Kalyan Jewellers Reports Q1FY25 Earnings: Net Profit Rises 24%

Kalyan Jewellers India Ltd. designs, manufactures, and sells a variety of gold, studded, and other jewelry items across different price ranges, it is one of India’s largest jewelry retailers in India by revenue.

Financial Performance

Kalyan Jewellers India Ltd. reported a 23.6% year-on-year (YoY) increase in net profit for Q1FY25, at Rs.177.8 crore,  a notable rise from the Rs.144 crore recorded in Q1FY24. The company’s revenue from operations surged 26.5% YoY to Rs.5,535.5 crore, up from Rs.4,375.7 crore in the corresponding period last year. Additionally, the EBITDA also showed significant improvement, increasing by 16.5% YoY to Rs.376.1 crore from Rs.322.8 crore.

Margins

Despite the increase in revenue and EBITDA, Kalyan Jewellers witnessed a slight dip in its EBITDA margin, which stood at 6.8% for the reporting quarter compared to 7.4% in the same period last year. The marginal decline was attributed to higher advertisement expenses and a greater contribution from franchised showrooms, which typically yield lower margins.

Key Operational Highlights

• Revenue Growth: Approximately 79% growth compared to Q1FY24.
• Same-Store Sales Growth (SSSG): Achieved a 12% increase.
• New Customer Additions: Maintained a healthy addition rate, with new customers making up over 35% of the total customer base.
• Showroom Expansion: Operated 277 showrooms across its brands as of June 2024.

Developments

Kalyan Jewellers also announced plans to convert its business unit, Candere, into a wholly-owned subsidiary by increasing its stake which aims to strengthen the company’s digital presence and expand its market reach. Despite the positive financial results, Kalyan Jewellers’ shares closed 2.55% lower yesterday at Rs.565.05 per share. 

Conclusion: In conclusion, Kalyan Jewellers demonstrated good financial performance in Q1FY25 with growth in net profit and revenue. The company’s initiatives and continued focus on expanding its customer base and showroom network are expected to drive future growth, despite the minor dip in EBITDA margin.

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