Consumer Durables
V-Guard Industries Limited manufactures and sells electrical and electronic products in India and internationally. It operates through three segments: Electronics, Electrical, and Consumer Durables. The Electronics segment offers voltage stabilizers; inverter, DUPS, inverter batteries, and UPS; and solar panels, solar batteries, off grid systems and inverters, and on grid photovoltaic (PV) inverters. The Electrical segment offers wiring and industrial cables, domestic switch gears and distribution boards, domestic and agriculture pumps, and modular switches. The Consumer Durables Segment includes storage, solar, instant, and gas water heaters, as well as immersion heater, rods and room heaters; heat pump water heaters; ceiling, table, pedestal, wall, and ventilating and exhaust fans; and kitchen appliances, such as mixer grinders, induction cooktops, gas stoves, rice cookers, grill kings, toasters, kettles, chimneys, sandwich makers, and hand blenders. In addition, the company provides air coolers, electric motors, and water purifiers. The company sells its products through a network of distributors, dealers, and service centers. V-Guard Industries Limited was founded in 1977 and is based in Kochi, India.
Summary of V-Guard Industries's latest earnings call, featuring management's outlook on business performance, financial results, and analyst Q&A sessions that highlight key strategic initiatives and market challenges.
Last updated: Feb 25
Management Outlook and Major Points:
Outlook:
Major Points:
Segment Performance:
Geographic Expansion: Non-South markets outpaced South (3.7% growth), contributing 48.4% of revenue.
Manufacturing Investments:
Sunflame Challenges: CSD order slowdown offsetting GT growth; temporary cost inflation (A&P, integration).
Working Capital & Debt: Steady cash flow; Sunflame debt repayment on track for FY25 completion.
Cost Headwinds: Higher A&P (Sunflame focus) and one-off employee costs (variable pay reversal, ESOP grants).
Conclusion: Focus on premiumization, operational efficiency, and geographic diversification to drive sustained growth and margin improvement.
Last updated: Feb 25
Question 1:
Sir, my first question is on your Southern region growth. Now the growth has considerably moderated compared to the past quarter run rate. So, any particular reason why such a low growth here in the Southern region?
Answer: Southern growth slowed due to higher reliance on the wire segment, which faced commodity price volatility. Non-South regions benefited from diversified portfolios, while wire price sensitivity and inability to offer differential pricing disproportionately impacted Southern markets.
Question 2:
Our channel checks suggest that barring Andhra Pradesh, central government has curtailed certain spending... Is that also a phenomenon you are observing?
Answer: Demand in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana was weaker than other Southern states. Delayed winter reduced water heater sales, while kitchen appliances faced prolonged consumer demand challenges linked to post-COVID household budget stress and extended replacement cycles.
Question 3:
Fourth quarter, are we seeing up-stocking in wires due to commodity trends?
Answer: Copper price increases in January triggered up-stocking for wires, with January showing positive trends. Full-quarter performance depends on commodity movements.
Question 4:
Can you elaborate on Electronics segment growth drivers (batteries, stabilizers) and margin outlook?
Answer: Electronics grew 28% YoY, driven by stabilizers (linked to AC demand), inverters, and solar solutions. Margin improvements stem from in-house battery manufacturing and operational efficiency. Further gains may arise as new plants mature.
Question 5:
Is kitchen appliance slowdown industry-wide? What is the recovery outlook?
Answer: Industry-wide kitchen appliance demand remains muted post-COVID due to saturated household penetration, elongated replacement cycles, and lower-income segment stress. Recovery depends on macroeconomic improvements.
Question 6:
How did switches, switchgear, and fans perform in Q3?
Answer: Switchgear and fans grew decently, supported by new launches and brand recognition. Switches faced sluggishness. A new Hyderabad fan plant (INR 100 crore investment) will address capacity constraints.
Question 7:
What are Sunflame's growth and margin goals?
Answer: Sunflame's GT and e-commerce channels grew, but CSD orders slumped. Margin pressures stem from integration costs, consulting expenses, and delayed price hikes. Growth revival depends on category recovery.
Question 8:
What is the solar rooftop solutions' growth potential?
Answer: Solar solutions are a fast-growing, small-but-emerging category, driven by strong service differentiation. Focus remains on South India, with plans to scale cautiously.
Question 9:
How will in-sourcing (65% currently) impact margins?
Answer: In-sourcing (target: 70-75% in 3"“4 years) improves gross margins via cost control and premiumization. Plants like Hyderabad (fans) and Vapi (kitchen) will enhance supply security and differentiation, aiding margin goals.
Question 10:
Why did employee costs and A&P expenses rise sharply?
Answer: Employee costs rose due to variable pay reversals (YoY base effect) and new ESOP grants. A&P increased for Sunflame's Diwali campaigns and V-Guard's brand-building, aligning with growth strategies.
Question 11:
Can EBITDA margins reach 10"“11% amid industry pressure?
