ambernath) Revenue · High confidence 30%

So, as per the current capacity, even without the Ambernath plant, we can do a 30% increase in revenue, okay, in top line.

— Mikdad Merchant
FY28 Revenue target (with Ambernath) Revenue · FY28 · High confidence above INR400 crores

The guidance that I give is above INR400 crores and INR100 crores PAT. We should be able to overshoot it, but this is our guidance.

— Mikdad Merchant

Capacity

Ambernath plant completion Capacity · Q3 FY27 · High confidence Q3 FY27

our construction for our upcoming plant at Ambernath has also successfully begun and on track to complete in third quarter of this year, FY27.

— Mikdad Merchant
Ambernath plant utilization for current machinery Capacity · FY28-29 · High confidence FY28-29

See, at the current amount of capex and the current amount of machinery installed, etcetera, by maybe '28, '29.

— Mikdad Merchant
Ambernath plant space buffer Capacity · FY30-32 · High confidence till FY30-32

But space-wise we have kept a buffer. So, at least till '30 '32 we won't need to move anywhere else or even take an additional facility.

— Mikdad Merchant

Product Line Growth

EVOLV significant growth Product Line Growth · after FY28 · Medium confidence after FY28

EVOLV you will start seeing significant growth maybe after '28.

— Mikdad Merchant

Market Entry

Home segment (EVOLV) sizeable chunk of revenue Market Entry · after FY28 · Medium confidence after FY28

After FY28 you will see probably a sizeable what you say chunk coming from home segment.

— Mikdad Merchant

Corporate Strategy

Main board listing Corporate Strategy · after 3 years · High confidence after 3 years of listing

I mean, exactly, meaning after finishing 3 year points, what would be listed I don't know? But there are definitely plans.

— Mikdad Merchant

What to watch in Q1 FY27

Ambernath Plant Commissioning Progress

Q3 FY27

Current Construction begun, on track

Target Completion in Q3 FY27

Why it matters

This major capacity expansion is crucial for future revenue growth and margin improvement.

our construction for our upcoming plant at Ambernath has also successfully begun and on track to complete in third quarter of this year, FY27.

Risks & concerns

Geopolitical events causing supply chain disruptions
low

A gas shortage in March temporarily impacted the powder coating plant, but was resolved within a few weeks. No current impact is foreseen.

Management acknowledged

Q&A highlights

7 direct

Margins sustainability post-Ambernath plant commissioning Direct

on a long-term basis, whenever I am asked kind of a guidance, I always say that 25% is something that you should consider on a long-term basis. But on an immediate basis, I feel these margins can go up because right now we have multiple plants, like five in Mumbai and with multiple plants, you can understand that there are inefficiencies inherent in this process, right?

Analyst questioned the sustainability of high FY26 margins (36% EBITDA, 29% PAT) given upcoming plant commissioning, and management provided a long-term PAT margin guidance and explained short-term potential for improvement.

Asked by Nupur

Utilization of cash balance from IPO Direct

See, first and foremost, the entire IPO spend is also not completed. So out of this, around -- I don't have the exact figures in front of me. ... The remaining definitely yes we are always constantly on the lookout for good expansion -- good opportunities. Now, these could mean anything, not just inorganic acquisitions. If we get a good deal, then definitely we can look at that. But mostly new product lines, expansion into new markets, these are both we keep looking at simultaneously.

Analyst inquired about the company's plans for the INR130 crores cash balance, and management outlined strategic uses including new product lines, market expansion, and potential M&A.

Asked by Nupur

Evidence of operating leverage Partial

Yes, but things that one more point I would point out here. See, there is no significant increase in capacity, but the fact that we have increased the revenue itself without increasing a lot of capacity, this is what I am translating to operating leverage, as in higher throughput from the same facility.

Analyst challenged the lack of significant operating leverage, prompting management to clarify their definition of operating leverage as increased throughput from existing facilities without substantial capacity additions.

Asked by Andrey Purushottam

Ambernath plant total capex and amount spent Direct

So, the total as given in the offer document is around INR75 crores for the plant and I think around INR14 odd crores for the machinery, totalling to around INR90 crores. Yes, it will be around that much, maybe INR5 crores here and there based on the fact that we have also increased our plant size. ... I think some INR58 crores something.

