Consumer Durables
V.I.P. Industries Limited manufactures and sells luggage, backpacks, and accessories in India. It provides hard luggage and soft luggage bags, including school bags, trolleys, backpacks, suitcases, executive cases, duffels, overnight travel solutions, and handbags. The company offers its products primarily under the VIP, Caprese, Carlton, Skybags, Alfa, and Aristocrat brands through multi-brand outlets, exclusive brand outlets, canteen stores department, and e-commerce platforms. It also exports its products. V.I.P. Industries Limited was incorporated in 1968 and is headquartered in Mumbai, India.
Summary of V.I.P. 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 Key Points:
Positive Industry Trends: Expects tailwinds from increased wedding days, religious travel, and rising passenger travel. Hotel occupancy and travel demand are improving, supporting industry growth.
Financial Targets:
Operational Improvements:
Growth Strategies:
Challenges:
BCG Initiatives: Targeting Rs.250 crore bottom-line impact via cost optimization, supply chain efficiency, and revenue strategies (50% completed).
Inventory Normalization: Aims for Rs.500"“550 crore by June 2025 (vs. Rs.692 crore in Dec 2024) with healthier product mix.
Legal Win: Favorable tribunal ruling on Rs.357.56 crore CST demand, removing contingent liability.
Summary: Focus remains on margin recovery, debt reduction, and premium-led growth amid competitive pressures. FY26 targets hinge on execution of cost/product strategies.
Last updated: Feb 25
Question 1:
"Could you just talk a little bit about how much of your excess inventory you have been able to liquidate in Q3 and how much is still balance, and overall how much your debt levels are right now?"
Answer:
Inventory reduced by Rs.224 crore in 9M FY25, with Rs.80"“100 crore slow-moving inventory remaining. Debt reduced by Rs.87 crore. Target liquidation of Rs.500"“550 crore by March 2025.
Question 2:
"Is it primarily due to reduction in the warehousing and freight cost given the progress made on inventory liquidation? What should be the new normal as far as your other expense cost is concerned?"
Answer:
Other expenses declined due to reduced warehousing/freight costs from inventory liquidation. Future normalization depends on inventory composition (slow-moving vs. fresh stock). Warehouse space reduced by 5 lakh sq. ft.
Question 3:
"How are we managing gross margin improvement despite pricing pressure? Is Bangladesh's rising share aiding this?"
Answer:
Gross margin improved due to Bangladesh operations breaking even, cost initiatives, and price benchmarking. Future EBITDA improvement will combine gross margin (+3%) and operating leverage.
Question 4:
"What strategic goals are BCG assisting with, and is there quantification?"
Answer:
BCG's project targets Rs.250 crore bottom-line improvement via cost reduction, supply chain optimization, and revenue strategies (e.g., SKU rationalization, fill rate improvements).
Question 5:
"Are we at the bottom of pricing declines? What volume/value growth is expected next year?"
Answer:
Pricing declines have bottomed. FY26 volume/value growth to align with industry (8"“10%), aided by reduced liquidation drag and brand mix shifts (focus on premium brands).
Question 6:
"What drives the 12% exit EBITDA guidance for Q4? How sustainable are margins post-FY25?"
Answer:
Q4's 12% EBITDA will come from gross margin expansion (50% exit) and operating leverage. FY26 targets 15% EBITDA (after higher brand spending) vs. potential 18% without it.
Question 7:
"What is the current slow-moving inventory? When will liquidation end?"
Answer:
Slow-moving inventory at Rs.95"“100 crore (down from Rs.180 crore), to clear by Q1 FY26. Total inventory at Rs.692 crore (Dec-24), normalizing to Rs.500"“550 crore by June 2025.
Question 8:
"Why is the industry facing margin pressure despite travel growth?"
Answer:
New D2C entrants in hard luggage (easier to manufacture), shorter replacement cycles (1"“2 years), and price-sensitive consumers drive competition. Premiumization via Carlton/VIP aims to offset this.
Question 9:
"How are we countering e-commerce competition while premiumizing?"
Answer:
E-commerce growth via marketplace expansion and exclusive offline products (VIP Lounges). MOP (minimum online pricing) for VIP protects offline margins; Aristocrat drives value segment.
Question 10:
"What was the tribunal judgment's impact? Why enforce MOP only for VIP?"
Answer:
Favorable CST tax ruling (Rs.357 crore demand quashed) removes contingent liability. MOP for VIP (25% of revenue) safeguards offline channels (70% of sales) without sacrificing e-commerce growth.
Balance Sheet: Reasonably good balance sheet.
Momentum: Stock price has a strong positive momentum. Stock is up 11.3% in last 30 days.
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.
No major cons observed.
Comprehensive comparison against sector averages
VIPIND metrics compared to Consumer
Category | VIPIND | Consumer |
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PE | -67.32 | 63.86 |
PS | 1.99 | 2.00 |
Growth | 0.9 % | 8.1 % |
VIPIND vs Consumer (2021 - 2025)
Understand V.I.P. Industries ownership landscape with insights into key distribution patterns, offering investors a clear view of stakeholder dynamics.
Shareholder Name | Holding % |
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D G P Securities Limited | 27.01% |
Vibhuti Investments Company Limited | 15.72% |
Sbi Flexicap Fund | 7.05% |
Kemp And Company Limited | 2.36% |
Kiddy Plast Limited | 2.34% |
Alcon Finance & Investments Limited | 1.98% |
Tata Mutual Fund - Tata Small Cap Fund | 1.54% |
DGP Enterprises Private Limited | 1.38% |
Dilip G Piramal | 0.45% |
Shalini Dilip Piramal | 0.23% |
Radhika D Piramal | 0.16% |
Aparna Piramal Raje | 0.1% |
Overseas Corporate Bodies | 0.02% |
Distribution across major stakeholders
Distribution across major institutional holders
Valuation | |
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Market Cap | 4.42 kCr |
Price/Earnings (Trailing) | -67.72 |
Price/Sales (Trailing) | 2 |
EV/EBITDA | 45.03 |
Price/Free Cashflow | -28.3 |
MarketCap/EBT | -48.15 |
Fundamentals | |
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Revenue (TTM) | 2.21 kCr |
Rev. Growth (Yr) | -8.29% |
Rev. Growth (Qtr) | -7.93% |
Earnings (TTM) | -65.31 Cr |
Earnings Growth (Yr) | -273.71% |
Earnings Growth (Qtr) | 62.42% |
Profitability | |
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Operating Margin | -4.31% |
EBT Margin | -4.15% |
Return on Equity | -10.07% |
Return on Assets | -3.32% |
Free Cashflow Yield | -3.53% |
Investor Care | |
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Dividend Yield | 0.43% |
Dividend/Share (TTM) | 2 |
Shares Dilution (1Y) | 0.06% |
Diluted EPS (TTM) | -4.59 |
Financial Health | |
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Current Ratio | 1.3 |
Debt/Equity | 0.77 |
Debt/Cashflow | -0.26 |
Detailed comparison of V.I.P. Industries against industry peers, highlighting key financial metrics, valuation ratios, and performance indicators to provide competitive context within the sector.
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