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Monte Carlo Fashions Ltd

| Q2 & H1 FY26 Earnings Conference Call

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⬤13th Nov 25

Summary : Monte Carlo Fashions reported strong Q2/H1 FY26 growth, driven by sales rebound, margin expansion, and strategic digital and retail expansion, with optimism for winter sales and exports.

Management Perspective positive : Management expressed optimism about the current quarter's progress and potential for upward guidance revision. They are 'pretty sure' inventories will be low and 'very hopeful' for significant export growth.

Concall Report Analysis & Insights

Business Overview

  1. Q2 FY26 revenue grew 13% YoY to INR249 crores; EBITDA increased 47% to INR42 crores.
  2. H1 FY26 revenue grew 12% YoY to INR387 crores; EBITDA increased 37% to INR36 crores.
  3. Net profit for Q2 almost doubled YoY to INR16 crores; H1 PAT was INR4 lakh vs. a loss.
  4. Experienced strong sales rebound across categories, including Rock.it and Home Textile.
  5. Expanded online sales, partnered with quick commerce, and enhanced operations with Salesforce.

Future Growth Prospects

  1. Company expects 10-15% revenue growth for FY26, with potential for upward revision.
  2. Plans to open 40-45 EBOs across India, focusing on Western and Southern regions.
  3. Cloak & Decker brand aims for INR100 crores in sales within the next 3-4 years.
  4. Footwear sales are projected to double to INR12-13 crores this financial year.
  5. Apparel exports to Dubai, Europe, and US are showing encouraging initial responses.

Management Insights

  1. Margin expansion driven by sales growth, stabilized raw material prices, and product price hikes.
  2. Reduced discount sales and returns significantly contributed to improved margins.
  3. Expects at least 200 basis point margin expansion for the current financial year.
  4. Working to reduce working capital days by 10% and improve debtor days.
  5. Winter season is progressing well, with strong repeat orders indicating good secondary sales.

Signs of Skepticism

  1. Guidance revision is contingent on Q3 winter sales, not yet confirmed.
  2. Management noted a lack of concrete government support for the textile sector.
  3. Higher GST on premium products could potentially impact sales volume.
  4. Reliance on outsourced home textile manufacturing limits export competitiveness.

Risk Factors

  1. Government support for the textile and apparel sector is currently lacking.
  2. Products priced above INR2,500 face an additional 6% GST duty.
  3. Potential for winter sales to fall short of optimistic expectations.
  4. Competition from new age brands in the premium category remains a factor.

Good To Know

  1. Winter wear contributes 54% to apparel sales, with summer at 46%, aiming for 50-50 split.
  2. Home Textile segment contributed 10.6% to sales last year, targeting 15% growth.
  3. Planned INR50 crore investment in a solar power project with a 30% ROI.
  4. GST reduced to 5% for garments under INR2,500, benefiting the summer range.
  5. Luxuria brand jackets are priced between INR10,000 and INR20,000.

Key Drivers

  1. Strong winter season sales.
  2. Expanding retail and online footprint.
  3. Growing apparel export volumes.
  4. Improved working capital management.

Key Analyst Discussions

Competitive Environment

  1. Analysts asked about competition from new age brands in the winter wear market.
  2. Questions were raised regarding Monte Carlo's market positioning in Home Textiles.
  3. Discussion covered the competitive advantages in home textiles versus apparels.
  4. Inquiries were made about specific new brands in the Gen Z premium category.

Market Trends & Consumer Behavior

  1. Questions focused on the outlook for the winter season and potential guidance revisions.
  2. Analysts inquired about strong summer booking demand and its underlying drivers.
  3. Discussion included current cotton price trends and their stability.
  4. Queries were made about consumer sentiment towards premium and Gen Z categories.

Financial Highlights

  1. Analysts questioned the drivers behind Q2 margin expansion and future margin guidance.
  2. Inquiries were made regarding initiatives to reduce working capital and debtor days.
  3. Questions arose about the impact of festival timing on quarterly growth figures.
  4. Discussions included potential EBITDA margin levels for a strong financial year.
  5. Management's strategy for utilizing cash, including dividends and investments, was probed.

Product Composition

  1. Questions centered on the percentage contribution of summer versus winter products.
  2. Inquiries were made about the product mix differentiation in apparels and home textiles.
  3. Discussion covered the typical sales split of winter products between Q3 and Q4.
  4. Analysts asked about the average price points for winter and summer products.
  5. Queries were made regarding the company's premium category product offerings.

Strategic Considerations

  1. Questions addressed EBO expansion plans and geographical focus areas.
  2. Inquiries were made about quick commerce partnerships and Salesforce collaboration benefits.
  3. Discussion covered the performance and expansion strategy for the Cloak & Decker brand.
  4. Analysts asked about the growth and distribution strategy for the footwear business.
  5. Questions were raised regarding the renewable energy investment plans and their ROI.
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