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V-Guard’s Q2 EBITDA beat our estimate by 4.4%, driven by stronger margins in Electricals and a sharp Sunflame recovery from all-time lows.

We maintain our BUY recommendation on the stock.

CROMPTON's ECD segment gained market share in its core categories, despite overall industry decline. TPW fans, coolers, and agri and residential pumps reported a decline in sales, while solar pumps delivered 2x revenue growth and small domestic appliances registered double-digit growth. Lighting segment reported flat growth, despite industry slowdown, and its EBIT margin expanded by 380bps due to improved product mix and operational efficiencies. Butterfly business reported a moderate quarter, while the management has guided for double-digit growth in FY26. CROMPTON has amended its MoA to...

Amidst the subdued demand environment, Cera Sanitaryware reported a stable performance. Revenue grew 5.4% y/y to Rs4.2bn, largely supported by faucets as sanitaryware revenue was flat.

increase in employee cost and B2B contribution. CRS aims to outperform the industry by 6-7%, with EBITDA margin of 15-16% by the end of FY26. The company continues to hold off its sanitaryware expansion plans until the demand environment improves. We estimate revenue/ EBITDA/PAT CAGR of 11.4%/12.2%/10.7% over FY25-27E. We downward revise FY26/FY27E earnings estimate by 1.9%/2.8% and reduce TP to Rs7,178 (Rs7,389 earlier), based on 30x FY27E earnings. Maintain Accumulate' rating....

Cera Sanitaryware Ltd.'s (Cera) Q1FY26 performance was in-line with our estimate on net sales front, while margins disappointed. The industry is facing subdued market condition from the last six to seven quarters. Consequently, there has been no price increase in the sector for some time, especially in Sanitary ware. However, the management guided that the long-term outlook is expected to stay strong, supported by continued formalization of the sector, rising aspiration of the consumers, and supporting policy initiatives such as urban redevelopment, housing schemes, and sanitation infrastructure. The...

TTK Prestige reported a soft Q1FY26 with a focus volume-led growth. The company is focussing on new strategy to restructure multiple business functions.

We initiate coverage of Cera Sanitaryware Ltd. with a BUY recommendation and a target price of Rs 8,500/share, implying a potential upside of 31% from the CMP.

Author: Vincent K A - Sr. Research Analyst expenditure over the next two years towards capacity expansion, plant modernization (including automation for cost optimization), and enhanced renewable energy initiatives. Management aspires to reach 1000 Xclusive stores across India over the next few...

Quarterly Update Q4FY25

V-Guard Industries Ltd (VGRD) is one of the leading players in the electrical consumer durables space. Major product segments include Stabilizers, Cables & Wires, UPS, Pumps and Electrical Appliances. In Q4FY25, revenue grew 15% YoY, exceeding estimates, driven by strong growth in Electronics (+26% YoY), Electricals (+15% YoY), and the Consumer division (+12% YoY). However, the Sunflames' business declined by 24% YoY. EBITDA grew by 12% YoY, while EBITDA margins declined by 22bps YoY to 9.3% despite a 120bps YoY improvement in gross margins, largely due to higher...

*over or under performance to benchmark index In Q4FY25, the company's consolidated revenue rose 5.1% YoY to Rs. 2,061cr, on The lighting segment fell 1.8% YoY to Rs. 276cr, primarily due to persistent industry...

Dismal Q4 on continued market share loss in bathware and muted performance of the consumer appliance business

Quarterly Update Q4FY25

Crompton reported a strong set of numbers in Q4FY25. There is revival in revenue growth as well as profitability of Butterfly. It was a drag on consolidated earnings over past seven quarters.

Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals (Crompton) ECD segment modest growth of 5.7% with fans reporting a moderate volume growth in FY25 while solar pumps reported a strong quarter. Lighting segment declined by 1.8% while EBIT margin expanded (+700bps) due to better product mix. Butterfly business has reported a strong quarter driven by pricing actions, margin improvements and sequential market share gains in few categories. Company has announced its entry into the solar rooftop category. It has announced greenfield capex of Rs 3.5 bn first phase of which will be focused on the fans...

V-Guard reported a strong set of Q4FY25 result which was partially overshadowed by muted numbers of Sunflame. We believe V-Guard did well led by Stabiliser business benefitting from strong demand for air conditioners.

Strong electronics growth continued for V Guard, supported by an uptick in the electrical portfolio driven by higher copper prices. ECD grew in line with the industry, while Sunflame continued to underperform.