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Go Fashion (India) Ltd

| Q3 & 9M FY26 Earnings Conference Call

NEUTRAL SENTIMENT

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⬤3rd Feb 26

Summary : Go Fashion faced a challenging Q3 FY26 with negative SSSG and LFS disruptions, leading to muted financial performance, while focusing on selective expansion and digital marketing to drive future growth.

Management Perspective neutral : Management acknowledges a 'challenging quarter' and 'subdued retail environment' with 'negative SSSG,' but expresses confidence in core fundamentals, strategic adjustments, and long-term category strength, indicating a balanced outlook despite current headwinds.

Concall Report Analysis & Insights

Business Overview

  1. Q3 FY26 revenue was Rs. 194 crores, with gross margins at 64.3%.
  2. PAT for Q3 FY26 stood at Rs. 7 crores, with a 3.7% PAT margin.
  3. 9M FY26 revenue reached Rs. 642 crores, and PAT was Rs. 51 crores.
  4. LFS channel sales dropped 30% due to a key partner's inventory intake pause and rebranding.
  5. Overall retail environment remained subdued with lower footfalls and negative same-store sales growth.

Future Growth Prospects

  1. Company plans to add 60-70 new stores by FY26 end, focusing on high-potential markets.
  2. New initiatives like the international Dubai store and Daily Wear concept show healthy unit economics.
  3. Focus on customer engagement, new product launches, and influencer collaborations to boost traction.
  4. Aiming to improve same-store sales growth from negative to low single-digit positive.
  5. Digital marketing is transitioning to personalized, product-led communication for younger audiences.

Management Insights

  1. Q3 was challenging for the apparel industry due to lower footfalls, but core fundamentals remained resilient.
  2. Maintained a full-price sales ratio above 95%, ensuring healthy gross margins.
  3. Engaging with LFS partners to resolve interim issues and prevent future disruptions.
  4. Cautious approach to new store expansion, prioritizing existing store network performance and profitability.
  5. Bullish on the bottom wear category, which remains the core business strategy.

Signs of Skepticism

  1. Management attributes SSSG decline primarily to footfalls, but analysts question potential brand strength deterioration.
  2. Lack of clear guidance on future LFS store closures and EBO openings, making projections difficult.
  3. Claims that unit economics for 600 sqft stores are similar to 200-300 sqft stores, despite analyst concerns.
  4. Uncertainty regarding future LFS partner format changes and their impact on inventory intake.

Risk Factors

  1. Apparel industry faces lower footfalls and subdued discretionary consumption.
  2. Negative same-store sales growth has persisted for three quarters.
  3. LFS channel volatility due to partner format changes and dispatch issues.
  4. Increased inventory levels (114 days) due to new Daily Wear concept and muted sales.
  5. Competition from agile, unlisted players impacting market share and sales growth.

Good To Know

  1. Non-leggings bottom wear category now contributes 65% to sales, up from less than 50%.
  2. Announced a share buyback of 14,13,000 shares at Rs. 460 per share, totaling Rs. 65 crores.
  3. Current market share in branded bottom wear is 8% of a Rs. 10,000 crore market.
  4. ROCE and ROE (excluding IndAS impact) for 9M FY26 stood at 13.1% and 10.3% respectively.
  5. Cash and cash equivalents were Rs. 256 crores as of December 31, 2025.

Key Drivers

  1. Improved footfalls and consumer sentiment.
  2. Successful scaling of Daily Wear concept.
  3. Resolution of LFS channel disruptions.
  4. Positive same-store sales growth recovery.

Key Analyst Discussions

Competitive Environment

  1. Unlisted agile players are gaining market share from traditional listed players.
  2. Company maintains sharp pricing, benchmarking against competitors.
  3. Management believes current pricing does not require reduction to boost volumes.
  4. Acknowledges increased competition from many new brands post-COVID.

Market Trends & Consumer Behavior

  1. Overall footfalls in Q3 were very weak, impacting SSSG.
  2. Consumers prefer larger store experiences over very small stores.
  3. Online and quick commerce channels are seeing good traction for apparel.
  4. Digital marketing is shifting to personalized, product-led communication.
  5. Consumer sentiment is a major factor beyond company control for footfalls.

Financial Highlights

  1. SSSG has been in negative trajectory for the last three quarters.
  2. Gross margins remained flat despite improved EBO mix.
  3. Inventory levels increased to 114 days, with a target of 100 days.
  4. EBITDA margins for Q3 FY26 were 26.7%, PAT margins 3.7%.
  5. Management does not foresee a decline in EBITDA margins due to selective expansion.

Product Composition

  1. Non-leggings category now contributes 65% of total sales.
  2. Product mix evolution has little to do with negative SSSG, which is footfall-driven.
  3. Daily Wear concept is a pilot project, not expected to drive immediate growth.
  4. Bottom wear remains the main business focus for future growth.
  5. Value-added products have a shorter relevance period than core leggings.

Strategic Considerations

  1. LFS store closures were due to a key partner rebranding their store format.
  2. Future LFS expansion will be selective, based on proposed locations.
  3. EBO expansion will be cautious, prioritizing SSSG recovery and profitability.
  4. Company will continue with the COCO (Company Owned, Company Operated) store model.
  5. A&P spend will remain around 2-2.5% of revenue, not increasing in quantum.
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