SS Retail IPO is a mainboard book-built public issue of SS Retail Limited, an organised multi-brand retailer focused primarily on mobile phones, accessories, pre-owned smartphones and other consumer electronics. The company operates through SS Mobile, The Mobile Space and Mobile Exchange Wala, with a strong presence across Maharashtra and an expanding footprint in Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Goa and Gujarat.
The SS Retail IPO comprises a ₹360 crore fresh issue and a ₹140 crore offer for sale, taking the total issue size to approximately ₹500 crore at the upper price band. The company plans to use the fresh issue proceeds mainly towards incremental working capital, new-store fit-outs and general corporate purposes.
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Table of Contents
- SS Retail IPO Details
- What Does SS Retail Do?
- SS Retail's Store Network
- How Does SS Retail Make Money?
- SS Retail IPO: Fresh Issue vs OFS
- How Will SS Retail Use the IPO Proceeds?
- SS Retail Financial Performance
- Revenue Growth vs Profit Growth
- SS Retail IPO: Key Performance Indicators
- SS Retail IPO GMP
- SS Retail IPO Valuation
- SS Retail IPO Peer Comparison
- SS Retail's Geographic Concentration
- SS Retail's Dependence on Mobile Phones
- Supplier Concentration: An Important Risk
- SS Retail's Working Capital Requirement
- Debt Position
- SS Retail IPO: Strengths
- SS Retail IPO: Key Risks
- What Could Drive SS Retail's Future Growth?
- What Should Investors Monitor After the IPO?
- SS Retail IPO: Promoter Holding
- SS Retail IPO: Overall Investment Analysis
- Should You Subscribe to the SS Retail IPO?
- SS Retail IPO FAQs
The SS Retail IPO is a mainboard book-built issue with a price band of ₹403 to ₹424 per equity share. The IPO will open for subscription on September 16, 2026 and close on September 18, 2026. The shares are proposed to be listed on NSE and BSE.
Key Details:
| Particular |
Details |
| Company |
SS Retail Limited |
| IPO Type |
Mainboard, Book-Built Issue |
| IPO Date |
September 16 to September 18, 2026 |
| Price Band |
₹403 to ₹424 per share |
| Face Value |
₹10 per share |
| Lot Size |
35 shares |
| Minimum Investment |
₹14,840 |
| Fresh Issue |
₹360 crore |
| Offer for Sale |
₹140 crore |
| Total Issue Size |
₹500 crore |
| Listing |
NSE and BSE |
| Registrar |
KFin Technologies Limited |
| Lead Managers |
Anand Rathi Advisors Limited and Emkay Global Financial Services Limited |
| Tentative Allotment |
September 21, 2026 |
| Tentative Listing |
September 23, 2026 |
The RHP states that the equity shares have a face value of ₹10 each and the price band has been fixed at ₹403 to ₹424 per share.
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SS Retail is an organised multi-brand retailer of mobile phones, accessories and other electronic products. Its business is primarily focused on mobile retail, while the company also undertakes corporate sales of mobile phones and accessories.
Its product portfolio includes:
- Mobile phones
- Pre-owned smartphones
- Mobile accessories
- Audio products
- Earbuds and headphones
- Smartwatches and other wearables
- Chargers, cables and power banks
- Televisions
- Laptops
- Tablets
The company also offers ancillary services such as mobile protection plans, EMI facilities, anti-theft software and mobile recharge services.
SS Mobile
SS Mobile is the company's flagship retail format and operates large-, medium- and small-format stores.
The Mobile Space
The Mobile Space was launched in FY2023 and focuses particularly on improving the company's reach in Tier II, Tier III and beyond cities.
Mobile Exchange Wala
Mobile Exchange Wala was also launched in FY2023 and operates as a shop-in-shop format for pre-owned smartphones within selected SS Mobile stores. This gives SS Retail exposure to the pre-owned smartphone market.
Rapid store expansion is one of the key features of the SS Retail business. The company increased its store count from 236 in FY2024 to 503 in FY2026 and further to 536 stores by July 31, 2026.
| Period |
Store Network |
| FY2024 |
236 stores across 109 cities |
| FY2025 |
347 stores across 149 cities |
| FY2026 |
503 stores across 215 cities |
| July 31, 2026 |
536 stores, cities not disclosed |
SS Retail added 267 stores between March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2026.