Analyst sought clarification on the total capex for the new Ambernath plant and the amount already spent, providing key financial details for the major expansion project.

Asked by Pratiti Khara

Addressable market for retail fixtures Direct

But retail interior design was poised to grow at a good healthy double-digit CAGR and it was INR80,000-odd crores last year. So, if I consider just say 25% also fixtures, so that's still INR20,000 crores and poised to grow at a double digit.

Analyst asked for the total addressable market, and management provided a detailed breakdown and growth outlook for the retail interior design and fixtures market.

Asked by Kushal Kasliwal

Inclusion of BizPay revenue in financials Direct

No, no, one second, there is a bit of a confusion. So, BizPay is a software and technology software arm basically of the promoter group and that is not part of the Safe Enterprises group, okay? But definitely BizPay's software team is helping out in the development of the self-checkout solution for Safe Enterprises Retail Fixtures Limited. So, hence the revenue, because the entire revenue of the sales from the solution will basically come in Safe Enterprises.

Analyst questioned the accounting treatment of BizPay, leading to a clarification that it is a separate promoter group entity, though its development work benefits Safe Enterprises' revenue.

Asked by Deetie Vorra

Plans for main board listing Direct

Yes, yes, we would, we would, definitely. I mean, exactly, meaning after finishing 3 year points, what would be listed I don't know? But there are definitely plans.

Analyst inquired about the company's long-term strategy regarding its listing status, and management confirmed definite plans to move to the main board after the required period.

Asked by Munish Aggarwal

Differentiation of WAVE product Direct

One biggest advantage is that see we have the technology platform as well as the fixture manufacturing capability both together. So, this means that we have limitless possibilities when it comes to design, limitless possibilities when it comes to form factor, limitless possibilities when it comes to fixture integrations. And in addition to this, we have electrified shop fixtures.

Analyst asked about the competitive advantage of the new WAVE product, and management highlighted the integrated technology and manufacturing capabilities as key differentiators.

Asked by Shubham Agarwal

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Detailed narrative

Robust Financial Performance in FY26

Safe Enterprises Retail Fixtures Limited reported a strong FY26, with revenue from operations growing by 57% to INR218.40 crores. This growth was accompanied by a 60% increase in operating EBITDA to INR79.1 crores and a 63% rise in PAT to INR63.90 crores. The average revenue per store also saw a significant 65% increase, reaching INR51.4 lakhs, driven by higher fixture intensity and a richer product mix.

Strategic Capacity Expansion and Utilization

The company has commenced construction of its new Ambernath plant, which is on track for completion in Q3 FY27. This facility, with an expanded size of 2,50,000 sq ft and a total capex of INR95 crores, is expected to significantly boost manufacturing capacity, enabling the company to achieve INR500 crores in revenue without additional machinery. Additionally, the Pune plant is expected to begin commercial production in 2-3 months, further contributing to capacity.

Innovation and New Product Lines: WAVE and EVOLV

Safe Enterprises launched two innovative product lines: WAVE, an RFID-based self-checkout solution, and EVOLV, which applies standardized engineering to the home interior segment for products like TV units and cabinets. While EVOLV is currently building its distribution network and is expected to see significant growth after FY28, WAVE is poised to become a mainstream technology, offering enhanced flexibility and integration capabilities.

Margin Outlook and Sustainability

For FY26, the company achieved an EBITDA margin of 36% and a PAT margin of 29%. Management guided for a long-term sustainable PAT margin of 25%, noting that the consolidation of multiple existing plants into the new Ambernath facility would eliminate current inefficiencies and lease rentals, potentially leading to short-term margin improvements. The company emphasizes quality, innovation, and quick delivery over price competition.

Market Opportunity and Growth Strategy

The addressable market for retail interior design was estimated at INR80,000 crores last year, with fixtures comprising approximately INR20,000 crores, growing at a double-digit rate. Safe Enterprises aims to capture this growth by focusing on premium finishes, increasing fixture intensity per store, and expanding into new markets and product lines, leveraging the shift from unorganized to organized retail.

Capital Management and Liquidity

The company maintains a strong balance sheet, providing flexibility for investments. Following its IPO, Safe Enterprises holds a cash balance of INR130 crores, with unutilized IPO funds being managed through short-term treasury investments. This liquidity is earmarked for funding new product lines, market expansion, and potential inorganic acquisitions.

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