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3i Infotech LtdQ1 FY22

3i Infotech Ltd Q1 FY22 Earnings Call Analysis

Revenue, margin, capex, fundraise and order book outlook from management commentary.

Price: 17.2P/E: 6.2Market Cap: ₹362 CrSector: IT - Software

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 3

Margin

Category 1

Fundraise

No

Order

Yes

Capex

N/A

2 of 4 growth signals are positive.

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Revenue guidance

Category 3
  • The company targets INR 760 crore revenue with INR 15 crore EBITDA for the current year, viewed as a conservative committed baseline.
  • There is an expected shift in revenue mix from low-margin "run" business to higher-margin new lines including Cloud First, Cognitive, NuRe, and automation-led BPS.
  • Efforts are focused on building a robust sales pipeline, aiming for a INR 100 crore order book conversion this year.
  • New service lines such as cloud transformation, automation, BBB cognitive, and blockchain pilots are expected to generate higher-margin revenues and contribute to growth.
  • The company plans to reduce low-margin, volume-driven contracts and replace them with profitable ones to increase revenue per employee.
  • Geographic focus includes growth in US and India regions, and expansion in telecom and manufacturing verticals.
  • Long-term strategy aims to shift to value-based outcome pricing and enhanced EBITDA margins, targeting 15-25% profitability in coming years.

Margin guidance

Category 1
  • Target revenues for FY23 are INR 760 crore (minimum) to INR 835 crore (focused target).
  • Expected EBITDA for FY23 ranges from INR 15 crore (minimum) to INR 30 crore (focused target), representing around 2% EBITDA margin.
  • Management sees the INR 760 crore revenue and INR 15 crore EBITDA as committed baseline, with potential upside from an INR 100 crore order book expected to convert this year.
  • The company aims to improve operating margins over time by changing revenue mix to higher-margin digital, automation-led, and cognitive services.
  • Focus on replacing low-margin business with new higher-margin business lines targeting 20%+ operating margins in medium term.
  • Long-term goal to achieve EBITDA margins of 15-20%, in line with industry averages, but no specific timeline given.
  • Management expects the business turnaround to improve profitability gradually, with positive PAT expected in coming quarters beyond breakeven.

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Fundraise plans

No
  • There is no long-term debt planned or outstanding; the company is currently debt-free.
  • For working capital and growth purposes, some short-term working capital limits may be taken.
  • No long-term debt or equity infusion is expected or planned for the current financial year.
  • The company aims to operate within existing resources and residual receivables without new equity fundraising.
  • Equity dilution related to ESOP schemes is limited to about INR 3 to 4 crores worth, corresponding to around 29 lakh options still open for vesting/exercising.

Order book

Yes
  • The company is targeting an INR 100 crore order book.
  • Management aims to convert this INR 100 crore order book into revenue within the current financial year.
  • The INR 760 crore revenue outlook for FY23 includes this order book, representing the committed minimum revenue.
  • The company expects upside in EBITDA beyond the minimum INR 15 crore forecast through order book conversion.
  • The focus is on building a robust order book with a considerable portion from higher-margin value businesses.
  • Efforts are ongoing to grow and convert pipeline deals, especially in digital, cloud, and consulting services.
  • Management will provide quarterly updates on progress in order book development and conversion.

Capex plans

  • Current year's CAPEX excluding right-to-use assets is about INR 29 crores, covering laptops and office renovations.
  • Capitalization in Q4 towards build projects totals around INR 18 crores (excluding leased assets).
  • Investment focus is on sales organization to build a consultative sales team aimed at changing revenue mix from volume to value.
  • Strategic investment in building new lines of services branded as NuRe, including Edge Desk and next-generation technologies like cognitive and 5G.
  • Emphasis on strengthening consulting capabilities to offer end-to-end business outcome services.
  • Working capital limits may be utilized to support revenue growth, but no long-term debt or equity infusion planned for the year.
  • The management is deploying new commercial models to challenge competition and proactively cannibalize some revenues to fund growth initiatives.

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