United Spirits Ltd
Diageo India incorporated in India as United Spirits Ltd.(USL) is the country’s leading beverage alcohol company and a subsidiary of global leader Diageo PLC. The company manufactures, sells, and distributes a wide portfolio of premium brands such as Johnnie Walker, Black Dog, Black & White, VAT 69, Antiquity, Signature, Royal Challenge, McDowell’s No.1, Smirnoff and Captain Morgan. [1]
- Market Cap ₹ 1,13,121 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 1,555
- High / Low ₹ 1,700 / 1,136
- Stock P/E 72.3
- Book Value ₹ 99.6
- Dividend Yield 0.57 %
- ROCE 25.6 %
- ROE 19.7 %
- Face Value ₹ 2.00
Pros
- Company is almost debt free.
Cons
- Stock is trading at 15.5 times its book value
- The company has delivered a poor sales growth of 3.55% over past five years.
* The pros and cons are machine generated. Pros / cons are based on a checklist to highlight important points. Please exercise caution and do your own analysis.
Peer comparison
Sector: Alcoholic Beverages Industry: Breweries & Distilleries
Part of BSE 500 BSE Fast Moving Consumer Goods BSE 100 BSE 200 Nifty Next 50
Quarterly Results
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
Profit & Loss
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
Mar 2013 | Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | TTM | |
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8,263 | 8,409 | 7,968 | 8,248 | 8,548 | 8,170 | 8,981 | 9,091 | 7,889 | 9,424 | 10,374 | 10,692 | 11,293 | |
7,138 | 8,566 | 7,482 | 8,370 | 7,577 | 7,142 | 7,693 | 7,585 | 6,902 | 7,926 | 8,955 | 8,984 | 9,378 | |
Operating Profit | 1,125 | -157 | 486 | -121 | 971 | 1,028 | 1,287 | 1,506 | 988 | 1,498 | 1,419 | 1,708 | 1,915 |
OPM % | 14% | -2% | 6% | -1% | 11% | 13% | 14% | 17% | 13% | 16% | 14% | 16% | 17% |
87 | -4,173 | -1,712 | 985 | -215 | 215 | 68 | 47 | -104 | -109 | 245 | 318 | 389 | |
Interest | 656 | 613 | 593 | 447 | 369 | 268 | 220 | 191 | 166 | 88 | 104 | 76 | 96 |
Depreciation | 72 | 86 | 110 | 102 | 132 | 135 | 144 | 228 | 249 | 289 | 271 | 264 | 277 |
Profit before tax | 484 | -5,028 | -1,928 | 316 | 255 | 840 | 991 | 1,135 | 469 | 1,012 | 1,289 | 1,686 | 1,931 |
Tax % | 34% | 1% | 1% | 61% | 33% | 33% | 34% | 38% | 34% | 16% | 18% | 22% | |
321 | -5,103 | -1,956 | 122 | 170 | 562 | 659 | 705 | 310 | 851 | 1,052 | 1,312 | 1,491 | |
EPS in Rs | 4.91 | -70.23 | -26.93 | 1.68 | 2.34 | 7.73 | 9.06 | 9.70 | 4.27 | 11.71 | 14.46 | 18.04 | 20.50 |
Dividend Payout % | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 50% |
Compounded Sales Growth | |
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10 Years: | 2% |
5 Years: | 4% |
3 Years: | 11% |
TTM: | 7% |
Compounded Profit Growth | |
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10 Years: | 13% |
5 Years: | 14% |
3 Years: | 48% |
TTM: | 39% |
Stock Price CAGR | |
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10 Years: | 8% |
5 Years: | 22% |
3 Years: | 24% |
1 Year: | 30% |
Return on Equity | |
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10 Years: | 16% |
5 Years: | 18% |
3 Years: | 19% |
Last Year: | 20% |
Balance Sheet
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
Mar 2013 | Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Sep 2024 | |
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Equity Capital | 131 | 145 | 145 | 145 | 145 | 145 | 145 | 145 | 145 | 146 | 145 | 145 | 145 |
Reserves | 6,261 | 3,669 | 1,797 | 1,569 | 1,792 | 2,358 | 2,986 | 3,664 | 3,982 | 4,747 | 5,799 | 6,818 | 7,102 |
4,382 | 4,901 | 5,324 | 4,204 | 4,041 | 3,250 | 2,582 | 2,270 | 713 | 605 | 183 | 240 | 518 | |
