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KKCL - Kewal Kiran Clothing Ltd. Share Price

Textiles & Apparels
Sharesguru Stock Score

KKCL

73/100

High Scoring Large Cap stocks have outperformed low scoring stocks by 90% over last 4 years

₹434.50-6.75(-1.53%)
Market Closed as of May 29, 2026, 15:30 IST
Pros

Profitability: Recent profitability of 12% is a good sign.

Buy Backs: Company has bought back it's stock in the past which is a good thing.

Growth: Good revenue growth. With 54.6% growth over past three years, the company is going strong.

Balance Sheet: Strong Balance Sheet.

Technicals: Bullish SharesGuru indicator.

Cons

Past Returns: Underperforming stock! In past three years, the stock has provided -4.1% return compared to 8.9% by NIFTY 50.

Momentum: Stock is suffering a negative price momentum. Stock is down -7.3% in last 30 days.

Price to Sales Ratio

Revenue (Last 12 mths)

Net Income (Last 12 mths)

Sharesguru Stock Score

KKCL

73/100

High Scoring Large Cap stocks have outperformed low scoring stocks by 90% over last 4 years

Valuation

Market Cap2.71 kCr
Price/Earnings (Trailing)19.2
Price/Sales (Trailing)2.2
EV/EBITDA9.85
Price/Free Cashflow16.7
MarketCap/EBT13.33
Enterprise Value2.59 kCr

Fundamentals

Revenue (TTM)1.24 kCr
Rev. Growth (Yr)11.3%
Earnings (TTM)153.17 Cr
Earnings Growth (Yr)14.2%

Profitability

Operating Margin16%
EBT Margin16%
Return on Equity13.68%
Return on Assets10.24%
Free Cashflow Yield5.99%

Growth & Returns

Price Change 1W-1.4%
Price Change 1M-7.3%
Price Change 6M-10.6%
Price Change 1Y-0.70%
3Y Cumulative Return-4.1%
5Y Cumulative Return20.6%
7Y Cumulative Return8%
10Y Cumulative Return2.2%

Cash Flow & Liquidity

Cash Flow from Investing (TTM)-28.33 Cr
Cash Flow from Operations (TTM)183.31 Cr
Cash Flow from Financing (TTM)-50.62 Cr
Cash & Equivalents175.77 Cr
Free Cash Flow (TTM)162.57 Cr
Free Cash Flow/Share (TTM)26.38

Balance Sheet

Total Assets1.5 kCr
Total Liabilities377.04 Cr
Shareholder Equity1.12 kCr
Current Assets942.9 Cr
Current Liabilities275.17 Cr
Net PPE255.78 Cr
Inventory257.51 Cr
Goodwill118.86 Cr

Capital Structure & Leverage

Debt Ratio0.03
Debt/Equity0.04
Interest Coverage13.05
Interest/Cashflow Ops13.64

Dividend & Shareholder Returns

Dividend/Share (TTM)4
Dividend Yield0.91%
Shares Dilution (1Y)0.00%
Shares Dilution (3Y)0.00%
Pros

Profitability: Recent profitability of 12% is a good sign.

Buy Backs: Company has bought back it's stock in the past which is a good thing.

Growth: Good revenue growth. With 54.6% growth over past three years, the company is going strong.

Balance Sheet: Strong Balance Sheet.

Technicals: Bullish SharesGuru indicator.

Cons

Past Returns: Underperforming stock! In past three years, the stock has provided -4.1% return compared to 8.9% by NIFTY 50.

Momentum: Stock is suffering a negative price momentum. Stock is down -7.3% in last 30 days.

