United Spirits Ltd Financial Analysis
United Spirits Ltd Financial Analysis
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UNITED SPIRITS
Industry Synopsis
India has a youthful population, with over 15 million likely to reach legal drinking age
annually. This gives enormous growth potential for the alcohol beverage sector. By 2030, it
is anticipated that household consumption will total Rs. 300 trillion. Furthermore, the
contribution to consumption from tier 2, 3, and 4 cities is expected to rise as the percentage
of high-income households becomes more evenly distributed. In the next five years, the
world's youngest economy might add 100 million "new drinkers."
Large numbers of Indians are moving to the country's larger cities, where they have access
to a greater range of alcoholic beverage goods, including Indian-made foreign liquor
(IMFL), which is fueling the market's expansion.
United Spirits Limited (UNSP) is one of the country’s leading beverage alcohol companies and a
subsidiary of global leader Diageo PLC. It manufactures, sells and distributes an outstanding
collection of premium brands such as Johnnie Walker, Black Dog, Black & White, Vat 69,
Antiquity, Signature, Royal Challenge, McDowell’s No1, Smirnoff, and Captain Morgan.
Economic Outlook
United Spirits Limited has leadership status in the spirit industry with ~36 percent market
share. Debt levels have been reduced by ~73 percent over FY17-21, driven by healthy cash flow
from operations which is optimized through greater profitability and working capital management.
A diversified portfolio of products across various price points. There are 9 brands that sell more
than a million cases each year out of which 1 brand sells more than 25 million cases
annually.
Strong distribution network where the point of sale coverage spans across 70,000 outlets. There
are 47+ manufacturing units of which 15 factories are owned by the company.
The alcoholic beverages industry is highly regulated and the business
faces severe challenges due to frequent changes in government policies.
In an open market, the business has reasonable independence to
increase price. However, in an auction market, the company has to
negotiate with the state-appointed distributors. This is where
premiumization takes a hit.
Segment
The segment-wise key brands from United Spirits Limited’s portfolio are considered on the basis of
different categories that the business has structured.
In terms of volume, UNSP is the largest spirit company in India and the
second largest in the world.
The Popular segment represents 47% (Vs 49% previous year) of total
volumes and ~ 29% (Vs 30% previous year) of total net sales during the
financial year ended March 31, 2021. The Popular segment’s net sales
shrunk by 17.5% during the financial year ended March 2021 versus a
4.2% decline during last year.
• Competition – Pernod Richard operates only in the P & A segment and is a leader in
the mid-upper P&A segment. Radico Khaitan operates in P&A and popular segments
with key brands like Magic Moments, Contessa rum and Morpheous brandy. Magic
Moments vodka has over 60% market share across price points in the vodka
category.
Management is driven by objectives and is focusing on the growth drivers:
• Building on the strength of UNSP’s Scotch portfolio of bottled in India(BII) and
Diageo’s Luxury portfolio of bottled in origin (BIO). The management will introduce
additional brands and build on BIO and BII’s Scotch leadership.
• Transformative innovation with a focus on fast growing segments.
• Focussing on global trends with early traction in India.
• It has started seeding Guinness in the market. This is Diageo’s iconic and premium
beer brand. The initial response to this has been positive and management is
optimistic about the growth prospects.
• Cash Conversion Cycle – Improved working capital has resulted in a better cash
conversion cycle. The debtors turnover ratio has improved significantly during the
last 5 years. Inventory turnover has been a concern during the lockdown and will
improve in the next FY.
The business has room for growth and introducing new products in the Indian market.
With surplus free cash flows and avenues for investment, it will be interesting to see how
the business fares in the long run.
Total
101,700 89,630 165,690 136,790
Revenue
Total
572,210 531,480
Liabilities
Non-Current Assets
Property plant and equipment 1,324.70 1,215.20 978.30 859.77 739.75
Right-of-use Assets 164.40 260.60 172.60
Capital work in progress 88.3 87.7 66.80
Goodwill 21 21.00 1.30 20.00 20.00
Other intangible assets 375.55 358.00 356.70 360.00 360.00
Intangible assets under development 8.4 8 16.00
Investment property 7.5 0.00 25.30
FINANCIAL ASSETS
(i) Investments accounted for using the equity method
0.00 0.00 10.10
(ii) Investments 0.00 0.00 20.00
(iii) other financial assets 181.30 148.50 146.20
Deferred tax assets (net) 171.11 147.80 157.30
