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Jyothy Laboratories' Q2FY19 results (Outperformer) - In line results; volume growth to recover from Q3

Q2FY19 result highlights

  • Jyothy Laboratories’ (JYL) standalone net revenues increased by 7% yoy to Rs4bn, EBITDA increased by 13% yoy to Rs731m, PBT was up 10% yoy to Rs571m and Reported PAT was up 7.7% yoy to 455m.
  • Volumes increased by 4.4%. Dishwash, Fabric care and Personal care segment revenues increased by 13.9%,10.8% and 6.1% yoy respectively while HI revenues declined by 19.8% yoy
  • In terms of power brands, Henko, Exo & Pril sales increased by 20.7%,14.7% and 11.9% yoy. Ujala sales growth was muted at 6.1% yoy while Maxo sales declined by 19.8% yoy.
  • Gross margins increased by 150bp yoy to 45.9%. Staff cost increased 14% yoy, A&P spends were up 1% yoy while other expenses increased by 10% yoy. Resultant EBITDA increased by 13% yoy; margins expanded 90bps to 17.1%.
  • Other income was down 59% yoy, interest cost declined by 32% yoy while tax rate was up 140bps resulting in PAT growth of 7.7% yoy.

Key positives: Expansion in gross margins in spite of input cost pressures.

Key negatives: Weak volume growth due to Kerala floods impact. Sharp decline in HI sales

Impact on financials: We have reduced our FY19-21E earnings estimate by 1-2% each.

Valuations & view

JYL’s 2QFY19 was marginally below expectations; however, excluding impact of Kerala floods and weak season for HI, the performance has been satisfactory. Going forward, we are factoring volume led 13% revenue CAGR over FY19-21E led by improving demand scenario, innovations and share gains in key power brands. Further price/mix led margin expansion & decline in interest costs led by reduction in debt will drive ahead of peers earnings growth (21% CAGR over FY19-21E).  We believe current valuations (28xFY20E earnings) at a 25%+ discount to the average PE multiple of Indian (non-MNC) FMCG players are attractive.  Further, from a longer term perspective, we believe JYL’s portfolio has the potential, with the right execution, to drive sustainable volume growth.  Maintain Outperformer.

Underlying
Jyothi Infraventures

Provider
IDFC Securities
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