Centrum Broking: Godfrey Phillips India - Growth Drivers Intact Amid Category Headwinds

Godfrey Phillips India’s net profit and revenue fell 17.1% and 2.6%, respectively, in the September quarter, but ebitda grew 3.6%.

Stacks of cigarettes stand at the Philip Morris International (PMI) Coltabaco SAS production facility in Medellin, Colombia. (Photographer: Nicolo Filippo Rosso/Bloomberg)

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Godfrey Phillips India Ltd. had been the worst affected cigarette player, due to extended closure of factories and distribution points culminating from local lockdowns.

In Q2 FY21 revenue/profit after tax declined 2.6%/ 17.1% while Ebitda grew 3.6%, ahead of our estimates.

Tobacco segment revenue remained flat and 24seven convenience stores slipped 24%.

Moreover, adverse product mix and higher promotions has led to gross margins contraction of 8 pp (to 49.3%).

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