Cantabil Retail India Ltd

Q4 FY26 Earnings Call Analysis

Textiles & Apparels

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fundraise: Nocapex: Yesrevenue: Category 2margin: Category 3orderbook: No information
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fundraise

Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?

- The company does not plan to take any new debt for funding store expansion. - Expansion and new store openings will be financed through sufficient internal accruals. - No mention of any future equity fundraising in the transcript. - Overall, financing strategy relies on internal cash flows without increasing borrowings.
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capex

Any current/future capex/capital investment/strategic investment?

- Current total Capital Work-In-Progress (CWIP) is approx. INR 35 crores, majorly for new warehousing and office. - Additional capex of INR 15 crores required for completion of the new plant/office in the next 6-8 months, project expected to close by June-August 2025. - Store expansion capex budgeted at approximately INR 20 crores. - Overall store-related capex including relocated stores estimated around INR 20 crores; total capex including corporate front is around INR 35 crores. - Average store size for new stores is about 1,700 sq. ft., with capex around INR 1,700-1,800 per sq. ft. - Company plans to open 70-80 new stores annually, targeting 150 stores over the next two years. - No plans for new manufacturing capacity; existing factory capacity can increase from 15 lakh to 18 lakh garments. - Capex and expansion mostly funded through internal accruals, no significant debt planned for capex.
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revenue

Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?

- The company targets overall revenue growth of 15% to 20% annually for the next few years. - Same-store sales growth (SSG) guidance is maintained at approximately 5% to 6% yearly. - For FY '26, the company plans to open 70 to 80 new stores, totaling 150 stores over the next 2 years. - New stores have an average size of around 1,700 sq. ft., with some larger stores of 2,000 to 2,500 sq. ft. - Growth is expected to be driven by a combination of new store openings and consistent same-store sales growth. - Expansion into ladies and kidswear segments is planned, with 15-18 new exclusive ladies and kids stores annually, gradually increasing their revenue share. - The company expects to maintain EBITDA margins in the range of 28% to 30%, supporting profitable growth.
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margin

Future growth expectations in earnings/operating earnings/profits/EPS?

- The company targets a revenue growth of 18% to 20% annually over the next few years. - Same-store sales growth (SSG) is expected to be maintained at around 5% to 6% per year. - EBITDA margins are anticipated to be sustained in the 28% to 30% range, same as FY23 benchmarks. - PAT margins for the full year are projected to remain around 10% to 11%. - Earnings growth supported by store expansion (70 to 80 stores annually), larger store formats, and increased contribution from ladies and kids’ categories. - Operating cash flow remains strong, with INR 90 crore+ generated in 9 months FY25 post working capital. - Overall, the company is confident about maintaining profitability and operating efficiency, aiming for steady growth in earnings per share (EPS).
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orderbook

Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?

- The transcript does not explicitly mention the current or expected order book or pending orders for Cantabil Retail India Limited. - Discussion primarily revolves around financial performance, store expansion, inventory levels, sales growth, and manufacturing capacity. - The company reported strong Q3 FY '25 revenue growth (28%) and high same-store sales growth (17.7% in Q3). - Store expansion plans include opening around 70 to 80 new stores yearly, with a target of 75 stores in FY '26. - Manufacturing capacity stands at 15 lakh garments, with plans to increase to 18 lakh within the existing facility. - Inventory levels are targeted at 115 days by year-end, with inventory at INR 249-286 crores as of December 31, 2024. - No direct information on order book or pending orders is provided in the call transcript.