Dabur India Ltd
Dabur India Ltd
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Technical Indicators
Key Insights
Strengths
1- Company has been maintaining a healthy dividend payout of 70.1%
Weaknesses
1- The company has delivered a poor sales growth of 6.65% over past five years.
Growth Rate
AI Analysis — Bull vs Bear
Dabur India Ltd is a ₹72,377 Cr market-cap FMCG company trading at a PE of 37.4x. FY2026 consolidated revenue grew 5% to ₹13,193 Cr while net profit grew 7.4% to ₹1,869 Cr, reflecting modest single-digit growth against a backdrop of muted urban demand and competitive pressures from peers delivering higher volume growth.
- Consistent dividend payout of 70.1% with a current dividend yield of 2.01%, providing steady income in a low-growth environment
- FY2026 net profit grew 7.4% YoY to ₹1,869 Cr, with operating margin improving 15 bps to 18.6%, showing margin resilience
- Q4 FY2026 net profit surged 16% YoY to ₹362 Cr indicating an acceleration in earnings trajectory in the latest quarter
- Rural demand outperformed urban markets for eight consecutive quarters with a 330 bps gap, benefiting Dabur's rural-heavy distribution
- TTM compounded profit growth of 11% marks a meaningful improvement over the 5-year CAGR of just 2%, suggesting earnings recovery
- 10-year ROE average of 21% and last-year ROE of 17% demonstrate sustained capital efficiency for a consumer staples business
- Gross margins expanded 33 bps YoY to 48.4% in Q3 FY2026, reflecting benign raw material costs and pricing power in key categories
- Stock has corrected 18% over one year, compressing valuations from historical peaks and offering a lower entry multiple relative to its own history
- 5-year compounded sales CAGR of only 7% and reported past-5-year sales growth of 6.65% signal structurally sluggish top-line expansion
- Stock price CAGR is negative across 1-year (-18%), 3-year (-10%), and 5-year (-7%) horizons, indicating sustained value destruction for shareholders
- Q4 FY2026 volume growth of 6% lagged peers Marico (9%) and Godrej Consumer (8%), reflecting competitive market share pressures
- PE of 37.4x is expensive relative to a 5-year profit CAGR of only 2%, implying a PEG ratio well above 1x
- ROE has declined from a 10-year average of 21% to 17% in the last year, pointing to diminishing return on equity
- FY2025 EBITDA margin contracted to 22.8% from 23.2% in FY2024 before the recent recovery, showing margin volatility
- 5-year compounded profit CAGR of just 2% lags sector peers and barely keeps pace with inflation
- EBITDA margin was flat YoY at 15.2% in Q4 FY2026 on a standalone basis, suggesting limited near-term operating leverage
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AI News Digest
- US FDA warning on Silvassa plant Aug 6
FDA issued warning letter dated July 24 citing data integrity issues at Dabur's Silvassa manufacturing plant. Company must correct violations and respond within 15 working days.
- FSSAI labelling action on products Aug 4
FSSAI issued order on '100% Pure' food product labelling, though Dabur clarified impact is limited to specific food items. High Court has stayed the ban granting interim relief, matter remains pending.
- Q1 profit surges 15% to ₹591Cr Jul 29
Dabur reported Q1 FY27 net profit up 15% to ₹591 crore, consolidated revenue up 10.6% to ₹3,764 crore, and India FMCG business growing 9.5%.
- ₹5.50 final dividend approved at AGM Aug 6
Shareholders approved ₹5.50 per share final dividend and reappointed key directors at the 51st AGM held on August 6, 2026.
- ESG rating upgraded to Strong Jul 30
Crisil upgraded Dabur India's ESG rating to Strong, citing robust performance on environmental and governance parameters.
- Double-digit volume growth target FY27 Jul 30
Dabur targets double-digit sales volume growth with PAT outpacing revenue by FY27. Allocated ₹500 crore to Dabur Ventures for D2C acquisitions and reported 18% hair oil value growth in Q1.
- Active acquisition talks with 2-3 firms Jul 29
Dabur executive confirmed discussions with 2-3 firms for possible acquisitions, though no deal value, target identity, or timelines disclosed.
- Herjit S. Bhalla appointed CEO Jul 29
Dabur appointed Herjit S. Bhalla as CEO for India Business effective April 23, 2026, following board-approved internal restructuring on July 29.
