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About Nykaa

FSN E-Commerce Ventures Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing, selling and distributing beauty, wellness, fitness, personal care, health care, skin care, hair care products, fashion garments, fashion accessories and equipments on the online portals or websites such as e-commerce, m-commerce, internet, intranet as well as through physical stores, stalls, general trade and modern trade etc. In addition, it also provides marketing support services. The group operates in the following segments: Beauty, Fashion, and Others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Beauty segment, which comprises online beauty platform, beauty-owned brands, physical retail stores, eB2B distribution business, and Nykaa Man BPC business. Geographically, the group derives key revenue from India.


Founded

2012

HQ

India

Employees

491

Website

nykaa.com

Financials (LTM)

Revenue: $1B
EBITDA: $84M

EV

$8B

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Nykaa Financials

Nykaa reported last 12-month revenue of $1B and EBITDA of $84M.

In the same LTM period, Nykaa generated $489M in gross profit, $84M in EBITDA, and $25M in net income.

Revenue (LTM)


Nykaa P&L

In the most recent fiscal year, Nykaa reported revenue of $1B and EBITDA of $80M.

Nykaa is profitable as of last fiscal year, with gross margin of 45%, EBITDA margin of 8%, and net margin of 2%.

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LTMLast FY202320242025202620272028
Revenue$1B$1B$629M$782M$989M
Gross Profit$489M$471M$261M$329M$440M
Gross Margin45%45%41%42%44%
EBITDA$84M$80M$37M$49M$73M
EBITDA Margin8%8%6%6%7%
EBIT Margin5%4%2%3%4%
Net Profit$25M$21M$3M$6M$17M
Net Margin2%2%0%1%2%
Net Debt-$59M---

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Nykaa Stock Performance

Nykaa has current market cap of $8B, and enterprise value of $8B.

Market Cap Evolution


Nykaa's stock price is $2.74.

Nykaa share price decreased by 1.6% in the last 30 days, and increased by 24.8% in the last year.

Nykaa has an EPS (earnings per share) of $0.01.

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EVMarket CapPrice 1DPrice 1MPrice 3MPrice 12MEPS
$8B$8B-1.8%-1.6%-3.5%24.8%$0.01

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Nykaa Valuation Multiples

Nykaa trades at 7.3x EV/Revenue multiple, and 94.1x EV/EBITDA.

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EV / Revenue (LTM)


Nykaa Financial Valuation Multiples

As of May 29, 2026, Nykaa has market cap of $8B and EV of $8B.

Nykaa has a P/E ratio of 310.9x.

LTMLast FY202320242025202620272028
EV/Revenue7.3x7.6x12.6x10.1x8.0x
EV/EBITDA94.1x99.0x216.2x162.4x108.5x
EV/EBIT158.3x175.9xn/mn/m201.6x
EV/Gross Profit16.2x16.8x30.3x24.1x18.0x
P/En/mn/mn/mn/mn/m
EV/FCF166.7x154.9xn/mn/m167.9x

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Nykaa Margins & Growth Rates

Nykaa grew revenue by 26% and EBITDA by 46% in the last fiscal year.

In the most recent fiscal year, Nykaa reported gross margin of 45%, EBITDA margin of 8%, and net margin of 2%.

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Nykaa Margins

Last FY202420252026202720282029
Gross Margin45%42%44%45%
EBITDA Margin8%6%7%9%
EBIT Margin4%3%4%6%
Net Margin2%1%2%3%
FCF Margin5%3%5%4%

Nykaa Growth Rates

FY+1/FY23/2424/2525/2626/2727/2828/29
Revenue Growth26%24%27%27%
Gross Profit Growth26%26%34%28%
EBITDA Growth46%33%50%47%
EBIT Growth73%68%99%77%
Net Profit Growth121%99%188%133%
FCF Growth(16%)(234%)99%(5%)

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Nykaa Operational KPIs

Nykaa's revenue per employee in the last FY averaged $2.1M, while opex per employee averaged $0.9M for the same period.