According to the company's disclosures and the industry report referenced in its offer documents, SS Retail was the largest mobile phone retail chain in West India and Maharashtra and ranked third in India among the peers considered, based on store count.
The company has a particularly strong presence in smaller cities. Its strategy involves smaller-format stores and franchisee-led models to expand its reach without carrying the entire capital burden of company-operated stores.
SS Retail follows a combination of company-owned, franchise-operated and corporate sales models. Its operating formats include COCO, COFO, FOFO and corporate sales.
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COCO: Company Owned, Company Operated
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COFO: Company Owned, Franchisee Operated
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FOFO: Franchisee Owned, Franchisee Operated
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Corporate sales: Sales of mobile phones and accessories to corporate customers
The franchise formats allow SS Retail to scale its store network with lower capital requirements than a completely company-owned model. However, store productivity, inventory management, franchisee economics and procurement margins remain important to the company's performance.
The ₹500 crore IPO consists of a fresh issue and an offer for sale. The distinction is important because the proceeds from these two components go to different parties.
| Component |
Details |
| Fresh Issue |
₹360 crore, proceeds to SS Retail |
| Offer for Sale |
₹140 crore, proceeds to selling shareholders |
| Total IPO |
₹500 crore |
Fresh Issue
SS Retail will receive the proceeds from the ₹360 crore fresh issue, after applicable IPO expenses. These funds are intended primarily for capital expenditure for new-store fit-outs, incremental working capital and general corporate purposes.
Offer for Sale
The ₹140 crore OFS consists of shares sold by existing shareholders.
The selling shareholders include:
- Siddharth Gunvant Shah
- Deepa Siddharth Shah
- Harshal Kishor Parekh
- Bhavini Harshal Parekh
- Rakhi Narendra Firodia
The OFS proceeds will go to the selling shareholders rather than SS Retail. Therefore, only the fresh issue directly brings new capital into the company.
The fresh issue of ₹360 crore is proposed to be used for new-store fit-outs, incremental working capital and general corporate purposes.
| Use of Funds |
Amount |
| New-store fit-outs in FY2027 and FY2028 |
₹12.45 crore |
| Incremental working capital |
₹241.35 crore |
| General corporate purposes and issue-related requirements |
Balance |
SS Retail intends to open 120 new stores in FY2027 and another 120 stores in FY2028. It had already opened 33 new stores between April 1, 2026 and July 31, 2026.
The relatively large allocation towards working capital highlights the inventory-intensive nature of the business. As SS Retail expands its store network, it needs to maintain adequate inventory across its stores. Consequently, revenue growth can consume significant amounts of cash.
Working-capital management will therefore be an important factor to monitor after listing.
SS Retail has reported strong growth in revenue and profit between FY2024 and FY2026. Revenue from operations increased from ₹1,206.74 crore in FY2024 to ₹2,351.03 crore in FY2026, while PAT increased from ₹26.65 crore to ₹59.28 crore.
FY2024 Financial Performance
| Financial Metric |
FY2024 |
| Revenue from Operations |
₹1,206.74 crore |
| Total Income |
₹1,208.04 crore |
| EBITDA |
₹56.50 crore |
| Profit Before Tax |
₹35.21 crore |
| Profit After Tax |
₹26.65 crore |
| Net Worth |
₹101.51 crore |
| Borrowings |
₹110.43 crore |
| EPS |
₹4.10 |
FY2025 Financial Performance
| Financial Metric |
FY2025 |
| Revenue from Operations |
₹1,597.93 crore |
| Total Income |
₹1,599.96 crore |
| EBITDA |
₹80.44 crore |
| Profit Before Tax |
₹52.89 crore |
| Profit After Tax |
₹39.86 crore |
| Net Worth |
₹141.37 crore |
| Borrowings |
₹125.36 crore |
| EPS |
₹6.13 |
FY2026 Financial Performance
| Financial Metric |
FY2026 |
| Revenue from Operations |
₹2,351.03 crore |
| Total Income |
₹2,352.85 crore |
| EBITDA |
₹125.15 crore |
| Profit Before Tax |
₹81.45 crore |
| Profit After Tax |
₹59.28 crore |
| Net Worth |
₹225.71 crore |
| Borrowings |
₹162.59 crore |
| EPS |
₹9.11 |
Revenue from operations nearly doubled between FY2024 and FY2026, while EBITDA more than doubled during the same period. PAT also increased substantially.
