Results     25-Oct-24
Analysis
United Breweries
Volume increased 5%
Net sales (including other operating income) of United Breweries has increased 11.99% to Rs 2116.72 crore.  Sales of Beer segment has gone up 13.14% to Rs 4,743.56 crore (accounting for 100.00% of total sales).  Profit before interest, tax and other unallocable items (PBIT) has jumped 15.43% to Rs 274.45 crore.  PBIT of Beer segment rose 17.10% to Rs 279.63 crore (accounting for 101.89% of total PBIT).  PBIT of Non-Alcoholic Beverages segment fell 402.91% to Rs -5.18 crore (accounting for -1.89% of total PBIT). 

Total volume increased 5% in Q2 despite unfavorable weather in the quarter, and predominantly driven by North and West regions.  Premium volume grew by 27% in the quarter bringing the HY growth rate to 35%. Within the segment, the company see strong growth for Kingfisher Ultra, Kingfisher Ultra Max, and Heineken® Silver. Amstel, the iconic premium beer brand crafted in Amsterdam since 1870, is excited to announce its debut in India with Amstel Grande. Slow brewed with the finest ingredients, Amstel Grande promises to deliver an unparalleled beer experience to Indian consumers.

PBIT margin of Beer segment rose from 5.70% to 5.89%.  Overall PBIT margin rose from 5.67% to 5.79%. 

Operating profit margin has jumped from 9.75% to 10.73%, leading to 23.29% rise in operating profit to Rs 227.22 crore.  Raw material cost as a % of total sales (net of stock adjustments) increased from 54.58% to 54.68%.   Purchase of finished goods cost rose from 1.34% to 2.48%.   Employee cost decreased from 8.64% to 8.06%.  Other expenses fell from 25.82% to 24.34%. 

Other income fell 13.98% to Rs 10.4 crore.  PBIDT rose 21% to Rs 237.62 crore.  Provision for interest rose 53.15% to Rs 2.19 crore.  Loan funds rose to Rs 126.53 crore as of 30 September 2024 from Rs 15.40 crore as of 30 September 2023.  Inventories rose to Rs 1,568.73 crore as of 30 September 2024 from Rs 1,464.18 crore as of 30 September 2023.  Sundry debtors were higher at Rs 2,434.34 crore as of 30 September 2024 compared to Rs 1,427.86 crore as of 30 September 2023.  Cash and bank balance declined from Rs 652.27 crore as of 30 September 2023 to Rs 153.89 crore as of 30 September 2024.  Investments declined from Rs 8.00 crore as of 30 September 2023 to Rs 7.90 crore as of 30 September 2024. 

PBDT rose 20.76% to Rs 235.43 crore.  Provision for depreciation rose 12.23% to Rs 57.15 crore.  Fixed assets increased to Rs 1,921.58 crore as of 30 September 2024 from Rs 1,916.37 crore as of 30 September 2023.  Intangible assets declined from Rs 16.72 crore to Rs 6.45 crore. 

Profit before tax grew 23.78% to Rs 178.28 crore.  Share of profit/loss were nil in both the periods.  Provision for tax was expense of Rs 45.95 crore, compared to Rs 36.86 crore.  Effective tax rate was 25.77% compared to 25.59%.

Net profit attributable to owners of the company increased 23.20% to Rs 132.17 crore. Investments in capex during the quarter were Rs. 51 crore, focused on commercial & supply chain initiatives to cater for future growth. The company is optimistic about the industry`s long-term growth potential, driven by increasing disposable income, favorable demographics & premiumization

Equity capital stood at Rs 26.44 crore as of 30 September 2024 to Rs 26.44 crore as of 30 September 2023.  Per share face Value remained same at Rs 1.00. 

Promoters’ stake was 70.83% as of 30 September 2024 ,compared to 70.99% as of 30 September 2023 .  Promoters pledged stake was 12.40% as of 30 September 2024 ,compared to 12.38% as of 30 September 2023.

For year-to-date (YTD) results analysis

Net sales (including other operating income) of United Breweries has increased 10.25% to Rs 4591.85 crore.  Sales of Beer segment has gone up 11.86% to Rs 10,554.19 crore (accounting for 99.99% of total sales).  Sales of Non-Alcoholic Beverages segment has gone up 124.14% to Rs 0.65 crore (accounting for 0.01% of total sales). 

Profit before interest, tax and other unallocable items (PBIT) has jumped 25.38% to Rs 609.08 crore.  PBIT of Beer segment rose 22.50% to Rs 615.54 crore (accounting for 101.06% of total PBIT).  PBIT of Non-Alcoholic Beverages segment rose 61.25% to Rs -6.46 crore (accounting for -1.06% of total PBIT). 

PBIT margin of Beer segment rose from 5.33% to 5.83%.  PBIT margin of Non-Alcoholic Beverages segment rose from negative 5,748.28% to negative 993.85%.  Overall PBIT margin rose from 5.15% to 5.77%. 

Operating profit margin has jumped from 9.78% to 11.16%, leading to 25.83% rise in operating profit to Rs 512.62 crore.  Raw material cost as a % of total sales (net of stock adjustments) decreased from 56.14% to 54.92%.   Purchase of finished goods cost rose from 1.43% to 1.95%.   Employee cost increased from 7.52% to 7.74%.   Other expenses fell from 25.16% to 24.34%.  

