SPENCERS
Spencer's reported an improvement in profitability despite lower sales, driven by better gross margins and cost controls. The company saw strong growth in its OMNI Channel business and EBITDA positivity in Natures Basket. Management highlighted operational improvements post-lockdown easing.
Balance-sheet ratios
Key financials
| Profitability Improvement | ₹16 crore | Q2 FY22 vs Q2 FY21 |
| Gross Margin % | 21.1% | Q2 FY22 |
| EBITDA Margins % Improvement | 354 bps | Q2FY21 vs Q2FY22 |
| OMNI Channel Growth | 1.7x YoY | Q2 FY22 vs Q2 FY21 |
Segment commentary
Spencer’s Retail
Sales growth of 7% QoQ in non-food categories, particularly General Merchandise and Apparel.
Natures Basket
EBITDA positive on a QoQ basis with improved gross margins.
ORIPL (OMNI Channel)
Witnessed 1.7x GMV growth YoY and improved profitability by 78%.
Guidance & outlook
- Continued focus on operational efficiency and cost controls.
- Expectation of sustained momentum in OMNI Channel business.
Key takeaways
- Despite lower overall sales, Spencer's improved profitability through margin expansion and cost management.
- Strong growth in the OMNI Channel segment indicates successful digital transformation efforts.
- Natures Basket continues to show resilience with EBITDA positivity, contributing positively to overall performance.
- Management remains optimistic about future growth despite ongoing challenges from lockdowns.
Risks flagged
- Lockdown restrictions impacting sales and operations.
- Sustained cost controls under pressure due to inflationary trends.
In their words
“We also continue to see a strong momentum in our OMNI Channel business for the second quarter with 1.7x growth over last year.”— Mr. Shashwat Goenka





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Earnings Presentation – Q2 FY22
Nov-21 | RP-SanjivGoenka Group Presentation 1
Key Consolidated performance highlights
• Improvement in Profitability by ₹ 16 crore (Q2 FY22 vs Q2 FY21) with lower sales
by 6%
• Gross margin % at 21.1% Q2 FY22 vs 20.4% Q2 FY21 driven by improvement in
Non-Food category mix (i.e. General Merchandise & Apparel)
• Natures Basket continues to be EBITDA positive on QoQ basis
• 1.7x YoY Growth in OMNI Channel business during the quarter
• Improvement in EBITDA Margins % by 354 bps from 0.9% to 4.4% (Q2FY21 vs
Q2FY22) by improvement in sales mix and cost controls
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Consolidated Financial Parameters FY22
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Revenue from Operation (₹ Cr)
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Trading Area (Mn Sq ft)
Gross Margin (%)
1.46 1.47
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Annualised Gross Sales per sqft
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Spencer’s Business Highlights
Celebrating Consumer Events Moving towards OMNI Channel
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Natures Basket Business Highlights
Strengthening our Health Positioning Superior Convenience to customers
• Strengthening Health positioning of Stores • Delivery of Fresh & Fast service in 90 mins
• Convenience for both Online & Home Delivery
• Offerings to communicate & strengthen our
product portfolio customers
Nov-21 | RP-SanjivGoenka Group Presentation 6
₹48cr Improvement in PBT
vs H1FY21
period ended Growth 6 months ended
Consolidated (₹ Cr)
30-Sep-21 30-Jun-21 30-Sep-20 Y-o-Y Q-o-Q 30-Sep-21 30-Sep-20
582 552 617 -6% 5% Revenue from operations 1,134 1,164
Expenses:
459 4 39 491 Cost of Goods Sold 898 926
Continued cost
123 113 126 -2% 9% Gross Margin 236 238
21.1% 20.5% 20.4% 77 bps 64 bps Gross Margin % 20.8% 20.4%
initiatives
4 6 47 4 7 -3% -2% Employee expenses 93 95
6 4 59 8 1 -20% 8% Other expenses 124 156
1 3 23 8 66% -44% Other income 36 15
26 30 5 EBITDA 55 2
4.4% 5.4% 0.9% 354 bps -98 bps EBITDA % 4.9% 0.2%
3 0 32 3 1 Depreciation 62 62
Improvement in
2 4 22 2 0 Finance costs 46 40
(29) (24) (45) PBT (52) (100)
business mix and
-4.9% -4.3% -7.3% 237 bps -66 bps PBT % -4.6% -8.6%
margins ( 0.1) (0.1) ( 0.1) Tax Expenses (0.3) (0.1)
(29) (24) (45) PAT (52) (100)
