Consumer Analyst / Channel Surveillance Specialist, Trudence Capital Advisors

Pranav Bhavsar

Consumer Analyst / Channel Surveillance Specialist

Trudence Capital Advisors

Trudence Capital Advisors Private Limited is a SEBI-registered Research Analyst, holding SEBI registration number INH000015747. Our firm is dedicated to providing independent and unbiased research on Indian mid to large-cap companies. Trudence Capital is known for its counter-consensus views, with a focus on forensic research and on-ground primary investigations. Our research approach is thorough, involving detailed analysis of accounting practices and governance, alongside extensive channel checks.

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<li>As we progress in earnings season in line with our previous Playbook, this one focuses on select consumer names. </li>
<li>Names discussed include <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/titan-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12630:1" rel="noopener">Titan Co Ltd (TTAN IN)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vedant-fashions-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:34260:1" rel="noopener">Vedant Fashions (MANYAVAR IN)</a> , <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/go-fashion-india-private-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36625:1" rel="noopener">Go Fashion India (GOCOLORS IN)</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shoppers-stop-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12804:1" rel="noopener">Shoppers Stop (SHOP IN)</a>.  </li>
<li>Most names expect a soft Q1, and SHOP is targeting the most aggressive expansion.</li>
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As we progress in earnings season in line with our previous Playbook, this one focuses on select consumer names. 
Names discussed include Titan Co Ltd (TTAN IN), Vedant Fashions (MANYAVAR IN) , Go Fashion India (GOCOLORS IN) &amp; Shoppers Stop (SHOP IN).  
Most names expect a soft Q1, and SHOP is targeting the most aggressive expansion.


Earnings Playbook | Shoppers Stop (SHOP IN) | Target of Quadrupling Network

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<ul><li>If one zooms out and assesses STOP’s historical performance, it’s been among the weaker retailers in our apparel retail pack</li><li>Its decadal revenue CAGR of ~6% is largely premiumization-led with no volume (bill cut) growth to speak of</li><li>This is despite it scaling its Beauty segment during this phase</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

If one zooms out and assesses STOP’s historical performance, it’s been among the weaker retailers in our apparel retail packIts decadal revenue CAGR of ~6% is largely premiumization-led with no volume (bill cut) growth to speak ofThis is despite it scaling its Beauty segment during this phaseContent is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Shoppers Stop: ‘Intune’—the only exciting thing to watch out for. Maintain SELL

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>Indian Oil Corporation: Our REDUCE rating on Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL), with a target price of INR 145, is premised on margin pressure due to increasing petchem supplies/capacity, moderation in refining margins, and lower auto-fuel marketing margins</li><li>IOCL’s Q4FY24 reported EBITDA at INR 104bn (-32% YoY, -33% QoQ) and APAT at INR 48bn (-52% YoY, -40% QoQ) came in below our estimates</li><li>Earnings were impacted by weak performance from the petchem segment, lower refining margins, inventory loss and higher-than-expected expenses</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Indian Oil Corporation: Our REDUCE rating on Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL), with a target price of INR 145, is premised on margin pressure due to increasing petchem supplies/capacity, moderation in refining margins, and lower auto-fuel marketing marginsIOCL’s Q4FY24 reported EBITDA at INR 104bn (-32% YoY, -33% QoQ) and APAT at INR 48bn (-52% YoY, -40% QoQ) came in below our estimatesEarnings were impacted by weak performance from the petchem segment, lower refining margins, inventory loss and higher-than-expected expensesContent is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

HSIE Results Daily: Indian Oil Corporation, Star Health and Allied Insurance

<ul><li>Our discretionary universe is expected to grow by ~13.1% YoY in Q4FY24 (ex-jewellery: ~12%)</li><li>Q4 is likely to be the last quarter contending with a high base</li><li>Wedding season hasn’t been as upbeat as expected</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Our discretionary universe is expected to grow by ~13.1% YoY in Q4FY24 (ex-jewellery: ~12%)Q4 is likely to be the last quarter contending with a high baseWedding season hasn’t been as upbeat as expectedContent is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Consumer Discretionary  - Soft Quarter, Green Shoots Visible in Value Fashion

Consumer Discretionary - Soft Quarter, Green Shoots Visible in Value Fashion

India

Shoppers Stop Ltd. operates a chain of retail shops.  The Company retails men's, women's, and children's clothing; cosmetics and skin and hair care products;  home appliances; housewares; linens; luggage; jewelry; and accessories.

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Shoppers Stop (SHOP IN)

Earnings Playbook | Shoppers Stop (SHOP IN) | Target of Quadrupling Network

We focus on select consumer names in the earnings season. Most names expect a soft Q1, with Shoppers Stop targeting aggressive expansion.

Pranav Bhavsar

Shoppers Stop: ‘Intune’—the only exciting thing to watch out for. Maintain SELL

If one zooms out and assesses STOP’s historical performance, it’s been among the weaker retailers in our apparel retail pack

HDFC Securities

HSIE Results Daily: Indian Oil Corporation, Star Health and Allied Insurance

Our REDUCE rating on Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL), with a target price of INR 145, is premised on margin pressure due to increasing petchem...

HDFC Securities

Consumer Discretionary - Soft Quarter, Green Shoots Visible in Value Fashion

Our discretionary universe is expected to grow by ~13.1% YoY in Q4FY24 (ex-jewellery: ~12%). Q4 is likely to be the last quarter contending with a...

HDFC Securities

Consumer Discretionary - Soft Quarter, Green Shoots Visible in Value Fashion

Our discretionary universe is expected to grow by ~13.1% YoY in Q4FY24 (ex-jewellery: ~12%). Q4 is likely to be the last quarter contending with a...

HDFC Securities

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