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BRITANNIA Consumer 10 May 2024

Britannia Industries Ltd — Q4 FY24

Britannia reported Q4 FY24 revenue of INR 4,014 crore, up 3% YoY, with EBITDA margin at 17.6%, down 4% YoY due to pricing actions and higher A&P spend.

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Revenue ₹4,069 Cr +3%
EBITDA -4%
PAT ₹537 Cr
EBITDA Margin 19%
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Britannia reported Q4 FY24 revenue of INR 4,014 crore, up 3% YoY, with EBITDA margin at 17.6%, down 4% YoY due to pricing actions and higher A&P spend. Volume growth outpaced revenue at ~6%, driven by market share recovery after price cuts. Management flagged a soft demand environment but expects a rebound post-elections and monsoon, targeting double-digit volume growth in H2. Adjacencies (25% of sales) grew faster than biscuits, with dairy and RTM 2.0 as key growth levers. Commodity outlook is mildly inflationary (3-4%), limiting margin upside. Risk: competitive intensity from regional players could pressure pricing power.

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Quarter Snapshot

Direct Distribution Outlets 27.9 lakh
+1.1 lakh YoY

Expanded direct distribution from 26.8 lakh outlets in March 2023 to 27.9 lakh in March 2024.

Rural Distributors 30,000
+2,000 YoY

Strengthened rural distribution network from 28,000 to 30,000 distributors.

Innovation Revenue (Annualized) INR 275 crore
N/A

Annualized revenue contribution from new products launched in the past year.

Adjacencies Share of Sales 25%
N/A

Non-biscuit portfolio (cake, rusk, dairy, bread) contributes about 25% of total revenue.

What Changed vs Last Quarter

Comparing Q4 FY24 vs Q3 FY24
3 new guidance3 dropped4 new risk4 risk resolved
NEW
Expect 3-4% inflation in commodities post-elections

Wheat and sugar are expected to be slightly inflationary, with overall inflation manageable at 3-4%.

NEW
Adjacencies to grow at 1.5x biscuit growth

Adjacent businesses (non-biscuits) are targeted to grow at one and a half times the rate of the biscuit portfolio.

NEW
RTM 2.0 pilot in H2 FY25, full rollout by FY26

Route-to-Market 2.0 project will pilot in H2 FY25 and take 11-12 months for full implementation.

UPDATED
Target double-digit volume growth in H2 FY25

Management aims for double-digit volume growth post-elections and monsoon, driven by market recovery and RTM 2.0.

DROPPED
Adjacent businesses to grow 50% faster than base

Non-biscuit categories (cakes, rusk, cheese, etc.) targeted to grow at least 50% faster than biscuits.

DROPPED
Cheese business target of INR 1,000 crore in 5 years

Consumer cheese business aims to reach INR 1,000 crore in five years, driven by innovation and distribution.

DROPPED
19% EBITDA margin is peak; focus on profit growth via top line

Management indicated 19% EBITDA margin is aspirational peak; future focus on growing absolute profit through aggressive top-line growth.

NEW RISK
Competitive intensity from regional players

Regional and small players are gaining share in biscuits, especially in organized trade, pressuring pricing power.

NEW RISK
Commodity inflation could squeeze margins

Expected 3-4% inflation in wheat and sugar may limit margin expansion despite cost efficiencies.

NEW RISK
Slow private consumption recovery

GDP growth is driven by capital formation, not consumption; demand recovery may be delayed.

NEW RISK
RTM 2.0 execution risk

The 11-12 month project may face implementation challenges and upfront costs without immediate benefits.

RISK GONE
Rising competition from regional players

Regional competitors are gaining share by offering lower prices and higher trade margins, which could pressure Britannia's market share and profitability.

RISK GONE
Rural demand weakness

Rural consumption growth has slowed, and despite distribution expansion, rural growth is lagging urban, posing a risk to overall volume recovery.

RISK GONE
Commodity price volatility

Global uncertainties (Russia-Ukraine, Gaza) could lead to renewed inflation in key inputs like wheat, sugar, and palm oil, impacting margins.

RISK GONE
Price cuts may not fully offset volume growth

Sequential price cuts of 2-3% could pressure revenue growth if volume growth does not accelerate as expected.

🤫 Topics management stopped discussing

Sluggish rural and traditional trade demand

Mentioned in Q1 FY24, Q2 FY24, Q3 FY24

Rural consumption growth has slowed, and despite distribution expansion, rural growth is lagging urban, posing a risk to overall volume recovery.

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Guidance and risk preview

Top guidance Target double-digit volume growth in H2 FY25

Management aims for double-digit volume growth post-elections and monsoon, driven by market recovery and RTM 2.0.

Top risk Competitive intensity from regional players

Regional and small players are gaining share in biscuits, especially in organized trade, pressuring pricing power.

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