linked incentive (PLI) scheme and easy credit access.
Source:Company, KFO Research
FUTURE OUTLOOK:
The Company intends to increase stores across subdivisions of Bihar and almost all districts in Jharkhandand eastern UP. The Company will continue openingsmall format stores in sub-divisions of Bihar, where theCompany enjoys a superior recall and familiarity. The
Company will also increase stores in Eastern UttarPradesh in the first phase where the demographicprofile is familiar to that of Bihar. By deepening ourpenetration, we expect to reach consumers closer towhere they are, strengthening offtake. We foresee a sustained increase in revenues; besides, we expect to protect our profitability that should translate into asurplus available for reinvestment.
Our FY 2025 roadmap Reinvest our cash flows in store expansion Expand in sub-divisions of Bihar, and spreadacross almost all districts of Jharkhand and majordistricts of eastern Uttar Pradesh Expanding mid andpremium product categories Grow revenues 20-25%
CAGR.
Source: Company, KFO Research
PROS:
• Company is expected to give good
quarter
• Company has delivered good profit
growth of 87.3% CAGR over last 5
years
• Company has a good return on
equity (ROE) track record: 3 Years
ROE 55.5%
• Company has been maintaining a
healthy dividend payout of 21.3%
• Company's median sales growth is
27.0% of last 10 years.
CONS:
• Stock is trading at 23.0 times its
book value
• Promoter holding has decreased
over last quarter: -6.40%.
PEER COMPARISON:
Growth Drivers:
✓ The company through its organized showrooms holds~50% market share in organized electronic retail in Bihar.
✓ The company is focused on scaling up mid and premiumpriced categories thereby improving per-store economics. It aims to scale beyond Bihar, Jharkhand & UP to adjoiningstates in the “Hindi Heartland” over the next 3-5 (FY26-FY28) years based on the “Creeping Cluster Approach”.
✓ In FY23, the company opened 26 showrooms: 11 (Bihar),12 (Jharkhand), and 3 (UP). In Q1FY24 the companyopened 12 showrooms taking the total count of showrooms to 117. [3] Revenues per sq ft increased fromRs. 34,000 in FY22 to Rs. 40,000 during FY23.
✓ Offline engagement continues to remain a trustedformat in the Company’s areas of presence for variousreasons.
✓ Buy and Win – a customer loyalty reward programmethat has gained immense popularity overtime.
✓ Engagement with direct OEM suppliers leading tosuperior margins.
✓ Customer after-sales and helpline service throughAditya Seva.
✓ Extended warranty service through Aditya Suraksha.
VALUATIONS:
✓ On the basis of EPS Multiple Method, we arerecommending ‘Buy’ for the stock. Since the stock offers
good opportunity, we initiate a ‘BUY’ signal on the stockwith 12-month price target of Rs 3100/- share an upside
of 19.32 % from current levels.
SWOT ANALYSIS:
Strengths:
1. Established brand.
2. Distribution networks are well developed in both rural and urban areas.
3. Easy availability of finance.
4. Rapid urbanisation.
5. Increasing share of organised retail.
Weaknesses:
1. Stringent FDI laws for retail sector.
2. Increase in raw material prices leading to higher prices .
3. Dependence on seasonal demand.
Opportunities:
1. Penetration of white goods is lower as compared to other developing countries Unexplored rural markets.
2. Increase in buying power.
3. Availability of electricity at remotest places.
4. Easy KYC norms for financing.
Threats:
1. Competition among major players.
2. Deterioration in electricity condition.
3. Change in government policies.
4. Sudden spurt in commodity prices.
Source: Company, KFO Research