Renaissance Global Limited
Financial Performance Highlights
Full Year FY26 Performance:
- Revenue grew 29% year-over-year to INR 2,572 crores
- EBITDA increased 22% to INR 204 crores
- Profit After Tax before exceptional items grew 36% to INR 100 crores
- PBT before exceptional items grew 45% to INR 124 crores
Q4 FY26 Performance:
- Revenue before bullion sales grew 33% year-on-year to INR 686 crores
- EBITDA grew 40% to INR 57 crores
- PBT before exceptional items grew 83% to INR 36.5 crores
Operational Highlights
US Direct-to-Consumer Business:
- US D2C revenues grew 44% to INR 275 crores for FY26
- EBITDA margins improved to 12.6% in FY26 from 11.3% in FY25
- Each Jean Dousset store generates INR 30-35 crores in annual sales
- Company expects US D2C revenues to grow 35-40% organically to INR 375 crores in FY27
Cost Optimization:
- Achieved approximately INR 40 crores in annual cost savings through operational initiatives
- Savings realized while integrating Jean Dousset acquisition and expanding retail presence
Working Capital Management:
- Debtor days reduced from 124 days to 109 days
- Inventory days reduced significantly from 169 days to 122 days
- Improved working capital controls and supply chain efficiencies
Balance Sheet and Capital Management
Debt Reduction:
- Reduced gross debt by approximately INR 123 crores in Q4 FY26 through improved working capital management
- Current net debt position: INR 200 crores
- Total debt: INR 450 crores
- Cash and investments: INR 200 crores (INR 100 crores cash + INR 100 crores investments)
- Net debt-to-equity ratio: 0.15-0.2%
- Target to reach zero net debt position in next 12-24 months
Capital Allocation Priorities:
1. Investment in business growth (particularly Jean Dousset expansion)
2. Debt repayment
3. Dividend distribution only after reaching zero net debt position
Strategic Initiatives and Expansion Plans
Jean Dousset Expansion:
- Currently 2 stores operational in US
- Plan to open 4 additional stores in key metropolitan luxury markets in FY27
- Target of 6 total Jean Dousset locations by end of FY27
- Each store contributes INR 8-10 crores to bottom line
- Average selling price: INR 8-9 lakhs per lab diamond engagement ring
Long-term Targets:
- Build INR 1,000 crores direct-to-consumer brand by FY29
- Achieve 20-30% annual profit growth in coming years
- D2C business expected to deliver 15-20% EBITDA margins
M&A Strategy:
- Continue exploring strategic opportunities in D2C space
- Focus on undervalued assets that can be grown 3x-5x post-acquisition
- Previous successful acquisitions: Jay Gems (Disney licensee), With Clarity (grown from INR 40 crores to INR 200 crores in 4 years), Jean Dousset
Other Business Updates
Asset Status:
- Bhavnagar land not yet sold
- Investments in Indian and US stock markets still held (INR 100 crores value)
Hedging Policy:
- Inputs (gold, diamonds) purchased in US dollars providing natural hedge
- INR exposure hedged through forward contracts with banks
- Company maintains essentially complete currency hedge coverage
Licensed Brands Strategy:
- Focus on omnichannel approach for Enchanted Disney Fine Jewelry business
- Significant growth potential in licensing business through D2C channel
Management Commentary
Management emphasized focus on operational execution, profitability improvement, and balance sheet strength. The company is transitioning toward a higher-margin, brand-led, B2C-focused business model with particular strength in the US luxury market through the Jean Dousset brand.