2,376 | 2,115 | 1,752 | 2,274 | 2,818 | 2,887 | 2,948 | 2,475 | 3,301 | 3,225 | 3,444 | 3,539 | 3,613 | |
Total Liabilities | 13,150 | 10,830 | 9,018 | 8,192 | 8,796 | 8,641 | 8,662 | 8,554 | 8,141 | 8,723 | 9,571 | 10,742 | 11,378 |
1,157 | 1,188 | 1,069 | 1,076 | 1,187 | 1,002 | 1,128 | 1,335 | 1,301 | 1,487 | 1,207 | 1,245 | 1,490 | |
CWIP | 34 | 50 | 65 | 245 | 85 | 98 | 117 | 119 | 86 | 96 | 83 | 37 | 66 |
Investments | 1,602 | 930 | 551 | 992 | 324 | 278 | 298 | 253 | 202 | 439 | 462 | 823 | 853 |
10,356 | 8,663 | 7,333 | 5,879 | 7,200 | 7,263 | 7,119 | 6,848 | 6,552 | 6,701 | 7,819 | 8,637 | 8,969 | |
Total Assets | 13,150 | 10,830 | 9,018 | 8,192 | 8,796 | 8,641 | 8,662 | 8,554 | 8,141 | 8,723 | 9,571 | 10,742 | 11,378 |
Cash Flows
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
Mar 2013 | Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | |
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1,066 | -384 | 97 | 227 | 673 | 946 | 858 | 667 | 1,728 | 911 | 576 | 912 | |
-600 | -782 | -109 | 705 | -89 | 155 | -7 | 26 | 13 | -246 | -22 | 467 | |
-581 | 1,488 | -200 | -1,109 | -545 | -1,033 | -912 | -717 | -1,720 | -688 | -500 | -439 | |
Net Cash Flow | -114 | 322 | -212 | -177 | 39 | 68 | -61 | -24 | 22 | -22 | 54 | 940 |
Ratios
Standalone Figures in Rs. Crores / View Consolidated
Mar 2013 | Mar 2014 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | |
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Debtor Days | 78 | 74 | 80 | 102 | 126 | 121 | 102 | 92 | 100 | 89 | 84 | 94 |
Inventory Days | 157 | 111 | 119 | 143 | 218 | 260 | 228 | 190 | 244 | 230 | 192 | 186 |
Days Payable | 158 | 85 | 55 | 76 | 139 | 194 | 163 | 121 | 170 | 163 | 150 | 164 |
Cash Conversion Cycle | 77 | 101 | 144 | 170 | 206 | 187 | 168 | 160 | 174 | 157 | 126 | 116 |
Working Capital Days | 24 | 94 | 113 | 105 | 107 | 94 | 79 | 61 | 67 | 67 | 59 | 58 |
ROCE % | 11% | -1% | 7% | 8% | 15% | 17% | 21% | 22% | 14% | 24% | 20% | 26% |
Documents
Announcements
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Analyst / Investor Meet - Intimation
15 May - Investor call scheduled on 23 May 2025 for FY25 financial results webcast.
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Analyst / Investor Meet - Intimation
14 May - Schedule of Analysts/Institutional Investors meeting - Conference
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Board Meeting Intimation for Considering And Approving The Audited Financial Results (Standalone And Consolidated) Of The Company And Recommend Final Dividend, If Any, For The Financial Year Ended 31St March 2025.
12 May - Board meeting on 20 May 2025 to approve FY25 results and consider final dividend.
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Analyst / Investor Meet - Intimation
12 May - Schedule of Analysts/Institutional Investors meeting - Conference
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India UK FTA
6 May - MD CEO welcomes UK-India FTA improving Scotch whisky accessibility in India.
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Financial Year 2012
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Financial Year 2012
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Financial Year 2011
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Brand Portfolio
USL has a comprehensive brand portfolio with more than 80 brands of Scotch whisky, IMFL whisky, brandy, rum, vodka, and gin. Out of these, 9 brands that sell more than a million cases each year, of which 1 brands sells over more than 25 million cases each annually [1]