Metro Brands Ltd
Metro Brands Ltd
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Technical Indicators
Key Insights
Strengths
1- Company has been maintaining a healthy dividend payout of 76.0%
Weaknesses
2- Stock is trading at 12.9 times its book value
- Working capital days have increased from 85.8 days to 147 days
Growth Rate
AI Analysis — Bull vs Bear
Metro Brands Ltd is a specialty footwear retailer with a market cap of ₹25,697 Cr trading at a PE of 62.3x and PB of 12.89x. The company has delivered consistent ROE of ~22% over 3, 5, and 10-year periods with TTM sales growth of 15%, though the stock has declined 14% over the past year and working capital days have nearly doubled.
- Consistent ROE of 22% maintained across 3-year, 5-year, and 10-year periods, indicating durable capital efficiency
- TTM revenue growth of 15% demonstrates continued topline momentum despite a maturing base
- Compounded profit growth of 44% over 5 years reflects strong operating leverage and margin expansion during the growth phase
- Healthy dividend payout ratio of 76.0% signals management confidence in cash flow sustainability
- 10-year compounded sales CAGR of 14% shows a long track record of sustained business expansion
- 10-year compounded profit CAGR of 17% outpacing sales CAGR of 14% indicates improving profitability over the long term
- TTM profit growth of 14% remains in double digits, keeping earnings trajectory positive
- PE ratio of 62.3x is significantly elevated relative to broader market averages, leaving limited margin of safety
- Stock trading at 12.89x book value implies substantial premium to tangible assets, increasing downside risk in a de-rating scenario
- Working capital days have increased sharply from 85.8 days to 147 days, indicating deteriorating cash conversion efficiency
- Stock price has declined 14% over the past 1 year, underperforming the broader market
- 3-year stock CAGR of -5% suggests the market has been re-pricing growth expectations downward
- 3-year compounded profit CAGR of only 5% shows a significant deceleration from the 5-year CAGR of 44%
- 3-year compounded sales CAGR of 10% is notably lower than the 5-year CAGR of 29%, indicating slowing topline growth
- Dividend yield of only 0.64% provides minimal income cushion despite the high payout ratio, given the elevated valuation
This is AI-generated analysis, not financial advice. Do your own due diligence.
AI News Digest
- Q1FY26 net profit dips 5.4% Aug 4
Consolidated net profit fell 5.4% YoY to ₹95.26 crore in Q1FY26 despite revenue growth, indicating margin pressure.
- Revenue up 14.8% YoY Aug 4
Consolidated revenue rose 14.8% YoY to ₹720.36 crore in Q1FY26, showing healthy top-line momentum.
- New ESOP schemes approved Aug 4
Board approved new ESOP schemes and director appointments including Sonny Iqbal as Independent Director, signaling governance strengthening.
- Q1 earnings call scheduled Jul 28
Metro Brands scheduled its Q1 earnings call for August 4-5 at 3:30 PM IST to discuss quarterly results with investors under SEBI regulations.
- Final dividend recommended Aug 4
The Board recommended a final dividend alongside Q1FY26 results approval.
TL;DR: Metro Brands delivered strong 14.8% revenue growth in Q1FY26 but profitability slipped 5.4% YoY, suggesting rising costs or investments are compressing margins. The top-line expansion is encouraging for a consumer discretionary name, but investors should watch whether margin headwinds persist in coming quarters or normalize as operating leverage improves.
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 | 583 | 556 | 636 | 583 | 576 | 585 | 703 | 643 | 628 | 651 | 811 | 773 | 720 |
| Expenses | 396 | 400 | 437 | 424 | 396 | 431 | 478 | 446 | 434 | 480 | 546 | 535 | 506 |
| Operating Profit | 187 | 155 | 199 | 159 | 180 | 155 | 225 | 197 | 194 | 171 | 265 | 238 | 215 |
| OPM % | 32% | 28% | 31% | 27% | 31% | 26% | 32% | 31% | 31% | 26% | 33% | 31% | 30% |
| Other Income | 14 | 16 | 16 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 29 | 28 | 17 | 32 | 27 |
| Interest | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 |
| Depreciation | 54 | 57 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 62 | 66 | 70 | 69 | 78 | 80 | 84 | 85 |
