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Apollo Finvest (India) LtdQ2 FY25

Apollo Finvest (India) Ltd Q2 FY25 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: 352P/E: 20.0Market Cap: ₹138 CrSector: Finance

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 2

Margin

Category 3

Fundraise

N/A

Order

N/A

Capex

N/A

0 of 2 growth signals are positive — mixed outlook.

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Revenue guidance

Category 2
  • Apollo aims for significant growth in its retail loan book, leveraging 7-8 years of experience in this area.
  • The company expects more growth from retail loans this year and the next, expecting positive translation into financial numbers.
  • There is a strategic shift back towards retail lending from term loans as volatility from RBI pricing regulations decreases.
  • Aspirationally, Apollo believes achieving long-term secular growth of around 20% year-on-year in income is very much possible.
  • Growth is to be driven by deeper partnerships, enhanced due diligence, and a focus on stable, well-evaluated fintech collaborations.
  • The company targets a future AUM composition of roughly 70% retail loans and 30% term loans.
  • Apollo plans bolder, faster steps in its development to capitalize on a maturing digital lending ecosystem.

Margin guidance

Category 3
  • Apollo aims for significant growth by shifting focus back to scaling the retail loan book, an area of expertise developed over 7-8 years.
  • The company expects a 70-80% retail loan composition with 20-30% wholesale term loans, targeting a more stable and solid retail lending environment.
  • They anticipate improved profitability as RBI's regulatory volatility on pricing reduces, enabling fintech partners to lower retail loan prices.
  • Apollo is undergoing a transition phase this year, with expectations of retail-driven growth and profitability improvements in the upcoming quarters and next year.
  • They aspire to achieve a long-term secular growth rate of around 20% year-on-year income, though they refrain from giving specific revenue or profit guidance.
  • Hiring experienced digital lending professionals and leveraging technology and data-driven credit algorithms are key enablers for faster growth.
  • Structural expenses are rising due to B2C expansion, but the long-term growth trajectory remains positive.

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Fundraise plans

  • No explicit mention of any current or future new fundraising through debt or equity in the provided transcript.
  • The company has sold a property (previous office owned by Apollo) to deploy money toward lending rather than real estate (Page 13).
  • There is an emphasis on deploying funds in a stable and measured way rather than rapid growth (Page 13).
  • No direct plans or discussions on raising capital through equity or debt are indicated in these excerpts.
  • The focus is more on scaling the retail book, improving partnerships, and enhancing due diligence rather than fundraising.
  • Potential updates or announcements might be shared in upcoming quarters or AGM, but nothing specific is stated now.

Order book

  • The AUM (Assets Under Management) details were not disclosed in the presentation but are expected to be shared in the upcoming AGM within the next month (Page 16).
  • The company projects the future AUM composition to be around 70% retail loans and 30% term loans (Page 10).
  • There is an ongoing transition and scaling focus towards retail lending, drawing from 7-8 years of experience in this segment (Page 17).
  • Partner additions are currently capped, with emphasis on expanding B2C and lending partnerships as well as optimizing operational expenses (Page 16).
  • Growth is expected primarily from retail lending amid evolving RBI regulations affecting digital lending (Page 17).
  • The company maintains robust controls on its warehousing term loans to manage portfolio risk and cash flow (Pages 6 and 15).

Capex plans

  • Apollo is focusing on expanding its technology capabilities, which is identified as a key strength during due diligence visits to partner companies (Page 4).
  • The company aims to hire experienced talent specifically in digital lending to leverage ecosystem maturity and accelerate growth (Page 7).
  • Strategic investment in deeper partnerships with top fintech players has been a key approach, moving toward fewer but larger term loan and co-lending partnerships after rigorous due diligence (Pages 5 and 10).
  • There is an emphasis on building robust lending structures combining tech and finance to scale relationships and gain better data transparency (Page 7).
  • No explicit mention of large standalone capital expenditure, but investments seem focused on human capital, technology, and strengthening partnership ecosystems (overall context).

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