VGUARDNSE2 February 2022

V-Guard Industries Limited has informed the Exchange about Investor Presentation

V-Guard Industries Limited

February 2, 2022

The Manager Listing Department, BSE Limited, Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers, Dalal Street, Mumbai- 400 001

Ref:- Scrip Code: 532953

Dear Sir / Madam,

The Manager Listing Department, National Stock Exchange of India Limited, Exchange Plaza, 5th Floor, Plot No. C/1, G Block, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra- East, Mumbai- 400 051 Ref:- Symbol: VGUARD

Sub: Submission of Investor presentation pursuant to Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing

Obligations and Disclosures Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Pursuant to Regulation 30 read with Para A of Part A of Schedule III of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosures Requirements) Regulations, 2015, we hereby submit the Earnings Presentation on Unaudited Financial Results of the Company for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2021.

Kindly take the above information on your records.

Thanking You,

For V-Guard Industries Limited

Jayasree K Company Secretary

Encl: as stated

V-GUARD INDUSTRIES LTD. Regd. office 42/962, Vennala High School Road, Vennala, Kochi - 682 028. CIN: L31200KL1996PLC010010

P +91 484 433 5000, 200 5000 E mail@vguard.in W www.vguard.in

V-Guard Industries Q3 FY22 Earnings Presentation

Disclaimer

2

Certain statements

in this communication may be ‘forward looking

statements’ within the meaning of applicable laws and regulations. These

forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties and

other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from

those

suggested by

the

forward-looking statements.

Important

developments

that could affect

the Company’s operations

include

changes in the industry structure, significant changes in political and

economic environment in India and overseas, tax laws,

import duties,

litigation and labour relations.

V-Guard Industries Limited (V-Guard) will not be in any way

responsible for any action taken based on such statements and

undertakes no obligation to publicly update these forward-looking

statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

Table of Contents

3

MD’s Message

Key Highlights

Financial Highlights

04

05

6-9

Segment-wise/Geographical Breakup of Revenues

10-12

Annexure

13-15

Managing Director’s Message

4

Commenting on the performance for Q3 FY22, Mr. Mithun Chittilappilly, Managing Director – V-Guard Industries Limited said, “During the third quarter, we have delivered 16% year-on-year revenue growth. While the quarter started on a strong note with positive demand momentum in the festive season, emergence of the third wave caused growth to be muted subsequently. The impact was felt across our key markets and more so in the Eastern region where we have strong presence. Revenue growth was strong across electricals and consumer durable segments, while electronics showed a marginal decline during Q3.

The third quarter also saw the continuing impact of commodity price inflation on margins. While we have taken several pricing actions to offset this to a large extent, some more price increases are required in the coming months to restore margins to normative levels.

Operating costs have been higher on a year-on-year basis. This includes an increase in advertising and promotion (A&P) expenses which were at 1.8% of revenues in Q3 compared to 0.9% of revenues in the year ago period. Factory- related costs have risen with the starting of manufacturing facilities in Roorkee and Sikkim. Other cost elements such as travel and freight are also higher as branch operations return to regular mode and due to significantly higher diesel prices.

During the quarter, we have made further investment to the extent of Rs. 19.13 crore in V-Guard Consumer Products (VCPL), our wholly owned subsidiary taking the total investment to Rs 44.63 crore. The first manufacturing project undertaken by VCPL is currently under implementation and some other projects are in the pipeline. These projects will reduce reliance on imports / OEMs and deliver efficiencies over time.

We have operated with increased working capital this year, maintaining higher inventory levels to offset any supply side disruptions. Lower than expected demand towards the end of the quarter also resulted in rising inventory days. We will revert to normal inventory levels in the next few months, resulting in stronger cash flows from the business.

Going forward, with the government’s continued focus on investing in progressive initiatives, we see the country progressing consistently leading to secular demand growth in our product categories, especially for quality, innovation and service driven products. V-Guard is well-positioned to benefit from these trends.”

