Integrated Annual Report 2025

Creating value through our business model

OUR BUSINESS MODEL SUPPORTS DELIVERY OF OUR
STRATEGY AND IS SHAPED BY OUR PURPOSE,
MISSION, VALUES AND BELIEFS

Inputs

Through effective and sound management of our capitals, we create sustainable value.
 

Activities and drivers of revenue

A key strength of the Group is our integrated business model
 
         
Human capital
  • Our workforce, partners and franchisees
  • Skills and training
  • Ethics
  • Transformation
  • Health and safety
  • Values and culture
     
     
     
     

Franchising

    Bearer of Group trademarks and franchisor of retail brands

16%*

      2024: 16%
         
Financial capital
  • Cash generated from operations
  • Strategic direction
  • Risk management
     
     

Properties

    Well-maintained and strategically positioned rental yielding properties

17%*

        2024: 15%
         
Intellectual capital
  • Trademarks and brands
  • Product research and development
  • Knowledge, experience and practices
  • People, HR and governance systems
     
     
     
     
 

Supply and support services

      Distributors of imported tiles, brassware, accessories, tiling tools, wooden flooring, cabinets, décor and shower enclosures. Provider of various Group services including IT, HC and marketing

15%*

        2024: 16%
         
         
Social capital
  • Our customers
  • Corporate social investment
  • Our brands and reputation
  • Regulatory and governmental authorities
     
     
     

Manufacturers

    Manufacturer and supplier of tiles, sanitaryware, bathware, grout, adhesive, paint and related products

25%*

        2024: 28%
         
       
Manufactured capital
  • Production and research facilities
  • Procurement and supply chain
     
     

Retail

      Retailers of tiles, wooden flooring, brassware, bathroomware, hardware, accessories and other home-finishing products

26%*

        2024: 25%
         
Natural capital
  • Natural resources (land, air and water)
  • Projects to reduce carbon footprint
     
* Contribution to Group profit before tax.  

Ethical and sound governance and corporate social responsibility underpin our business model

Outcomes

Outputs

System-wide turnover Profit after tax

R11,3 billion

R 1 542 billion

Capitals affected: Capitals affected:
Cash balance Employees

R2,2 billion

2 646

A world-class
Capitals affected: Capitals affected: socially
responsible
Paid to employees Franchised stores franchisor,

R1,1 billion

72

manufacturer and
Capitals affected: Capitals affected: retailer of tiles,
sanitaryware,
Training and bursary spend bathware and

R20,4 million

Positive customer sentiment scores other related
Capitals affected: Capitals affected: home-finishing
products.
Total taxation paid Capital expenditure

R462 million

R234 million

Capitals affected: Capitals affected:
Production volumes (pieces of sanitaryware) Production volumes (pieces of sanitaryware)

2 million

14,3 million

Capitals affected: Capitals affected:
Production volumes (square metres of tiles) Group CSI and Foundation spend

52 million

R86 million

Capitals affected: Capitals affected:
Solar power generation at stores

8 906 MWh

Improved manufacturing energy efficiencies
Capitals affected: Capitals affected:
Royalty income from franchises Total dividends paid

R133 million

R1 619 million

Capitals affected: Capitals affected: