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Vaibhav Global Ltd

| Q3 FY26 Earnings Conference Call

BULLISH SENTIMENT

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⬤2nd Feb 26

Summary : Vaibhav Global delivered strong Q3 FY26 results with record revenue, robust margins, and positive guidance, driven by strategic digital and in-house brand growth despite macro headwinds.

Management Perspective positive : We delivered a strong performance in December quarter with revenue growth slightly ahead of our guidance. Our consolidated quarterly revenue crossed INR1,000 crore mark for the first time. I'm delighted to share that our in-house brands reached 48% of sales contribution. We remain on track to achieve EBITDA breakeven for the full financial year 2025-26. We expect Germany to start contributing to group EBITDA margin from financial year 2026-27 onwards. We expect to achieve 9% to 11% revenue growth in FY 2026-27 with EBITDA margin of 10.5% to 11%.

Concall Report Analysis & Insights

Business Overview

  1. Q3 FY26 consolidated revenue crossed INR1,000 crore, reaching INR1,066 crores, a 9.1% Y-o-Y growth.
  2. Gross margin stood strong at 63%, up 170 basis points Y-o-Y, supported by vertical integration.
  3. Digital contribution reached 42% of B2C revenue, on track for 50% by FY27.
  4. In-house brands contributed 48% of sales, targeting 50% milestone by FY27.
  5. Germany business turned profitable with 6% EBITDA margin in the quarter.

Future Growth Prospects

  1. Expect 9% to 11% revenue growth in FY2026-27 with 10.5% to 11% EBITDA margin.
  2. Germany business to contribute to group EBITDA margin from FY2026-27 onwards.
  3. Digital business aims for 50% sales contribution by FY27, with lifestyle products targeting 50%.
  4. Continued investment in OTT channels due to higher customer lifetime value.
  5. Scaling up D2C brands and exploring additional national airtime in the U.K.

Management Insights

  1. Management is delighted with strong Q3 performance, exceeding revenue guidance.
  2. Vertical integration and global supply chain provide resilience against product cost increases.
  3. Committed to sustainability, achieving SBTi alignment and upgraded ICRA ESG rating.
  4. Prioritizing capital allocation, approved interim dividend of INR1.5 per equity share.
  5. Confident in digital marketing improvements and TJC's growth despite market challenges.

Signs of Skepticism

  1. Reliance on ASP increases for revenue growth raises questions about volume sustainability.
  2. Vague guidance on specific business unit profitability for Germany in the near term.
  3. Uncertainty about how silver prices will impact lab-grown jewelry sales going forward.
  4. Difficulty in pinpointing customer acquisition costs across multiple brands and channels.
  5. Revenue stagnation in Mindful Souls due to digital customer acquisition cost limits.

Risk Factors

  1. Highly elevated precious metal prices compelled consumers to defer discretionary purchases.
  2. Lower consumer confidence impacted sales, especially in the U.S. and U.K.
  3. U.K. revenue declined by 1.8% Y-o-Y, with TJC experiencing negative growth.
  4. Macro environment remains uncertain, impacting specific business unit guidance.
  5. Digital customer acquisition costs can make some businesses unprofitable if not managed.

Good To Know

  1. Started in-house jewelry casting manufacturing in the U.S. to mitigate tariffs.
  2. TV networks reached 127 million households; unique customer base grew 2% Y-o-Y to 706,000.
  3. Generated 1.1 million kilowatt hours of solar power, meeting 100% manufacturing needs.
  4. VGL Group is now Great Place to Work® certified across all geographies.
  5. Implemented AI initiatives in chatbots, email responses, TV scheduling, and internal data queries.

Key Drivers

  1. Digital contribution reaching 50% by FY27.
  2. In-house brands targeting 50% sales share.
  3. Germany business turning profitable, contributing EBITDA.
  4. AI implementation improving efficiency and processes.

Key Analyst Discussions

Market Trends & Consumer Behavior

  1. Softer consumer sentiments and high metal prices led to deferred discretionary purchases.
  2. OTT viewership is almost 4x linear TV viewership in the U.S., driving investment in this channel.
  3. Customer acquisition strategy shifted to higher price point customers for better lifetime value.
  4. No immediate improvement in consumer sentiment is observed for U.S. and U.K. markets.

Financial Highlights

  1. Unit volume declined, but ASP increases, especially from lab-grown products, drove revenue growth.
  2. Germany's EBITDA margin improved to 6% due to better gross margins and cost rationalization.
  3. EBITDA margin expanded by 170 basis points to 13.2%, with profit after tax growing 41% Y-o-Y.
  4. ROCE improved to 21% and ROE to 15%, with expectations for continued improvement.
  5. Labor code impact was INR1.7 crores, accounted for in employee costs.

Product Composition

  1. Lab-grown diamonds (LGD) contribute roughly 10.7% of retail revenue with an average selling price of $250.
  2. Jewelry sales are approximately 70% silver, gold, or platinum, and 30% base metal.
  3. Lifestyle products contribute 35% of total sales, with a medium-term target of 50%.
  4. Testing different metals like base metal with lower carat weight lab-grown products.
  5. High-end jewelry consumers provide more lifetime value than low-price point customers.

Strategic Considerations

  1. Digital spend is expected to increase, while TV broadcasting costs remain constant as a percentage of revenue.
  2. Leverage will accrue from improved gross margins, employee cost efficiencies, and SG&A savings.
  3. U.S. exports are working well due to local casting and specific customs ruling, paying 5.5% tariff on value addition.
  4. EU-India FTA will benefit jewelry exports to Germany, potentially improving margins.
  5. Germany's leadership team is stable, with no major senior changes expected.
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