Key Highlights – Q3 FY22

Revenue increased by 16.1% YoY in Q3 FY22

• Q3 FY22 revenue increased by 16.1% YoY to Rs. 960.7 crore despite the impact of the third wave in the post-festive season period • South and Non-South markets witnessed YoY growth of 15.0% and 17.7%, respectively • Non-South markets contributed to 41.8% of total revenue in Q3 FY22, up from 41.2% in Q3 FY21

Decrease in EBITDA and PAT

• Gross margins contracted by 201 bps YoY, at 30.6% in Q3 FY22 as high commodity costs continue to impact margins • Ad/promotional spends (exclusive of schemes) increased, at 1.8% of revenues in Q3 FY22 as compared to 0.9% in Q3 FY21 • Q3 FY22 PAT of Rs. 52.5 crore, decreased 31.8% YoY; PAT margin at 5.5% as against 9.3% in Q3 FY21 • EBITDA decreased to Rs. 84.4 crore in Q3 FY22 from Rs. 113.6 crore, by 25.7% • EBITDA margins at 8.8% as compared to 13.7% in Q3 FY21

Cash flow generation and balance sheet

• CFO generation in 9M FY22 was negative at Rs. 86.6 crore as higher inventory was maintained to overcome possible supply disruptions • ROE and ROCE at 15.7% and 21.7% respectively for the trailing 12 months ended 31st December 2021 • Net cash of Rs. 25.8 crore on balance sheet as on 31st December 2021, as against Rs. 482.3 crore as on 31st December 2020

5

5

P&L Snapshot

P&L Statement Particulars

Net Revenue

COGS

Gross Margin

Q3 FY22 (Rs. Cr)

Q3 FY21 (Rs. Cr)

Change %

Q2 FY22 (Rs. Cr)

9M FY22 (Rs. Cr)

9M FY21 (Rs. Cr)

Change %

6

960.70

827.41

666.37

557.28

30.6%

32.6%

16.1%

19.6%

-2.0%

902.96

2,424.39

1,849.91

623.65

1,665.59

1,266.49

30.9%

31.3%

31.5%

EBITDA (excluding other income)

84.40

113.57

-25.7%

93.55

221.32

196.56

as a % to Net Revenue (NR)

Other Income (including finance income)

EBITDA including other income

as a % to NR

PBT

as a % to NR

PAT

as a % to NR

8.8%

2.93

87.33

9.1%

72.46

7.5%

52.50

5.5%

13.7%

-4.9%

10.4%

5.42

-45.9%

118.99

-26.6%

14.4%

-5.3%

108.44

-33.2%

13.1%

-5.6%

2.73

96.28

10.7%

82.44

9.1%

10.6%

9.1%

9.63

16.74

-42.5%

230.95

213.30

9.5%

11.5%

189.81

184.38

7.8%

10.0%

77.02

-31.8%

59.06

136.19

130.65

9.3%

-3.8%

6.5%

5.6%

7.1%

31.1%

31.5%

-0.2%

12.6%

-1.5%

8.3%

-2.0%

2.9%

-2.1%

4.2%

-1.4%

Financial Highlights (Q3 FY22 vs Q3 FY21)

7

Total Income (Rs. crore)

Gross Profit

827

961

270

294

Key ratios (%)

Gross Margin

16.1%

9.0%

EBITDA Margin (excl. other income)

Q3 FY21

Q3 FY22

Q3 FY21

Q3 FY22

Net Margin

EBITDA (Rs. crore)

PAT (Rs. crore)

Ad & Promotion Exp. (excl. schemes)/ Total Revenues

Employee Cost/ Total Operating Income

114

77

Other Expenditure/ Total Operating Income

84

53

Tax rate

Diluted EPS (Rs.)

-25.7%

-31.8%

Q3 FY21

Q3 FY22

Q3 FY21

Q3 FY22

Q3 FY22

Q3 FY21

30.6%

8.8%

5.5%

1.8%

7.8%

14.0%

27.5%

1.21

32.6%

13.7%

9.3%

0.9%

7.6%

11.3%

29.0%

1.78

Financial Highlights (9M FY22 vs. 9M FY21)

8

Total Income (Rs. crore)

2,424

Gross Profit

759

1,850

583

31.1%

30.1%

9M FY21

9M FY22

9M FY21

9M FY22

EBITDA (Rs. crore)

221

197

PAT (Rs. crore) 136

131

12.6%

4.2%

9M FY21

9M FY22

9M FY21

9M FY22

Key ratios (%)

Gross Margin

9M FY22

9M FY21

31.3%

31.5%

EBITDA Margin (excl other income)

Net Margin

Ad & Promotion Exp. (excl. schemes)/ Total Revenues

Employee Cost/ Total Operating Income

Other Expenditure/ Total Operating Income

Tax rate

Diluted EPS (Rs.)