The Good, Bad and Ugly
Growth
Measures how quickly a company is expanding through metrics like revenue growth, earnings growth, and cash flow growth over time. Strong growth can indicate future potential.
Profitability
Shows how efficiently a company turns business activities into profit, using metrics like profit margins, return on equity (ROE), and return on assets (ROA).
Size
Indicates the company's market presence through metrics like market capitalization, total assets, and revenue. Size can influence stability and market influence.
Dilution Rank
Tracks how much the company's shares have increased or decreased over time. Lower dilution means existing shareholders maintain stronger ownership stakes.
Balance Sheet
Evaluates the company's financial health by analyzing assets, debts, and equity. A strong balance sheet indicates financial stability and flexibility.
Momentum
Measures the strength and speed of price movements, showing whether the stock is gaining or losing market favor over different time periods.
Technicals
Analyzes price patterns, trading volumes, and other market indicators to identify potential trading opportunities and market trends.
Smart Money
Tracks the investment activities of institutional investors, hedge funds, and other large financial players who often have deep research capabilities.
Insider Trading
Monitors buying and selling of company shares by executives, directors, and other insiders who may have unique insights into the company's prospects.

Investor Care

Dividend Yield0.91%
Dividend/Share (TTM)4
Shares Dilution (1Y)0.00%
Earnings/Share (TTM)22.94

Financial Health

Current Ratio3.43
Debt/Equity0.04

Technical Indicators

RSI (14d)20.77
RSI (5d)38.36
RSI (21d)39.37
MACD SignalSell
Stochastic Oscillator SignalBuy
SharesGuru SignalBuy
RSI SignalBuy
RSI5 SignalHold
RSI21 SignalHold
SMA 5 SignalBuy
SMA 10 SignalSell
SMA 20 SignalSell
SMA 50 SignalSell
SMA 100 SignalSell

Summary of Latest Earnings Report from Kewal Kiran Clothing

Summary of Kewal Kiran Clothing's latest earnings call, featuring management's outlook on business performance, financial results, and analyst Q&A sessions that highlight key strategic initiatives and market challenges.

Kewal Kiran Clothing Limited's management provided an optimistic outlook for the company, highlighting ambitions outlined in their Vision FY 2028 strategy. The key forward-looking points include a revenue target of INR 1,500 crores by FY 2028, representing a 50% increase from the current operating revenue of approximately INR 1,003 crores reported for FY 2025. Management aims to maintain an operating margin between 17%-18% throughout this period.

The growth strategy focuses on the core retail segment, planning to expand Exclusive Brand Outlets (EBOs) from 609 to over 900. This expansion will target deeper penetration in Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets via cost-effective formats. Additionally, there will be an emphasis on e-commerce growth through digital engagement and AI-driven personalization.

Management plans to diversify its product offerings beyond menswear, actively scaling into categories like womenswear, kidswear, athleisure, and accessories. A key aspect of the strategy lies in leveraging in-house manufacturing capabilities combined with emerging technologies for enhanced efficiency.

Financial discipline remains a priority, with an aim for a working capital cycle of 125-135 days. The integration of Kraus, acquired recently, is expected to contribute significantly to revenue while improving operational efficiencies. The management anticipates maintaining robust growth momentum, backed by strong volume expansion and improved inventory management practices, with an EBITDA margin goal of around 19% for the upcoming year.

Overall, Kewal Kiran Clothing is set to redefine its brand presence and adapt to changing consumer needs, ensuring a sustainable growth trajectory.

Q&A Section Summary from Kewal Kiran Clothing Limited Q4 FY25 Earnings Call

  1. Tejas Shah: "What are the key growth drivers expected to achieve INR 1,500 crores revenue by FY '28?" Hemant Jain & Pankaj Jain: We aim to expand from 609 EBOs to over 900, focusing on both COCO (15%-20%) and FOFO (75%-80%) models. Growth will come from volume and pricing strategies, including broader channel expansion and deeper penetration into Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets.

  2. Manasvi Shah: "How should we think about working capital given increased inventory and debtor days?" Pankaj Jain: The target for working capital days is between 125-135 days due to the Kraus acquisition, which has a higher working capital cycle than our historical levels.

  3. Lakshminarayanan: "Can you update on discounting and inventory trends?" Pankaj Jain: Discounting rates have increased slightly, but fresh sell-throughs remain over 60%. Inventory boost is tied to consolidation efforts but will normalize alongside operational efficiencies.

  4. Pritesh Chheda: "What are the expectations for working capital in terms of pre and post-acquisition levels?" Hemant Jain & Pankaj Jain: Pre-acquisition, working capital was around 110-115 days, now expected to stabilize at about 125 days due to Kraus.

