Stanley Lifestyles Ltd — Q4 FY26 earnings call
Summary generated by AI from the official transcript Stanley Lifestyles Ltd filed with BSE on 01 Jun 2026. Every statement cites a verbatim quote from that document — open any citation to read it. This is a record of what management said, not a recommendation. How we check these summaries
The short read
Stanley Lifestyles reported flat financial performance over the last few quarters, attributing this to store expansion costs, new stores yet to mature, and a decline in B2B demand from mid-Q4 FY26 due to disruptions in the Middle East. Gross margin expanded by 151 bps year-on-year to 57.5% in FY26, and the company closed the year with a highest-ever order book of approximately Rs 62 crores and cash reserves of nearly Rs 200 crores. Management also announced a board-approved merger of subsidiaries into the single listed entity and highlighted the opening of 11 new stores and closure of three underperforming ones during the year.
Numbers mentioned
Gross margin: 57.5% (FY26)
p. 5
“This continued approach has enabled us to achieve cost optimization leading to year-over-year expansion in gross margin in FY26 by 151 bps from 56.3% in FY25 to 57.5% in FY26.”
Venkataramana Gorti, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Order book: approximately Rs. 62 crores (start of FY27)
p. 5
“We commence FY27 with our highest ever order book of approximately Rs. 62 crores compared to Rs. 45 crores in April 2025.”
Venkataramana Gorti, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Cash reserves: almost Rs. 200 crores (end of FY26)
p. 5
“Our cash reserve remains strong at almost Rs. 200 crores as of end of this year as compared to last year where we ended with Rs. 215 crores.”
Venkataramana Gorti, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Capital investment: exceeding Rs. 60 crores (FY26)
p. 5
“In spite of our highest ever capital investment exceeding Rs. 60 crores, this clearly reflects disciplined capital allocation and the inherent strength of our operating model.”
Venkataramana Gorti, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Depreciation and finance cost increase: Rs. 14.7 crores (FY26)
p. 5
“which resulted in higher depreciation and finance cost of Rs. 14.7 crores.”
Venkataramana Gorti, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Exceptional item related to Labor Code: Rs. 3.3 crores (FY26)
p. 5
“We have assessed the impact of new Labor Code and have recognized Rs. 3.3 crores under exceptional item.”
Venkataramana Gorti, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
B2C same store sales growth (Stanley Level Next): 11.6%
p. 13
“So, we have a same stores sales growth of 11.6% improved in our Stanley Level Next.”
Sunil Suresh, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Same store sales growth (Sofas & More): 3.5%
p. 13
“And in our Sofas & More, we have a 3.5% improvement.”
Sunil Suresh, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Same store sales decline (Stanley Boutique): -8.1%
p. 13
“Only we have lost 8.1% in Stanley Boutique, which was the old format, which is now being converted into a complete home solution format.”
Sunil Suresh, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Overall same store sales growth: 4%
p. 13
“But when you look at it as a complete mixture, we have still grown at 4% when you look at same store sales growth.”
Sunil Suresh, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Franchisee business decline: 35%
p. 13
“there is a 35% drop in our franchisee business.”
Sunil Suresh, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
COCO store count: 49
p. 14
“See, currently, we have 49 COCO stores and 22 FOFO stores that is franchisee owned, franchisee operated.”
Sunil Suresh, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
B2C/B2B mix: 70% B2C, 30% B2B (Q4 FY26)
p. 10
“So, we had about 70% is B2C and about 30% is B2B.”
Venkataramana Gorti, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
B2B pull-down: Rs. 15 crores (Q4 FY26)
p. 17
“Secondly, there was a small pull-down from our B2B business of almost about Rs. 15 crores.”
Sunil Suresh, page 17 of the filed PDF · View the filing
What management said it would do
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Sri Lanka franchisee showroom launch — first international franchisee showroom · beginning of Q2 FY27
stated firmly by Venkataramana Gorti
p. 4
“We would be opening our first international franchisee showroom in Sri Lanka at the beginning of Q2 FY27.”
Venkataramana Gorti, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Revenue growth FY27 — double-digit growth · FY27
stated as an aspiration by Sunil Suresh
p. 18
“While we are quite aspirational to deliver definitely double-digit growth, I hope that in terms of how the global situation is, we are reserving ourselves and I would say we will be very conservative and we want to be continuing to be profitable and that's how we want to go forward.”
Sunil Suresh, page 18 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Website revamp — complete revamped website · by end of this financial year
stated firmly by Sunil Suresh
p. 9
“There's already the entire, what do you call it, the framework for that has started. And we will have a very exciting and new website by the end of this financial year.”
Sunil Suresh, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Legacy store consolidation — relocate or consolidate three to four legacy stores · by end of FY27
stated firmly by Sunil Suresh
p. 15
“This will all be consolidated by end of FY27.”
Sunil Suresh, page 15 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Matured store revenue growth — about 10% to 15%
stated as an aspiration by Sunil Suresh
p. 6
“So, we expect a healthy matured stores to generate about 10% to 15% going forward.”
Sunil Suresh, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
B2B/B2C mix — 75:25 or 80:20
stated as an aspiration by Sunil Suresh
p. 10
“So hopefully, at the end of the day, I think we will keep that ratio between 75:25 or 80:20.”
Sunil Suresh, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Home furniture demand from handovers — FY27 to FY2030
stated as an aspiration by Venkataramana Gorti
p. 6
“We believe handover activity across the top six cities is likely to accelerate over the next few quarters and will keep increasing trends during the FY27 to FY2030 period.”
