Are Shoppers Stop latest results good or bad?

Shoppers Stop has released its financial results for the quarter ending June 2025, which present a mixed picture of the company's performance. The company reported a flat financial performance for the quarter, and there has been an adjustment in its evaluation over the past three months.
In terms of profitability, Shoppers Stop's Profit After Tax (PAT) for the nine-month period reached Rs 36.43 crore, which is notably higher than the Rs 20.00 crore reported for the preceding twelve months. This indicates that the company has surpassed its total sales from the previous twelve-month period within just nine months, suggesting a positive trend in sales performance.

However, the company faced challenges in its Profit Before Tax (PBT), which stood at Rs -30.98 crore for the quarter, reflecting a significant decline compared to the average PBT of Rs -11.77 crore from the previous four quarters. This negative trend in near-term PBT raises concerns regarding the company's financial health moving forward.

Looking at the quarterly results, Shoppers Stop experienced a net sales growth of 9.12% compared to the previous quarter, a recovery from a decline of 22.87% in March 2025. However, the consolidated net profit showed a substantial negative change of -890.95%, indicating a significant loss compared to the previous quarter's performance. The operating profit margin, excluding other income, also saw a slight decline, moving from 14.77% to 15.97%.

Overall, while there are positive indicators in terms of PAT and net sales growth, the challenges in PBT and net profit highlight areas that may require attention for Shoppers Stop's ongoing financial health.