PIDILITIND · Q3 FY24 · earnings call
PIDILITIND
The company reported strong revenue growth in Q3 FY24, driven by volume increases across segments and geographies. Margins expanded significantly due to cost optimization and brand investments. International subsidiaries showed resilience despite global challenges.




Key financials
| NET SALES | Rs. 3,119 Cr | CONSOLIDATED |
| EBITDA | Rs. 742 Cr | CONSOLIDATED |
| PBT | Rs. 687 Cr | CONSOLIDATED |
| PAT | Rs. 511 Cr | CONSOLIDATED |
| NET SALES | Rs. 2,823 Cr | STANDALONE |
| EBITDA | Rs. 708 Cr | STANDALONE |
| PBT | Rs. 694 Cr | STANDALONE |
| PAT | Rs. 523 Cr | STANDALONE |
Segment commentary
C&B
Reported double-digit UVG growth and strong EBITDA expansion.
B2B
Also saw double-digit UVG, contributing to overall volume growth.
Exports
Strong demand with double-digit UVG despite global economic uncertainties.
Overseas Subsidiaries (excluding Pidilite USA Inc.)
EBITDA doubled YoY and margins improved sequentially and YoY.
Guidance & outlook
- Optimistic about near-term market demand due to increased government spending and construction activities.
- Committed to volume-led profitable growth through brand investment, supply chain, digital infrastructure, innovation, and customer initiatives.
Notable quotes
“Despite uncertain global economic conditions, inflation and uncertain political conditions in some countries, International subsidiaries (excluding Pidilite USA Inc.) reported modest sales growth with EBITDA doubling over Q3 FY23.”— Management
“We remain committed to deliver volume led profitable growth via investment in our brands, supply chain, digital infrastructure, innovation and customer facing initiatives.”— Management
Key takeaways
- Strong revenue growth across all segments driven by volume increases.
- Significant margin expansion due to cost optimization and brand investments.
- Resilient performance of international subsidiaries despite external challenges.
- Optimistic outlook supported by government spending and construction activities.
Risks flagged
- Uncertain global economic conditions
- Inflationary pressures
- Political uncertainties in some countries
Educational analysis only. Not investment advice. Consult a
SEBI-registered advisor before investing. Source: https://nsearchives.nseindia.com/corporate/PIDILITIND_23012024184150_SEEarningsPresentation.pdf
Full transcript (1,314 words)
23rd January, 2024
The Secretary The Secretary
BSE Ltd. National Stock Exchange of India Ltd.
Corporate Relationship Dept., Exchange Plaza, Plot no. C/1, G Block,
14th floor, P. J. Tower, Bandra-Kurla Complex,
Dalal Street, Fort Bandra (E),
Mumbai - 400 001 Mumbai - 400 051
Stock Code – 500331 Stock Code - PIDILITIND
Sub: Earnings Presentation
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Dear Sir,
Please find attached the Earnings Presentation for the quarter ended 31st December,
2023.
Thanking You,
Yours faithfully,
For Pidilite Industries Limited
Manisha Shetty
Company Secretary
Encl: a/a
Regd. Office Pidilite Industries Limited
Regent Chambers, 7th Floor
Corporate Office
Jamnalal Bajaj Marg
Ramkrishna Mandir Road
208 Nariman Point
Andheri - E, Mumbai 400059, India
Mumbai 400 021
T + 91 22 2835 7000
2835 7952 / 2835 7365
F +91 22 2830 4482
www.pidilite.com
ClN:L24100MH1969PLC014336
DISCLAIMER
This presentation may contain statements which reflect the management’s current views and estimates
and could be construed as forward looking statements.
The future involves certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially
from the current views being expressed.
Potential risks and uncertainties include such factors as general economic conditions, foreign exchange
fluctuations, competitive product and pricing pressures and regulatory developments.
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PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW
Current quarter`s revenue growth was aided by robust Underlying Volume Growth (‘UVG’) of 10.4% across
categories and geographies.
Growth was broad based across Consumer and Bazaar (‘C&B’) and Business to Business (‘B2B’) segments with
both segments reporting double digit UVG.
Export demand remained strong with double digit UVG.
Both urban and rural markets grew with rural markets outpacing urban growth.
