Dodla Dairy
Stock Snapshot
Price Performance
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Basis of our Recommendation
Dodla Dairy is navigating a challenging landscape marked by rising input costs and supply volatility, which have pressured margins despite a resilient revenue performance. Management's strategic pivot towards high-margin Value-Added Products (VAP) and geographic expansion into Eastern India and Africa is crucial for long-term growth. The company aims for a 10% volume growth target, supported by a robust direct procurement model and enhanced cold chain infrastructure. Vista's financial outlook reflects stable revenue growth, although margins are expected to remain under pressure due to elevated procurement costs. The anticipated recovery in profitability hinges on effective pricing strategies and the successful scaling of VAP, which is projected to contribute significantly to margins. Industry dynamics, including competitive pricing pressures and inflationary trends, further complicate the outlook. Over the next 12-24 months, key opportunities lie in expanding the VAP portfolio and leveraging growth in African markets, while watchpoints include sustained commodity price inflation and potential rural demand risks due to adverse weather conditions
Why We Like This Stock
- Strategic shift towards high-margin Value-Added Products (VAP) is expected to enhance profitability
- Geographic expansion into Eastern India and Africa presents significant growth opportunities
- Management's commitment to operational efficiency and disciplined capital allocation supports long-term financial health
Things To Watch Out For
- Rising input costs, particularly in milk procurement, continue to pressure margins
- Intense competitive pricing pressures from cooperatives may limit pricing power
- Potential risks to rural demand from adverse weather conditions could impact revenue growth
Key Parameters
Financial Snapshot
View Technicals Analysis →| Actuals | Forecast | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY24 | FY25 | FY26 | FY27 | FY28 | |
| Revenue (Cr.) | 3,125 | 3,720 | 4,125 | 4,367 | 4,751 |
| Profit Before Tax (Cr.) | 239 | 346 | 283 | 259 | 301 |
| PBT Margin | 7.7% | 9.3% | 6.9% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| Net Profit (Cr.) | 164 | 250 | 205 | 187 | 217 |
| Earnings Per Share | 27.2 | 41.7 | 33.9 | 31.0 | 36.0 |
Analyst Recommendations
| Broker | Recommendation | Target Price | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICICI Securities | ► Add | 1,118 | 27-Jul-2026 |
| Moneycontrol | ▲ Overweight | nan | 20-Apr-2026 |
Company Overview
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Dodla Dairy Limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the production and sale of milk and value-added dairy products in India and internationally. The company offers flavoured, toned, standardized, full cream, ultrahigh temperature processed (UHT)-toned, UHT cow, and UHT-double toned milk; and milk products, such as butter milk, lassi, ghee, paneer, cheese, curd, flavored milk, yoghurt, butter, ice cream, and sweets. It also engages production and sale of cattle feed. The company was incorporated in 1995 and is based in Hyderabad, India.