Announced Tue, 3 Jun · 17:51 IST

Please find enclosed herewith investor presentation for the quarter and year ended 31st March 2025.

Mgmt Guided Margin ImprovementInvestor Communications View source PDF

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AI summary

Bhatia Communications & Retail filed its investor presentation for Q4 and FY25. The company runs a multi-brand consumer durables and electronics retail chain with 237 stores (233 owned, 4 franchise) spanning Gujarat and Maharashtra, covering 1.80 lakh sq.ft. of retail space. FY25 revenue grew 7% YoY to Rs. 444.67 crores, while net profit surged 20% to Rs. 13.82 crores. Full-year EBITDA margin expanded from 4.44% to 4.91%, reflecting better operating leverage. However, Q4 FY25 showed softer trends with revenue up 11% YoY but EBITDA declining 5% and margins contracting from 5.2% to 4.5%. The company remains net debt-free with a 0.10x debt-to-equity ratio, 18% ROE, and 22% ROCE, while expanding its footprint into semi-urban Maharashtra as the key growth lever.

Likely market impact

Positive on full-year margin expansion and 20% PAT growth, but the Q4 EBITDA decline and margin compression may concern short-term investors. Promoter holding remains high at 73.88%, providing stability; Maharashtra expansion and net debt-free status support the medium-term growth narrative.