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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.

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....

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

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...

Quarterly Update Q4FY25

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...

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.

Lighting was flat in Q4FY25 with single digit growth in Consumer lighting offset by degrowth in professional lighting. CP segment grew 8.4% YoY (accounted for 79% revenue), with strong growth across all products segment except fans which grew in low single digits in Q4FY25. Expansion in CP EBIT margin was supported by volume growth as well as gross margin expansion. Lighting revenue was flat, impacted by a decline in the professional lighting due to delays in order execution. BJE has...

the retail space for CRS. CRS reported 5.8% growth in revenue with 130bps expansion in EBITDA margin in Q4FY25 due to cost management and operational leverage. CRS is expected to outperform the industry by 6-7%, with EBITDA margin of 15-16% by the end of FY26. The company continues to hold...

reliable fan performance in all conditions. CROMPTON is a market leader in fans and residential pumps with leading brand into mixer grinder category. The company is taking price hikes to offset the cost impact due to implementation of BEE 2.0 in Jan'26. we estimate revenue/EBITDA/PAT CAGR of 13.3%/17.6%/21.8% over FY25-27E. The stock is currently trading at 31x/25x FY26/FY27E, there has been no change in our estimates and maintain BUY'...

As true market leader, Crompton is investing to drive premiumisation aggressively in its fan portfolio. As of now, its premium portfolio accounts for 23% of revenues (industry: 40%) in fans.

As true market leader, Crompton is investing to drive premiumisation aggressively in its fan portfolio. As of now, its premium portfolio accounts for 23% of revenues (industry: 40%) in fans.

Dismal Q3 on weak performance across segments due to muted demand environment

Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals (Crompton) has delivered moderate growth in ECD segment +6.5% on high base while lighting segment grew +3.4% steadily gaining momentum in both B2B and B2C business. Butterfly EBITDA expanded by 620bps delivering positive momentum in appliances with better pricing and product mix. General Trade channel delivered moderate performance, while the Modern Retail channel experienced double-digit growth. Company continues to invest in premiumization, innovation, and GTM expansion to achieve steady performance across key ECD segments. We...