Financial review
FY 2022 key financial highlights
- Total revenue in FY 2022 increased by 26.7% YoY to RUB 2,352.0 bln.
- Net retail sales rose by 27.2% YoY and stood at RUB 2,299.7 bln.
- Gross profit was up by 23.2% YoY to RUB 535.5 bln. Gross margin totalled 22.8% as a result of increased promotional intensity and higher shrinkage, partially offset by a favourable format mix.
- EBITDA was RUB 160.5 bln, with its margin down by 35 bps YoY to 6.8% on the back of changes in gross margin and other income and expense offset by strict cost control measures.
- Net income declined by 34.1% YoY to RUB 34.1 bln. Net income margin came in at 1.4% vs 2.8% in the previous year.
- As at 31 December 2022, net debt stood at RUB 552.2 bln (IFRS 16). The Net Debt to EBITDA ratio was 2.1x.
Total revenue in FY 2022 increased by 26.7%. This growth was underpinned by net retail sales growth of 27.2% and wholesale revenue growth of 8.2%. Wholesale operations accounted for 2.2% of total sales.
Gross profit in FY 2022 increased by 23.2% YoY and stood at RUB 535.5 bln. Gross margin was down by 66 bps YoY to 22.8% as a result of increased promotional intensity and higher shrinkage, partially offset by a favourable product mix. The latter positively impacted gross margin, with the share of wholesale operations decreasing to 2.2% from 2.6% a year ago. Promotional intensity was higher YoY driven by the 2H dynamics.
Shrinkage as a proportion of sales expanded by 16 bps YoY mainly on the back of consolidation of the DIXY business with higher shrinkage, as well as higher losses of fruit and vegetables resulting from their higher share in sales and an increased transport leg.
SG&A costs increased by 61 bps YoY to 21.0% as a percentage of sales.
Staff costs as a percentage of sales went down by 30 bps YoY to 8.5% as a result of a higher productivity of in-store personnel and further automation of business processes.
Rental costs as a percentage of sales declined by 14 bps YoY to 4.2% driven by higher sales density, improved lease terms with landlords and the closure of inefficient stores. This was achieved despite the share of leased selling space growing to 81.8% at the end of 2022 vs 80.2% a year ago.
Advertising expenses dropped by 12 bps YoY to 0.5% as a percentage of sales on the back of more efficient marketing activities.
Other costs increased by 10 bps YoY to 0.7% as a percentage of sales amid increased online order picking and delivery expenses.
Utilities, repair and maintenance, materials, bank and tax expenses remained broadly flat as a percentage of sales YoY.
Other income and expense, including sublease income, went down by 27 bps YoY to 1.0% as a percentage of sales, reflecting a reduction in the share of income from sales of recyclable waste materials and provisions for the write-off of intangible assets linked to software not in use.
As a result, EBITDA stood at RUB 160.5 bln, with its margin down by 35 bps to 6.8% on the back of changes in gross margin and other income and expenses offset by strict cost control measures. LTI expenses in the reporting period totalled 0.04% of sales – as a result, EBITDA margin pre-LTI was 6.9%.
Depreciation as a percentage of sales went up by 119 bps YoY to 4.1% due to provisioning in Q4 2022 for impairment of a number of assets that are expected to deliver a potential reduction in cash flows.
As a result, operating profit in 2022 stood at RUB 64.8 bln with 2.8% EBIT margin.
Net finance costs in 2022 increased by 7.6% and totalled RUB 13.9 bln. Higher interest expenses driven by an increase in the Company’s debt and total borrowings were partially offset by income from bank deposits.
The average cost of debt grew by 176 bps YoY to 8.2%, reflecting borrowings received at a higher rate compared to the previous year, which is due to an increase in market rates. 90% of the Company’s debt profile is represented by long-term borrowings and bonds with an average maturity of 18 months.
In 2022, the Company reported an FX loss of RUB 0.3 bln related to direct import operations.
Income tax in 2022 was RUB 16.5 bln.
As a result, net income in 2022 declined by 34.1% YoY to RUB 34.1 bln. Net income margin was down by 134 bps YoY to 1.4%.
Balance Sheet and Cash Flows
Inventories were down RUB 5.4 bln
Trade and other payables grew by RUB 32.8 bln compared with 31 December 2021 and stood at RUB 274.0 bln, driven by higher sales and a number of other positive effects. Accounts receivable increased by RUB 8.5 bln vs 31 December 2021 and stood at RUB 20.2 bln due to higher sales and improved commercial terms with suppliers.
As a result, working capital as at 31 December 2022 was negative, with the cash release of RUB 42.1 bln. Negative working capital was achieved for both the standalone Magnit and DIXY businesses.
Debt Composition and Leverage
Under IFRS 16, net debt was down by 15.5% YoY to RUB 552.2 bln as at 31 December 2022.
The Company’s debt is fully RUB-denominated, matching its revenue structure. The Net Debt to EBITDA ratio was 2.1x as at 31 December 2022 vs 3.0x as at 31 December 2021.
Cash Flow Statement for 2022
The Company’s cash flows from operating activities before changes in working capital in 2022 equalled RUB 171.5 bln, which was RUB 35.0 bln or 25.7% higher YoY. The change in working capital continued to improve and stood at RUB 42.1 bln in 2022 compared to RUB 18.3 bln in 2021.
Net interest expense and income tax paid in 2022 increased by RUB 2.8 bln or 9.2% to RUB 33.6 bln. Net interest expenses were up by 14.1% YoY to RUB 14.3 bln in 2022 due to increased debt and a rise in total borrowings compared to the previous year. Income tax paid for 2022 rose by 5.8% to RUB 19.3 bln.
Net cash flow from operating activities in 2022 increased by 45.2% to RUB 180.0 bln as a result of higher EBITDA and a positive movement of working capital.
Net cash used in investing activities predominantly composed of capital expenditures was down by 57.2% to RUB 54.7 bln in 2022. Capital expenditure for the full year of 2022 stood at RUB 48.8 bln compared with RUB 66.9 bln in 2021. The reduction was driven by the slower pace of store opening and redesign programmes as well as other development projects.
1 LTI — Long-Term Incentive Programme.
2 Inventory turnover in days = ((inventories as at 31 December 2021 + inventories as at 31 December 2022) / 2 / cost of sales for 12M 2022) x 365.
3 Calculation included deposits recognised as financial assets. Money in these deposits is highly liquid and can be withdrawn at any point in time with no loss in value (no withdrawal penalty).