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Cupid
Our verdict on Cupid isn’t the consensus take — see where we landed, and the one risk the bull case glosses over.
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Management confirmed the resumption of supplies to UNFPA as of Q1 FY26. (2 met, 3 revised across 5 tracked commitments)
“Capacity expansion underway to scale up production to 1.25 billion male condoms and 125 million female condoms annually within the next 18–24 months.”
The company has successfully expanded its global footprint to over 110 countries, including presence in the Middle East, aligning with the strategic intent to capture international market share. (2 in progress across 2 tracked commitments)
“Rapidly scaling B2C FMCG reach with a dedicated sales force, 850+ distributors, and a target of 1.75 lakh+ outlets by FY26.”
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How durable is the business?
The IVD business achieved a major milestone by turning PAT (Profit After Tax) positive during the year, transitioning from a growth-stage investment to a profitable engine. (3 expanding)
“The IVD business turned PAT positive during the year”
Distribution is expanding through a strategic investment in Style Baazar, providing immediate access to 250+ large-format retail stores and a path to 500+ stores. (1 expanding)
“Cupid’s FMCG products to be available across 250+ Style Baazar stores from day one... scale to 500+ stores over the next 2–3 years”
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Where does growth come from?
Revenue is showing a strong upward trajectory, growing 16% sequentially from Q2 to Q3, with a projected jump of 25-37% in Q4 FY24. (5 accelerating across 5 signals)
“Total Revenue Q3 FY25 50.76 Q3 FY26 104.38 ... 105.64%”
The company holds a dominant position in the South African female condom market, securing over half of the national requirement.
“59% share of total annual female condom allocation (40 Mn units)”
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What could break the thesis?
The risk is intensifying as the company has officially initiated land acquisition and scheduled completion for a 1.5x capacity increase by end-FY26, raising the stakes for demand generation. (1 intensifying, 1 easing, 3 stable, 4 high-severity)
“Cupid Limited has announced a strategic investment of ₹331.53 Cr in Baazar Style Retail Limited (Style Baazar)”
The risk is intensifying as the company has built a 315+ member dedicated sales team and reached 1.2 lakh retail touchpoints, leading to a significant increase in employee benefit expenses (₹29.17 Cr in FY25 vs ₹16.41 Cr in FY24). However, EBITDA remains healthy at ₹41.73 Cr. (1 intensifying)
“Other expenses 16.03 (Q3 FY26) 10.48 (Q3 FY25)”
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