  5. Viraj Mehta: "If industry growth does not revive, will there be a trade-off between margins and growth?" Pankaj Jain: We will prioritize achieving a market-responsive operating margin of 17%-18% while focusing on capturing growth.

  6. Shaurya: "Can you elaborate on your brownfield expansion plans?" Hemant Jain: We will increase production capacity at our Daman and Vapi factories, with an expected annual capex of INR 30-35 crores financed through internal accruals.

  7. Priyank Chheda: "Brand-wise performance in FY25 and future priorities?" Hemant Jain: Killer remains our flagship brand with over 60% contribution. Future focus includes expanding Integriti and increasing presence in MBOs and LFS while consolidating Kraus stores.

  8. Deepak Lalwani: "Will we bring down loans and manage finance costs?" Pankaj Jain: We aim to reduce loans in a phased manner. Financial metrics are expected to stabilize following the integration of Kraus.

  9. Abhijeet Kundu: "Projected depreciation and amortization figures?" Pankaj Jain: Amortization is estimated at INR 21 crores, with additional depreciation accounted for in our financial forecasts.

This summary captures the essence of the Q&A session, including key numbers and forward guidance.

Share Holdings

Understand Kewal Kiran Clothing ownership landscape with insights into key distribution patterns, offering investors a clear view of stakeholder dynamics.

Holding Pattern

Share Holding Details

Shareholder NameHolding %
Shantaben P Jain49.92%
Dinesh P Jain5.92%
Vikas P Jain5.86%
Hemant P Jain5.61%
Kewalchand P Jain5.6%
Bandhan Small Cap Fund2.54%
Uti Small Cap Fund1.28%
Pinebridge Global Funds - Pinebridge India Equity Fund1.03%
Hitendra H Jain0.13%
Kesar V Jain0.13%
Lata H Jain0.13%
Pankaj K Jain0.13%
Sangeeta D Jain0.13%
Veena K Jain0.13%
Kewal Kiran Finance Private Limited0.07%
Jai D Jain0%
Yash V Jain0%
Dhruv V Jain0%

Overall Distribution

Distribution across major stakeholders

Ownership Distribution

Distribution across major institutional holders

Is Kewal Kiran Clothing Better than it's peers?

Detailed comparison of Kewal Kiran Clothing against industry peers, highlighting key financial metrics, valuation ratios, and performance indicators to provide competitive context within the sector.

Ticker
Name
Mkt Cap
Revenue
Price %, 1M
Returns, 1Y
P/E
P/S
Rev 1-Yr
Inc 1-Yr
PAGEINDPage Industries44.01 kCr5.31 kCr+1.90%-18.80%57.618.29--
TRIDENTTrident12.46 kCr6.78 kCr-3.90%-26.20%33.051.84--
ABFRLAditya Birla Fashion and Retail7.91 kCr8.49 kCr+4.70%-25.40%-10.160.93--
ARVINDFASNArvind Fashions6.35 kCr5.31 kCr+5.60%+5.80%51.741.2--

Sector Comparison: KKCL vs Textiles & Apparels

Comprehensive comparison against sector averages

Comparative Metrics

KKCL metrics compared to Textiles

CategoryKKCLTextiles
PE19.2039.93
PS2.202.04
Growth17.5 %9.3 %
33% metrics above sector average
Key Insights
  • 1. KKCL is among the Top 10 Garments & Apparels companies but not in Top 5.
  • 2. The company holds a market share of 2.6% in Garments & Apparels.
  • 3. In last one year, the company has had an above average growth that other Garments & Apparels companies.