( 0.2) (0.2) ( 0.3) Other Comprehensive Income (0.3) (0.6)
(29) (24) (45) Total Comprehensive Income (53) (100)
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₹ 44cr improvement in PBT
vs H1FY21
3 months ended Growth 6 months ended
SRL Standalone (₹ Cr)
30-Sep-21 30-Jun-21 30-Sep-20 Y-o-Y Q-o-Q 30-Sep-21 30-Sep-20
1 2 - New Stores added 3 -
155 154 154 Total Store count 155 154
0.01 0.39 - TA added (Lac sq.ft) 0.40 -
1 3.69 13.69 13.12 TA exit (Lac sq.ft) 1 3.69 13.12
507 472 526 -4% 7% Revenue from operations 979 965
Continued and Sustained
407 382 424 -4% 6% Cost of Goods Sold 789 780
Cost initiatives of LY
100 90 101 -1% 11% Gross Margin 191 185
19.8% 19.1% 19.3% 49 bps 65 bps Gross Margin % 19.5% 19.2%
37 37 39 -5% -1% Employee expenses 74 78
52 51 67 -21% 3% Other expenses 103 126
8 21 6 33% -60% Other income 29 13
19 23 2 EBITDA 43 (6)
3.8% 5.0% 0.4% 344 bps -113 bps EBITDA % 4.4% -0.6%
23 23 24 Depreciation 46 47
Significant Improvement
19 17 14 Finance costs 36 29
(22) (17) (36) PBT (39) (83)
of ₹ 44 crore in PBT levels
-4.4% -3.6% -6.9% 249 bps -78 bps PBT % -4.0% -8.6%
- - - Tax Expenses - -
(22) (17) (36) PAT (39) (83)
(0.2) (0.2) (0.4) Other Comprehensive Income (0.3) (0.7)
(22) (17) (36) Total Comprehensive Income (39) (84)
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Continues to be EBITDA positive
3 months ended Growth 6 months ended
NBL Standalone (₹ Cr)
30-Sep-21 30-Jun-21 30-Sep-20 Y-o-Y Q-o-Q 30-Sep-21 30-Sep-20
35 33 3 1 Total Store count 35 31
1.03 0.93 0.84 TA exit (Lac sq.ft) 1.03 0.84
75 80 91 -18% -6% Revenue from operations 155 199
53 58 6 7 -21% -8% Cost of Goods Sold 110 146
Improvement in Gross
22 22 24 -7% -1% Gross Margin 45 52
29.7% 28.1% 26.5% 329 bps 164 bps Gross Margin % 28.9% 26.3%
Margin % by 329 bps
7 7 7 0% 1% Employee expenses 14 14
driven by business mix
13 11 1 1 24% 22% Other expenses 24 23
4 2 1 199% 119% Other income 6 2
7 7 8 EBITDA 14 18
8.9% 8.6% 9.0% -7 bps 33 bps EBITDA % 8.8% 8.8%
Profitability driven by 7 8 7 Depreciation 15 14
5 4 6 Finance costs 10 12
better higher margin and
(6) (5) (5) PBT (11) (9)
sustained cost controls -7.4% -6.7% -5.4% -201 bps -69 bps PBT % -7.0% -4.4%
- - - Tax Expenses - -
with lower sales
(6) (5) (5) PAT (11) (9)
0.0 0.0 0 .1 Other Comprehensive Income 0.0 0.1
(lockdown restrictions)
(6) (5) (5) Total Comprehensive Income (11) (9)
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“ORIPL” Improved Profitability & 2.4x GMV growth
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30-Sep-21 30-Jun-21 30-Sep-20 Y-o-Y Q-o-Q 30-Sep-21 30-Sep-20
74 118 44 1.7x 0.6x Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) 192 81
5.1 7.9 1.1 364.3% -35.1% Revenue from operations 13.0 2.1
Expenses:
2.4 3.1 1.8 32% -23% Employee expenses 5.5 3.5
3.5 5.4 3.5 1% -35% Other expenses 9.0 6.9
0.2 0.0 0.0 Other income 0.3 0.0
(0.6) (0.6) (4.2) -86.7% -9.6% EBITDA (1.2) (8.3)
-11% -8% -381% EBITDA % -9% -397%
0.2 0.2 0.2 11% 1% Depreciation 0.5 0.4
0.2 0.4 - Finance costs 0.6 0.0
(1.0) (1.3) (4.4) -78% -23% PBT (2.2) (8.7)
-19% -16% -400% PBT % -17% -417%
- - - Tax Expenses - -
GMV (₹ in Cr) (1.0) (1.3) (4.4) -78% -23% PAT (2.2) (8.7)
(0.0) (0.0) 0.0 Other Comprehensive Income (0.0) 0.0
(1.0) (1.3) (4.4) -78% -23% Total Comprehensive Income (2.2) (8.7)
• ORIPL is an E-commerce company 100% owned Subsidiary of Spencer’s Retail Limited.
• OMNI Channel platform for Food, Grocery, Fresh, Apparel, General Merchandise and Liquor.
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Thank You
About Spencer’s Retail Limited: Spencer’s Retail Limited, part of RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, is a multi-format retailer providing a wide range of quality products across
categories such as FMCG, fashion, food, staples, general merchandise, personal care, home essentials, electrical and electronics to its consumers. specialty sections such
as Spencer’s Gourmet, Patisserie, Wine & Liquor and Epicuisine section are some of the key differentiators in our hypermarket stores and in Natures Basket Limited
L’exclusif, healthy alternatives and Natures.