SS Retail's revenue growth has been accompanied by an improvement in operating profitability.
FY2024 Revenue and Profitability
| Financial Metric |
FY2024 |
| Revenue Growth |
45.03% |
| Gross Profit Margin |
10.67% |
| EBITDA Margin |
4.68% |
| PAT Margin |
2.21% |
FY2025 Revenue and Profitability
| Financial Metric |
FY2025 |
| Revenue Growth |
32.42% |
| Gross Profit Margin |
12.09% |
| EBITDA Margin |
5.03% |
| PAT Margin |
2.49% |
FY2026 Revenue and Profitability
| Financial Metric |
FY2026 |
| Revenue Growth |
47.13% |
| Gross Profit Margin |
12.18% |
| EBITDA Margin |
5.32% |
| PAT Margin |
2.52% |
Revenue growth accelerated from 32.42% in FY2025 to 47.13% in FY2026. EBITDA margin increased from 4.68% to 5.32%, while PAT margin improved from 2.21% to 2.52%.
However, the absolute PAT margin remains low at around 2.52%. Even a small deterioration in gross margins, inventory losses, discounts, rent, employee expenses or finance costs could therefore have a meaningful impact on net profit.
SS Retail disclosed several operating and financial KPIs for FY2026. These metrics provide insight into store productivity, working capital, leverage and returns.
| KPI |
FY2026 |
| Stores |
503 |
| Retail Area |
2,41,365 sq. ft. |
| Sales per sq. ft. |
₹1,46,347 |
| Store Closure Rate |
5.37% |
| Same Store Sales Growth |
11.17% |
| Inventory Turnover |
8.83x |
| Net Working Capital Days |
46 days |
| Net Debt / Equity |
0.58x |
| Net Debt / Operating EBITDA |
1.06x |
| ROE |
30.60% |
| ROCE |
29.30% |
| RoNW |
32.60% |
Same-Store Sales Growth
SS Retail reported 11.17% same-store sales growth in FY2026. This indicates that growth was not driven solely by new store openings, as existing stores also recorded higher sales.
However, the store closure rate increased to 5.37% in FY2026, compared with 3.46% in FY2025 and 2.12% in FY2024. Investors should therefore monitor whether rapid expansion is accompanied by stable store-level economics.
SS Retail IPO GMP (Grey Market Premium) is an unofficial indicator of the premium at which the IPO shares are reportedly traded in the grey market before listing. Since GMP is not an exchange-published or company-reported figure, it can vary between sources and change quickly. It should not be treated as an official indication of the IPO's listing price or valuation.
Investors should primarily consider the SS Retail IPO price band, RHP, financial performance, subscription data and other official disclosures when evaluating the issue. SS Retail does not publish or endorse any GMP figure.
For the latest SS Retail IPO GMP, subscription, allotment and listing updates, visit the SS Retail IPO page on Finology Ticker.
SS Retail IPO valuation is an important consideration because the issue is priced at a significant multiple of the company's FY2026 earnings.
At the upper price band of ₹424, SS Retail's FY2026 basic EPS was ₹9.11. The implied P/E is:
₹424 ÷ ₹9.11 = approximately 46.54x
The company's FY2026 RoNW stood at approximately 32.60%.
A P/E of around 46.5x means investors are paying a significant multiple of FY2026 earnings. The valuation therefore needs to be assessed alongside the company's growth rate, margins, return ratios and listed peers.
For the valuation to be supported over the long term, SS Retail would need to:
- Sustain strong revenue growth
- Continue expanding its store network
- Maintain or improve store productivity
- Protect gross margins
- Control inventory
- Manage working capital efficiently
- Diversify geographically
- Increase profitability faster than expenses
If earnings growth slows materially, the valuation multiple could become a significant risk.