Nykaa's Rule of 40 is 35% (metric relevant for SaaS companies only, counted as combined revenue growth rate and EBITDA margin).

Nykaa's Rule of X is 75% (created by Bessemer, Rule of X is another metric to measure SaaS companies, ~1.5x stronger vs. the traditional Rule of 40, counted as revenue growth rate multiplied by 2.5 plus EBITDA margin).

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LTMLast FY202320242025202620272028
Rule of 4034%35%---
Bessemer Rule of X73%75%---
Revenue per Employee-$2.1M---
Opex per Employee-$0.9M---
S&M Expenses to Revenue14%14%19%20%15%
G&A Expenses to Revenue--1%1%1%
Opex to Revenue-41%40%40%41%

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Nykaa Competitors

Nykaa competitors include Alibaba Health, Chewy, Vipshop, Zalando, Meesho, Lenskart, Wayfair, Vishal Mega Mart, Zozo and Rakuten.

Most Nykaa public comparables operate across Consumer E-commerce.

EV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
Last FYLTM2027ELast FYLTM2027E
Alibaba Health1.4x1.2x26.0x21.0x
Chewy0.7x0.6x11.5x10.6x
Vipshop0.2x0.2x2.2x2.3x
Zalando0.4x0.4x6.0x5.6x
Meesho6.4x6.1x(70.3x)(62.5x)
Lenskart10.0x9.6x46.8x47.4x
Wayfair1.0x1.0x16.5x15.8x
Vishal Mega Mart4.4x4.3x29.0x29.5x

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Nykaa Funding History

Before going public, Nykaa raised $190M in total equity funding, across 12 rounds.

Last private valuation of Nykaa was $1B, after raising $3M in June 2020 from Avaana Capital and Sunil Kant Munjal.


