Specialty Retail company credo Brands Marketing announced Q4FY25 & FY25 results Q4FY25 Financial Highlights: Revenue from Operations rose by 15% to Rs 153.2 crore from Rs 133.1 crore. Gross Profit increased by 11% to Rs 82.8 crore from Rs 74.4 crore. Gross Profit Margin stood at 54.0%, down from 55.9%. EBITDA jumped 33% to Rs 41.1 crore from Rs 30.9 crore. EBITDA Margin expanded to 26.8%, up from 23.2%. Profit Before Tax (PBT) nearly doubled, rising 92% to Rs 18.9 crore from Rs 9.9 crore. PAT surged 96% to Rs 13.8 crore from Rs 7.1 crore. FY25 Financial Highlights: Revenue from Operations grew by 9% to Rs 618.2 crore from Rs 567.3 crore. Gross Profit rose by 9% to Rs 353.9 crore from Rs 326.1 crore. Gross Profit Margin remained relatively flat at 57.2% vs 57.5%. EBITDA increased by 12% to Rs 179.8 crore from Rs 160.5 crore. EBITDA Margin improved to 29.1% from 28.3%. PBT rose 16% to Rs 91.8 crore from Rs 78.9 crore. PAT increased 15% to Rs 68.4 crore from Rs 59.2 crore. Commenting on the Result, Kamal Khushlani, Chairman & MD, credo Brands Marketing said, “In FY25, our focus was on achieving sustainable growth without compromising profitability—and we’re pleased to have met that goal. Even in a subdued market environment, particularly within the premium and mid-premium segments, we recorded meaningful growth of 9%, taking our revenue to Rs 618.2 crore, which demonstrates the strong brand appeal and resilience inspite of challenging market conditions. Amid industry-wide headwinds, we maintained a healthy gross margin of 57.2%. Our cost optimization efforts played a key role in controlling expenses, leading to a 12% year-on-year increase in EBITDA and a 15% year-on-year growth in PAT. A key area of success was optimizing inventory levels. We reduced inventory days by 10 days to 67 days in FY25. In FY25, we opened 16 new stores on a net basis. Given the subdued market environment, we adopted a selective approach to store expansion, prioritizing high-potential locations aligned with evolving demand trends. Looking ahead, we plan to expand our store network in both existing and new cities where we identify strong market opportunities. As demand begins to pick up, we are well-positioned to open new stores, to strengthen MUFTI’s presence, and further grow our EBO footprint. As part of our broader strategy to expand our presence in the direct-to-consumer (D2C) segment, we have been actively working towards strengthening our digital footprint. Our primary focus has been on leveraging key online platforms, particularly Google and Meta, to attract new customers, drive traffic, and enhance conversion rates. This digital-first approach has been instrumental in scaling our business in this space. While this strategy may lead to an increase in advertising and marketing expenses, we plan to maintain our brandbuilding investment at ~5% of revenues for FY26, a guidance given earlier as well. In line with our endeavour to premiumise our Brand experience, we have initiated a transformation of our retail identity. Several flagship stores will be upgraded to align more closely with our premium brand positioning. These revamped formats are designed to offer a superior, high-quality shopping experience that resonates with the modern customer. Our commitment to offering high-quality products remains unwavering, and this initiative marks a significant milestone in our journey toward becoming a truly premium brand. Our asset light business model, robust cash flows, and low-debt position provide a solid foundation to execute our multipronged strategy whilst maintaining profitability and healthy margins. We remain confident in our ability to navigate short-term market fluctuations and deliver sustainable, consistent, and profitable growth in the years to come.” Result PDF
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Iron & Steel Products company JSW Steel announced Q4FY25 & FY25 results Q4FY25 Financial Highlights: Consolidated Crude Steel Production for the quarter stood at 7.63 million tonnes, higher by 9% QoQ and 12% YoY. Capacity utilization at the Indian operations was 93% during the quarter vs. 91% in Q3FY25. Steel Sales for the quarter stood at 7.49 million tonnes, higher by 12% QoQ and 11% YoY. The Company registered Revenue from Operations of 44,819 crore and Operating EBITDA of 6,378 crore, with an EBITDA margin of 14.2% during the quarter. Operating EBITDA: 6,378 crore, the EBITDA increased by 14% QoQ, driven by higher sales volumes and lower coking coal cost. The Profit after Tax for the quarter was 1,501 crore after considering an exceptional charge of 44 crore. The Company's Net Gearing (Net Debt to Equity) stood at 0.94x at the end of the quarter, as against 1.00x at the end of Q3FY25, and Net Debt to EBITDA stood at 3.34x, as against 3.57x at the end of Q3FY25. FY25 Financial Highlights: Highest ever Crude Steel Production: 27.791 million tonnes Highest ever Saleable Steel Sales: 26.452 million tonnes Revenue from Operations: 1,68,824 crore Operating EBITDA: 22,904 crore Net Profit After Tax: 3,491 crore Result PDF
Paper & Paper Products company West Coast Paper Mills announced Q4FY25 & FY25 results Consolidated Q4FY25 Financial Highlights: Revenues increased by 3% to Rs 1,041.3 crore from Rs 1,015.9 crore. EBITDA declined by 17% to Rs 125.6 crore from Rs 151.9 crore. PAT dropped by 32% to Rs 46.2 crore from Rs 67.4 crore. EPS fell by 31% to Rs 6.66 from Rs 9.72. Consolidated FY25 Financial Highlights: Revenues declined by 9% to Rs 4,062.3 crore from Rs 4,447.7 crore. EBITDA dropped by 45% to Rs 691.6 crore from Rs 1,262.3 crore. PAT fell by 57% to Rs 335.6 crore from Rs 786.1 crore. EPS decreased by 55% to Rs 47.1 from Rs 104.8. Standalone Q4FY25 Financial Highlights: Revenues grew marginally by 0.3% to Rs 631 crore from Rs 629.1 crore. EBITDA declined by 18% to Rs 89.8 crore from Rs 108.9 crore. PAT fell by 29% to Rs 41.4 crore from Rs 58.2 crore. EPS dropped by 29% to Rs 6.27 from Rs 8.81. Standalone FY25 Financial Highlights: Revenues declined by 4% to Rs 2,511.4 crore from Rs 2,623.1 crore. EBITDA decreased by 34% to Rs 499.7 crore from Rs 752.4 crore. PAT dropped by 40% to Rs 284.7 crore from Rs 476.2 crore. EPS fell by 40% to Rs 43.1 from Rs 72.1. Commenting on the results S.K. Bangur, Chairman & Managing Director, West Coast Paper Mills said: “During the quarter under review, a significant rise in wood prices and decreased realization has affected performance for both, the quarter and the entire year. Selling prices have remained under pressure due to surge in imports at low prices. However, the company persists in its efforts to enhance operational efficiencies and boost margins.” Result PDF