Marico Share Price

Marico Limited is involved in the trade of branded consumer goods and services. Founded in 1990, it is headquartered in Mumbai.

As of March 31, 2023, close to 59% of shares of the company are owned by the promoters, whereas the FIIs, DIIs and public hold 25%, 10% and 6% shares in the company respectively.

The market capitalisation of Marico Limited is over ₹68,500 crore as of January 11, 2024. Marico share price has gained over 23% in the last three years.

Business operations

Marico Limited operates across two segments: Consumer Products and Others. The consumer products segment includes items such as coconut oils, various edible oils, hair oils, male grooming products, fabric care products, healthy foods, soaps, health care products and female beauty care products.

The Others segment primarily focuses on skin care. Marico Limited has more than 20 brands, showcasing a diverse and expansive portfolio.

In India, the company manufactures and markets products under well-known brands including Parachute, Nihar and Saffola. Internationally, its portfolio has brands such as Fiancee, HairCode, Camelia and Caivil. In its skincare solutions business, the company operates under the brand name Kaya in both the Indian and international markets and under the brand Derma Rx in Singapore and Malaysia.

Marico Limited has a distribution network comprising over 7,500 distributors. It has a reach of more than 5.6 million retail outlets across both urban and rural India. The company holds a significant presence in key modern trade chains and e-commerce platforms.

This extensive network enables Marico to connect with over 59,000 villages in India and virtually every town with a population exceeding 5,000. The distribution channel is supported by six manufacturing plants, 25 warehouses and four redistribution centres.

Domestically, the company operates seven plants and five offices, totalling12 locations. The factories in India are situated in Puducherry, Tamil Nadu’s Perundurai, Baddi in Himachal Pradesh, Guwahati in Assam, Jalgaon and Sanand in Maharashtra. On the international front, Marico’s footprint extends to six plants and 10 offices, totalling 16 locations globally. In terms of market coverage, Marico serves all states and Union Territories within India. Internationally, the company reaches customers in 49 different countries.

Marico’s markets include regions such as South and Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and North Africa, South East Asia and South Asia. In South and Sub-Saharan Africa, Marico has a notable presence in South Africa. The company has also established its footprint in the Middle East with operations in Egypt and other Middle Eastern countries. In Southeast Asia, Marico extends its reach to Vietnam and Myanmar. It has a strong presence in Bangladesh within the South Asian region, apart from India.

In the fiscal year 2023, Marico had a sale of over 2 billion packs. The company witnessed 11 patents granted and the introduction of 14 new products during this period.

Financial highlights

– Marico’s revenue from operations for FY23 stood at ₹9,764 crore, up by 2.65% compared to ₹9,512 crore in FY22. – The net profit after tax for FY23 was ₹1,322 crore compared to ₹1,255 crore during the previous year. – In FY23, the earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) increased to ₹1,810 crore from the previous year's ₹1,681 crore. – The company's earnings per share (EPS) stood at ₹10.1 in FY23 compared to ₹9.5 in the previous financial year.