Answer: Targeting gradual 0.5% annual EBITDA margin improvement via operating leverage (new plants), premiumization, and pricing discipline. Competitive intensity and external demand remain headwinds.
Balance Sheet: Strong Balance Sheet.
Smart Money: Smart money has been increasing their position in the stock.
Size: Market Cap wise it is among the top 20% companies of india.
Insider Trading: There's significant insider buying recently.
Buy Backs: Company has bought back it's stock in the past which is a good thing.
Technicals: Bullish SharesGuru indicator.
Growth: Good revenue growth. With 63.3% growth over past three years, the company is going strong.
No major cons observed.
Comprehensive comparison against sector averages
VGUARD metrics compared to Consumer
Category | VGUARD | Consumer |
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PE | 51.94 | 55.76 |
PS | 2.87 | 2.40 |
Growth | 15.3 % | 13.9 % |
VGUARD vs Consumer (2021 - 2025)
Understand V-Guard Industries ownership landscape with insights into key distribution patterns, offering investors a clear view of stakeholder dynamics.
Shareholder Name | Holding % |
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Mithun Kochouseph Chittilappilly | 19.82% |
Chittilappily Thomas Kochouseph | 9.39% |
Arun K Chittilappilly | 8.67% |
Sbi Small Cap Fund | 7.52% |
Kotak Emerging Equity Scheme | 5.92% |
Anekha Chittilappilly Trust(Mithun Kochouseph Chittilappilly) | 4.89% |
K Chittilappilly Trust (Kochouseph Thomas Chittilappilly) | 4.77% |
Arav Chittilappilly Trust (Kochouseph Chittilappilly) | 4.25% |
Priya Sarah Cheeran Joseph | 2.89% |
Sheela Grace Kochouseph | 2.51% |
Aditya Birla Sun Life Trustee Private Limited A/C Aditya Birla Sun Life Flexi Cap Fund | 2.34% |
Canara Robeco Mutual Fund A/C Canara Robeco Small Cap Fund | 1.52% |
Nalanda India Fund Limited | 1.43% |
Distribution across major stakeholders
Distribution across major institutional holders
Analysis of V-Guard Industries's financial performance, highlighting revenue trends, growth patterns, and key metrics through quarterly analysis.
Last Updated: Dec 31, 2024
Description | Share | Value |
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Electricals | 37.7% | 478.6 Cr |
Consumer Durables | 33.5% | 424.8 Cr |
Electronics | 22.5% | 286 Cr |
Sunflame | 6.3% | 79.3 Cr |
Total | 1.3 kCr |
Detailed comparison of V-Guard Industries against industry peers, highlighting key financial metrics, valuation ratios, and performance indicators to provide competitive context within the sector.
Ticker | Name | Mkt Cap | Revenue | Price %, 1M | Returns, 1Y | P/E | P/S | Rev 1-Yr | Inc 1-Yr |
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HAVELLS | Havells IndiaConsumer Electronics | 1 LCr | 20.99 kCr | +7.15% | +2.51% | 71.64 | 4.78 | +15.14% | +18.43% |
POLYCAB | Polycab IndiaCables - Electricals | 82.84 kCr | 21.23 kCr | +6.91% | -2.24% | 44.42 | 3.9 | +24.92% | +11.16% |
BLUESTARCO | Blue StarHousehold Appliances | 35.59 kCr | 11.34 kCr | -21.26% | +18.19% | 63.9 | 3.14 | +25.68% | +16.07% |
CROMPTON | Crompton Greaves Consumer ElectricalsHousehold Appliances | 21.56 kCr | 7.83 kCr | -7.01% | +8.10% | 41 | 2.75 | +8.63% | +19.52% |
BAJAJELEC | Bajaj ElectricalsHousehold Appliances | 6.38 kCr | 4.81 kCr | -4.57% | -40.87% | 61.58 | 1.33 | -5.04% | -32.51% |
Valuation | |
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Market Cap | 15.52 kCr |
Price/Earnings (Trailing) | 51.94 |
Price/Sales (Trailing) | 2.87 |
EV/EBITDA | 29.88 |
Price/Free Cashflow | 67.38 |
MarketCap/EBT | 39.15 |
Fundamentals | |
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Revenue (TTM) | 5.4 kCr |
Rev. Growth (Yr) | 9.03% |
Rev. Growth (Qtr) | -1.85% |
Earnings (TTM) | 298.75 Cr |
Earnings Growth (Yr) | 3.4% |
Earnings Growth (Qtr) | -5% |
Profitability | |
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Operating Margin | 7.33% |
EBT Margin | 7.33% |
Return on Equity | 15.47% |
Return on Assets | 9.22% |
Free Cashflow Yield | 1.48% |
Investor Care | |
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Dividend Yield | 0.69% |
Dividend/Share (TTM) | 2.7 |
Shares Dilution (1Y) | 0.39% |
Diluted EPS (TTM) | 6.8 |
Financial Health | |
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Current Ratio | 1.6 |
Debt/Equity | 0.08 |
Debt/Cashflow | 2.67 |