The company's offer documents identify relevant listed retail peers, including businesses operating in consumer electronics and mobile retail.
Revenue Comparison
| Company |
FY2026 Revenue |
| SS Retail |
₹2,351.03 crore |
| Electronics Mart India |
₹7,183.26 crore |
| Aditya Vision |
₹2,671.62 crore |
| Jay Jalaram Technologies |
₹851.82 crore |
PAT Comparison
| Company |
FY2026 PAT |
| SS Retail |
₹59.28 crore |
| Electronics Mart India |
₹107.14 crore |
| Aditya Vision |
₹116.92 crore |
| Jay Jalaram Technologies |
₹10.28 crore |
P/E Comparison
| Company |
FY2026 P/E |
| SS Retail |
46.54x |
| Electronics Mart India |
62.66x |
| Aditya Vision |
66.29x |
| Jay Jalaram Technologies |
14.41x |
The comparison should not be interpreted mechanically because the companies differ in scale, geographical footprint, business mix, margins and operating models.
Still, SS Retail's valuation indicates that the IPO is asking investors to assign a substantial value to the company's future growth prospects.
Geographical concentration is one of the most important risks in the SS Retail IPO.
As of March 31, 2026, SS Retail operated 503 stores, of which 458 were located in Maharashtra. This means approximately 91% of its stores were in Maharashtra.
More importantly, approximately 89.09% of revenue from operations came from Maharashtra in FY2026.
| Financial Year |
Maharashtra Revenue Contribution |
| FY2024 |
94.07% |
| FY2025 |
92.32% |
| FY2026 |
89.09% |
The concentration has declined, but Maharashtra remains overwhelmingly important to the business.
Any adverse economic, regulatory, competitive or consumer-demand development in Maharashtra could therefore have a disproportionate effect on SS Retail.
The company's expansion into Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Goa and Gujarat is strategically important for reducing this concentration.
Mobile phones remain SS Retail's core revenue driver. Mobile-phone retail contributed approximately 86.18% of revenue in FY2026, compared with 87.58% in FY2025 and 88.31% in FY2024.
| Financial Year |
Mobile Phone Revenue Contribution |
| FY2024 |
88.31% |
| FY2025 |
87.58% |
| FY2026 |
86.18% |
This concentration gives SS Retail exposure to India's smartphone market and device replacement cycles. However, it also leaves the company highly exposed to:
- Smartphone demand
- Consumer spending
- Smartphone replacement cycles
- Brand launches
- Pricing competition
- Online competition
- Manufacturer incentives
- Inventory obsolescence
A slowdown in smartphone demand could therefore have a significant impact on SS Retail's sales.
SS Retail also has significant dependence on its major suppliers. Purchases from the top 10 suppliers represented approximately 79.09% of traded-goods purchases in FY2026.
| Financial Year |
Top 10 Suppliers' Share |
| FY2024 |
88.38% |
| FY2025 |
89.42% |
| FY2026 |
79.09% |
Although supplier concentration declined in FY2026, the top 10 suppliers still represented a substantial share of purchases.
The company generally purchases inventory through purchase orders rather than relying entirely on long-term supply agreements. Any disruption involving a major supplier could affect product availability and sales.
Working capital is one of the most important aspects of the SS Retail IPO.
SS Retail reported 46 net working-capital days and 8.83x inventory turnover in FY2026.
The company must purchase inventory before selling it to customers. As it adds stores, the amount of inventory required to support the network also rises.
This explains why ₹241.35 crore of the fresh issue is earmarked for incremental working capital.
Investors should monitor:
- Inventory growth
- Inventory turnover
- Receivable days
- Payable days
- Net working-capital days
- Operating cash flow
- Cash conversion
Revenue growth without corresponding cash generation would be an important warning sign.
SS Retail's borrowings increased from ₹110.43 crore in FY2024 to ₹125.36 crore in FY2025 and ₹162.59 crore in FY2026.
Its FY2026 net debt-to-equity ratio was approximately 0.58x, while net debt to operating EBITDA stood at approximately 1.06x.
SS Retail is therefore not debt-free. For an inventory-intensive retailer, debt can support growth during periods of strong demand but can also increase financial pressure if sales slow or inventory takes longer to sell.