Current tax assets (net) (Non-current) 1,082.30 1,261.40 1,335.60
Other Non-Current Assets 309.50 239.70 240.70
Non-Current Assets 3,734.00 3,747.90 3,526.90
Current Assets
Inventories 2,051.90 2,156.70 2,230.00 2287.17 2435.83
FINANCIAL ASSETS
(i) Investments 0.00 222.10 255.80
(ii) Trade receivables 2,187.20 2,373.60 2,434.00 2515.17 2678.65
(iii) Cash and Cash Equivalents 77.80 54.50 115.10
(iv) Other balances with banks 6.10 5.80 768.20
(v) Loans 15.60 11.30 16.30 16.48 17.55
(vi) Other Financial Assets 218.60 77.20 136.00 140.41 149.53
Other Current Assets 245.80 262.20 279.20 297.01 316.32
Equity
Equity Share Capital 145.30 145.30 145.50 145.50 145.50
Other Equity 3,974.50 4,808.40 5,854.00 3974.50 4808.40
Equity attributable to the equity holders of the
4,119.80
company 4,953.70 5,999.50
Non-controlling interest -60.90 -78.90 0.00 0.00 0.00
Liabilities
Non-Current Liabilities
Financial liabilities
(i) Borrowings 2.20 0.90 1.00 0.30 0.50
(ii) Lease Liabilities 92.50 134.10 80.00 80 80
Provisions 9.60 48.30 45.10
Deferred tax liabilities (net) 26.10 14.90 12.30
Other non-current liabilities 10.00 0.00 0.00
Total non-current liabilities 140.40 198.20 137.40
YoY% 41.17% -30.68%
Current Liabilities
Financial liabilities
(i) Borrowings 876.80 340.80 0.80 160.00 160.00
(ii) Lease Liabilities 65.30 129.60 102.20 104.35 111.13
(iii) Trade payables 1,417.20 1,582.10 1,782.50 1797.06 1913.87
(a) total outstanding dues of micro enterprises 66.20
and small enterprises
79.30 50.30
(b) total outstanding dues of creditors other1,351.00
than micro enterprices
1,502.80 and small
1,732.20
enterprices
(iv) other financial liabilities 197.50 182.30 0.00 268.33 285.78
Provisions 573.80 488.00 373.10 417.41 444.54
Current Tax Liabilities (net) 322.50 276.50 282.90 327.96 349.28
Other Current Liabilities 884.60 839.00 798.20 894.45 952.58
Total current liabilities 4,337.70 3,838.30 3,624.30 1908.15 2032.18
Total liabilities 4,478.10 4,036.50 3,762.00
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 8,537.00 8,911.30 9,761.50
YoY% 4.38% 9.54%
FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28
Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 11.7 -23.3 60.6
Cash and cash equivalents as at the beginning of the year 66.1 77.8 545
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 0 0 0
Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 11.7 -23.3 606
Cash and cash equivalents as at the end of the year 77.8 54.5 115.1
FY 2023-24 E FY 2024-25 E FY 2025-26 E FY 2026-27 E FY 2027-28 E
Scenario
Conservative
Moderate
Aggresive
FY 2024-25 E FY 2025-26 E FY 2026-27 E FY 2027-28 E
11444.94 12303.31 13349.09 14617.25
100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%
11444.94 12303.31 13349.09 14617.25
99.50% 99.50% 99.50% 99.50%
57.51 61.83 67.08 73.45
0.50% 0.50% 0.50% 0.50%
11502.45 12365.14 13416.17 14690.71
6.50% 7.50% 8.50% 9.50%
Property, Plant and Equipment 1,324.70 1,215.20 978.30 859.77 739.75 608.10
Other Intangible assets 375.55 358.00 356.70 360.00 360.00 360.00
Goodwill 21.00 21.00 1.30 20.00 20.00 20.00
13349.09 14617.25
353.02 386.55
205.00% 205.00%
608.10 462.28
172.20 188.56
353.02 386.55
35.00 35.00
462.28 299.29
FY Year Ending March (Rs. CR) FY 2020-21FY 2021-22FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 E FY 2024-25 E
Long Term
Financial liabilities
(i) Borrowings 876.8 340.8 200 160.00 160.00
(ii) Lease Liabilities 65.30 110.00 182.20 182.20 182.20
(iv) other financial liabilities 197.5 162.5 150 160.00 160.00
Short Term
(i) Borrowings 2.20 0.90 1.00 0.30 0.50
Total Borrowing 1,141.80 605.00 533.20 502.50 502.70
Finance costs 187.60 88.00 103.90 90.00 90.00
Int Rate 16.43% 14.55% 19.49% 17.91% 17.90%
16.8%
FY 2025-26 E FY 2026-27 E FY 2027-28 E
B
FY Year Ending March (Rs. CR) FY 2020-21 FY 2021-22FY 2022-23FY 2023-24 FY
E 2024-25 FY
E 2025-26 E
145.50 145.50
9980.05 11564.05
1583.99 1727.15
1583.99 1727.15
0.00 0.00
0 0
0% 0%
0.00 0.00
11564.05 13291.19
11564.05 13291.19
0.00 0.00
11,564.05 13,291.19
FY Year Ending March (Rs. CR) FY 2020-21FY 2021-22FY 2022-23FY 2023-24 FY
E 2024-25 FY
E 2025-26 E
Net Profit 383.60 828.60 1136.30 1291.07 1369.04 1465.94
Finance costs 187.60 88.00 103.90 90.00 90.00 90.00
Tax % 32.87% 25.40% 11.94% 15.00% 15.00% 15.00%
D&A 299.10 303.80 282.50 283.16 302.66 325.36
CAPEX 158.90 134.00 136.60 138.13 147.64 158.71
increase in working capital 125.30 373.10 -309.93 94.03 115.55
FCFF 938.75 1000.60 1822.54 1506.53 1593.54
Growth of FCFF 6.59% 82.14% -17.34% 5.78%
FY 2026-27 FY
E 2027-28 E
1583.99 1727.15
90.00 90.00
15.00% 15.00%
353.02 386.55
172.20 188.56
140.78 170.72
1700.52 1830.92
6.71% 7.67%
FY Year Ending March (Rs. CR) FY 2020-21 FY 2021-22 FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 E
Rf 7.18%
Rm 12.69% 2013
Beta 0.56 2023
Ke 10.27% n
Total Equity 7145.07 CAGR
We 93.43%
Total Debt 502.50
Wd 6.57%
Total Capital 7647.57
Kd 17.91%
Tax Rate 15.00%
cost of funds(WACC) 10.59%
DCF 49903.34
No. of outstanding shares 145.50