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Lovable Lingerie Ltd: From “Innerwear Darling” to Balance Sheet Ghost – Can This Brand Stitch Itself Back?


1. At a Glance

Lovable Lingerie Ltd (LLL) is that 90s Bollywood star who once ruled the screen but now shows up only in reality shows. With a market cap of ₹139 Cr, price at ₹94, and P/E 47x, the numbers scream “premium brand,” but the financials whisper “basement sale.” Sales have shrunk from ₹197 Cr (FY17) to just ₹43 Cr (FY25), operating margins are a comical –29%, and yet the company managed to show a ₹3 Cr profit thanks to “other income.” Basically, the lingerie business isn’t holding things up – it’s the financial jugglery doing the push-up job.


2. Introduction

Back in 1987, Lovable entered India when “lingerie” itself was whispered like Voldemort’s name. Fast forward, they bought exclusive rights to Lovable (premium), Daisy Dee (mid-market), and College Style (youth segment) — a portfolio that looked solid when malls were booming. They even had design studios and fancy lace imports from Europe.

But then came the reality check: competition from Jockey (Page Industries), Enamor, Triumph, Amante, and the bazaar of online-first brands (Clovia, Zivame). The lingerie aisle turned into a Bigg Boss house — too many players, too much drama, and not enough oxygen.

LLL’s revenue collapsed, factories turned into cost centers, and debt started peeking through the balance sheet. Yet promoters hold 64%, and the brand still sits in stores. The question: is this a comeback story or an obituary in progress?


3. Business Model (WTF Do They Even Do?)

LLL makes and sells women’s innerwear and sleepwear through three main brands:

  • Lovable – Premium bras, panties, shapewear (think bridal, seamless, sports bras).
  • Daisy Dee – Acquired from Maxwell, caters to mass market.
  • College Style – Youth-oriented fashion innerwear.

Revenue breakup (FY23):

  • Core lingerie & garments ~94%
  • Interest income ~2%
  • Investment sale gains ~5%

Manufacturing: 3 facilities – 2 in Bengaluru, 1 in Roorkee.
Distribution: Presence in premium outlets, mid-tier stores, and some online.
The irony? While urban India’s lingerie market booms, Lovable’s topline shrunk by -22% CAGR (5 years). It’s like running a chaat stall outside a stadium and losing customers during IPL season.


4. Financials Overview

Quarterly Snapshot (₹ Cr)

MetricJun’25Mar’25YoY %QoQ %
Revenue16.48.0+6%+105%
EBITDA0.1-6.8+101%
PAT3.553.2+70%+11%
EPS (₹)2.402.16+70%+11%

Annual Snapshot (₹ Cr)

MetricFY24FY25YoY %
Revenue63.843.0-33%
EBITDA-0.2-12.7
PAT4.32.9-33%
EPS (₹)2.891.82-37%

The company is literally living off other income (~₹10 Cr in FY25). The lingerie operations are bleeding money.


5. Valuation – Fair Value RANGE

  1. P/E Method
    • EPS = ₹1.8
    • Normal lingerie players trade 20–30x. Apply 15–20x (because LLL is struggling).
    • FV = ₹27 – ₹36.
  2. EV/EBITDA
    • EBITDA negative. EV/EBITDA not meaningful.
  3. Book Value Approach
    • BV = ₹120; CMP = 0.8x BV.
    • Apply 0.5–1.0x for distressed textiles → FV ₹60 – ₹120.

👉 Overall FV Range =

Eduinvesting Team

https://eduinvesting.in/

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