Vishal Mega Mart Q2 FY27 Results (NSE: VMM)
Signal: Margin pressure
The read
The trajectory remains growth-positive but the margin arc has inflected down: Q2 revenue grew 14.0% to ₹3,398.5 crore and adjusted SSSG was about 9%, yet reported EBITDA margin contracted 110bps to 12.1% and PAT growth slowed to 3.7% as festivals shifted into Q3; H1 still delivered 16.4% revenue growth to ₹7,125.5 crore and 16.3% PAT growth to ₹416.6 crore.
| Metric | Value | YoY | QoQ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ₹3,398.5 Cr | 14.0% | N/A |
| Net profit | ₹157.9 Cr | 3.7% | |
| EBIT margin | 12.1% |
P&L walk
Consolidated revenue grew 14.0% to ₹3,398.5 crore, gross profit rose 12.7% to ₹950.1 crore with gross margin down 30bps to 28.0%, and reported EBITDA increased only 4.4% to ₹412.0 crore as the festive-calendar shift weakened fixed-cost absorption; PAT consequently grew 3.7% to ₹157.9 crore.
Key positives
- Revenue grew 14.0% YoY to ₹3,398.5 crore, while management estimates SSSG at about 9% after adjusting the reported 5.4% for the 3-4% festival-timing impact.
- Own brands contributed 73.9% of H1FY27 revenue, supporting the differentiated merchandise and price-positioning model.
- The company added 25 net stores in Q2 and reached 844 stores across 582 cities, while extending quick commerce to 781 stores across 532 cities.
- H1FY27 revenue rose 16.4% to ₹7,125.5 crore and PAT rose 16.3% to ₹416.6 crore despite the timing-related margin pressure.
Key concerns
- Reported EBITDA margin declined 110bps YoY to 12.1%, while operating EBITDA margin fell 80bps to 7.7%, showing near-term operating deleverage.
- PAT growth was only 3.7% to ₹157.9 crore versus 14.0% revenue growth, indicating weak conversion of sales growth into earnings in the quarter.
- Gross margin declined 30bps YoY to 28.0% amid renewed inflationary pressure, although the filing does not quantify raw-material cost movement.
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