Cantabil Retail India Ltd

Q4 FY26Textiles & Apparels

Cantabil Retail India Q4 FY26 earnings call: Revenue & Margins

Q4 FY26 earnings call: what management guided on revenue, margins and order book.

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Market cap₹2.0K Cr

P/E20.4

Updated23 Aug 2026

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The short version

Targeting 15% to 20% annual addition in retail space area, with a minimum of 15%. Revenue from operations grew 18% in FY26; management targets continued growth with gross margin around 60%.

From Cantabil Retail India Ltd's Q4 FY26 earnings-call transcript · updated 23 Aug 2026.

Revenue & Sales Performance

Targeting 15% to 20% annual addition in retail space area, with a minimum of 15%.
Plan to open around 90 to 100 new stores annually; net addition about 70-75% of gross new stores.
FY27 revenue target is INR 1,000 crores, up from INR 852.6 crores in FY26.
Expect same-store sales growth (SSG) of at least 5%-6% for FY27, potentially up to 7%-8%.
Online sales growing steadily, with footwear sales expected to rise from 2% to 4% of total sales by FY27.
Manufacturing capacity expansion focused on higher-margin suit plant; overall 60% of production maintained in-house or via job workers.

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Profitability & Margins

Revenue from operations grew 18% in FY26; management targets continued growth with gross margin around 60%.
EBITDA margin improved to 31% in FY26, with expectations to maintain or improve this despite inflationary pressures.
PAT margin increased to 11.2% in FY26, with a trend of consistent PAT growth expected to continue.
Same-store sales growth (SSG) is targeted at 5%-6%, with potential to go up to 7%-8% depending on market conditions.
Store expansion planned at 15%-20% square feet growth annually, supporting top-line growth.
Manufacturing expansion focused on higher-margin suits; no major increases in owned plant capacity planned, maintaining 60%-40% manufacturing mix.
Operating expenses tightly controlled; opex expected to stay stable as a percentage of sales with operating leverage benefits.

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Capital Expenditure Plans

INR 10 crores in CWIP, mainly for building another floor in the existing Bahadurgarh factory and few new stores; a store worth INR 1.5 crores planned to open in Q1. (Page 16)
New corporate office and online warehouse building (11-story with 4 floors for corporate office and 4 floors for online warehousing) capitalized at INR 50-55 crores. (Page 15)
Future capex plan of around INR 100 crores, primarily funded by internal accruals, with more store openings and expansions projected from Q3 onwards. (Pages 15, 16)

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Fundraising & Capital Structure

There is no mention of any current or planned fundraising through debt or equity.
Management states that the company is debt-free, implying no immediate need for debt financing.
Cash surplus of around INR50 crores is being used for intercorporate loans to generate better returns.
Future cash flows are planned to be used for expansion and capex, with approximately INR100 crores capex forecasted from Q3 onwards.

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Order Book & Pipeline

The transcript does not explicitly mention specific figures or details about the current or expected order book or pending orders for Cantabil Retail India Limited. However, relevant operational insights include: - Expansion plans are robust with a target to reach INR 1,000 crores revenue. - Store additions are ongoing with 91 stores opened recently and a target of around 100 gross new stores next year. - Manufacturing capacity at Bahadurgarh factory fulfills about 25% of requirements; plans to expand only if necessary. - Exploring export opportunities mainly in Nepal with 4 stores but contribution to consolidated sales is minimal (~1.5%).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What were Cantabil Retail India Ltd Q4 FY26 results?

Targeting 15% to 20% annual addition in retail space area, with a minimum of 15%. Revenue from operations grew 18% in FY26; management targets continued growth with gross margin around 60%.

What is Cantabil Retail India Ltd share price analysis?

Cantabil Retail India Ltd currently shows a neutral. The stock trades at a P/E of 20.4 with a market cap of ₹1,989 Cr. Investors should review the full earnings analysis for detailed insights.

Is Cantabil Retail India Ltd planning capital expenditure?

INR 10 crores in CWIP, mainly for building another floor in the existing Bahadurgarh factory and few new stores; a store worth INR 1.5 crores planned to open in Q1.

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