- GST audit penalty of ₹25.39 lakh settled Aug 4
Dabur paid ₹25.39 lakh penalty to close GST audit proceedings for FY21-FY24 related to ineligible ITC issues in Ghaziabad.
TL;DR: Dabur delivered a strong Q1 FY27 with 15% profit growth and 10.6% revenue expansion, supported by healthy volume trends and an upgraded ESG rating. Key risks include a US FDA warning letter on its Silvassa plant requiring corrective action and FSSAI regulatory scrutiny on product labelling, though the latter has been stayed by the High Court. The company's forward guidance of double-digit volume growth, ₹500 crore D2C acquisition fund, and active M&A discussions signal confidence in medium-term momentum, provided regulatory issues are resolved without material disruption.
Quarterly Results
| Jun 2023 | Sep 2023 | Dec 2023 | Mar 2024 | Jun 2024 | Sep 2024 | Dec 2024 | Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | Sep 2025 | Dec 2025 | Mar 2026 | Jun 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 3,130 | 3,204 | 3,255 | 2,815 | 3,349 | 3,029 | 3,355 | 2,830 | 3,405 | 3,191 | 3,559 | 3,038 | 3,764 |
| Expenses | 2,526 | 2,543 | 2,588 | 2,348 | 2,694 | 2,476 | 2,673 | 2,403 | 2,737 | 2,603 | 2,825 | 2,577 | 3,024 |
| Operating Profit | 605 | 661 | 667 | 466 | 655 | 553 | 682 | 427 | 667 | 588 | 734 | 461 | 741 |
| OPM % | 19% | 21% | 20% | 17% | 20% | 18% | 20% | 15% | 20% | 18% | 21% | 15% | 20% |
| Other Income | 110 | 117 | 127 | 129 | 129 | 152 | 129 | 141 | 144 | 140 | 126 | 175 | 173 |
| Interest | 24 | 28 | 36 | 35 | 33 | 47 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 40 | 31 | 40 | 37 |
| Depreciation | 97 | 98 | 97 | 107 | 109 | 111 | 109 | 117 | 114 | 115 | 117 | 122 | 121 |
| PBT | 593 | 651 | 661 | 453 | 642 | 546 | 658 | 412 | 663 | 573 | 711 | 474 | 756 |
| Tax % | 23% | 22% | 23% | 25% | 23% | 24% | 22% | 24% | 23% | 22% | 22% | 24% | 22% |
| Net Profit | 457 | 507 | 506 | 341 | 494 | 418 | 516 | 313 | 508 | 445 | 554 | 362 | 586 |
| EPS in Rs | 2.62 | 2.91 | 2.9 | 1.97 | 2.82 | 2.4 | 2.95 | 1.81 | 2.9 | 2.55 | 3.16 | 2.08 | 3.33 |
Profit & Loss
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | TTM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 7,795 | 7,780 | 7,614 | 7,722 | 8,515 | 8,685 | 9,562 | 10,889 | 11,530 | 12,404 | 12,563 | 13,193 | 13,552 |
| Expenses | 6,475 | 6,261 | 6,102 | 6,104 | 6,775 | 6,892 | 7,560 | 8,637 | 9,367 | 10,004 | 10,247 | 10,743 | 11,029 |
| Operating Profit | 1,320 | 1,518 | 1,512 | 1,617 | 1,740 | 1,792 | 2,002 | 2,252 | 2,162 | 2,400 | 2,316 | 2,450 | 2,524 |
| OPM % | 17% | 20% | 20% | 21% | 20% | 21% | 21% | 21% | 19% | 19% | 18% | 19% | 19% |
| Other Income | 154 | 217 | 296 | 291 | 222 | 205 | 325 | 308 | 445 | 482 | 551 | 585 | 613 |
| Interest | 40 | 48 | 54 | 53 | 60 | 50 | 31 | 39 | 78 | 124 | 164 | 145 | 147 |
| Depreciation | 115 | 133 | 143 | 162 | 177 | 220 | 240 | 253 | 311 | 399 | 446 | 469 | 476 |
| PBT | 1,319 | 1,554 | 1,611 | 1,693 | 1,725 | 1,728 | 2,056 | 2,269 | 2,219 | 2,359 | 2,258 | 2,420 | 2,513 |
