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Jyothy Labs

Industry: FMCG
Latest CMP 199
Today's Change ▼ -0.31%
52-Week High / Low 338 | 189
Price Date: 14-Aug-2026
Recommendation Strong Sell
Target Price 187
Expected Upside -3.1%
Forecast Horizon 2 Years
Historical CAGR 12.4%
1,000 Invested 19-Dec-2007
Today's Value 8,802
Investment Period 19 Years

Stock Snapshot

Post Results Return
-0.6%
Neutral Market Reaction
1-Year Target Price
143
2-Year Target Price
187
52-Week High / Low
338 / 189
20-Day Return
-0.9%
Market Cap (Cr.)
7,320
Current PE
19.2
P/BV Ratio
4.6
Dividend Yield
1.0%
Industry PE
42.0

Price Performance

Basis of our Recommendation

Jyothy Labs is currently navigating a challenging landscape marked by significant margin compression due to high raw material costs and competitive pressures. Management's focus on premiumization and digital transformation aims to sustain volume growth, particularly in the Fabric Care and Dishwashing segments. However, the recent non-renewal of key brand licenses is expected to impact revenue and margins in the near term, necessitating a strategic pivot towards the Exo brand. Vista's financial outlook reflects stable revenue growth but anticipates continued margin pressure, aligning with management's cautious approach. The FMCG sector's overall expansion, driven by volume growth and selective price adjustments, provides a supportive backdrop, although competitive dynamics may challenge Jyothy's market share. Over the next 12-24 months, key opportunities include leveraging e-commerce channels and new product launches, while watchpoints include commodity price volatility and the execution of the premiumization strategy. Overall, the outlook remains cautious, with a strong sell recommendation reflecting the anticipated challenges ahead

👍 Why We Like This Stock

  • Management's focus on premiumization and digital transformation aims to enhance volume growth
  • The company's strong brand presence in Fabric Care and Dishwashing segments provides a solid foundation for future growth
  • Opportunities in e-commerce and new product launches could partially offset revenue losses from brand license non-renewals

Things To Watch Out For

  • Significant margin pressure due to high raw material costs and competitive pricing dynamics
  • Non-renewal of key brand licenses is expected to impact 7-8% of consolidated revenue, leading to muted growth
  • Intense competition and input cost volatility pose ongoing risks to profitability and market share

Key Parameters

Balance Sheet Strength
Conservatively Financed
Market Share
Stable
Industry Outlook
Weakening
Analyst View
Buy
Dividend History
Consistent
FII Holdings
Stable

Financial Snapshot

Actuals Forecast
FY24 FY25 FY26 FY27 FY28
Revenue (Cr.) 2,754 2,844 2,944 2,948 3,079
Profit Before Tax (Cr.) 462 484 451 251 352
PBT Margin 16.8% 17.0% 1531.9% 8.5% 11.4%
Net Profit (Cr.) 387 406 383 214 299
Earnings Per Share 10.5 11.0 10.4 5.8 8.1

Analyst Recommendations

Broker Recommendation Target Price Date
BPWealth ▲ Buy nan 05-May-2026
Elara Capital ▲ Buy 245 19-Jun-2026
Geojit Financials ▲ Buy 239 10-Jun-2026
ICICI Securities ▲ Buy 310 05-May-2026
Kotak Securities ▲ Buy 260 13-Aug-2026
Motilal Oswal ► Neutral 210 13-Aug-2026
Consensus Recommendation ▲ Buy
Consensus Target 242
Coverage 6 Analysts
Analysts' Viewpoint
Jyothy Labs is navigating a challenging environment with significant margin compression driven by high crude oil prices and competitive pressures. The company is focusing on volume growth and premiumization, particularly through its Exo brand, to offset the impact of losing premium brands like PRIL and Fa. While the Fabric Care segment shows robust growth, the company's near-term performance remains vulnerable to commodity price volatility and competitive intensity, with potential margin recovery contingent on stabilization of input costs.

Company Overview

Show Company Profile

Jyothy Labs Limited, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and markets fabric care, dishwashing, personal care, and household insecticides products in India and internationally. It operates through Dishwashing, Fabric Care, Household Insecticides, Personal Care, and Others segments. The Dishwashing segment offers dish wash bars, gels, and liquids, as well as dish wash scrubbers, steel scrubbers, and powders under the Pril and Exo brands. The Fabric Care segment provides fabric whiteners, enhancers, and conditioner; detergent powders; and detergent liquids and bar soaps under the Ujala, Henko, Mr. White, More Light, Dr.Wool, Super Chek, and Speed brands. The Household Insecticides segment offers mosquito repellent coils, liquids, racquet, and aerosol, as well as surface cleaners and air care products under the Maya, T- Shine, and Maxo brands. The Personal Care segment provides body soaps, toothpastes, deodorants, talcum powders, after shave products, and hand washes under the Margo, FA, Neem Active, and Jovia brands. The Others segment offers incense sticks and toilet and floor cleaner products, as well as laundry services. It also provides dry cleaning and laundry services under the Fabric Spa brand. The company was formerly known as Jyothy Laboratories Limited and changed its name to Jyothy Labs Limited in July 2019. Jyothy Labs Limited was founded in 1983 and is based in Mumbai, India.