Consumer Durables
Titan Co. is a prominent player in the Gems, Jewellery, and Watches sector, traded under the stock ticker TITAN. With a market capitalization of Rs. 273,380.4 Crores, the company is renowned for its diverse product offerings both in India and internationally.
Titan Company Limited operates through four main segments:
The company designs, manufactures, and retails a wide array of watches and wearables under various brands, including:
In the jewellery segment, Titan offers products under renowned names such as:
Additionally, Titan provides eyecare products through the Titan EyePlus and Fastrack Eyecare brands, along with apparel and accessories like sarees, kurtas, belts, wallets, and bags under the Taneira, Fastrack, and IRTH brands.
Moreover, Titan Co. extends its expertise to manufacturing services and automation solutions for sectors including aerospace, defense, and healthcare.
The company has a robust online and retail presence through both owned and franchised stores. Established in 1984 and based in Bengaluru, India, Titan was formerly known as Titan Industries Limited until rebranding in August 2013.
In terms of financial performance, Titan Co. reported a trailing twelve months revenue of Rs. 58,563 Crores and has seen significant growth, with a remarkable 104% increase in revenue over the past three years. The company also distributes dividends to its investors, with a current yield of 0.61% per year, returning Rs. 21 per share in the last 12 months.
Summary of Titan Co.'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.
Last updated: Feb 25
Management Outlook: Titan's management remains optimistic about sustained growth across segments, driven by strong consumer demand in upper-middle and affluent classes, market share gains, and formalization trends. They prioritize growth over margins, focusing on buyer acquisition, same-store sales, and leveraging their extensive customer database for targeted engagement.
Key Points:
Jewellery Division (Ajoy Chawla):
Watches & Wearables (Suparna Mitra):
Emerging Businesses:
Macro Factors:
Long-Term Strategy:
Risks: Gold price volatility, competitive pricing dynamics, and macroeconomic shifts. Management remains confident in sustaining double-digit growth across segments.
Last updated: Feb 25
Question 1 (Aditya Soman, CLSA):
Can you elaborate on jewellery margin trends and the impact of studded growth? How will Analog watches expand into lower-end markets?
Answer:
Studded margins are diluted by rising gold prices and shifts in material cost mix. Annual EBIT margins are expected to stabilize around 11-11.5%. Analog watches are growing across premium (50%+ growth) and affordable segments (Fastrack: 33%, Sonata: 24%) via product innovation.
Question 2 (Abneesh Roy, Nuvama Wealth):
Why is Taneira's growth slow? Are wearables' decline benefitting Analog watches?
Answer:
Taneira's flat growth reflects fewer store openings vs. last year. Focus is shifting to metros. Watches benefit from weddings/gifting (50%+ retail demand), while wearables' correction allows Titan to refocus on design/quality.
Question 3 (Avi, Macquarie):
When will studded jewellery margins normalize?
Answer:
Margin normalization is uncertain due to gold price volatility. Growth prioritization and market share gains take precedence over margin expansion. Absolute profit growth remains healthy despite percentage fluctuations.
Question 4 (Devanshu Bansal, Emkay Global):
What drove jewellery same-store growth (SSG) improvement? How does the alloy import policy impact competition?
Answer:
SSG improved via ticket-size growth (wedding/occasion purchases) and high-value studded sales. Titan avoids commenting on competitors' sourcing but supports measures curbing illegal gold inflows.
Question 5 (Videesha Sheth, Ambit Capital):
Why is Titan's studded mix under pressure vs. peers? What is CaratLane's outlook?
Answer:
Titan prioritizes gold share gains (historically lower vs. studded). CaratLane grew 16% YoY in Q3, with store expansion and cost management driving margins.
Question 6 (Sheela Rathi, Morgan Stanley):
How are regional trends and new/repeat buyers evolving?
Answer:
South/East led growth, with Tier 2/3 outperforming metros. 48% of jewellery buyers were new (similar to last year). Studded attracts younger urban buyers, while gold gains share in traditional markets.
Question 7 (Jay Doshi, Kotak):
Can 25% revenue growth sustain? Is 11-11.5% EBIT margin for standalone jewellery?
Answer:
Growth reflects affluent demand resilience and formalization tailwinds. Margins are guided for standalone jewellery, with 11% as a floor barring extreme scenarios.
Question 8 (Amit Sachdeva, UBS Group):
Is pricing equilibrium achievable amid gold volatility? What's the margin floor?
Answer:
Pricing remains dynamic; Titan focuses on customer value over competition. Annual EBIT margins aim to stay above 11% via product mix, sourcing, and hedging.
Question 9 (Tejas Shah, Avendus):
Does competitor proximity affect store performance? How are gold lease rates trending?
Answer:
Proactive product/marketing strategies mitigate competitor proximity risks. Gold lease rates may rise due to supply constraints, but Titan manages via spot/GIFT City sourcing.
Question 10 (Kunal Vora, BNP Paribas):
Are lab-grown diamonds (LGDs) impacting sales? How do tax changes help?
Answer:
No material LGD impact yet; Titan's studded growth focuses on sub-Rs.100k segments. Tax changes boost disposable income, aiding organized sector growth.
Question 11 (Harit Kapoor, Investec):
Why is Titan outperforming broader consumption? What drove CaratLane's margin expansion?
Answer:
Premiumization, low market share, and formalization drive growth. CaratLane's margins improved via sales growth (new products/marketing) and cost optimization.
