As the dust settles on the FY24 results season, Indian stock markets are abuzz with activity.
Companies across diverse sectors have unveiled their financial performance, leading to a mixed bag of reactions. While some stocks have dipped due to missed expectations, others have witnessed a surge in investor interest.
One such standout performer is Emami. Its share price has rallied 19.8% in just the last five days. This remarkable rise has captured the attention of investors and begs the question: How did Emami perform in FY24?
Let's find out...
The FMCG company posted a net profit of Rs 7.2 billion (bn) in FY24, an increase of 13% from Rs 6.2 bn in FY23. The company achieved growth in profit due to a reduction in raw material prices.
Its sales volume also increased during the year. Its domestic business volume increased by 2% in FY24 with a recovery in the rural segment, driven by an expansion in distribution.
The company's revenue from operations in FY24 rose 5.1% YoY to Rs 35.8 bn from Rs 34.1 bn. 17.5% of the total net sales came from international business. Its earnings from interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) increased 10% in FY24 to Rs 9.5 bn.
During FY24 the company declared 2 interim dividends of Rs 4 each.
Emami launched more than 50 products and variants in the domestic and international markets in FY24 with the majority being digital first products.
Here's a summary of its financial performance.
A sound FY24 performance and a positive outlook paint a bright future for Emami.
Last year's subtle recovery in rural demand, combined with an optimistic forecast for a normal monsoon, suggests further improvement in consumption across both urban and rural markets.
Its commitment to expanding its distribution network and enhancing capabilities positions it to effectively seize these opportunities.
The upcoming quarters look promising. However, it will not be aggressive in price increases this year. The company is expecting price hikes of up to 2% in FY25.
Emami remains committed to achieving sustainable, volume-driven growth with a focus on profitability. It's also exploring new growth regions to further expand its reach and market share.
Looking towards the long term, favorable macroeconomic indicators, accelerated expansion efforts across emerging channels, strategic initiatives, and a robust innovation pipeline, all point towards the company's growth trajectory.
Its plan to consistently invest in core brands will solidify its position in the market.
In conclusion, Emami appears well-positioned for continued success in the coming years.
However, investors should remain mindful of potential headwinds like rising input costs or unexpected changes in consumer behavior.
In the past five days, Emami share price has rallied 14.4%. In the last month it is up 25.8%.
In 2024 so far, it surged 6.9% and rallied 556.4% in the last year.
The stock touched its 52-week high of Rs 645.4 on 31 May 2024 and a 52-week low of Rs 371.1 on 13 June 2023.
Emami is a prominent Indian multinational company established in 1974, has carved a niche in the fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector.
Its core strength lies in personal care and healthcare products, offering a diverse portfolio of essential items for daily use. Popular brands like Boro Plus, Navratna, Zandu, Kesh King, Fair and Handsome, and Mentho Plus are just a few examples of its wide reach.
Emami products are available in over 940,000 retail outlets across India through its network of 3,150 distributors and its global footprint spans over 60 countries including GCC Europe, Africa, CIS countries, and the SAARC.
Emami has 8 manufacturing units across India. The company has ultra-modern manufacturing facilities at Kolkata (West Bengal), Guwahati (Assam) Pantnagar (Uttarakhand), Vapi (Gujarat), Silvassa (Dadra & Nagar Haveli), and Talasari (Maharashtra).
To know more about the company, check out Emami company fact sheet and Emami's quarterly results.
For a sector overview, read our FMCG sector report.
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