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Whirlpool India (500238) Feb 2024 Filing Analysis
Does management do what it says?
The company delivered a full-year standalone revenue growth of 2.0%, which is moderately better than the 1.6% nine-month run rate previously reported. (5 met across 5 tracked commitments)
“And we expect the full year revenue growth to track moderately better than the cumulative growth delivered in the first nine months.”
The company has implemented the extended warranty programs across its washer portfolio, including a 4-year warranty for semi-automatic machines and a 5-year warranty for front-load machines. (3 met across 3 tracked commitments)
“From 2024 Jan, we are going to be offering a four year comprehensive warranty on all the semi-automatic washers that we manufacture.”
The parent company executed the stake sale, reducing its holding while maintaining majority control, as evidenced by the updated ownership structure in Elica India (~87% owned by Whirlpool India). (1 met, 1 revised, 1 in progress across 3 tracked commitments)
“global Whirlpool Corporation has decided to sell up to 24% of its stake. So to go from 75% up to at least 51%... the proceeds from this will be used to retire debt at the Whirlpool Corporation level.”
The company has identified 'Grow our Consumer Direct Business' as one of its five core Strategic Imperatives, though specific growth rates versus industry were not disclosed in this update. (1 in progress across 1 tracked commitment)
“Grow ahead of the industry [under Grow Consumer Direct Business]”
Management is successfully executing this strategy, reporting a 101% PBT growth in 9M 24-25 driven by a 'Robust P4G (Cost takeout) program' and 'Segment premiumization'. (1 in progress, 1 missed across 2 tracked commitments)
“Profit improvement in the short to medium term expected to be driven by revenue growth especially in premium segments and cost take out actions across all lines of P&L”
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How durable is the business?
Whirlpool is aggressively premiumizing its portfolio with new technologies like 'Ozone Refresh' in front-load washers and 'Fastest Convertibility' in frost-free refrigerators to drive higher ASPs. (1 expanding)
“We have started making these in India from 2022... they also have this path breaking ozone refresh technology... we have introduced the fastest convertibility, so it converts from freezer to refrigerator in just 23 minutes.”
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Where does growth come from?
The company is seeing strong traction in its new front-load washing machine category, which was launched in late 2022 and is now a key part of its premiumization strategy. (1 new trend, 1 steady across 2 signals)
“we've recently made an entry into front load washing machines as well, making in India from 2022 second half... both refrigerators and washers grew in high double digits in this quarter.”
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What could break the thesis?
The standalone business saw a strong recovery in Q3 with 19.2% revenue growth, though management cautioned that the overall durables market remains 'softer' and growth was aided by a favorable festival season timing. (1 easing)
“In this quarter, our revenue grew in double digits at 19.2%... though it had a negative impact on the revenue [earlier], but we saw a positive momentum in volume because of that.”
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