In this article we are discussing about Rises and Fall of Kalyan Jewellers. How things has been unfolded in recently listed stock.
Overview
Kalyan Jewellers India Ltd. is
one of India’s largest jewellery retailers, holding approximately 6% of the
organised market share as of FY20. Founded by Chairman and MD Mr. T.S.
Kalyanaraman, the company offers a diverse range of jewellery to cater to
various customer preferences and price points.
Product Portfolio
Kalyan’s offerings span
wedding jewellery under the Mahurat brand, aspirational handcrafted and
traditional designs under brands like Mudhra and Rang, and value-focused
regional jewellery under Aishwaryam. Premium studded jewellery is marketed
under brands like Nimah and Ziah, while the digital-first lifestyle brand
Candere caters to modern buyers.
Market Presence
The company operates 1,259
showrooms and stores, including 204 Kalyan and 13 Candere outlets in India and
36 Kalyan showrooms in the Middle East. Its retail footprint exceeds 7,55,000
sq. ft. Consolidated revenues rose 46% between FY22 and FY24, supported by
store additions and same-store sales growth.
Hyperlocal and Asset-Light Model
Adopting a hyperlocal
strategy, Kalyan sources jewellery from local artisans via 13 procurement
centres. The transition to a Franchisee Owned Company Operated (FOCO) model has
led to 105 FOCO showrooms, improving margins and reducing capital investments.
Financial Strategy
In FY24, the company repaid
₹434 crore in non-GML loans and aims to reduce debt by another ₹300-350 crore
in FY25. Profits are partly reinvested into debt reduction to strengthen
financial health.
Expansion Plans
Kalyan plans to open 136 new
showrooms in FY25, including ventures into metro cities, Tier 1-3 towns, and
the US market, reinforcing its growth trajectory.
Recent News:-
·
Kalyan Jewellers' stock experienced a
significant decline of nearly 28%, resulting in a loss of approximately ₹21,850
crore in market capitalization. This downturn was accompanied by allegations of
corporate governance issues, including claims of collusion with fund managers
to manipulate stock prices. The company's management strongly refuted these
allegations, emphasizing their commitment to integrity and transparency. They
clarified that the share pledges were related to acquiring shares from Warburg
Pincus and were managed with careful attention to liquidity and exposure
levels.
·
They even told that they don’t have any plans to
buy aircrafts in the company’s books except from the Helicopter and there are
no plans to sell it.
Company financials:-
Mar-18 |
Mar-19 |
Mar-20 |
Mar-21 |
Mar-22 |
Mar-23 |
Mar-24 |
TTM |
|
Sales |
10,505 |
9,771 |
10,101 |
8,573 |
10,818 |
14,071 |
18,548 |
21,359 |
Operating Profit |
774 |
620 |
799 |
624 |
853 |
1,165 |
1,368 |
1,379 |
OPM % |
7% |
6% |
8% |
7% |
8% |
8% |
7% |
6% |
You can see that company
reported revenue increase from 10,000 crores to 21000 crore i.e. Revenues are
more than doubled and operating profit has been increase from Rs.774 crores to
Rs.1379 crores.
Stock performance:-
You can see that after listing
in 2021 at Rs.75.20 per share stock has given returns of 578% at price of
Rs.510 per share this is despite sharp decline due to recent allegations on
promoters as mentioned above. The stock
is corrections since the allegations erupted.
The said returns are without
considering dividend. Now lets see dividend paid by the company:-
Announcement Date |
Ex-Dividend Date |
Dividend Type |
Dividend (Rs) |
10-May-24 |
09-Aug-24 |
Final |
1.2 |
15-May-23 |
04-Aug-23 |
Final |
0.5 |
|
|
Total |
1.7 |