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United Breweries Limited (UBL) Q4 FY25 Financial Analysis

Created by Piyush Patel_ in Company Update 8 May 2025
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United Breweries Limited (UBL) Q4 FY25 Financial Analysis


1. Key Highlights and Insights

  • Volume Growth:

    • Q4 FY25: 5% growth despite challenges in Telangana (suspension) and Karnataka (duty changes).

    • FY25: 6% growth with premium volume up by 32%.

  • Revenue and Profit Performance:

    • Net Sales Q4 FY25: ₹2,321 crores (+9% YoY).

    • Net Sales FY25: ₹8,907 crores (+10% YoY).

    • EBITDA Q4 FY25: ₹194 crores (+15% YoY).

    • EBITDA FY25: ₹875 crores (+14% YoY).

    • Profit After Tax (PAT) Q4 FY25: ₹97 crores (+20% YoY).

    • PAT FY25: ₹441 crores (+8% YoY).

    • Gross Margin Q4 FY25: 42.1% (up by 37 bps).

    • Gross Margin FY25: 43.0% (up by 44 bps).

  • Regional Growth Performance:

    • North: +3% (Growth in Uttar Pradesh & Punjab, decline in Rajasthan).

    • East: +0% (Growth in Odisha & Assam, decline in West Bengal).

    • South: +5% (Growth in Andhra Pradesh, decline in Karnataka & Telangana).

    • West: +11% (Growth in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh & Goa).


2. Consolidated Income Statement Analysis (₹ in Crores)

Particulars

Q4 FY25

Q4 FY24

Growth (%)

FY25

FY24

Growth (%)

Net Sales

2,321

2,132

+9%

8,907

8,115

+10%

Gross Profit

977

889

+10%

3,831

3,454

+11%

EBITDA

194

168

+15%

875

768

+14%

EBIT

137

111

+24%

642

556

+15%

Net Profit (PAT)

97

81

+20%

441

409

+8%

Earnings Per Share (EPS) (₹)

3.69

3.06

+20.6%

16.69

15.48

+7.8%

Gross Margin (%)

42.1%

41.7%

+37 bps

43.0%

42.6%

+44 bps

EBITDA Margin (%)

8.4%

7.9%

+46 bps

9.8%

9.5%

+36 bps

Net Profit Margin (%)

4.2%

3.8%

+40 bps

5.0%

5.0%

-9 bps

PE Ratio (CMP: ₹2,185)

131.0

-

-

-

-

-

Interest Coverage Ratio (ICR)

32.4x

-

-

-

-

-


3. Balance Sheet Analysis (₹ in Crores)

Particulars

FY25

FY24

Change (%)

Total Assets

8,211

7,043

+16.6%

Total Equity

4,359

4,174

+4.4%

Debt to Equity Ratio

0.02x

0.02x

-

Debt Ratio

0.01x

0.01x

-

Current Ratio

1.4x

1.5x

-

Price to Book Value (PBV)

5.02x

5.28x

-

Trade Receivables

₹1,614 crores

₹1,366 crores

+18%


4. Consolidated Cash Flow Analysis (₹ in Crores)

Cash Flow Components

FY25

FY24

Change (%)

Cash Flow from Operating Activities (CFO)

₹2,335 crores

₹768 crores

+204%

Cash Flow from Investing Activities (CFI)

-₹2,348 crores

-₹1,911 crores

+22.8%

Cash Flow from Financing Activities (CFF)

₹217 crores

₹-198 crores

-

Net Cash Flow

₹204 crores

₹49 crores

+316%

Free Cash Flow (FCF)

₹2,091 crores

₹682 crores

+206%


5. Near Term & Short Term Outlook

  • Continued focus on premiumization with premium volume growth of 32%.

  • Expansion in Maharashtra and West regions driving overall volume growth.

  • Cost management initiatives to support margin improvement despite inflationary pressures.

  • Strategic investments in supply chain and distribution network expected to enhance growth.

  • Positive demand outlook in North and West regions, while East and South remain challenged.


6. Disclosure

  • This analysis is for informational and educational purposes only.

  • Investors are advised to use their discretion and make investment decisions based on their risk appetite and investment objectives.

  • This content is based on UBL's Q4 FY25 earnings presentation and financial reports.


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