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View Risks →BlueStone Jewellery and Lifestyle Limited — Q3 FY26
BlueStone delivered a landmark quarter with its first reported net profit of ₹71.5 crore, driven by 27.4% YoY revenue growth to ₹748 crore and a 12.1% pre-indebtedness EBITDA margin.
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BlueStone delivered a landmark quarter with its first reported net profit of ₹71.5 crore, driven by 27.4% YoY revenue growth to ₹748 crore and a 12.1% pre-indebtedness EBITDA margin. The sharp improvement in profitability reflects strong operating leverage as store cohorts mature, with FY19-20 stores generating ₹1.2 crore per store per month. Contribution margin expanded 333 bps YoY to 33.3% despite a lower studded mix, aided by manufacturing efficiencies and scale benefits. Management guided for continued margin expansion as younger cohorts catch up to mature store productivity. December exit revenue growth of ~35% YoY and mid-teens same-store sales growth signal accelerating momentum into Q4. Risk: Sustaining profitability if gold price volatility shifts demand further toward low-margin commodity products.
ब्लूस्टोन ने पहली बार ₹71.5 करोड़ का शुद्ध लाभ कमाया है। कंपनी की आय पिछले साल से 27.4% बढ़कर ₹748 करोड़ हो गई। मुनाफा बढ़ने की वजह पुराने स्टोरों का अच्छा प्रदर्शन और कारखाने में लागत कम करना है। पुराने स्टोर हर महीने ₹1.2 करोड़ की बिक्री कर रहे हैं। कंपनी का मार्जिन (बिक्री पर मुनाफा) 33.3% हो गया है। प्रबंधन का कहना है कि नए स्टोर भी जल्द पुराने स्टोर जैसा प्रदर्शन करेंगे, जिससे मुनाफा और बढ़ेगा। दिसंबर में बिक्री में 35% की तेजी आई है। लेकिन सोने के दाम में उतार-चढ़ाव से कम मुनाफे वाले सामानों की मांग बढ़ सकती है, जो जोखिम है।
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Store count
323
+12 stores QoQ
Added 12 stores during Q3, reaching 323 stores across 130 cities.
Customer base growth
93,000
+25% YoY
Customer base grew 25% year-on-year to 93,000 customers.
Same-store sales growth (December exit)
Mid-teens
Mid-teens YoY
December same-store sales growth exit rate was in mid-teens, with January trending better.
Repeat revenue share
57.8%
+? pp YoY
Repeat customers contributed 57.8% of revenues, supporting lower A&P spend.
What Changed vs Last Quarter
NEW
Store additions of ~70 in FY26
Management expects to add around 70 stores in FY26, consistent with historical run rate.
NEW
A&P spend to remain around 6% of sales
Management guided that A&P as a percentage of sales will be pegged at approximately 6% going forward.
NEW
Q4 revenue expected between ₹620-630 crore
Based on current trends, Q4 revenue is estimated to be in the range of ₹620-630 crore, implying ~35% YoY growth.
DROPPED
Store expansion continues
Management plans to continue rapid store rollout, leveraging omni-channel model to convert online demand.
DROPPED
Margin improvement from operating leverage
As new stores mature, contribution margins and EBITDA margins are expected to improve further.
DROPPED
Marketing efficiency gains
Marketing spend as % of revenue declined to 6.9% from 12.2% YoY; management expects continued efficiency from digital platforms.
NEW RISK
Lower revenue growth vs peers due to primary vs secondary sales reporting
Analyst noted BlueStone's reported growth (27.4%) was lower than peers; management attributed this to reporting only retail sales vs primary sales, but the gap may persist.
NEW RISK
Inventory MTM impact from gold price movements
Analyst raised concern about potential P&L impact from mark-to-market on hedge positions; management clarified hedging protects P&L, but complexity may cause investor confusion.
RISK GONE
Inventory turnover pressure from rapid store expansion
Analyst raised concern about declining inventory turns; management attributed to young store mix and gold price inflation.
RISK GONE
Franchisee exit costs
One-time franchisee settlement costs impacted other expenses; management is exiting franchise contracts.
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Management expects to add around 70 stores in FY26, consistent with historical run rate.
Sharp rise in gold prices drove market demand toward commodity and investment categories (coins, chains) where BlueStone is under-indexed, potentia...
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