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Raymond Lifestyle LtdQ2 FY25

Raymond Lifestyle Ltd Q2 FY25 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: 799P/E: 31.8Market Cap: ₹4.7K CrSector: Textiles & Apparels

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 2

Margin

Category 3

Fundraise

N/A

Order

Yes

Capex

Yes

2 of 4 growth signals are positive.

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Revenue guidance

Category 2
  • Improvement in external factors compared to last year, though cautiously optimistic about customer buying behavior.
  • Significant volume growth expected in branded textile and apparel segments due to product innovation and market-focused strategies.
  • Strong forward bookings for Autumn-Winter 2026 season indicate robust demand.
  • MBO volume grew by 50%, driven by regaining shelf space from imported products.
  • Focus on expanding casual wear range to cater to regional preferences, aiding inventory optimization.
  • Increased B2B and institutional demand in fabric and shirting segments expected to continue.
  • Graduation from scale de-leverage to scale leverage anticipated, improving profitability alongside volume growth.
  • Recent India-UK FTA expected to open new export opportunities in garmenting over 12-15 months.
  • Ethnix segment targeted for slow, sustainable growth over 4-5 years, focusing on profitability rather than rapid scale.
  • Overall, Fiscal 2026 is projected to be stronger and better than 2025 in revenue, volume, and profitability.

Margin guidance

Category 3
  • Revenue growth expected supported by strong recovery in Branded Textile and Apparel segments driven by volume growth and improved product mix.
  • EBITDA growth robust with 36% YoY increase in Q1 FY26, driven by scale leverage and operational efficiencies.
  • Branded Textile segment shows doubled EBITDA with 14.3% margin, indicating strong profitability improvement.
  • Apparel segment delivering 22% revenue growth and 5% EBITDA margin, supported by marketing and broadened product offerings.
  • Working capital elevated due to inventory buildup for upcoming festive/wedding seasons, indicating preparation for peak sales.
  • Garmenting segment impacted by US tariffs, loss expected to continue short term; realignment expected with India-UK FTA benefits long-term.
  • Slow and steady profitable growth planned for Ethnix segment over 4-5 years; break-even not imminent.
  • Overall outlook positive with focus on market share gains, product innovation, and dealer restocking.
  • CAPEX around Rs. 175-200 crores planned, mainly maintenance and selective expansions supporting growth.

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Fundraise plans

  • No explicit mention of any current or future fundraising through debt or equity is indicated in the document.
  • The company currently has a net debt of Rs. 55 crores, primarily due to increased working capital and some incurred CAPEX in the quarter.
  • Amit Agarwal mentions that net debt was positive cash on March 31 and expects to be cash positive again by December as working capital normalizes post festive and wedding season.
  • CAPEX for FY26 is budgeted between Rs. 175-200 crores, largely for maintenance and some expansion, with no mention of fundraising.
  • The company is focused on optimizing working capital and cash flows and confident in managing its financials internally without the need for fresh fundraising.

Order book

Yes
  • Raymond’s garmenting business is seeing a higher order book and is expected to return to growth.
  • The delay in tariff increase to August 27th and ongoing negotiations between India and the US are positive signs.
  • Two large customers have recently started considering Raymond's facilities for orders, reflecting growing interest.
  • The order realization cycle is expected to be 8-10 months for new UK-based clients post-FTA, with volume ramp-up over 12-15 months.
  • Positive forward bookings for the Autumn-Winter 2026 collection in fabrics and apparel indicate strong future demand.
  • Dealer restocking is underway, supporting a promising outlook and growth in order books.

Capex plans

Yes
  • FY26 CAPEX planned between Rs. 175 to 200 crores.
  • Approximately 55%-60% of this CAPEX is maintenance expenditure.
  • Around Rs. 40-45 crores allocated to garmenting segment for expansion, particularly ongoing expansion in Andhra Pradesh.
  • Remaining CAPEX focused on IT upgrades, including ERP system enhancements.
  • No major large-scale new manufacturing CAPEX planned ahead.
  • Strategic focus on optimizing existing manufacturing capacity and technology enhancements rather than new large investments.

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