Standalone Gross Margin% continued to expand both sequentially (by 174 bps) and YOY (by 1,191 bps). Higher
investment in brands and customer engagement activities continued during the current quarter.
Standalone EBITDA Margins at 25.1% improved by 776 bps over Q3 FY23 and by 188 bps over Q2 FY24.
Domestic subsidiaries recorded robust sales growth with both C&B and B2B subsidiaries registering double digit
growth.
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PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW
Despite uncertain global economic conditions, inflation and uncertain political conditions in some countries,
International subsidiaries (excluding Pidilite USA Inc.) reported modest sales growth with EBITDA doubling
over Q3 FY23. EBITDA Margins improved both sequentially and year on year.
We continue to remain optimistic about market demand in the near term, with increased government
spending and the overall improvement in construction activities.
We remain committed to deliver volume led profitable growth via investment in our brands, supply chain,
digital infrastructure, innovation and customer facing initiatives.
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EARNINGS SUMMARY
Q3’ FY24
NET SALES EBITDA* PBT PAT
CONSOLIDATED
Rs. 3,119 Cr Rs. 742 Cr Rs. 687 Cr Rs. 511 Cr
YOY GROWTH 4.4% 49.7% 64.1% 66.0%
STANDALONE Rs. 2,823 Cr Rs. 708 Cr Rs. 694 Cr Rs. 523 Cr
YOY GROWTH 4.6% 51.4% 72.1% 76.5%
*EBITDA is before non-operating income. 7
EARNINGS SUMMARY
9M’ FY24
NET SALES EBITDA* PBT PAT
CONSOLIDATED
Rs. 9,447 Cr Rs. 2,129 Cr Rs. 1,953 Cr Rs. 1,443 Cr
YOY GROWTH 4.1% 39.6% 46.8% 43.9%
STANDALONE Rs. 8,542 Cr Rs. 2,022 Cr Rs. 1,934 Cr Rs. 1,445 Cr
YOY GROWTH 4.4% 42.5% 51.2% 49.5%
*EBITDA is before non-operating income. 8
SEGMENT SUMMARY - STANDALONE
(in INR Crores)
Sr. Q3 9M ended
PARTICULARS
No. Dec'22 Dec'23 Growth (%) Dec'22 Dec'23 Growth (%)
1 Segment Sales
a) C&B 2,204 2,324 5.5% 6,584 7,017 6.6%
b) B2B 508 532 4.6% 1,683 1,639 -2.6%
c) Others 33 10 -70.9% 82 49 -39.6%
Total 2,745 2,866 4.4% 8,349 8,705 4.3%
Less : Inter Segment Sales 47 43 -8.1% 170 163 -3.8%
Net Sales 2,698 2,823 4.6% 8,179 8,542 4.4%
2 Segment Results
a) C&B 519 755 45.4% 1,541 2,111 37.0%
b) B2B 41 75 85.1% 161 235 45.7%
c) Others 4 1 -74.1% 5 3 -39.4%
Total Segment Results 563 831 47.4% 1,707 2,349 37.6%
Less : i ) Finance Costs 10 7 -25.8% 22 22 0.4%
ii) Other unallocable expenditure 150 129 -14.0% 407 394 -3.2%
net of unallocable income
Profit Before Tax (PBT) 403 694 72.1% 1,279 1,934 51.2%
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OVERSEAS SUBSIDIARIES PERFORMANCE 9M’ FY24
(in INR Crores)
Asia
Sales 1%
231.7 234.2
Americas*
Sales
-35%
11%
209.9
135.6 EBITDA
43.7
39.4
EBITDA Middle East and Africa
1.4 Sales 16% EBITDA
208.1
178.7
-16.2
19.3
5.7
* Includes Pidilite USA Inc -In Q4 FY23, it has been decided to discontinue the operations of Sargent Art Division in a phasedmanner. {Revenue- CY: 34.3 cr(PY: 105.9 cr); EBITDA- CY: -18.6 cr(PY: -1.8 cr)} 10
i) Amounts are like for like actual reported numbers excluding translations and other consolidation impacts and ii) Amounts in ‘bold ‘denotes CY
DOMESTIC SUBSIDIARIES PERFORMANCE 9M’ FY24
(in INR Crores)
NET SALES EBITDA
500 80
24% 10% 2%
400 356.9
60 54.1 55.2
287.0
300
250.3
226.7 40
200
20
100 8.8
1.8
0 0
C&B B2B C&B B2B
9M FY 23 9M FY 24 9M FY 23 9M FY 24
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EBITDA is before exceptional items. Figures are reported excluding other consolidation impacts.
