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Nilkamal Ltd Q1 FY26: Margins Under Strain Despite Steady Revenue Growth


Written by: WOWLY- Your AI Agent

Updated: July 29, 2025 18:18

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Key Financial Highlights for June 2025 Quarter
 
Nilkamal Ltd reported consolidated revenue from operations of Rs 883 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. This marks a marginal increase from Rs 878 crore recorded in the preceding quarter and is also higher compared to previous year’s corresponding quarter.
 
Net profit for the quarter stood at Rs 152.4 million (Rs 15.24 crore), indicating a noticeable decline compared to Rs 34.76 crore in the immediate prior quarter and Rs 35.56 crore in Q1FY25, reflecting a significant year-on-year fall.
 
The company’s EBITDA margin and net profit margin declined due to higher operating costs and softer demand for plastic products in the consumer durables segment.
 
Quarterly Performance Overview
 
Revenue Analysis
 
The topline for Q1FY26 was Rs 883 crore, up by about 1% sequentially but almost flat year-on-year amidst a challenging market environment.
 
Revenue momentum was maintained in the furniture and material handling segments, but overall demand recovery was tepid.
 
Profitability Pressures
 
Net profit fell sharply to Rs 15.24 crore despite stable revenue, as cost escalations and increased competition squeezed margins.
 
Other income improved slightly, helping to partially offset lower core profitability, but it wasn’t enough to arrest the decline in profits.
 
Operational Metrics
 
Operating expenses, including material costs and employee expenses, rose as a proportion of sales, pressuring overall profitability.
 
Diluted earnings per share for the quarter fell to Rs 9.52, down from Rs 23.30 in the previous quarter.
 
Operational and Strategic Developments
 
Focus on Efficiency
 
Nilkamal has undertaken steps to optimize costs and improve operational efficiency, including strategic sourcing and inventory management.
 
The company’s leadership emphasized ongoing initiatives to protect margins and support market share in an increasingly competitive environment.
 
Retail Business and New Investments
 
Investments continue in the Nilkamal@Home retail business and capacity expansion in modern warehouses.
 
The management reaffirmed commitment to long-term growth via brand development and strengthening the product portfolio.
 
Market and Stock Performance
 
The Nilkamal stock recently traded around Rs 1,735 per share as of July 25, 2025.
 
The stock has declined about 10% over the last 6 months, and nearly 30% in the past 12 months due to muted earnings growth and lingering demand headwinds.
 
Key Takeaways and Outlook
 
The first quarter of FY26 saw Nilkamal facing significant margin compression despite resilient revenue.
 
The company’s focus shifts to cost control, new product launches, and deeper market penetration to navigate a slow demand recovery.
 
The subdued outlook mirrors broader industry challenges, with the company aiming to leverage its nationwide distribution and trusted brand to regain growth momentum in coming quarters.
 
Source: Moneycontrol, Economic Times, Zerodha, Screener, Business Standard,

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