The first ever hypermarket in India was launched by Spencer’s in Hyderabad in 2000. Today, Spencer’s (including Natures Basket) runs 190 stores with a total 14.70 Lacs
Square Feet in over 41 cities in India. Spencer’s brand positioning – MAKES FINE LIVING affordable– embodies its philosophy of delighting shoppers with the best
products and services that enable a fine living at reasonable prices, while providing them with a warm, friendly and educational retail environment.
Natures Basket Limited is a one shop destination for all multi cuisine cooking needs, healthy food including international food products.
ORIPL is an E-commerce company 100% owned Subsidiary of Spencer’s Retail Limited. It is an OMNI Channel platform for Food, Grocery, Fresh, Apparel, General Merchandise and
Liquor.
Disclaimer: Certain statements in this document may be forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties like
government actions, local political or economic developments, technological risks, and many other factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from
those contemplated by the relevant forward-looking statements. Spencer’s Retail Limited 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.
Nov-21 | RP-SanjivGoenka Group Presentation 11
Spencer’s Retail Limited
H1 FY22 – Highlights: Improvement in Profitability by ₹48 Crore (H1FY22 vs H1FY21)
2.4x GMV Growth in Omni Channel business (H1FY22 vs H1FY21)
Q2 FY22 – Highlights: Improvement in Profitability by ₹16 Crore (Q2FY22 vs Q2FY21)
1.7x GMV Growth in Omni Channel business (Q2FY22 vs Q2FY21)
Kolkata: Nov 12, 2021: Spencer’s Retail Ltd reported standalone turnover of ₹507 crore and Gross
Margin of 19.8% for quarter ended Sep 30, 2021. Spencer’s operates with 155 Stores with a total trading
area of 13.69 Lacs square feet as on Sep 30, 2021.
Natures Basket Ltd reported standalone turnover of ₹75 crore and Gross Margin of 29.7% for the
quarter ended Sep 30, 2021. Natures Basket operates with 35 stores with a total trading area of 1.03
Lacs square feet as on Sep 30, 2021. Natures Basket continues to be EBITDA positive on quarter on
quarter basis.
Unaudited Consolidated Financial Results for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2021:
Revenue for the quarter ₹ 582 Cr & Gross Margin ₹ 123 Cr at 21.1%
EBITDA ₹26 Cr
PBT (-) ₹29 Cr, reflecting 237 bps YoY recovery (from (-)7.3% Q2FY21 to (-)4.9% Q2FY22)
ORIPL our OMNI Channel Business witnessed 1.7x GMV growth & improved its profitability by
78%.
Unaudited Consolidated Financial Results for 6 months ended Sep 30, 2021:
Revenue for the 6 months ended Sep 30, 21 ₹ 1134 Cr & Gross Margin ₹ 236 Cr at 20.8%
EBITDA ₹55 Cr
PBT (-) ₹52 Cr, reflecting 395 bps YoY recovery (from (-)8.6% Q2FY21 to (-)4.6% Q2FY22)
ORIPL our OMNI Channel Business witnessed 2.4x GMV growth & improved its profitability by
74%.
Mr. Shashwat Goenka, Sector Head, said, “The lockdown was eased in September quarter and our
operational hours also improved as compared to previous quarter.
Spencer’s standalone performance witnessed sales growth of 7% vs Q1 owing to improvement in
sales of non-food category led by General Merchandise and Apparel.
Mr. Goenka added, “We also continue to see a strong momentum in our OMNI Channel business for
the second quarter with 1.7x growth over last year.”
About Spencer’s Retail Limited: Spencer’s Retail Limited (www.spencersretail.com | NSE: Spencers | BSE: 542337), part of RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, is a multi-format retailer providing a wide range of
quality products across categories such as FMCG, fashion, food, staples, general merchandise, personal care, home essentials, electrical and electronics to its consumers specialty sections such as Spencer’s
Gourmet, Patisserie, Wine & Liquor and Epicuisine section are some of the key differentiators in our hypermarket stores and in Natures Basket Limited L’exclusif, Healthy alternatives and Natures.
The first ever hypermarket in India was launched by Spencer’s in Hyderabad in 2000. Today, Spencer’s runs 190 stores (including Natures Basket) with a total 14.7 Lacs Square Feet in over 41 cities in India.
Spencer’s brand positioning – Makes Fine Living affordable – embodies its philosophy of delighting shoppers with the best products and services that enable a fine living at reasonable prices, while
providing them with a warm, friendly and educational retail environment.
Natures Basket Limited is a one shop destination for all multi cuisine cooking needs, healthy food including international food products.
ORIPL is an E-commerce company 100% owned Subsidiary of Spencer’s Retail Limited. It is an OMNI Channel platform for Food, Grocery, Fresh, Apparel, General Merchandise and Liquor.
Disclaimer: Certain statements in this document may be forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties like government actions, local political
or economic developments, technological risks, and many other factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the relevant forward-looking statements. Spencer’s
Retail Limited 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.