Honasa Consumer Limited (HONASA) — Financial Results Announcement
Investor Takeaways
Overall Tone: Positive
Key Financial Highlights
| Metric | Value | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 657 | 28% |
| Net Profit | 98 | N/A |
| EBITDA | 77 | 185% |
| EPS | 1.24 | N/A |
| OPM | 10.6% | N/A |
What Changed
The company demonstrated significant financial improvement in Q4 FY26, with revenue growing 28% YoY to INR 657 crores, driven by 30% volume growth across modern trade and e-commerce channels. Gross profit margin remained strong at 70.3%, supporting a 185% YoY increase in EBITDA to INR 77 crores. PAT margin expanded substantially to 10.6% from 3.5% in FY25, reflecting improved operational efficiency and cost management. The company reported a net profit of INR 98 crores for the quarter, up from a loss of INR 18.58 crores in Q2FY25, indicating a turnaround in profitability. A maiden dividend of INR 3 per share was recommended, representing 51.2% of PAT, signaling confidence in sustainable earnings. Nutraceuticals emerged as a strategic growth area, supported by 40% search growth in hair and skin supplements, and the company plans to expand into new geographies and offline channels. These developments suggest a shift toward profitable scaling and long-term market positioning.
Peer Comparison
| Company | P/E | ROE | ROCE | Market Cap (₹ Cr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honasa Consumer Limited | 145.08 | Not available | Not available | 11,518.09 |
| Hindustan Unilever Limited | 36.79 | 29.38% | 27.39% | 5,33,874.13 |
| ITC Limited | 11.06 | 50.02% | 38.91% | 3,87,724.39 |
| Nestle India Limited | 84.59 | 81.33% | 93.64% | 2,75,845.36 |
Honasa Consumer Limited trades at a significantly higher P/E multiple compared to its peers, reflecting market expectations of future growth, particularly in nutraceuticals and direct-to-consumer channels. However, its ROE and ROCE metrics are not provided in the filing, limiting direct comparability on capital efficiency.
Risks & Concerns
Quarterly Trend
| Quarter | Revenue (₹ Cr) | Net Profit (₹ Cr) | OPM% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3FY25 | 517.51 | 26.02 | 5.05 |
| Q2FY25 | 461.82 | -18.58 | -6.65 |
| Q1FY25 | 554.06 | 40.26 | 8.32 |
| Q4FY24 | 471.09 | 30.47 | 7.03 |
The company achieved profitability after a loss in Q2FY25, with Q4 FY26 marking the highest net profit and OPM in the recent trend. Revenue peaked in Q1FY25 at INR 554.06 crores but declined slightly in subsequent quarters before reaching 657 crores in Q4 FY26, indicating growth acceleration in the latest period.
CRITICAL: Quarterly trend data was provided, so the section is included as required.
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