Conference Call with Max Healthcare Institute Management and Analysts on Q4FY25 & Full Year Performance and Outlook. Listen to the full earnings transcript.
Breweries & Distilleries company United Spirits announced Q4FY25 & FY25 results Consolidated Q4FY25 Financial Highlights: Reported net sales value (NSV) was at Rs 3,031 crore, up 8.9% versus same period prior year. Underlying growth was 10.2%. EBITDA was at Rs 460 crore, a growth of 37.7% versus prior year in-line with strong leveraged growth in the standalone business. Profit after tax was at Rs 421 crore. Consolidated FY25 Financial Highlights: Net sales value (NSV) at Rs 12,069 crore, up 6.6% YoY, driven by growth in the standalone business. Underlying net sales value (NSV) at Rs 12,106, up 6.9% YoY. EBITDA was at Rs 2,243 crore, growth of 12.1% YoY. Profit after tax was at Rs 1,582 crore, up 12.4% YoY. Standalone Q4FY25 Financial Highlights: Total reported NSV at Rs 2,946 crore, up 10.5% YoY and underlying NSV at Rs 2,983 crore. registered a growth of 11.9%. NSV for the Popular segment grew 1.1% Gross profit grew 13.4% and reported gross margin was at 44.5%, an expansion of 115 bps YoY. A&P; re-investment rate was 10.8% of net sales, reflecting consistent investment behind the trademarks. EBITDA at Rs 505 crore, an increase of 39.5% YoY on the back of strong gross profit growth and continued discipline and productivity across the value chain. EBITDA margin was 17.1%, an expansion of 358 bps over prior year same quarter. nterest cost at Rs 22 crore, was down 24.1%. The interest cost is on account of the customary nondebt related items. Profit after tax was Rs 451 crore. with a net profit margin of 15.3%. Standalone FY25 Financial Highlights: Total NSV at Rs 11,573 crore. increased 8.2% YoY, driven by re-entry in the market of Andhra Pradesh and resilient performance of our trademarks. Within the above, Prestige & Above segment grew 9.9%. NSV for the Popular segment was almost flat (+0.8% YoY). Gross profit increased by 11.5%, while gross margin at 44.7% was an expansion of 129 bps versus last year. A&P; re-investment rate was 9.7% of sales as we continue to invest behind the brands to build and maintain mental availability for the trademarks. EBITDA at Rs 2,058 crore, an increase of 20.5% YoY. EBITDA margin at 17.8%, an expansion of 181 bps versus prior year. Interest cost at Rs 89 crore, is up 17.1%. Interest cost is on account of customary non-debt related items. Profit after tax was Rs 1,558 crore. with a net profit margin of 13.5%, up 18.8% YoY. Praveen Someshwar, CEO & Managing Director, commenting on the FY25 performance, said: “The challenging demand environment notwithstanding, we have delivered 13.2% NSV growth for P&A; in Q4FY25 and 9.9% P&A; growth for FY25, and a leveraged EBITDA growth that takes us to our medium-term guidance. The Board of Directors have recommended a final dividend of Rs 8.0 per share for the fiscal year 2024-25, subject to Shareholder’s approval. Looking ahead, we remain focused on delivering sustained growth while creating long-term value for all our stakeholders in line with our ambition to be the best performing, most trusted and respected CPG company in India.” Result PDF