CROMPTON Q1 FY27 earnings call.
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Revenue
₹2,235 Cr
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Revenue YoY
11.8%
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EBITDA
₹224 Cr
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Crompton delivered 11.8% revenue growth to Rs 2,235 crore in Q1 FY27, with EBITDA up 14.2% to Rs 224 crore and margins expanding 20bps to 10%. The quarter was marked by commodity volatility and supply disruptions causing approximately Rs 200 crore of lost primary sales, particularly in fans. Management executed disciplined pricing interventions (high single to low double digit) covering ~80% of inflationary costs, while maintaining operating leverage. ECD grew 10.6% with BLC portfolio surging 45% driven by portfolio interventions. Lighting continued strong momentum at 15.4% growth to Rs 269 crore, while Butterfly delivered 18% growth (excluding internal OEM sales) with robust channel performance. Q2 has started well with supply constraints largely resolved. Key risks include commodity cost persistence (especially copper at all-time highs), seasonal nature of fan demand creating lost sales that cannot be recovered, and increasing competitive intensity in kitchen appliances. The brand transformation journey will see visible outcomes by month-end.
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Guidance to track
- Most supply constraints from Q1 commodity volatility were largely addressed by quarter-end, with management noting robust momentum entering Q2 and pricing actions well-accepted in the market.
- BLC category journey is beginning with long leg room for growth; premium fans (induction side) also moving positively into Q2-Q3, positioning fans category well for sustained double-digit growth.
- Planning next-generation manufacturing capability with large warehousing unit at approximately Rs 350 crore capex, otherwise maintaining regular manufacturing capex trends.
- Rs 450 crore of the Rs 500 crore order book expected to execute over 6-8 months, with installations already completed and revenue recognition expected in Q2 following government certification process.
Risks flagged
- Copper, a major input cost, continues to rise even after correction and remains at elevated levels. While management doesn't see immediate need for further hikes given current pricing and cost measures, sustained high commodity costs could pressure margins in subsequent quarters.
- Rs 200 crore of primary sales lost due to supply disruptions occurred during peak summer/fan season. Management explicitly confirmed these lost sales will not be recovered in subsequent quarters as Q1 is a seasonal quarter for fans, representing permanent lost revenue opportunity.
- Analyst raised concerns about Butterfly facing competition from white label brands, Chinese entrants, and Ninja. Management acknowledged kitchen appliances has been extremely competitive for 5-6 years but stated core categories growing ahead of 20% and market shares improving in pressure cookers and glass cooktops.
- B2C lighting margins expanded but B2B segment witnessed margin contraction because of pre-contracted prices that could not fully recover the inflationary costs, creating uneven profitability within the lighting segment.
Key quotes
- We did lose some sales. Order of magnitude maybe 200 maybe a little bit more... because of supply disruptions we did lose some sales. Fact of the matter is that yes, when you have supply disruptions you might have to ensure that given the current availability of supply you have to maximize your revenue.
- Running a tight ship like we do at ground is not easy to do. It's something that we worked on for many years. And that is also the reason why we have the kind of ROC that we do especially if you take out the butterfly investment you can see the kind of ROC that we generate and the cash flow that we generate.
- The brand launch event that is planned on 17th of this month, 18th of this month... there is actually a further capital market investor event which is on the 20th of this month. I expect during that capital market event to be able to give investors insight into the dramatic change that is being undertaken that Crompton has been undergoing for the last three odd years.
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