| PBT | 128 | 95 | 136 | 105 | 123 | 94 | 160 | 126 | 131 | 91 | 173 | 157 | 127 |
| Tax % | 28% | 29% | 28% | -48% | 25% | 24% | 41% | 24% | 24% | 24% | 25% | 25% | 25% |
| Net Profit | 94 | 68 | 99 | 156 | 92 | 72 | 95 | 95 | 99 | 69 | 130 | 118 | 95 |
| EPS in Rs | 3.42 | 2.45 | 3.6 | 5.71 | 3.37 | 2.56 | 3.48 | 3.48 | 3.62 | 2.49 | 4.71 | 4.28 | 3.44 |
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 | 732 | 803 | 910 | 1,075 | 1,217 | 1,285 | 800 | 1,343 | 2,127 | 2,357 | 2,507 | 2,864 | 2,956 |
| Expenses | 600 | 663 | 758 | 848 | 880 | 930 | 625 | 930 | 1,447 | 1,653 | 1,748 | 1,996 | 2,068 |
| Operating Profit | 132 | 140 | 152 | 227 | 337 | 355 | 175 | 412 | 680 | 704 | 759 | 867 | 888 |
| OPM % | 18% | 17% | 17% | 21% | 28% | 28% | 22% | 31% | 32% | 30% | 30% | 30% | 30% |
| Other Income | 6 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 19 | 23 | 76 | 55 | 53 | 69 | 93 | 106 | 103 |
| Interest | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 40 | 45 | 50 | 63 | 79 | 90 | 111 | 117 |
| Depreciation | 12 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 94 | 121 | 122 | 134 | 181 | 229 | 258 | 311 | 327 |
| PBT | 125 | 133 | 144 | 215 | 228 | 218 | 85 | 283 | 489 | 465 | 504 | 551 | 547 |
| Tax % | 34% | 34% | 35% | 34% | 34% | 27% | 23% | 25% | 26% | 11% | 30% | 25% | — |
| Net Profit | 82 | 87 | 95 | 142 | 153 | 161 | 65 | 214 | 365 | 415 | 354 | 416 | 412 |
| EPS in Rs | 55.83 | 57.67 | 61.8 | 94.39 | 11.13 | 11.8 | 2.57 | 7.79 | 13.3 | 15.17 | 12.88 | 15.09 | 14.92 |
| Div. Payout % | 21% | 22% | 22% | 21% | 22% | 25% | 58% | 29% | 30% | 33% | 155% | 40% | — |
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 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 133 | 133 | 133 | 136 | 136 | 136 | 136 | 136 |
| Reserves | 318 | 381 | 449 | 562 | 517 | 675 | 695 | 1,129 | 1,412 | 1,728 | 1,573 | 1,857 |
| Borrowings | 8 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 424 | 549 | 567 | 692 | 943 | 1,098 | 1,227 | 1,570 |
| Other Liabilities | 114 | 118 | 170 | 189 | 247 | 261 | 265 | 348 | 416 | 391 | 398 | 452 |
| Total Liabilities | 455 | 517 | 636 | 772 | 1,322 | 1,617 | 1,659 | 2,305 | 2,906 | 3,353 | 3,334 | 4,015 |
| Fixed Assets | 122 | 135 | 172 | 185 | 593 | 708 | 724 | 848 | 1,302 | 1,482 | 1,602 | 1,989 |
| CWIP | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 14 |
| Investments | 37 | 76 | 83 | 185 | 210 | 348 | 400 | 401 | 478 | 750 | 550 | 673 |
| Other Assets | 296 | 305 | 377 | 397 | 515 | 548 | 532 | 1,050 | 1,109 | 1,111 | 1,173 | 1,340 |
| Total Assets | 455 | 517 | 636 | 772 | 1,322 | 1,617 | 1,659 | 2,305 | 2,906 | 3,353 | 3,334 | 4,015 |
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 | — | — | 82 | 155 | 196 | 273 | 265 | 220 | 381 | 590 | 698 | 474 |
| Investing | — | — | -83 | -94 | -67 | -163 | -122 | -301 | -52 | -251 | 122 | -100 |
| Financing | — | — | -1 | -50 | -132 | -112 | -127 | 116 | -359 | -323 | -773 | -436 |
| Net Cash Flow | — | — | -1 | 10 | -4 | -1 | 16 | 35 | -30 | 16 | 47 | -62 |
| Free Cash Flow | — | — | 24 | 121 | 137 | 229 | 241 | 172 | 289 | 479 | 611 | 335 |
| CFO/OP | — | — | 87 | 98 | 82 | 94 | 163 | 71 | 77 | 96 | 110 | 70 |
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 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 23 | 13 | 18 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
| Inventory Days | 230 | 218 | 221 | 214 | 243 | 241 | 293 | 284 | 276 | 274 | 228 | 259 |
| Days Payable | 92 | 82 | 89 | 108 | 129 | 129 | 207 | 141 | 126 | 99 | 81 | 84 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 148 | 146 | 145 | 119 | 129 | 132 | 109 | 155 | 168 | 186 | 160 | 188 |
| Working Capital Days | 79 | 75 | 66 | 55 | 65 | 43 | 25 | 41 | 56 | 52 | 58 | 147 |
| ROCE % | 39% | 36% | 32% | 40% | 31% | 21% | 9% | 20% | 24% | 20% | 19% | 20% |
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Company Information
The company is one of the largest Indian footwear & accessories specialty retailers and are among the aspirational Indian brands in the footwear category.Its a one-stop shop for of branded products for the entire family, including men, women, unisex, and children, and for every occasion, including casual and formal events.[1]