Rupa & Company Ltd — Q1 FY27 earnings call
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The short read
Rupa & Company reported Q1 FY27 revenue of Rs. 202.4 crores, up 10.1% year-on-year, with EBITDA of Rs. 15.7 crores at a 7.8% margin and net profit of Rs. 8.3 crores. Management attributed growth mainly to volumes, noted elevated competitive intensity that diluted the impact of an April price hike, and said advertisement spend was elevated during the quarter. Management said exports contributed 4% and modern trade including e-commerce contributed 5% of revenue during the quarter.
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Numbers mentioned
Revenue: Rs. 202.4 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 4
“For Q1 FY27, revenues from operations stood at Rs. 202.4 crores as compared to Rs. 183.9 crores in Quarter 1 FY26 registering a growth of 10.1% year-on-year basis.”
Sumit Khowala, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Gross margin: 37.4% (Q1 FY27)
p. 4
“Gross margin remained stable during the quarter stood at 37.4% versus 37.7% corresponding quarter last year.”
Sumit Khowala, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBITDA: Rs. 15.7 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 4
“EBITDA for the quarter stood at Rs. 15.7 crores as compared to Rs. 12.2 crores in the same period last year registering a growth of 29.1% year-on-year basis.”
Sumit Khowala, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBITDA margin: 7.8% (Q1 FY27)
p. 4
“EBITDA margin for the quarter stood at 7.8% improved by 120 basis point year-on-year.”
Sumit Khowala, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Net profit after tax: Rs. 8.3 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 4
“Net profit after tax for the quarter stood at Rs. 8.3 crores as against Rs. 5.5 crores in Quarter 1 FY26, registering a growth of 50.2% year-on-year basis.”
Sumit Khowala, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
PAT margin: 4.1% (Q1 FY27)
p. 4
“PAT margin for the quarter stood at 4.1% improving by 110 basis point year-on-year basis.”
Sumit Khowala, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Net cash surplus: Rs. 7 crores (As at June 30, 2026)
p. 5
“As on June 30th, 2026, company has maintained a net cash surplus position of INR 7 crores reflecting our continued focus on liquidity discipline and financial flexibility.”
Sumit Khowala, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Export contribution to revenue: 4% (Q1 FY27)
p. 4
“Exports contributed 4% to overall revenue during the quarter while modern trade including e-commerce contributed 5% to the revenues.”
Vikash Agarwal, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Advertisement and marketing spend: 10.5% of total revenue (Q1 FY27)
p. 5
“During Quarter 1, the advertisement and marketing spend comes to around 10.5% of the total revenue and going forward, the same would be rationalized to 6% to 7%.”
Sumit Khowala, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Athleisure YoY growth: 5% to 7% de-growth (Q1 FY27 vs Q1 FY26)
p. 8
“It was 5% to 7% de-growth compared to Quarter 1 last year.”
Sumit Khowala, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
What management said it would do
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Revenue growth — 10% to 12% · coming quarter
stated conditionally by Vikash Agarwal
p. 4
“we remain optimistic about the outlook with revenue expected to grow by 10% to 12% in the coming quarter and EBITDA margin expected to remain in the range of 9% to 10%.”
Vikash Agarwal, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBITDA margin — 9% to 10% · coming quarter
stated conditionally by Vikash Agarwal
p. 4
“we remain optimistic about the outlook with revenue expected to grow by 10% to 12% in the coming quarter and EBITDA margin expected to remain in the range of 9% to 10%.”
Vikash Agarwal, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Advertisement and marketing spend — 6% to 7%
stated firmly by Sumit Khowala
p. 5
“going forward, the same would be rationalized to 6% to 7%.”
Sumit Khowala, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Price hike implementation — 4% to 5% further hike · August
stated conditionally by Vikash Agarwal
p. 8
“We took a price hike of 4%to 5% in Quarter 1. But that was gradually again transferred to trade because of intensive competition in terms of extra scheme and all. So, probably in the august the new rate will be implemented. And we look for a further price hike of 4% to 5%. But a lot will depend upon the competition.”
Vikash Agarwal, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
E-commerce growth — at least 20%-25%
stated as an aspiration by Vikash Agarwal
p. 7
“At least a growth of 20%-25%.”
Vikash Agarwal, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Athleisure growth — more than double-digit growth · FY27
stated as an aspiration by Vikash Agarwal
p. 8
“More than double-digit growth for an annual basis.”
Vikash Agarwal, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Women's segment revenue share — beyond 10%-15% · next 2-3 years
stated as an aspiration by Vikash Agarwal
p. 9
“Ideally, we would want that and we have been trying but that's a tough difficult market.”
Vikash Agarwal, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Q&A highlights
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Management said elevated advertisement spend during the quarter was the main driver and that spend would be reduced going forward.
Answered by Sumit Khowala
Asked by Pahal Sharma: Why did EBITDA margin fall short of the prior guidance of 9-10%?
p. 5
“During Quarter 1, the advertisement and marketing spend comes to around 10.5% of the total revenue and going forward, the same would be rationalized to 6% to 7%.”
Sumit Khowala, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said the price hike was offset by competitors' extra trade schemes and that the new rate is expected to be implemented in August.
Answered by Vikash Agarwal
Asked by Suhani Singh: Why hasn't the April price hike shown up in realizations, and when will it?
p. 5
“But we are hopeful that in August, we will be implementing the new rate now.”
Vikash Agarwal, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said the order book is healthy but performance depends on winter conditions.
Answered by Sumit Khowala
Asked by Yash Mehta: How is the thermal segment order book shaping up for FY27?
p. 6
“For thermals, we have a sound and healthy order book. And we expect that this year thermal will contribute better compared to last year.”
Sumit Khowala, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said current returns are not desirable but expects improvement over time as initiatives around secondary sales, e-commerce and other channels take hold; said the current competitive intensity cannot continue indefinitely.
Answered by Vikash Agarwal
Asked by Rusmik Oza: Is the structural decline in margins and return ratios (ROCE/ROE) versus the 2015-2022 profile permanent, or is there room for improvement?
p. 10
“Of course, the ROCE and ROE, whatever you mentioned, is not desirable.”
Vikash Agarwal, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said cost efficiency is a continuous process and further scope always exists.
Answered by Vikash Agarwal
Asked by Rusmik Oza: Is there scope for further cost cutting to improve margins?
p. 11
“There's always a scope. When there is a scope of 2%, there is a scope of another 2%, we have to do it.”
Vikash Agarwal, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Risks flagged
Intense competitive activity with rivals offering extra trade schemes and discounts is diluting the impact of price hikes.
p. 5
“We have taken a price hike, but later because of intense competition, where competition has passed on extra schemes in the market.”
Vikash Agarwal, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Thermal segment performance depends on winter weather, which is unpredictable.
p. 6
“So, order commitment and all is good. But unless the winter starts, it's really difficult to assure anything about the numbers.”
Vikash Agarwal, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Organized-sector competitors are gaining share through higher discounts and extended sale periods.
p. 10
“So, it's basically more from the organized sector. We are taking market share, but just by giving higher discounts and extended sale period and all.”
Vikash Agarwal, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Women's segment has underperformed expectations.
p. 7
“We understand women for us has not done so well, what should have been.”
Vikash Agarwal, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
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