The debt position should therefore be considered alongside the company's working-capital requirements.
SS Retail has several factors that support its growth prospects, including rapid store expansion, improving financial performance and a scalable retail model.
1. Rapid Store Expansion
SS Retail expanded from 236 stores in FY2024 to 503 stores in FY2026, demonstrating strong execution in adding physical retail locations.
2. Strong Revenue Growth
Revenue from operations increased from ₹1,206.74 crore in FY2024 to ₹2,351.03 crore in FY2026.
3. Improving Profitability
EBITDA margin increased from 4.68% to 5.32%, while PAT margin improved from 2.21% to 2.52%.
4. Strong Return Ratios
FY2026 ROE was approximately 30.60%, while RoNW stood at approximately 32.60%.
5. Presence in Tier II and Tier III Markets
The company's focus on smaller cities provides access to markets where organised mobile retail penetration can increase.
6. Franchise-Based Expansion
COFO and FOFO formats can allow SS Retail to expand its footprint without funding every store entirely through its own capital.
7. Exposure to Pre-Owned Smartphones
Mobile Exchange Wala gives SS Retail exposure to the pre-owned smartphone market, providing a business segment beyond new-device sales.
While SS Retail has demonstrated strong growth, the IPO also carries several risks related to geographic concentration, business concentration, working capital, competition and valuation.
1. High Dependence on Maharashtra
Around 89% of revenue came from Maharashtra in FY2026, leaving the company highly exposed to this market.
2. High Dependence on Mobile Phones
Mobile phones contributed approximately 86% of revenue in FY2026, making SS Retail vulnerable to smartphone-market cycles.
3. Supplier Concentration
The top 10 suppliers accounted for around 79% of traded-goods purchases in FY2026.
4. Thin Profit Margins
FY2026 PAT margin was only around 2.52%. Even modest margin pressure could therefore have a significant impact on earnings.
5. High Working-Capital Requirement
A substantial ₹241.35 crore of the fresh issue is earmarked for incremental working capital, demonstrating how cash-intensive the company's growth can be.
6. Competitive Industry
SS Retail competes with organised retailers, regional mobile chains and online platforms. Competition can put pressure on prices, margins, customer acquisition and inventory turnover.
7. Store Closure Risk
The store closure rate increased to 5.37% in FY2026. Investors need to monitor whether new stores generate adequate returns as the company continues its expansion.
8. Valuation Risk
At ₹424 per share, the company is valued at around 46.5x FY2026 earnings based on reported EPS of ₹9.11. This leaves less room for disappointment if earnings growth slows.
Several factors could support SS Retail's future growth if its expanding network generates adequate store-level productivity.
Store Expansion
The company plans to add 120 stores each in FY2027 and FY2028. If these stores achieve attractive sales productivity, revenue growth could remain strong.
Geographic Diversification
Reducing dependence on Maharashtra could make the business more resilient. Expansion into Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Goa and Gujarat is therefore important.
Pre-Owned Smartphone Market
Mobile Exchange Wala could help SS Retail expand its presence in the pre-owned smartphone segment.
Higher Accessories Contribution
An increase in accessories and related categories with different margin characteristics could support overall profitability.
Franchise Expansion
Franchise-led expansion can help SS Retail scale its network while reducing the capital requirement per store.
Investors should not judge SS Retail only by quarterly revenue growth. The quality and cash efficiency of that growth will also be important.
1. Same-Store Sales Growth
If revenue growth is driven only by new stores while existing stores stagnate, the quality of growth may weaken.
2. Sales Per Square Foot
This indicates how efficiently the company is using its retail space.
3. Store Closure Rate
A rising closure rate could indicate problems with store economics or expansion decisions.
4. Gross Margin
Mobile retail is highly competitive, making margin stability critical.
5. Inventory Turnover
Slowing inventory turnover can indicate excess inventory or weaker demand.
6. Working-Capital Days
If working-capital days rise significantly, expansion could consume more cash.
7. Operating Cash Flow
Investors should check whether reported profits are translating into cash.
8. Maharashtra Revenue Contribution
A declining Maharashtra contribution would indicate that geographic diversification is progressing.
