Zomato's latest Q1 FY25 Results:
### **1. Overview of Q1 FY25 Results:**
- **Revenue:** Zomato reported consolidated revenue from operations at INR 4,206 crore for Q1 FY25, a significant increase from INR 3,562 crore in the previous quarter and INR 2,416 crore in Q1 FY24.
- **Profitability:** The profit for the quarter was INR 253 crore, an increase from INR 175 crore in Q4 FY24 and INR 2 crore in Q1 FY24.
- **Adjusted EBITDA:** Consolidated adjusted EBITDA increased by INR 287 crore YoY to INR 299 crore in Q1 FY25, driven by margin expansion across all business segments.
### **2. Key Highlights:**
- **Growth:** GOV growth across B2C businesses (food delivery, quick commerce, and going-out) accelerated to 53% YoY (14% QoQ) to INR 15,455 crore.
- **Food Delivery:** Food delivery GOV grew 27% YoY (10% QoQ).
- **Quick Commerce:** Quick commerce GOV grew 130% YoY (22% QoQ).
- **Going-out GOV:** This segment grew 106% YoY (19% QoQ).
- **B2B Business:** Hyperpure’s revenue grew 96% YoY (27% QoQ) with improving profitability.
### **3. Segment Performance:**
- **India Food Ordering and Delivery:** Revenue of INR 1,942 crore.
- **Hyperpure Supplies (B2B):** Revenue of INR 1,212 crore.
- **Quick Commerce:** Revenue of INR 942 crore.
- **Going Out:** Revenue of INR 95 crore.
- **All Other Segments:** Revenue of INR 15 crore.
### **4. Financial Ratios:**
#### **Profitability Ratios:**
- **Gross Profit Margin:** Increased due to higher revenue and better cost management.
- **Net Profit Margin:** Improved to reflect positive profit growth.
#### **Solvency Ratios:**
- **Debt to Equity Ratio:** Remained stable, indicating a balanced approach to leveraging.
#### **Liquidity Ratios:**
- **Current Ratio:** Improved, indicating better short-term financial health.
- **Quick Ratio:** Also improved, reflecting efficient management of liquid assets.
#### **Return Ratios:**
- **Return on Equity (ROE):** Increased significantly due to improved profitability.
- **Return on Assets (ROA):** Improved, indicating better asset utilization.
### **5. Industry Overview:**
The e-commerce and food delivery industry in India is experiencing rapid growth, driven by increasing internet penetration, smartphone usage, and a shift in consumer behavior towards online ordering. The quick commerce segment is also expanding rapidly, catering to the demand for faster delivery of groceries and daily essentials.
### **6. Peer Group Analysis:**
- **Swiggy:** A primary competitor in the food delivery space, showing similar growth trends but facing intense competition.
- **Dunzo:** Competes in the quick commerce segment, focusing on fast deliveries.
- **Blinkit:** Also a strong player in the quick commerce segment, showing significant growth. Zomato is the parent company of Blinkit.
### **7. Historical Performance and Future Outlook:**
- **Historical Performance:** Zomato has shown robust growth in revenue and profitability over the past few quarters, with a CAGR of 30% in food delivery GOV from FY20 to FY24.
- **Future Outlook:** The company plans to continue expanding its quick commerce and going-out segments, targeting 2,000 stores by 2026. Zomato also aims to improve its platform health by enhancing the welfare of delivery partners and expanding restaurant partnerships.
### **Conclusion:**
Zomato's Q1 FY25 results reflect strong growth and improved profitability across its business segments. The company is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing e-commerce and food delivery market in India, with strategic investments in quick commerce and going-out offerings. The positive financial ratios indicate robust financial health, and the future outlook suggests continued growth and expansion.
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