Other income fell 21.15% to Rs 17.75 crore.  PBIDT rose 23.37% to Rs 530.37 crore.  Provision for interest rose 22.33% to Rs 3.78 crore.  Loan funds rose to Rs 126.53 crore as of 30 September 2024 from Rs 15.40 crore as of 30 September 2023.  Inventories rose to Rs 1,568.73 crore as of 30 September 2024 from Rs 1,464.18 crore as of 30 September 2023.  Sundry debtors were higher at Rs 2,434.34 crore as of 30 September 2024 compared to Rs 1,427.86 crore as of 30 September 2023.  Cash and bank balance declined from Rs 652.27 crore as of 30 September 2023 to Rs 153.89 crore as of 30 September 2024.  Investments declined from Rs 8.00 crore as of 30 September 2023 to Rs 7.90 crore as of 30 September 2024. 

PBDT rose 23.38% to Rs 526.59 crore.  Provision for depreciation rose 12.29% to Rs 114.87 crore.  Fixed assets increased to Rs 1,921.58 crore as of 30 September 2024 from Rs 1,916.37 crore as of 30 September 2023.  Intangible assets declined from Rs 16.72 crore to Rs 6.45 crore. 

Profit before tax grew 26.88% to Rs 411.72 crore.  Share of profit/loss were nil in both the periods.  Provision for tax was expense of Rs 105.59 crore, compared to Rs 80.99 crore.  Effective tax rate was 25.65% compared to 24.96%.

Minority interest increased 1,950% to Rs 0.41 crore.  Net profit attributable to owners of the company increased 25.56% to Rs 305.72 crore. 

Equity capital stood at Rs 26.44 crore as of 30 September 2024 to Rs 26.44 crore as of 30 September 2023.  Per share face Value remained same at Rs 1.00. 

Promoters’ stake was 70.83% as of 30 September 2024 ,compared to 70.99% as of 30 September 2023 .  Promoters pledged stake was 12.40% as of 30 September 2024 ,compared to 12.38% as of 30 September 2023 . 

Cash flow from operating activities decreased to Rs 255.04 crore for YTD ended September 2024 from Rs 517.68 crore for YTD ended September 2023.  Cash flow used in acquiring fixed assets during the YTD ended September 2024 stood at Rs 99.78 crore, compared to Rs 91.06 crore during the YTD ended September 2023. 

The scrip is currently trading at Rs 2067 

 

United Breweries : Consolidated Results

Particulars

2409 (03)

2309 (03)

Var.(%)

2409 (06)

2309 (06)

Var.(%)

2403 (12)

2303 (12)

Var.(%)

Net Sales

2,116.72

1,890.05

12

4,591.85

4,164.84

10

8,122.68

7,499.92

8

OPM (%)

10.73

9.75

 

11.16

9.78

 

8.57

8.22

 

OP

227.22

184.29

23

512.62

407.38

26

696.19

616.23

13

Other Inc.

10.4

12.09

-14

17.75

22.51

-21

73.74

49.43

49

PBIDT

237.62

196.38

21

530.37

429.89

23

769.93

665.66

16

Interest

2.19

1.43

53

3.78

3.09

22

6.89

4.64

48

PBDT

235.43

194.95

21

526.59

426.8

23

763.04

661.02

15

Depreciation

57.15

50.92

12

114.87

102.3

12

211.9

210.59

1

PBT

178.28

144.03

24

411.72

324.5

27

551.14

450.43

22

Share of Profit/(Loss) from Associates

0

0

-

0

0

-

0

0

-

PBT before EO

178.28

144.03

24

411.72

324.5

27

551.14

450.43

22

EO Income

0

0

-

0

0

-

0

-33.12

-

PBT after EO

178.28

144.03

24

411.72

324.5

27

551.14

417.31

32

Taxation

45.95

36.86

25

105.59

80.99

30

140.28

112.63

25

PAT

132.33

107.17

23

306.13

243.51

26

410.86

304.68

35

Minority Interest (MI)

0.16

-0.11

PL

0.41

0.02

1950

0.83

0.7

19

Net profit

132.17

107.28

23

305.72

243.49

26

410.03

303.98

35

EPS (Rs)*

#

#

 

#

#

 

15.5

12.4

 

Notes

* EPS is on current equity of Rs 26.44 crore, Face value of Rs 1, Excluding extraordinary items.

# EPS is not annualised

bps : Basis points

EO : Extraordinary items

Figures in Rs crore

Source: Capitaline Corporate Database

 

United Breweries : Consolidated Segment Results

 

% of (Total)

2409 (03)

2309 (03)

Var.(%)

% of (Total)

2409 (06)

2309 (06)

Var.(%)

% of (Total)

2403 (12)

2303 (12)

Var.(%)

Sales

 

 

 

 

Beer

100

4,743.56

4,192.57

13

100

10,554.19

9,435.58

12

100

18,374.18

16,641.15

10

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

0

0

0.29

-

0

0.65

0.29

124

0

5.35

9.94

-46

Total Reported Sales

100

4,743.56

4,192.86

13

100

10,554.84

9,435.87

12

100

18,379.53

16,651.09

10

Less: Inter segment revenues

 

0

0

-

 

0

0

 

0

0

-

 

Net Sales

 

4,743.56

4,192.86

13

 

10,554.84

9,435.87

12

 

18,379.53

16,651.09

10

PBIT

 

 

 

 

Beer

102

279.63

238.8

17

101

615.54

502.47

23

103

910.63

760.09

20

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

-2

-5.18

-1.03

-403

-1

-6.46

-16.67

61

-3

-24.44

-37.34

35

Total PBIT

100

274.45

237.77

15

100

609.08

485.8

25

100

886.19

722.75

23

Less : Interest

 

2.19

-1.43

LP

 

3.78

3.09

22

 

6.89

4.64

48

Add: Other un-allcoable

 

-93.98

-95.17

1

 

-193.58

-158.21

-22

 

-328.16

-300.8

-9

PBT

 

178.28

144.03

24

 

411.72

324.5

27

 

551.14

417.31

32

 

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