Nykaa Funding Rounds

DateStageRaised FromRaisedValuationRev. MultipleDeal Summary
Nov-22Secondary - publicAditya Birla Sun Life AMC; Axis Mutual Fund; BNP Paribas Arbitrage; BofA Securities; ICICI Prudential Asset Management; Morgan Stanley Asia; Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan; Regal Investment Fund; Société Générale$41M--
Jun-20Series HAvaana Capital; Sunil Kant Munjal$3M$1BNykaa, the Mumbai-based online beauty and wellness marketplace founded by Falguni Nayar in 2012, raised INR 19.6 crore (approximately $2.6 million) from Sunil Kant Munjal, former joint managing director of Hero MotoCorp, in May 2020. The investment involved the issuance of 32,350 equity shares at INR 6,049.56 per share, representing a continuation of Munjal's involvement as an early backer of the platform. With this funding, Nykaa entered the unicorn club, achieving a reported valuation of $1.2 billion. The platform operates as a multi-brand e-commerce retailer selling over 15,000 brands and 35,000 products across beauty and wellness categories, alongside its private-label offerings and retail stores across major Indian cities. The funding round came during a period of strong revenue growth, with the company having expanded its market presence significantly since its Series C round in 2015, which included investments from TVS Capital and Marico founder Harsh Mariwala.
May-20Series FSteadview Capital$9M$1BNykaa is an Indian online beauty and cosmetics retailer founded in 2012 that operates both an e-commerce platform and 50–60 offline stores. The company is one of the few profitable Indian e-commerce ventures, having reported a profit of Rs 2.3 crore (approximately $310,000) in the fiscal year ending March 2019, with net revenues of Rs 1,159 crore ($156 million) that year. In May 2020, Nykaa raised funding from existing investor Steadview Capital at a post-money valuation of $1.2 billion, achieving unicorn status during the COVID-19 pandemic. The round involved Steadview investing approximately $8.9 million to $13 million, with the variation reflecting currency conversion timing and transaction structure. This valuation represented significant growth from TPG Growth's investment approximately one year prior, which had valued the company at $724 million. By mid-2021, Nykaa had achieved an annualized revenue run rate of approximately $600 million, reflecting strong growth trajectory in the online beauty market. The company maintained profitability despite rapid expansion and was preparing for an initial public offering. Nykaa's management includes founder and CEO Falguni Nayar, and the company counts notable investors including Hero Group's Sunil Munjal, Marico's Harsh Mariwala, and Max Group among its backers.
Mar-20Series FFaering Capital; Steadview Capital$13M$1BFSN E-Commerce Ventures, operating as Nykaa, is an Indian e-commerce platform specializing in beauty, wellness, and fashion products. The company offers a wide range of brands across multiple categories through its online stores. In the fiscal year ended March 2021, near the time of the funding round, Nykaa reported revenue from operations of Rs 145.81 crore.
Dec-19Secondary - privateSteadview Capital$30M$1BNykaa is an Indian omnichannel beauty and personal care retailer offering cosmetics, skincare, haircare, and wellness products through its online platform and over 50 physical stores. Steadview Capital led a funding round with Rs 100 crore ($13 million) investment, followed by an additional Rs 67 crore, valuing the company at Rs 9,200 crore or approximately $1.2 billion and marking it as a unicorn. This investment occurred around March-April 2020, building on prior capital from TPG Growth ($15 million at $730 million valuation in April 2019) and Lighthouse India Fund. For the financial year ended March 31, 2019, Nykaa's revenue increased to Rs 1,228.8 crore from Rs 578 crore the prior year, with net revenue reported at Rs 1,159 crore in some accounts. The company achieved profitability, posting a post-tax loss of only Rs 21 crore (down from Rs 28 crore) or a profit of Rs 2.3 crore. Nykaa competed with e-commerce giants like Amazon and Myntra in the beauty segment while emphasizing customer service and capital efficiency.
Apr-19Series ESharrp Ventures; TPG$14M$720MNykaa is an omni-channel beauty retail chain offering makeup, skincare, hair care, and wellness products from over 850 brands, operating as an online marketplace and physical stores, positioned as the Indian Sephora in a market expected to grow to $3.5 billion by 2022. In April 2019, Nykaa raised Rs 100 crore ($14 million) in a Series E funding round led by TPG Growth, with participation from existing investors like Sharrp Ventures, valuing the company at Rs 5000 crore, a 70% increase from the prior round six months earlier. This brought total funding to around Rs 355-1000 crore since inception in 2012. The capital supports expansion into physical retail, Nykaa Man, Nykaa Fashion, and private labels for higher margins. For FY2018-19, Nykaa reported revenue of Rs 1159 crore, up from Rs 555 crore the prior year, achieving profit after tax of Rs 2.30 crore and EBITDA profitability. The company projected more than doubling net revenue to Rs 1200 crore in FY19 and was on track for 100% growth potentially exceeding Rs 1000 crore. Nykaa competes with Amazon and Flipkart in the beauty segment while dominating vertical e-commerce, leveraging social media and communities like Nykaa Network for engagement.
Sep-18Secondary - privateLighthouse Funds$16M$453MNykaa is an online marketplace for beauty and personal care products founded in 2012 by Falguni Nayar. The platform sells over 850 brands including luxury cosmetics such as M.A.C, Bobbi Brown, and Estée Lauder across categories including skincare, haircare, fragrances, and men's grooming, with its luxury vertical representing 10% of total revenue. In September 2018, Lighthouse India Fund III invested Rs 113 crore ($15.7 million) in a secondary transaction to acquire the stake held by TVS Shriram Growth Fund, which had invested in the company's Series B and Series C rounds in 2015 and 2016. The transaction valued Nykaa at $453 million (Rs 3,000 crore). For the fiscal year ended March 2018, Nykaa reported revenues of Rs 570 crore and had achieved EBITDA positivity for two consecutive quarters. The company was targeting 100% revenue growth in the following fiscal year and planned to expand its offline footprint to 90 stores by 2020.
May-18Series DDalip Pathak; Harsh Mariwala; Sunil Kant Munjal$24M-Nykaa, an online beauty retailer launched in 2012 by Falguni Nayar, raised Rs 165 crore ($24 million) in a Series D funding round in May 2018 from existing investors including Dalip Pathak, Harsh Mariwala, and Sunil Kant Munjal. This brought the company's total funding to $60 million at that point. The fresh funding was intended for growth and expansion. Nykaa follows an inventory-led model with warehouses in Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, offering over 850 brands including luxury names like M.A.C, Bobbi Brown, Clinique, and Estee Lauder. Its luxury vertical contributed 10% of total revenue. The company launched its own private label in 2015 to aid profitability and adopted an omnichannel approach by opening physical stores under 'Nykaa On Trend' for curated best-sellers and luxury brands, with 17 stores operational and plans to reach 55 by FY2019 end. For FY 2017-18, Nykaa reported net revenue of Rs 570 crore, up significantly from Rs 214 crore in FY 2016-17, reflecting strong year-on-year growth. The company was expected to achieve profitability in FY 2019.
Apr-18Series DDalip Pathak; Michael Carlos; Sunil Munjal$11M$457M-
Sep-16Series CHarsh Mariwala; Max Ventures and Industries; Sunil Munjal; TVS Capital Funds$15M$118MNykaa, an online retailer of beauty brands founded by Falguni Nayar, reported net revenue of Rs 214 crore for the financial year 2016-17. Gross merchandise value increased 3.6 times to Rs 275 crore, driven by a 56% expansion in brand portfolio to over 700 brands and 80,000 products, plus growth in luxury beauty sales which rose 10X to account for 15% of total sales. The company launched 'Nykaa Luxe' stores in Mumbai, Bengaluru, New Delhi, and airports in Delhi and Mumbai to support its omni-channel strategy. In its third funding round closing December 2016, Nykaa raised Rs 104.3 crore from institutional and private investors, aligning with the specified investor group including Sunil Munjal as lead. At the time, Nykaa maintained a GMV run rate of Rs 600 crore.
Oct-15Series BAtul Nishar; Dalip Pathak; Harsh Mariwala; Michael Carlos; TVS Capital Funds$10M--
Jul-14Series A-$3M-Nykaa raised $3.4 million (Rs 20 crore) in a Series A funding round on July 3, 2014, from private investors including HNIs and NRIs. The funds supported expansion in omni-channel retailing, including marketing, technology, and inventory management for over 300 brands and 10,000 SKUs. The company aimed to grow 4x in 2014 and 3.5x by 2016, with projections for 10x growth by fiscal 2015, while launching its first offline store at T3 Delhi Airport.