9.1%

5.6%

1.9%

8.4%

13.8%

28.2%

3.14

10.6%

7.1%

0.8%

9.1%

11.9%

29.1%

3.02

Financial Highlights – Balance Sheet Perspective

Balance Sheet Snapshot (Rs. Cr)

31 December 2021

30 September 2021

31 December 2020

Net Worth

Gross Debt

Current Investments

Cash & Cash Equivalents (inc. bank balance)

Net Cash Position (Rs. crore)

Fixed Assets

1,305.7

10.0

0.0

35.8

25.8

402.3

1,249.0

10.0

5.02

189.9

184.9

391.3

1,133.0

10.0

0.0

492.3

482.3

337.5

Balance Sheet Snapshot (Rs. Cr)

31 December 2021

30 September 2021

31 December 2020

Debtor (days)*

Inventory (days)*

Creditor (days)*

Working Capital Turnover (days)

RoE* (%)

RoCE* (%)

41

142

81

102

15.7%

21.7%

41

125

81

84

18.3%

25.3%

42

101

94

48

14.4%

18.4%

Note: *Calculations are on a trailing twelve month basis

9

9

Segment-wise Breakup – Q3 FY22 vs. Q3 FY21

10

Segment Revenue

Electronics

Electricals

Consumer Durables

Grand Total

Segment Result

Electronics

Electricals

Consumer Durables

Grand Total

Q3 FY22 (Rs. Cr)

199.9

422.5

338.4

960.7

Q3 FY22

(Rs. Cr)

34.1

33.4

9.6

77.1

Contribution (%)

20.8%

44.0%

35.2%

100.0%

Margin (%)

17.1%

7.9%

2.8%

8.0%

Q3 FY21 (Rs. Cr)

207.4

355.9

264.1

827.4

Q3 FY21

(Rs. Cr)

51.2

31.3

26.4

108.9

Contribution (%)

YoY growth (%)

25.1%

43.0%

31.9%

100.0%

Margin (%)

24.7%

8.8%

10.0%

13.2%

-3.7%

18.7%

28.1%

16.1%

YoY growth

(%)

-33.4%

6.8%

-63.8%

-29.2%

Electronics – Stabilizers, UPS, Inverters Electricals – Wires, Pumps, Switchgears, Modular Switches Consumer Durables – Fans, Water Heaters, Kitchen Appliances, Air Coolers

Segment-wise Breakup – 9M FY22 vs 9M FY21

11

Segment Revenue

Electronics Electricals

Consumer Durables

Grand Total

Segment Result

Electronics Electricals Consumer Durables Grand Total

9M FY22 (Rs. Cr) 568.0

1,088.9

767.5

2,424.4

9M FY22 (Rs. Cr) 94.8

97.6

12.1

204.6

Contribution (%)

23.4%

44.9%

31.7%

100.0%

Margin (%)

16.7%

9.0%

1.6%

8.4%

9M FY21 (Rs. Cr) 516.1

820.8

513.0

1,849.9

9M FY21 (Rs. Cr) 91.1

63.5

31.4

185.9

Contribution (%)

27.9%

44.4%

27.7%

100.0%

Margin (%)

17.6%

7.7%

6.1%

10.0%

YoY growth (%) 10.1%

32.7%

49.6%

31.1%

YoY growth (%) 4.1%

53.7%

-61.3%

10.0%

Electronics – Stabilizers, UPS, Inverters Electricals – Wires, Pumps, Switchgears, Modular Switches Consumer Durables – Fans, Water Heaters, Kitchen Appliances, Air Coolers

Geographical Breakup of Revenues

12

Region

South

Non-South

Total Revenue

Region

South

Non-South

Total Revenue

Q3 FY22

(Rs. Cr)

559.3

401.4

960.7

9M FY22

(Rs. Cr)

1,425.0

999.3

2,424.4

Contribution (%)

58.2%

41.8%

100%

Contribution (%)

58.8%

41.2%

100.0%

Q3 FY21

(Rs. Cr)

486.3

341.1

827.4

9M FY21

(Rs. Cr)

1,100.4

749.5

1,849.9

Contribution (%)

58.8%

41.2%

100%

Contribution (%)

59.5%

40.5%

100.0%

YoY growth

(%)

15.0%

17.7%

16.1%

YoY growth

(%)

29.5%

33.3%

31.1%

Market Overview of V-Guard’s Product Portfolio

14

Electronics

Product

Total Market Size (Rs. Crs.)