Income Statement for Kewal Kiran Clothing

Consolidated figures (in Rs. Crores) /
Description(%) Q/QMar-2026Mar-2025Mar-2024Mar-2023Mar-2022Mar-2021
Revenue From Operations21%1,2131,003860779608303
Other Income-52.1%244937201717
Total Income17.6%1,2371,052897800625320
Cost of Materials4.6%56754229740232794
Purchases of stock-in-trade7%474437282319
Employee Expense25.9%171136105988053
Finance costs44.4%14104.366.394.536.81
Depreciation and Amortization38.7%4432108.737.036.7
Other expenses10.6%22120015115714073
Total Expenses21.1%1,034854698643519298
Profit Before exceptional items and Tax2.5%20319820015710522
Total profit before tax2.5%20319820015710522
Current tax12.5%46414038275.45
Deferred tax-43.1%4.587.294.980.08-3.24-2.67
Total tax4.3%50484538242.78
Total profit (loss) for period2%1521491551198220
Other comp. income net of taxes114.1%1.18-0.28-0.7-0.760.554.11
Total Comprehensive Income2.7%1531491541188224
Earnings Per Share, Basic-1.8%23.0323.4425.0719.3113.253.214
Earnings Per Share, Diluted-1.8%23.0323.4425.0719.3113.253.214
Description(%) Q/QMar-2026Dec-2025Sep-2025Jun-2025Mar-2025Dec-2024
Revenue From Operations7.7%324301354234288255
Other Income-147%-0.033.196.79142.751.57
Total Income6.6%324304361248291257
Cost of Materials4.7%136130195106164139
Purchases of stock-in-trade-13.5%9.6511169.77118.25
Employee Expense-2.3%434445393737
Finance costs-27.6%3.053.833.953.673.553.11
Depreciation and Amortization10%12111111109.74
Other expenses9.6%585367426051
Total Expenses9.5%277253298205250221
Profit Before exceptional items and Tax-8%475163434136
Total profit before tax-8%475163434136
Current tax-8.3%1213147.46117.61
Deferred tax73%0.830.371.61.790.11.96
Total tax0%1313169.25119.57
Total profit (loss) for period-8.1%353847333026
Other comp. income net of taxes61.3%0.760.38-0.190.23-0.630.21
Total Comprehensive Income-8.1%353847343026
Earnings Per Share, Basic-11.2%5.035.547.295.084.733.99
Earnings Per Share, Diluted-11.2%5.035.547.295.084.733.99
Standalone figures (in Rs. Crores) /
Description(%) Q/QMar-2026Mar-2025Mar-2024Mar-2023Mar-2022Mar-2021
Revenue From Operations13.1%950840860779608303
Other Income-54.2%234937201717
Total Income9.5%973889897800624320
Cost of Materials-1.9%46147029740232794
Purchases of stock-in-trade7%474437282319
Employee Expense15%124108105988053
Finance costs31%129.44.366.394.536.81
Depreciation and Amortization41.7%1813108.737.036.7
Other expenses0%15615615115714073
Total Expenses13.5%798703698643519298
Profit Before exceptional items and Tax-5.9%17518620015710522
Total profit before tax-5.9%17518620015710522
Current tax2.5%42414038275.45
Deferred tax-93.5%1.24.064.980.08-3.24-2.67
Total tax-4.5%43454538242.78
Total profit (loss) for period-6.4%1321411551198219
Other comp. income net of taxes65.1%0.55-0.29-0.7-0.760.554.1
Total Comprehensive Income-5.7%1331411541198224
Earnings Per Share, Basic-6.4%21.4622.8625.0719.3613.253.152
Earnings Per Share, Diluted-6.4%21.4622.8625.0719.3613.253.152
Description(%) Q/QMar-2026Dec-2025Sep-2025Jun-2025Mar-2025Dec-2024
Revenue From Operations11%253228288181234202
Other Income-147.9%0.092.96.6142.521.51
Total Income10%254231294195237203
Cost of Materials9.1%10910016586140117
Purchases of stock-in-trade-13.5%9.6511169.78118.25
Employee Expense0%313133282827
Finance costs-31.5%2.463.133.53.263.272.86
Depreciation and Amortization3.1%4.674.564.374.154.13.43
Other expenses11.4%403651304637
Total Expenses13.2%215190238156199172
Profit Before exceptional items and Tax-5%394156393732
Total profit before tax-5%394156393732
Current tax-2.2%9.810147.45117.6
Deferred tax-0.010-0.091.27-1.160.95
Total tax-2.1%9.8110148.729.468.55
Total profit (loss) for period-3.4%293043312823
Other comp. income net of taxes1.4%0.290.28-0.230.21-0.640.21
Total Comprehensive Income-6.7%293142312723
Earnings Per Share, Basic-6.6%4.674.936.914.964.543.75
Earnings Per Share, Diluted-6.6%4.674.936.914.964.543.75