Nykaa M&A Activity

Nykaa has acquired 6 companies to date.

Last acquisition by Nykaa was on August 13th 2024. Nykaa acquired Earth Rhythm for $5M (EV/Revenue multiple of ).

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Latest Acquisitions by Nykaa

Earth Rhythm
Little Black Book
Kica
Nudge Wellness
Description
Earth Rhythm is a direct-to-consumer personal care brand based in Gurugram, India, offering haircare, skincare, and makeup formulated by cosmetic chemists. Launched in 2020, it conducts independent clinical trials for products like salicylic acid shampoos and retinol serums, backed by studies from dermatological labs. Available via its e-commerce site and Amazon India, the brand sources ingredients like tea tree oil from sustainable farms, serving 100,000 customers with paraben-free lines.
Little Black Book is a Mumbai-based online marketplace offering curated fashion and lifestyle products. It stocks over 1,000 brands in women's apparel, men's clothing, footwear from Nike and Adidas, jewelry, home decor items, gourmet snacks, and beverages. Available via web and iOS/Android apps, the platform features gifting guides for Diwali, birthdays, and weddings with 500 pre-curated bundles. Launched in 2014, it reaches 2 million users across India and partners with Myntra for logistics.
Kica is an online retailer of women's activewear and swimwear based in India. The store sells one-piece swimsuits, bikinis, sports bras, leggings, tracksuits, and jackets in classic and bold designs. Shipping across Asia, Kica sources performance fabrics for fitness and beach activities.
Nudge Wellness is a supplier of nutraceuticals and wellness supplements targeting immune support, energy, and stress relief. The product portfolio includes vitamins, herbal extracts, and protein blends distributed through retail and online channels. Formulated in GMP-certified facilities, Nudge Wellness serves health stores and direct consumers with clean-label options free from artificial additives.
HQ CountryIndiaIndiaIndiaIndia
HQ City
Gurgaon
New Delhi
New Delhi
Delhi
Deal Date13 Aug 20245 Aug 202222 Apr 202222 Apr 2022
Valuation$5Mundisclosed$600K$1M
EV/Revenue
EV/EBITDA