9. Mobile Phone Revenue Contribution
A gradual increase in the contribution from accessories, pre-owned devices and other electronics could reduce concentration risk.
10. Return on Capital
Investors should determine whether incremental stores are generating returns comparable with the company's existing network.
Before the IPO, the promoter and promoter group held approximately 75.7% of the company's equity. Following the IPO, promoter holding is expected to decline to approximately 64.8%, based on the upper price-band capital structure.
The promoters include:
- Siddharth Gunvant Shah
- Deepa Siddharth Shah
- Harshal Kishor Parekh
- Bhavini Harshal Parekh
The promoters will continue to retain a significant majority stake after the IPO. Investors should also monitor related-party transactions, promoter pledging, if any, and future share sales.
SS Retail presents a combination of high growth and high concentration risk.
On the positive side, the company has demonstrated:
- Rapid store expansion
- Strong revenue growth
- Rising EBITDA
- Increasing PAT
- Healthy return ratios
- Strong presence in Tier II and Tier III markets
- A scalable franchise-led expansion model
- A growing geographic footprint
However, investors should not overlook the other side of the business.
SS Retail remains:
- Highly dependent on Maharashtra
- Highly dependent on mobile-phone sales
- Dependent on a concentrated supplier base
- Working-capital intensive
- A relatively low-margin business
- Exposed to intense competition
- Priced at a relatively high earnings multiple
The IPO valuation therefore appears to assume continued strong earnings growth.
For investors evaluating the issue, the key consideration is whether SS Retail can convert its rapid store expansion into sustainable free cash flow and higher profitability.
A growing store network by itself is not enough. The long-term investment case will depend on whether each new store generates adequate sales, margins and returns while keeping inventory and working capital under control.
The SS Retail IPO should be evaluated as a growth-oriented retail opportunity rather than a low-risk value investment.
The company's financial trajectory is encouraging, with revenue increasing sharply and profitability improving. Its large store network, presence in smaller cities and franchise-led model provide a platform for further expansion.
However, the IPO also carries meaningful risks. The concentration of revenue in Maharashtra and mobile phones, dependence on major suppliers, low net margins, working-capital intensity and relatively high valuation are important factors to consider.
At the upper price band of ₹424, the IPO values the company at roughly 46.5 times FY2026 earnings based on reported EPS of ₹9.11.
Therefore, investors considering the IPO should focus less on headline revenue growth and more on whether SS Retail can sustain same-store sales growth, improve margins, maintain inventory efficiency, diversify geographically and generate stronger operating cash flows as the store network expands.
In short, SS Retail has a strong growth story, but its IPO valuation and concentration risks mean investors should assess the issue with a long-term perspective and a clear understanding of the risks disclosed in the RHP.
Bottom Line
SS Retail is entering the public market with a rapidly expanding retail network, strong historical revenue growth and improving profitability. Its focus on Tier II and Tier III markets and use of franchise-led formats could support further expansion.
However, investors should balance this growth against high geographic concentration, dependence on mobile phones and suppliers, thin margins, substantial working-capital needs and a demanding IPO valuation.
The most important post-listing test will be whether SS Retail can turn its expanding store footprint into consistent store-level profitability and cash generation without compromising balance-sheet strength.
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1. What is the SS Retail IPO price?
The SS Retail IPO price band is ₹403 to ₹424 per equity share.
2. When is the SS Retail IPO?
The SS Retail IPO will open for subscription on September 16, 2026 and close on September 18, 2026. The tentative allotment date is September 21, 2026, while the tentative listing date is September 23, 2026.
3. What is the SS Retail IPO issue size?
The SS Retail IPO comprises a ₹360 crore fresh issue and a ₹140 crore offer for sale, making the total issue size approximately ₹500 crore at the upper price band.
4. What is the SS Retail IPO lot size and minimum investment?
The SS Retail IPO lot size is 35 equity shares. At the upper price band of ₹424 per share, the minimum investment is ₹14,840.
5. What are the major risks of the SS Retail IPO?
The major risks include high dependence on Maharashtra, concentration in mobile-phone sales, supplier concentration, thin profit margins, substantial working-capital requirements, intense competition, store closure risk and valuation risk.