Aurum Proptech Ltd
Q2 FY24 Earnings Call Analysis
IT - Services
fundraise: Yescapex: Yesrevenue: Category 1margin: Category 1orderbook: No information
π°fundraise
Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?
- The company has plans for a potential call on partly paid shares, with an amount of INR 30 crores expected to be called in Q4 of the current financial year (next 6 to 9 months), based on current requirements (Page 7).
- Rights issue proceeds and any new capital raised will be used primarily to deepen the existing ecosystem rather than creating new business lines (Page 14).
- No specific mention of new debt fundraising was highlighted; focus seems on equity through rights calls and internal capitalization for growth (Page 14).
- The company does not require the funds immediately and is timing the calls based on business needs (Page 8).
ποΈcapex
Any current/future capex/capital investment/strategic investment?
- Aurum PropTech is capitalizing on product development costs related to their tech platforms, with INR 2.8 crores capitalized in Q1 FY'25 and INR 13 crores in FY'24, expecting depreciation over 2-3 years.
- The company is focused on deepening its existing real estate ecosystem rather than creating new business lines, utilizing capital raised through rights issues for this purpose.
- They are preparing for fractional ownership via Aurum WiseX, including applying for licenses and migrating assets (INR 180 crores AUM with ~400 investors), following new SM-REIT regulations.
- Growth capital is being deployed behind key rental brands HelloWorld and NestAway to accelerate capacity growth, e.g., aiming for 50,000 units capacity by March 2027, potentially faster with increased investment.
- No new unrelated strategic investments mentioned; the focus remains on expanding and integrating the current PropTech ecosystem.
πrevenue
Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?
- Aurum PropTech targets a 45% year-on-year revenue growth over the next 3 years.
- The North Star goal is to reach INR 1,000 crores in revenue as soon as possible.
- Q1 FY'25 revenue grew 45% YoY to INR 69.10 crores, demonstrating strong momentum.
- The rental business aims to grow units under management from 30,000 currently to 50,000 by March 2027, possibly faster with strategic investments.
- Distribution vertical revenue is increasing with data analytics and marketing automation growing actively.
- SaaS business may see near-term volatility but is expected to grow as election-related impacts fade.
- Overall, the company balances strong revenue growth with improving profitability and operational efficiency.
πmargin
Future growth expectations in earnings/operating earnings/profits/EPS?
- Aurum PropTech targets a 45% year-on-year revenue growth over the next 3 years, aiming to reach INR 1,000 crores revenue as soon as possible.
- EBITDA improvement is a key focus, with an expected quarterly improvement of 450 basis points, maintaining a balance between growth and profitability.
- Adjusted EBITDA losses have significantly narrowed, showing a 1,900 bps improvement in Q1 FY 2025 compared to Q1 FY 2024, signaling stronger operating earnings going forward.
- Profit Before Tax is also improving, with a 2,000 bps year-on-year improvement in Q1 FY 2025 despite still being negative, indicating progress towards profitability.
- Management emphasizes cost discipline, operational efficiency, and deepening their PropTech ecosystem to sustain margin expansion and shareholder value creation.
- There is also consideration for future business restructuring within the distribution vertical to improve market share and operating metrics.
πorderbook
Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?
- The transcript does not explicitly mention a current or expected order book or pending orders figure.
- However, there is a reference on Page 14 to signed-up capacity being around 30,000 units in the rental business.
- The company aims to increase this capacity to 50,000 units by March 2027, and they are ahead of schedule on this target.
- The focus appears to be on expanding rental units under management rather than traditional order book metrics.
- The companyβs guidance indicates a 45% year-on-year revenue growth target for the next 3 years, reflecting strong business pipeline and scaling.
- Investments and capital raised are intended to deepen their ecosystem rather than explore new business lines, suggesting ongoing order flow within existing verticals.