Venkataramana Gorti, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Q&A highlights
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Management said matured stores have grown by about 4%, with plans to improve this as stores add complete home solutions.
Answered by Sunil Suresh
Asked by Siddharth: What is the revenue growth for matured stores (open more than three years) over the last three years?
p. 6
“Most of the stores which are over three years have grown by about 4%.”
Sunil Suresh, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management explained that the Middle East conflict disrupted logistics for their B2B export business to a major global furniture brand.
Answered by Sunil Suresh
Asked by Kranthi Bathini: What short-term disruptions did the company experience in the past quarter?
p. 7
“That furniture brand was actually importing from us for their Middle East market and when the war broke out, the entire logistics completely came to a standstill and all the orders got postponed and we are still struggling with that.”
Sunil Suresh, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management acknowledged being slow on digital implementation and said they are now planning an AI/AR/VR-driven overhaul.
Answered by Sunil Suresh
Asked by Sanjay Singh: Why does the company lack a functional digital discovery website with pricing and sizing, and why is there discounting behavior?
p. 8
“we have been a little bit slow in terms of our digital implementation to the required standards or what the world is going to.”
Sunil Suresh, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said B2C was about 70% and B2B about 30% for Q4.
Answered by Venkataramana Gorti
Asked by Arvind Arora: What was the B2B/B2C sales breakup for the quarter?
p. 10
“So, we had about 70% is B2C and about 30% is B2B.”
Venkataramana Gorti, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said their ROI typically comes in about three years, though timing varies by market.
Answered by Sunil Suresh
Asked by Mahesh Atal: At what point do new stores start generating positive cash flow, and how does store economics work?
p. 12
“So, today if you ask me in 2026, I will safely say that our ROI is about 3 years.”
Sunil Suresh, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management attributed flat overall revenue to a 35% decline in franchisee stores offsetting growth in company-owned stores, plus lost leather trading revenue.
Answered by Sunil Suresh
Asked by Gunit Singh: Why have revenues stayed flat since FY23 despite adding many stores, and what is the same-store-sales growth?
p. 14
“As I mentioned to you, we have suffered a 35% degrowth in our franchisee stores.”
Sunil Suresh, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management clarified that inventory consists of finished goods in stores and raw materials in the factory, not warehouse stock for retail.
Answered by Sunil Suresh
Asked by Rohit: How does the company reconcile claiming low inventory with Rs 135 crore inventory on the balance sheet?
p. 16
“Most of the inventory you see is in the form of finished goods that are in our stores and raw material, which is in our factory.”
Sunil Suresh, page 16 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said the quarterly margin was affected by the US-Iran war disrupting raw material supply and a B2B pull-down.
Answered by Sunil Suresh
Asked by Sunny Bhadra: What is driving the sequential dip in gross margin, and are price hikes planned?
p. 17
“Quarterly, Q4, like I said, was a bit of a we were affected primarily because of the US-Iran war, we were not able to get our raw material in time.”
Sunil Suresh, page 17 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said the primary focus remains India's six key markets, with Sri Lanka as a pilot store expansion and B2B exports to select international brands.
Answered by Sunil Suresh
Asked by Sunny Bhadra: What are the plans for international expansion beyond Sri Lanka?
p. 18
“So, while as a company our 100% focus is going to be in the six major markets of India itself, where we believe the 80% of India's luxury housing is going to come for furnishing stage in the next five years.”
Sunil Suresh, page 18 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Risks flagged
Middle East conflict disrupting B2B export logistics and conversion cycles
p. 5
“Further, geopolitical disruptions, including the West Asia conflict, affected conversion cycles and shipment schedules.”
Venkataramana Gorti, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Decline in B2B demand starting in Q4 FY26
p. 5
“From the middle of Q4 FY26, we started witnessing a decline in our B2B demand, consequently impacting our revenues in Q4 FY26.”
Venkataramana Gorti, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Supply chain disruptions and demand weakness expected to continue into FY27
p. 5
“The supply chain disruptions, longer lead time, higher costs across value streams, along with the broader weakness on the demand side impacted our performances in Q4 and is expected to flow into FY27.”
Venkataramana Gorti, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Delay in flagship Hyderabad store launch due to regulatory approvals
p. 4
“In addition, the launch of our 60,000 plus square feet flagship store in Hyderabad was delayed due to certain regulatory approvals, resulting in a deferment of revenue recognition by a couple of quarters.”
Venkataramana Gorti, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
USD and EUR appreciation impacting input costs
p. 5
“The appreciation in USD and EUR impacted our input costs.”
Venkataramana Gorti, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
New stores yet to reach maturity depressing profitability
p. 4
“First one is new stores that are yet to achieve maturity.”
Venkataramana Gorti, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Franchisee model underinvestment and deep discounting inconsistent with luxury positioning
p. 4
“Under the franchisee model, we observed underinvestment, inconsistency in customer experience and deep discounting practices that did not align with luxury positioning of our brand.”
Sunil Suresh, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Delayed project handovers extending conversion cycles
p. 6
“The project handovers across key markets continue to be delayed.”
Venkataramana Gorti, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
35% decline in franchisee business
p. 13
“there is a 35% drop in our franchisee business.”
Sunil Suresh, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Lost revenue from leather trading business transition
p. 14
“And also, we lost about Rs. 18 crores to Rs. 20 crores of business in terms of our leather trading, which we converted into Cash 'n' Carry.”
Sunil Suresh, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
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