Question 12 (Vivek Maheshwari, Jefferies):
Are diamond prices declining? How is studded pricing managed?
Answer:
Wholesale diamond prices fell for larger stones, but retail prices for Titan's small-stone studded jewellery remain stable. Prices are uniform nationally, with competition addressed via design/brand strength.
Buy Backs: Company has bought back it's stock in the past which is a good thing.
Size: It is among the top 200 market size companies of india.
Growth: Awesome revenue growth! Revenue grew 18.5% over last year and 104% in last three years on TTM basis.
Technicals: Bullish SharesGuru indicator.
Smart Money: Smart money has been increasing their position in the stock.
No major cons observed.
Comprehensive comparison against sector averages
TITAN metrics compared to Consumer
Category | TITAN | Consumer |
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PE | 91.36 | 77.61 |
PS | 5.05 | 0.98 |
Growth | 18.5 % | 5.1 % |
TITAN vs Consumer (2021 - 2025)
Understand Titan Co. ownership landscape with insights into key distribution patterns, offering investors a clear view of stakeholder dynamics.
Shareholder Name | Holding % |
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Tamilnadu Industrial Development Corporation Ltd | 27.88% |
Tata Sons Private Limited | 20.84% |
Rekha Jhunjhunwala | 4.08% |
Tata Investment Corporation Ltd | 2.01% |
Tata Chemicals Limited | 1.56% |
Sbi Nifty 50 Etf | 1.55% |
Ewart Investments Limited | 0.56% |
Piem Hotels Limited | 0.05% |
Distribution across major stakeholders
Distribution across major institutional holders
Valuation | |
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Market Cap | 2.96 LCr |
Price/Earnings (Trailing) | 91.36 |
Price/Sales (Trailing) | 5.05 |
EV/EBITDA | 50.34 |
Price/Free Cashflow | 264.99 |
MarketCap/EBT | 68.69 |
Fundamentals | |
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Revenue (TTM) | 58.56 kCr |
Rev. Growth (Yr) | 24.95% |
Rev. Growth (Qtr) | 21.92% |
Earnings (TTM) | 3.24 kCr |
Earnings Growth (Yr) | -0.59% |
Earnings Growth (Qtr) | 48.76% |
Profitability | |
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Operating Margin | 7.35% |
EBT Margin | 7.35% |
Return on Equity | 33.26% |
Return on Assets | 8.34% |
Free Cashflow Yield | 0.38% |
Analysis of Titan Co.'s financial performance, highlighting revenue trends, growth patterns, and key metrics through quarterly analysis.
Last Updated: Dec 31, 2024
Description | Share | Value |
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Jewellery | 90.7% | 16.1 kCr |
Watches and Wearables | 6.4% | 1.1 kCr |
Others | 1.8% | 312 Cr |
Eyecare | 1.1% | 196 Cr |
Total | 17.8 kCr |
Updated May 2, 2025
Rising gold prices have led to increased sales of lower-margin gold coins, potentially impacting Titan's profit margins.
Citi revised Titan's stock target price to ₹3,300 from ₹3,650, maintaining a 'Neutral' rating due to concerns over gold price volatility and consumer sentiment.
Analysts express concerns over Titan's high valuations, with some maintaining a 'Hold' rating and setting target prices around ₹2,950 per share.
Titan Company reported a 25% increase in fourth-quarter revenue, driven by surging gold prices and strong demand for its jewellery and watches segments.
Titan's jewellery business is expected to grow by up to 20% in fiscal year 2026, driven by affluent Indian customers and strategic investments in exchange programs and consumer offers.
Titan's Watches & Wearables segment achieved a 21% year-on-year growth, with a 64% increase in the wearables category, indicating strong performance in the segment.
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Investor Care | |
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Dividend Yield | 0.61% |
Dividend/Share (TTM) | 21 |
Shares Dilution (1Y) | 0.00% |
Diluted EPS (TTM) | 36.49 |
Financial Health | |
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Current Ratio | 1.31 |
Debt/Equity | 0.86 |
Debt/Cashflow | 0.22 |
Detailed comparison of Titan Co. 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 |
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KALYANKJIL | Kalyan Jewellers IndiaGems, Jewellery And Watches | 52.33 kCr | 23.53 kCr | -0.73% | +23.20% | 78.8 | 2.22 | +34.81% | +25.63% |
PCJEWELLER | PC JEWELLERGems, Jewellery And Watches | 7.26 kCr | 1.73 kCr | -10.19% | -76.46% | 20.09 | 4.19 | +121.47% | +144.59% |
RAJESHEXPO | Rajesh ExportsGems, Jewellery And Watches | 5.71 kCr | 2.84 LCr | -6.68% | -41.83% | 149.18 | 0.02 | - | -96.65% |
SENCO | Senco GoldGems, Jewellery And Watches | 5.49 kCr | 6.2 kCr | +15.08% | -27.67% | 42.52 | 0.89 | - | - |
TIMEX | Timex Group IndiaGems, Jewellery And Watches | 1.88 kCr | 417.63 Cr | -3.37% | +13.53% | 98.61 | 4.42 | +1.49% | -72.45% |
TBZ | Tribhovandas Bhimji ZaveriGems, Jewellery And Watches | 1.28 kCr | 2.6 kCr | -1.82% | +55.82% | 17.91 | 0.49 | +15.09% | +33.54% |