Indicative Org. Market Size (%)

Industry Growth Rate (%)

VG Share in Org. Market (%)

Key Players

Stabilizers

1,700-1,800

55-60%

7-8%

42-45%

DUPS & Battery

11,500 -12,000

65-70%

8-10%

4-6%

Microtek, Livguard, Bluebird

Luminous, Microtek, Exide

Electricals

Product

Total Market Size (Rs. Crs.)

Indicative Org. Market Size (%)

Industry Growth Rate (%)

VG Share in Org. Market (%)

Key Players

House Wiring Cables 16,500 -17,000

62-65%

8-10%

6-8%

Switchgears*

3,000-3,500

75-80%

8-10%

3-5%

Modular Switches

6,000-6,500

70-75%

8-10%

**

Pumps*

3,000-3,500

60-65%

5-8%

8-10%

Polycab, Finolex, Havells

Havells, Legrand, Schneider

Anchor, Legrand, Havells

Crompton, Kirloskar, CRI

*Market estimates of VG active product segments only | ** Recent entry/ Growth plan under activation

Market Overview of V-Guard’s Product Portfolio

15

Appliances

Product

Total Market Size (Rs. Crs.)

Indicative Org. Market Size (%)

Industry Growth Rate (%)

VG Share in Org. Market (%)

Key Players

Water Heaters

2,500-2,600

65-70%

10-12%

14-16%

Havells, Bajaj, Crompton, Racold

Electric Fans

9,200-9,500

75-80%

8-10%

3-5%

Crompton, Usha, Havells, Orient Bajaj

Solar Water Heaters

500-600

60-65%

6-8%

14-16%

Sudarshan Saur, Supreme Solar

Air Coolers

4,500-5,000

30-35%

15-20%

**

Symphony, Bajaj, Voltas

Kitchen Appliances -

• Mixer Grinders • Gas Stoves • Water Purifiers • Other Small Kitchen

Appliances#

12,000-14,000

65-75%

8-10%

**

Mixer Grinders - Bajaj, Preethi, Prestige Gas Stoves - Stovekraft, Sunflame, Butterfly Water Purifiers - Eureka Forbes, Kent RO, HUL Pureit Others - Faber, Bajaj, Havells

# Includes Induction Cooktop, Rice Cooker, Sandwich Makers, Toasters, Grills, Kettles, Chimneys, etc. ** Recent entry/ Growth plan under activation

About V-Guard Industries

V-Guard Industries Limited (BSE:532953, NSE: VGUARD) is a Kochi based company, founded in 1977 by Kochouseph Chittilapilly to manufacture and market Voltage stabilizers. The Company has since then established a strong brand name and aggressively diversified to become a multi-product Company catering to the Light Electricals sector manufacturing Voltage stabilizers, Digital UPS systems & Batteries, Pumps, House wiring cables, Switch gears, Modular switches, Electric water heaters, Fans, Solar water heaters, Air coolers and various Kitchen appliances.

V-Guard outsources ~ 50% of its product profile while the rest are manufactured in – house while keeping a strong control in designs and quality. It has manufacturing facilities at Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), Kashipur & Roorkee (Uttarakhand), Kala Amb (Himachal Pradesh) and Sikkim.

V-Guard has been a dominant player in the South market, though the last ten years have also seen the Company expanding rapidly in the non-South geographies with their contribution increasing from 5% of total revenues in FY08 to around 42% of total revenues in FY21. Significant investments continue to be made to expand its outlet coverage in the non-South geographies and become a dominant pan-India player.

V-Guard has a diversified client base and an extensive marketing & distribution network. to product and includes direct marketing agents, distributors and retailers. The Company today has a strong network of 31 branches which cover ~40,000+ retailers across the country.

Its client base differs from product

16

For further information, please contact:

Sudarshan Kasturi (Senior VP & CFO)

V-Guard Industries Limited

Tel: +91 484 300 5601

Email: sudarshan.kasturi@vguard.in

Shiv Muttoo / Shruti Joshi

CDR India

Tel: +91 983 355 7572 / +91 750 656 7349

Email: shiv@cdr-india.com / shruti@cdr-india.com

THANK YOU

← All TranscriptsVGUARD Stock Page →