Vishal Mega Mart, one of India’s prominent supermarket chains, has impressed the market with its latest quarterly performance. The company’s shares jumped over 9% in early trading after it announced a remarkable 88.1% year-on-year rise in net profit for Q4, reaching ₹115.1 crore. This is a significant leap from ₹61.2 crore reported in the same quarter last year.
Driving this performance was a healthy 13.4% growth in same-store sales, coupled with aggressive store expansion. These factors helped lift revenue and profit margins, giving investors more reasons to stay optimistic about the company’s growth story.
Q4 FY25 Highlights:
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Net profit surged to ₹115.1 crore (up 88.1% YoY).
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Revenue from operations grew 23.2% YoY to ₹2,547.9 crore.
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EBITDA rose 42.5% to ₹357.1 crore, with margins improving to 14%.
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Same-store sales growth stood at an impressive 13.4%.
On the stock market, the company’s shares were trading at ₹113.07 around 9:30 AM on the day of the announcement. During the session, they touched a high of ₹114.8. The traded volume hit 236.4 lakh shares, with a total transaction value of ₹268 crore. With this surge, the company’s market cap reached nearly ₹52,000 crore. So far in April, the stock has gained 8.5% and is now up 55% since its IPO, which had been priced at ₹78.
Store Expansion & Reach:
Vishal Mega Mart added 28 net new stores in the March quarter, expanding its footprint to 696 outlets across 458 cities. The retail area now spans around 12.2 million square feet, serving a massive customer base of over 14.5 crore people. The expansion underlines the company’s strategy to deepen its presence in both major and smaller cities.
Full-Year Performance (FY25):
The company’s full-year revenue stood at ₹10,716 crore—an increase of 20.2% compared to the previous year. Net profit came in at ₹632 crore, up 36.8% YoY.
Here’s how the revenue breaks down:
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Apparel contributed 44%
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General merchandise made up 28%
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FMCG accounted for the remaining 28%
An important detail: 73.1% of Vishal Mega Mart’s revenue came from its own branded products, showing a strong push towards private labels.
Why Are Investors Bullish?
The combination of strong quarterly numbers and consistent expansion has made investors take notice. The 13.4% same-store sales growth indicates solid customer demand. At the same time, improved EBITDA margins and the significant rise in net profit point to better operational efficiency. The stock’s post-IPO rally only adds to the market’s confidence in Vishal Mega Mart’s future.
Looking Ahead:
With a growing number of stores and a clear focus on private-label products, Vishal Mega Mart seems poised to capture even more market share in India’s expanding retail sector. Analysts expect further growth in FY26, supported by rising consumer spending and the company’s ability to scale its operations efficiently. For investors, future updates on store count and earnings will be worth watching closely.
