ThesisRupa &: the story is balanced — Cotton yarn prices (40-45% of COGS) - 10% move in cotton impacts gross margins by 200-225bps with 1-2 quarter lag
value - Stock trades at 0.9x P/S and 10.7x EV/EBITDA, below 5-year average of 1.2x P/S and 13x EV/EBITDA.
Low direct impact as Debt/Equity of 0.25x indicates minimal leverage and interest costs represent <1% of sales.
Watch on earnings: Cotton yarn futures prices (NCDEX) - leading indicator for gross margin trajectory with 1-2 quarter lag, India rural wage growth rate - proxy for purchasing power in tier-2/3 cities representing 40% of sales, Organized retail penetration rate in apparel - structural tailwind currently at 40%, targeting 55% by 2028.
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Rupa &: the story is balanced — cotton yarn prices (40-45% of cogs) - 10% move in cotton impacts gross margins by 200-225bps with 1-2 quarter lag.
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