Shares of Devyani International Limited, the master franchisee for KFC, Pizza Hut, and Costa Coffee, fell nearly 4% on Monday, trading at ₹171.70, down ₹6.33 from the previous close of ₹178.03. The decline comes after the company reported a net loss of ₹0.4 crore in Q3 FY25, compared to a net profit of ₹9.6 crore in the same quarter last year, reflecting increased expenses despite strong revenue growth.
Key Financial Highlights (Q3 FY25 vs Q3 FY24):
- Net Loss: ₹0.4 crore vs net profit of ₹9.6 crore YoY
- Revenue: ₹1,294.4 crore, up 54% from ₹843 crore YoY
- EBITDA: ₹213.3 crore, a 46% increase from ₹146 crore YoY
- EBITDA Margin: 16.5% compared to 17.3% YoY
Stock Performance Details:
- Current Share Price: ₹171.70 (down 3.56% today)
- Day’s Range: ₹170.40 – ₹181.47
- Previous Close: ₹178.03
- 52-Week Range: ₹142.25 – ₹222.74
- Market Cap: ₹207.30 billion
- P/E Ratio: 644.11
Devyani International’s revenue growth of 54% was driven by strong performance across its quick-service restaurant network. However, the company’s bottom line was pressured by higher input costs, finance expenses, and depreciation charges, contributing to the net loss. Margins also contracted as operational costs rose, reflecting a challenging environment.
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