| Tax % | 19% | 19% | 21% | 20% | 16% | 16% | 18% | 23% | 23% | 23% | 23% | 23% | — |
| Net Profit | 1,068 | 1,254 | 1,280 | 1,358 | 1,446 | 1,448 | 1,695 | 1,742 | 1,701 | 1,811 | 1,740 | 1,869 | 1,947 |
| EPS in Rs | 6.07 | 7.11 | 7.25 | 7.69 | 8.17 | 8.18 | 9.58 | 9.84 | 9.64 | 10.4 | 9.97 | 10.68 | 11.12 |
| Div. Payout % | 33% | 32% | 31% | 81% | 34% | 37% | 50% | 53% | 54% | 53% | 80% | 77% | — |
Balance Sheet
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Capital | 176 | 176 | 176 | 176 | 177 | 177 | 177 | 177 | 177 | 177 | 177 | 177 |
| Reserves | 3,178 | 3,995 | 4,671 | 5,530 | 5,455 | 6,429 | 7,487 | 8,205 | 8,796 | 9,689 | 10,623 | 11,242 |
| Borrowings | 734 | 805 | 975 | 938 | 699 | 522 | 509 | 1,030 | 1,174 | 1,365 | 950 | 1,287 |
| Other Liabilities | 2,019 | 1,956 | 1,910 | 2,058 | 2,106 | 2,209 | 2,661 | 2,872 | 3,505 | 3,885 | 4,479 | 4,773 |
| Total Liabilities | 6,106 | 6,932 | 7,732 | 8,702 | 8,437 | 9,337 | 10,833 | 12,284 | 13,652 | 15,116 | 16,230 | 17,480 |
| Fixed Assets | 1,877 | 1,667 | 1,958 | 2,028 | 1,969 | 2,253 | 2,243 | 2,308 | 3,579 | 3,815 | 3,990 | 3,938 |
| CWIP | 50 | 45 | 42 | 42 | 64 | 147 | 147 | 168 | 175 | 232 | 169 | 139 |
| Investments | 1,813 | 2,691 | 3,240 | 3,805 | 3,359 | 2,800 | 4,160 | 6,220 | 6,265 | 6,933 | 7,468 | 8,947 |
| Other Assets | 2,365 | 2,529 | 2,492 | 2,827 | 3,045 | 4,137 | 4,283 | 3,589 | 3,633 | 4,136 | 4,603 | 4,456 |
| Total Assets | 6,106 | 6,932 | 7,732 | 8,702 | 8,437 | 9,337 | 10,833 | 12,284 | 13,652 | 15,116 | 16,230 | 17,480 |
Cash Flow
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating | 1,047 | 1,187 | 1,227 | 1,092 | 1,499 | 1,614 | 2,115 | 1,802 | 1,488 | 2,013 | 1,987 | 2,579 |
| Investing | -876 | -730 | -807 | -541 | 338 | -517 | -1,404 | -1,273 | -583 | -971 | -448 | -1,279 |
| Financing | -417 | -374 | -339 | -577 | -1,888 | -1,043 | -613 | -490 | -1,035 | -1,161 | -1,405 | -1,236 |
| Net Cash Flow | -245 | 82 | 81 | -27 | -51 | 54 | 97 | 38 | -130 | -119 | 133 | 64 |
| Free Cash Flow | 796 | 998 | 741 | 891 | 1,274 | 1,213 | 1,808 | 1,433 | 1,003 | 1,453 | 1,448 | 2,180 |
| CFO/OP | 97 | 97 | 102 | 88 | 106 | 107 | 122 | 97 | 92 | 104 | 103 | 122 |
Ratios
| Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debtor Days | 33 | 38 | 31 | 33 | 36 | 34 | 21 | 22 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 20 |
| Inventory Days | 136 | 150 | 153 | 169 | 154 | 164 | 178 | 169 | 158 | 149 | 175 | 166 |
| Days Payable | 153 | 182 | 181 | 190 | 172 | 176 | 197 | 178 | 171 | 186 | 215 | 212 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 16 | 6 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 22 | 3 | 12 | 14 | -10 | -14 | -26 |
| Working Capital Days | -17 | 0 | -7 | -1 | -5 | 9 | -9 | -14 | -13 | -17 | -13 | -42 |
| ROCE % | 36% | 35% | 31% | 28% | 28% | 28% | 27% | 27% | 23% | 22% | 20% | 20% |
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Company Information
Dabur is India’s leading FMCG, Ayurvedic and natural health care company with wide network distribution across world. [1]