Conference Call with S H Kelkar & Company Management and Analysts on Q4FY25 & Full Year Performance and Outlook. Listen to the full earnings transcript.
Personal Products company S H Kelkar & Company announced Q4FY25 & FY25 results Q4FY25 Financial Highlights: Revenues from operations at Rs 567.4 crore as against Rs 513.3 crore, up by 10.5% EBITDA at Rs 78.4 crore as against Rs 89.5 crore, lower by 12.4% EBITDA margin at 13.9% as against 17.5% Adj. PBT stood at Rs 37.7 crore as against Rs 58.8 crore, lower by 36.0% Cash profit at Rs 51.1 crore as against Rs 55.9 crore, down by 8.7% FY25 Financial Highlights: Revenues from operations at Rs 2,123.4 crore as against Rs 1,840,8 crore, up by 15.4% EBITDA at Rs 316.9 crore as against Rs 303.3 crore, higher by 4.5% EBITDA margin at 15.0% as against 16.5% Adj. PBT stood at Rs 176.7 crore as against Rs 183.3 crore, lower by 3.6% Cash profit at Rs 224.1 crore as against Rs 208.5 crore, up by 7.5% Commenting on the performance, Kedar Vaze, Whole Time Director and Group CEO at SH Kelkar and Company said, “We are pleased with our performance for the year, having delivered a strong 15% revenue growth. This was driven by sustained demand across segments, with notable traction in the domestic market for both the Fragrance and Flavour divisions. Our core European business also continued to perform well, reinforcing our position in key international markets. Improving raw material availability, together with calibrated price hikes, is expected to enable gradual margin recovery. Meanwhile, incremental costs associated with our growth-led initiatives have begun to stabilise, positioning us well to benefit from operating leverage going forward. On April 2, 2025, we received an interim payment of Rs 95 crore from our insurer as an on account interim relief for the fire-related claim. This inflow will support working capital requirements and further strengthen our balance sheet. Looking ahead, we remain committed to leveraging our expanded capabilities, including the ramp-up of our Creative Development Centres (CDCs) in Germany and the UK. These centres, supported by experienced perfumers, are deepening market understanding, driving innovation, and anchoring long-term growth. With these strategic levers in place, we are confident in our ability to capture emerging opportunities across domestic and global markets and deliver sustainable growth for all stakeholders.” Result PDF