Balance Sheet for Kewal Kiran Clothing

Consolidated figures (in Rs. Crores) /
Description(%) Q/QMar-2026Sep-2025Mar-2025Sep-2024Mar-2024Sep-2023
Cash and cash equivalents1.7%176173132160216178
Current investments1.5%136134146167156139
Loans, current-10.8%0.180.260.190.070.060.07
Total current financial assets-6.4%641685594690580572
Inventories-5.5%25827322516682124
Current tax assets----021-
Total current assets-5.6%943999858893684717
Property, plant and equipment4.5%256245229137108111
Capital work-in-progress20.2%119.3200.4501.73
Investment property-10.5%1.171.198.11.221.231.25
Goodwill0%11911911911800
Non-current investments-15.2%293427332930
Loans, non-current-5%0.160.20.20.250.090.09
Total non-current financial assets8%555179484147
Total non-current assets1.3%554547567448154165
Total assets-3.2%1,4971,5471,4261,341838882
Total non-current financial liabilities28.8%866774571413
Provisions, non-current-487.5%0.071.240.710.340.070.07
Total non-current liabilities23.2%1028386671913
Borrowings, current-55.2%48106108622.4850
Total current financial liabilities-36.5%19630828024368131
Provisions, current-37.8%294626513877
Current tax liabilities-102.6%0.924.050.826.181.838.2
Total current liabilities-32.2%275405348340143251
Total liabilities-22.8%377488435407161264
Equity share capital0%626262626262
Non controlling interest4%181174171167--
Total equity5.8%1,1191,058991934677617
Total equity and liabilities-3.2%1,4971,5471,4261,341838882
Standalone figures (in Rs. Crores) /
Description(%) Q/QMar-2026Sep-2025Mar-2025Sep-2024Mar-2024Sep-2023
Cash and cash equivalents-3.3%147152117159216178
Current investments1.5%136134146167156139
Loans, current-16%0.130.250.180.060.060.07
Total current financial assets-10%525583500613580572
Inventories-10.3%19321517212582124
Current tax assets---0021-
Total current assets-9.4%757835708772684716
Property, plant and equipment3.9%159153149120108103
Capital work-in-progress65.9%0.70.120.340.4501.73
Investment property-5.3%1.181.191.21.221.231.25
Non-current investments-1.7%2842892822052938
Loans, non-current-400%0.161.281.231.270.090.09
Total non-current financial assets0.7%3073053332204155
Total non-current assets2%469460485344154166
Total assets-5.3%1,2261,2951,1931,116838882
Total non-current financial liabilities32%675168521413
Provisions, non-current0%0.070.070.070.070.070.07
Total non-current liabilities25%766176601913
Borrowings, current-56.7%46105101572.4850
Total current financial liabilities-39.7%16226824120568128
Provisions, current-54.8%204322453877
Current tax liabilities-105.6%0.834.010.86.181.838.14
Total current liabilities-37.2%224356300289143251
Total liabilities-27.9%301417376349161264
Equity share capital0%626262626262
Total equity5.4%925878817767677618
Total equity and liabilities-5.3%1,2261,2951,1931,116838882

