EthosQ4 FY23

Ethos Q4 FY23 Earnings Call Analysis

Revenue, margin, capex, fundraise and order book outlook from management commentary.

Price: ₹2,593.8P/E: 65.7Market Cap: ₹6.9K CrSector: Consumer Durables

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 2

Margin

Category 3

Fundraise

N/A

Order

N/A

Capex

Yes

1 of 3 growth signals are positive — mixed outlook.

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Revenue guidance

Category 2
  • Ethos Limited projects revenue growth of 25% to 30% for FY ‘24, building on FY ‘23’s strong 36.6% YoY growth.
  • Steady Same Store Growth (SSG) target is 12% to 15% annually over the next 3-4 years, following an outlier 30% SSG in FY ‘23.
  • Growth is expected across all watch price segments, with Average Selling Price (ASP) also increasing.
  • The pre-owned watch segment, which grew 61% in FY ‘23, is expected to grow similarly or better in FY ‘24.
  • Expansion plans include opening larger stores (800-1,000 sq ft or larger) in key locations to enhance sales and profitability.
  • The portfolio of brands continues to grow, with approximately 60 brands (37 exclusive), and new brand additions planned annually.
  • Ethos is entering luxury jewelry and travel gear segments for future diversification and growth.
  • Overall, the company remains confident in sustained robust growth prospects in India’s luxury watch market.

See what Ethos management said on margin guidance — free account, 30 seconds.

Fundraise plans

  • The transcript does not mention any current or planned fundraising through debt or equity.
  • Ethos Limited reported gross debt of INR 8 crores as of March 31, 2023, which is relatively low.
  • There was no discussion or indication of immediate plans to raise funds via equity or additional debt during the call.
  • Management invited investors to reach out for offline interactions but did not disclose any fundraising intentions.
  • The company appears focused on growth through store expansions and brand tie-ups funded by existing resources and cash reserves (INR 228.6 crores cash as on March 31, 2023).

See what Ethos management said on order book — free account, 30 seconds.

Capex plans

Yes
  • Investment in new brands through Silvercity, a company formed to facilitate further investments in brands like Haute-Rive (Page 14).
  • Small strategic investment of CHF 125,000 (less than INR 1 crore) in Swiss headquarters companies or brands related to Rimowa acquisitions (Page 13).
  • Fit-out of the maiden Rimowa store in the luxury luggage and travel wear market is in progress, with plans to open shortly in Mumbai’s Jio World Plaza mall (Page 4).
  • Continued store expansions and sales growth remain a focus for FY ‘24, indicating ongoing capital expenditure in retail footprint (Page 4).
  • Expansion plans for jewelry brand Messika, including opening a couple of points of sale, as part of a learning phase with expectations of significant impact in 2-3 years (Page 5).

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