Vedant Fashions LtdQ1 FY23Retailing

Vedant Fashions Ltd

Q1 FY23 Earnings Call Analysis

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 3

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 3

→Targeting a 16% CAGR in retail growth at the company level, including Manyavar, Mohey, and new formats, with an aim to beat this consistently.
→Expectation of a good single-digit Same Store Sales Growth (SSSG) going forward, building on a FY23 to FY20 SSSG of 17.6%.
→Growth driven mainly by wedding season demand, with weddings being a key business driver; dependency on wedding dates influences sales patterns.
→Increased focus on expanding store sizes and formats, e.g., opening large 20,000 sq ft flagship stores, expected to improve average basket value and customer experience.
→Strategic addition of 8-10 Twamev stores and 10-15 Mohey stores in pilot phases with plans to scale based on results.
→Confident about international growth in existing markets (US, UK) with plans to explore newer countries and cities.
→Overall growth supported by efficient cost management and digital transformation initiatives enhancing consumer engagement.

Margin guidance

Category 3

- Vedant Fashions targets a good single-digit Same Store Sales Growth (SSSG) going forward, aiming to maintain or beat the historical ~16% CAGR in retail growth. - The company expects wedding seasons and festivals to continue driving demand, which strongly influences revenues annually. - Gross margins are expected to stabilize around 66-67%, with PAT margins comfortable at around 30-31%. - EBITDA margins have been very strong (~50%+), with confidence in sustaining high efficiency and profitability levels. - The company has a track record of high cash conversion (around 83%), supporting robust cash flow generation to fund expansions. - Management remains cautious on large swings in demand but expects normalization after COVID-induced shifts, with no significant slowdown anticipated. - Expansion of new formats (Mohey, Twamev) is planned with the expectation of scaling without margin dilution. Overall, Vedant Fashions expects steady, high-quality profit growth supported by strong operational efficiency and wedding-driven demand.

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Fundraise plans

→The company is currently debt-free.
→Cash generated during the financial year (83% cash conversion ratio) is sufficient to run the business.
→Excess cash is distributed to shareholders as dividends (INR 9 per share proposed for the current year).
→No specific plans or confirmations about future mergers & acquisitions (M&A) or fundraising activities through debt or equity at present.
→Capital allocation will focus on business expansion as needed and shareholder returns.
→Any future fundraising, including for M&A, is uncertain and not specifically planned or disclosed.

Order book

The provided pages of the Vedant Fashions Limited document do not contain any information regarding the current or expected order book or pending orders. The discussion primarily revolves around retail growth, same-store sales growth (SSSG), wedding season impact, store formats and expansions, digital transformation, market share, cash flow, margins, and channel mix. There is no mention or data provided on order book status or pending orders.

Capex plans

Yes

→The company is focused on efficiency and scaling newer brands like Mohey and Twamev but cautiously, ensuring not to scale at the cost of efficiency.
→They are starting to open exclusive brand outlets for these newer brands in the next quarter as a strategic call.
→Capital allocation will primarily be for business expansions, depending on needs; the company is currently debt-free.
→Any excess cash is believed to be distributed to shareholders, barring any future mergers and acquisitions (M&A), which are uncertain at this point.
→Plans include adding approximately 8-10 stores for Twamev and 10-15 for Mohey as pilots in FY24, with scalability decisions based on pilot results.
→Multi-format strategies are being tested across regions, including high streets and malls.
→The company remains cautious but confident about these expansions and investments.

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