Metro Brands
Metro Brands
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Key Insights
Strengths
1- Company has been maintaining a healthy dividend payout of 76.0%
Weaknesses
1- Stock is trading at 12.9 times its book value
Growth Rate
AI Analysis — Bull vs Bear
Metro Brands Ltd trades at a market cap of ₹25,641 Cr with a PE of 61.8x and PB of 12.79x, reflecting premium valuation. The company has delivered a consistent ROE of ~22% over 3, 5, and 10-year periods with TTM sales growth of 15%, while the stock has declined 22% over the past year.
- Consistent return on equity of 22% maintained across 3-year, 5-year, and 10-year horizons, indicating durable capital efficiency
- TTM revenue growth of 15% signals continued top-line momentum despite a maturing base
- Compounded profit growth of 44% over 5 years demonstrates strong operating leverage and margin expansion over a medium-term cycle
- 10-year compounded sales CAGR of 14% reflects a long runway of sustained demand in the branded footwear segment
- Healthy dividend payout ratio of 76.0%, indicating shareholder-friendly capital allocation and confidence in cash flow generation
- TTM profit growth of 14% broadly tracking revenue growth of 15%, suggesting margin stability at current scale
- Compounded profit CAGR of 17% over 10 years outpaces the 14% sales CAGR over the same period, pointing to structural margin improvement
- PE ratio of 61.8x is significantly elevated versus broader market and most consumer goods peers, leaving limited room for execution misses
- Stock is trading at 12.79x book value, a steep premium that prices in considerable future growth
- Stock price has declined 22% over the past 1 year, underperforming the broader market and signaling weakening investor sentiment
- 3-year stock CAGR of -5% indicates the stock has destroyed value for medium-term holders despite underlying earnings growth
- 3-year compounded profit growth of only 5% marks a sharp deceleration from the 5-year CAGR of 44%, suggesting growth normalization
- 3-year compounded sales growth of 10% is notably lower than the 5-year CAGR of 29%, indicating a slowdown in revenue momentum
- Dividend yield of just 0.64% offers minimal income cushion relative to risk-free alternatives above 7%
- At ₹25,641 Cr market cap with a 61.8x PE, the stock requires sustained high earnings growth to justify current valuation — any miss could trigger meaningful de-rating
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AI News Digest
- Rich valuation at 51x FY28E Sep 11
Stock trades at 51x FY28 earnings with analysts maintaining mixed ratings and target prices ranging from ₹1,000 to ₹1,124, suggesting limited upside at current levels.
- Stock down 23% YTD Aug 26
Metro Brands shares have fallen over 23% year-to-date, 20% in one year, and 31% over three years, indicating a sustained longer-term downward trend.
- Operating margin compression Sep 11
EBITDA margin fell 110 bps YoY to 29.8% in Q1 due to higher employee costs (+50 bps) and other expenses (+70 bps), offsetting a 20 bps gross margin expansion to 59.5%.
- Sharp slowdown in store additions Sep 11
Only 9 stores added in Q1 versus 42 in Q4 and a trailing three-quarter average of 35, raising concerns about the pace of network expansion.
- Slowing revenue growth trajectory Sep 11
While Q1 revenue grew 15% YoY, this marked a declining trend over the last two quarters, and e-commerce growth lagged at just 9% versus 16% for offline.
- Solid Q1 revenue growth at 15% Sep 11
Metro Brands delivered 15% YoY revenue growth in the June quarter, supported by pickup in demand sentiment and a healthy wedding season, with mid-teens guidance reiterated for FY27.
- Kotak upgrades to Add Aug 26
Kotak Institutional Equities upgraded Metro Brands from Reduce to Add, noting the 23% YTD decline offers a better entry point and highlighting GST rate cuts and Walkway brand as long-term drivers.
- ₹3 per share final dividend Aug 19
Board recommended a final dividend of ₹3 per share for FY26, with the 49th AGM scheduled for September 16, 2026.
- Strong ESG and sustainability push Aug 24
Metro Brands diverted 4,892 tonnes of footwear waste from landfills in FY26, generated 1.42 lakh kWh of renewable energy, and sourced 48% of inputs from MSMEs.
- Investor meet on Sep 2 Aug 27
Metro Brands will hold a physical group meeting with analysts and institutional investors on September 2, 2026 at the Elara India Dialogue 2026 Conference.
TL;DR: Metro Brands delivered steady 15% Q1 revenue growth with healthy gross margins, but operating margin compression and a sharp slowdown in store additions to just 9 are near-term concerns. The stock's 23% YTD decline has prompted Kotak to upgrade to Add, though the 51x FY28E valuation remains rich relative to current growth rates. New brand partnerships and Walkway's scaling potential are key catalysts, but execution on store expansion and margin discipline will determine whether the stock can re-rate from here.
Quarterly Results
| Particulars | 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
| Particulars | 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 | 1,991 | 2,068 |
| Operating Profit | 132 | 140 | 152 | 227 | 337 | 355 | 175 | 412 | 680 | 704 | 759 | 873 | 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 | 100 | 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
| Particulars | 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 | 1,984 |
| CWIP | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 18 |
| 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
| Particulars | 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 | 69 |
Ratios
| Particulars | 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 | 273 |
| Days Payable | 92 | 82 | 89 | 108 | 129 | 129 | 207 | 141 | 126 | 99 | 81 | 89 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 148 | 146 | 145 | 119 | 129 | 132 | 109 | 155 | 168 | 186 | 160 | 197 |
| Working Capital Days | 79 | 75 | 66 | 55 | 65 | 43 | 25 | 41 | 56 | 52 | 58 | 64 |
| 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]
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