Cash Flow for Kewal Kiran Clothing

Consolidated figures (in Rs. Crores) /
Description(%) Q/QMar-2026Mar-2025Mar-2024Mar-2023Mar-2022Mar-2021
Finance costs44.8%149.984.326.344.49-
Change in inventories66.9%-32.66-100.5984-70.35-62.42-
Depreciation38.7%4432108.737.03-
Unrealised forex losses/gains2%0.01-0.01-0.010-0.02-
Dividend income-0000.250-
Adjustments for interest income-0002.120-
Net Cashflows from Operations352.9%2325217911082-
Dividends received-5.2%-0.22-0.16-0.160-0.13-
Interest received-5.5%-4.39-4.11-3.50-1.65-
Income taxes paid (refund)30.3%4434403524-
Net Cashflows From Operating Activities1300%183141367557-
Cashflows used in obtaining control of subsidiaries-81.6%20104300-
Proceeds from sales of PPE4600%3.351.050.210.291.31-
Purchase of property, plant and equipment-76.2%21859.562410-
Proceeds from sales of investment property-48.5%18349.75746-
Purchase of investment property390.2%3.670.08135439-
Dividends received4.5%0.160.120.120.190.13-
Interest received-85.7%1.383.662.312.080.96-
Income taxes paid (refund)-00000.24-
Other inflows (outflows) of cash77.6%-6.87-34.2-0.180.47-0.61-
Net Cashflows From Investing Activities84.2%-28.33-184.64-12.91-17.87-2.06-
Payments from changes in ownership interests in subsidiaries-00-2.8600-
Proceeds from borrowings-00-32.5214530-
Repayments of borrowings-140%03.501400-
Payments of lease liabilities85.2%179.643.92.711.17-
Dividends paid-250254937-
Interest paid28.1%8.36.72.875.414.06-
Net Cashflows from Financing Activities-147.7%-50.62-19.84-61.05-52.41-12.06-
Net change in cash and cash eq.153.8%104-190.54624.843-
Standalone figures (in Rs. Crores) /
Description(%) Q/QMar-2026Mar-2025Mar-2024Mar-2023Mar-2022Mar-2021
Finance costs33%129.274.326.344.49-
Change in inventories76.4%-20.47-90.1184-70.36-62.42-
Depreciation41.7%1813108.737.03-
Unrealised forex losses/gains2%0.01-0.01-0.010-0.02-
Dividend income-0000.250-
Adjustments for interest income-0002.230-
Net Cashflows from Operations192.4%1946717911082-
Dividends received-48.3%-0.72-0.16-0.160-0.13-
Interest received-2.9%-4.29-4.14-3.50-1.65-
Income taxes paid (refund)18.2%4034403524-
Net Cashflows From Operating Activities448.1%149281367557-
Cashflows used in obtaining control of subsidiaries-83.6%20117300-
Proceeds from sales of PPE1321.1%3.320.810.210.291.31-
Purchase of property, plant and equipment-25%13179.561610-
Proceeds from sales of investment property-48.5%18349.75746-
Purchase of investment property390.2%3.670.08135444-
Cash receipts from repayment of advances and loans made to other parties-10000-
Dividends received61.4%0.660.120.120.190.13-
Interest received-86.3%1.373.72.312.090.96-
Income taxes paid (refund)-00000.24-
Other inflows (outflows) of cash77.6%-6.86-34.14-0.180.47-0.61-
Net Cashflows From Investing Activities90.5%-19.34-212.43-12.91-10.08-7.22-
Payments from changes in ownership interests in subsidiaries-00-2.8600-
Proceeds from borrowings-00-32.5214530-
Repayments of borrowings-0001400-
Payments of lease liabilities71.6%127.413.92.711.17-
Dividends paid-250254937-
Interest paid28.1%8.066.512.875.414.06-
Other inflows (outflows) of cash-000-2.770-
Net Cashflows from Financing Activities-203.4%-44.26-13.92-61.05-55.18-12.06-
Net change in cash and cash eq.142.7%86-197.85629.8338-

What does Kewal Kiran Clothing Ltd. do?

Garments & Apparels•Textiles•Small Cap

Kewal Kiran Clothing Limited manufacturing, marketing, and retailing of branded readymade garments and finished accessories in India and internationally. It offers jeans, shirts, trousers, t-shirt, and other products; and winterwear, athleisure, casual blazer, and accessories under the Killer, Easies, Lawman, Integriti, Desi Belle, Izel, and Iti brand names. The company distributes its products through exclusive brand outlets, large-format stores, traditional multi-brand outlets, and e-commerce platforms. Kewal Kiran Clothing Limited was founded in 1980 and is based in Mumbai, India.

Industry Group:Textiles & Apparels
Employees:1,919
Website:www.kewalkiran.com

Important Disclosure & Data Context

This is an informational page just to provide a quick 'first look' at the stock. You must do your own deeper research. Know your risk appetite. Consult a SEBI-registered financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

Performance Comparison

KKCL vs Textiles (2021 - 2026)

KKCL leads the Textiles sector while registering a 15.5% growth compared to the previous year.