Heritage Foods: Q2 Revenue Rises 19%; Net Profit Falls 39%

Heritage Foods Ltd reported mixed Q2 financial results, with consolidated revenue increasing year-on-year while net profit and EBITDA declined. The EBITDA margin also contracted, indicating pressure on operating profitability. Key Details - Q2 Consolidated Revenue: ₹1,320 crore vs ₹1,113 crore YoY - Revenue Growth: ~18.6% YoY - Q2 EBITDA: ₹73.9 crore vs ₹77.1 crore YoY - EBITDA Change: ~4.2% decline YoY - Q2 EBITDA Margin: 5.6% vs 6.94% YoY - Margin Decline: 1.34 percentage points - Q2 Consolidated Net Profit: ₹31.4 crore vs ₹51.1 crore YoY - Net Profit Decline: ~38.6% YoY - Sector: Dairy / FMCG / Food Processing Fundamental Ratios - Revenue Growth: ~18.6% YoY - Operating Margin: EBITDA margin of 5.6% - ROE / ROCE: Check latest annual/TTM figures - Debt-to-Equity: Check latest balance sheet Risk Factors - Rising milk procurement and raw material costs - Pressure on EBITDA margins and profitability - Competition in the dairy and FMCG sectors - Changes in consumer demand and product pricing - Supply-chain, distribution and operating-cost risks - Sustainability of revenue growth amid declining net profit Market Takeaway Heritage Foods delivered healthy revenue growth but weaker profitability in Q2. The decline in net profit and EBITDA margin suggests investors should monitor cost management, operating efficiency and future margin recovery. Disclaimer: This post is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Investors should conduct their own research or consult a SEBI-registered investment professional before making investment decisions.