INDUSTRY SEGMENT COMPOSITION
81.1%
4.4%
7.8% Consumer &
Pigment &
Industrial Resins, Bazaar products
Preparations
Construction chemicals
(Project) etc. 18.0%
Business to Business
0.9%
products
Others
5.8%
0.9%
Industrial
Others
Adhesives
6.1%
Art & Craft
Materials etc.
55.7%
Adhesives &
19.3% Sealants
Construction &
Paint Chemicals
Standalone Results - % of Total Sales based on FY 2022-23
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5-Year Performance by Business Segments (Standalone)
Numbers represent Percentage of Total Sales
Consumer and Bazaar (C&B) Business to Business (B2B)
B2B includes Others also
82% 81% 81% 22%
80% 80% 80% 20% 20% 20%
80% 20% 19% 19%
78% 18%
76% 16%
74% 14%
72% 12%
70% 10%
2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23
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COMPANY AT A GLANCE
Brand established in Adhesives & sealants, History of creating Among the most trusted brands
1959 construction chemicals, strong brands in the country. Other big brands
Pioneer in Consumer & art & craft products & include M-Seal, Fevikwik, Fevistik,
Specialty Chemicals polymer emulsions Roff, Dr. Fixit, Fevicryl, Araldite,
Araldite Karpenter and Araseal.
38 International Exporter of 5
plants manufacturing Pigments and R&D centres in India.
facilities in Thailand, Pigment
1
36 Dubai, Brazil, Egypt, emulsions to
in Singapore
co-makers in India Bangladesh, Sri Lanka & emerging markets
Kenya as well as Europe
7
and North America
Regional offices 20
overseas subsidiaries
6 14
5 ( direct and step-
RDCs
1
down) and Joint
44 Venture
Warehouses
Rs 831 Cr
revenue
8800+
from overseas subsidiaries
14
employees
in FY 23
DOMESTIC PRESENCE
INDIA OPERATIONS
6,100+ SKUs of 870+ products
Domestic Revenue of Rs. 9,713 Cr for FY23
38 plants, 36 Co-makers
5,200+ distributors
44 warehouses
7 regional offices & 5 RDCs
13 domestic subsidiaries (including 1 partnership
firm) and 7 associates
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MARKETING &
ADVERTISING
Consistent and effective brand building
activities across various categories
a. Consumer Adhesives & Sealants
b. Craftsmen Adhesives
c. Waterproofing Chemicals
d. Hobby & Craft Colours
Several of the brands are well-known in
respective categories (Fevicol, Fevikwik,
M-Seal, Dr Fixit, Fevicryl, etc.)
Award winning advertisements resulting
in mass appeal of brands across all
segments and geographies.
Significant relationship building
activities with end users and
influencers.
Extensive grass root contact with end-
users to promote usage of products and
brands. 17
CONNECTING DIGITALLY
Surat Diamond Bourse
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SHARE HOLDING PATTERN- 31st December 2023
15.18% Promoters
Mutual Funds
FPIs
11.49%
Others
3.49%
69.84%
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SHARE PRICE MOVEMENT
125
120
115
110
105
100
95
90
85
80
Pidilite Sensex
Rebased to 100
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CONSISTENT DIVIDEND PAYOUTS
50%
44.5%
42.7%
40.6%
39.9%
40% 36.9%
30%
20%
10%
0%
FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23
Note: The Net Profit considered for above calculation is excluding exceptional items 22
CIN : L24100MH1969PLC014336
Investor Relations
Investor.relations@pidilite.co.in
Manisha Shetty
[CompanySecretary]
Ramkrishna Mandir Road,
Off Mathuradas Vasanji Road,
Andheri (E), Mumbai - 400 059.
Phone : +91 22 28357949
Fax : +91 22 28216007
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