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Nykaa Investment Activity

Nykaa has invested in 1 company to date.

Latest investment by Nykaa was on April 22nd 2022. Nykaa invested in Earth Rhythm in their $8M Series A round (EV/Revenue multiple of ).

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Latest Investments by Nykaa

Earth Rhythm
Description
Earth Rhythm is a direct-to-consumer personal care brand based in Gurugram, India, offering haircare, skincare, and makeup formulated by cosmetic chemists. Launched in 2020, it conducts independent clinical trials for products like salicylic acid shampoos and retinol serums, backed by studies from dermatological labs. Available via its e-commerce site and Amazon India, the brand sources ingredients like tea tree oil from sustainable farms, serving 100,000 customers with paraben-free lines.
HQ CountryIndia
HQ City
Gurgaon
Deal Date22 Apr 2022
RoundSeries A
Raised$8M
InvestorsAnicut Capital; Nykaa
Valuation$24M
EV/Revenue
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About Nykaa

When was Nykaa founded?Nykaa was founded in 2012.
Where is Nykaa headquartered?Nykaa is headquartered in India.
How many employees does Nykaa have?As of today, Nykaa has over 491 employees.
Who is the CEO of Nykaa?Nykaa's CEO is Falguni Sanjay Nayar.
Is Nykaa publicly listed?Yes, Nykaa is a public company listed on National Stock Exchange of India.
What is the stock symbol of Nykaa?Nykaa trades under NYKAA ticker.
When did Nykaa go public?Nykaa went public in 2021.
Who are competitors of Nykaa?Nykaa main competitors include Alibaba Health, Chewy, Vipshop, Zalando, Meesho, Lenskart, Wayfair, Vishal Mega Mart, Zozo, Rakuten.
What is the current market cap of Nykaa?Nykaa's current market cap is $8B.
What is the current revenue of Nykaa?Nykaa's last 12 months revenue is $1B.
What is the current revenue growth of Nykaa?Nykaa revenue growth (NTM/LTM) is 26%.
What is the current EV/Revenue multiple of Nykaa?Current revenue multiple of Nykaa is 7.3x.
What is the current EBITDA of Nykaa?Nykaa's last 12 months EBITDA is $84M.
What is Nykaa's EBITDA margin?Nykaa's last 12 months EBITDA margin is 8%.
What is the current EV/EBITDA multiple of Nykaa?Current EBITDA multiple of Nykaa is 94.1x.
What is the current FCF of Nykaa?Nykaa's last 12 months FCF is $48M.
What is Nykaa's FCF margin?Nykaa's last 12 months FCF margin is 4%.
What is the current EV/FCF multiple of Nykaa?Current FCF multiple of Nykaa is 166.7x.
How many companies Nykaa has acquired to date?As of May 2026, Nykaa has acquired 6 companies.
What was the largest acquisition by Nykaa?$26M acquisition of Dot & Key Wellness on 22nd October 2021 was the largest M&A Nykaa has done to date.
What companies Nykaa acquired?Nykaa acquired Dot & Key Wellness, Earth Rhythm, Nudge Wellness, Kica, 20Dresses, and Little Black Book.
In how many companies Nykaa has invested to date?As of May 2026, Nykaa has invested in 1 company.
What was the last Nykaa investment?On 22nd April 2022 Nykaa invested in Earth Rhythm, participating in a $8M Series A round at $24M valuation, alongside Anicut Capital.
In what companies Nykaa invested in?Nykaa invested in Earth Rhythm.

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