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BATAINDIA Diversified 25 Jul 2024

Bata India Limited — Q1 FY25

Bata India reported a muted Q1 FY25 with revenue declining -1.4% YoY, impacted by heatwaves, elections, and a sluggish wedding season.

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Revenue ₹945 Cr -1.4%
EBITDA
PAT ₹174 Cr
EBITDA Margin
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Bata India reported a muted Q1 FY25 with revenue declining -1.4% YoY, impacted by heatwaves, elections, and a sluggish wedding season. Gross margins remained flat, while EBITDA was pressured by ~300 bps of one-time costs from ERP implementation and higher marketing spend. Premium brands like Float (now ~4.5% of retail) and Power (double-digit growth) continued to outperform, but the value segment and mass distribution remained weak. Management guided for 120-150 new stores annually (80% franchise), expansion of Power EBOs to 100+ stores by year-end, and Float kiosks doubling to ~30. BIS compliance is largely in place from August 1. Risk: sustained weakness in same-store sales and value segment could delay margin recovery.

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Quarter Snapshot

Float contribution to retail 4.5%
+42% YoY

Float brand continues strong momentum, logging highest quarterly sales.

Power EBO store count 70
+40% QoQ

Power stores expanded from ~50 to 70; target 100+ by year-end.

Franchise store additions per quarter 35
flat QoQ

Franchise expansion continues at ~35 stores per quarter, 50% from existing partners.

Premium segment (>₹2000) contribution 25%
+2pp YoY

Premium segment continues to outpace growth, though gap is narrowing.

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Top guidance 120-150 new stores annually, 80% franchise

Management targets 120-150 new EVO stores per year, with ~80% being franchise and ~20% company-owned.

Top risk Sustained same-store sales decline

Same-store sales were negative low single digits; if this persists, margin recovery will be delayed.

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