Aurum Proptech Ltd

Q3 FY24 Earnings Call Analysis

IT - Services

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fundraise: Yescapex: Yesrevenue: Category 2margin: Category 1orderbook: No information
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fundraise

Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?

- Aurum PropTech plans a rights issue in Q4 of FY2025 as previously communicated, which will serve as capital for acquisitions and growth initiatives. - The company is conservative regarding debt and intends not to take on new debt for acquisitions; only existing lease rental discounting (LRD) debt against properties, which is self-liquidating and at attractive interest rates, is carried. - There is no plan to increase debt beyond LRD; acquisitions will be funded through equity (rights issue) or monetization of properties. - Cash and cash equivalents currently stand around INR 14 crores, with additional fixed deposits of INR 7-8 crores. - The rights issue proceeds and building monetization (Q5 and Q6 properties) are earmarked for growth capital, particularly to expand the co-living business and other verticals.
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capex

Any current/future capex/capital investment/strategic investment?

- Aurum PropTech plans to allocate capital to its co-living business over the next 3 years to support growth, targeting INR 500 crores ARR by FY2028. - Proceeds from a planned rights issue and monetization of buildings Q5 and Q6 will be used as growth capital. - Post achieving profitability and controlling unit economics in NestAway, the company sees opportunities for 1 or 2 strategic acquisitions complementary to its businesses. - The company maintains a conservative approach to acquisitions and valuations. - Additional capital outlined includes INR 30 crores dedicated to scaling NestAway. - No plans to bring in big strategic investors currently, considering the businesses are still in early scaling phases and have sufficient capital. - Rights issue planned for Q4 to raise further capital. - No additional debt planned except existing lease rental discounting, reflecting a debt-averse stance on acquisitions.
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revenue

Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?

- Aurum PropTech targets a year-on-year (YoY) growth of 45% as their North Star metric, with potential strategic opportunities pushing for this trajectory. - NestAway aims for controlled growth over the next 2 quarters focusing on unit economics and increased customer wallet share, before accelerating to potentially 3-digit growth in the future. - Co-living business projects an ARR of INR 500 crores by FY2028, with planned capital allocation over next 3 years to support this growth. - Distribution segment targets scaling similar to rental operations, with Sell.do focusing on international expansion and Aurum Analytica aiming for an ARR of INR 100 crores. - Capital vertical aims to launch its first asset under the SM-REIT licensing framework within 2-3 quarters to unlock significant real estate investment opportunities. - Overall, rentals grew 33% YoY, distribution grew 18% YoY, with continuous supply acquisition and introduction of new revenue streams like NestAway Lite and resale market to enhance future growth.
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margin

Future growth expectations in earnings/operating earnings/profits/EPS?

- Aurum PropTech targets a year-on-year (YoY) revenue growth of approximately 45% for FY'25, supported by organic growth and potential strategic acquisitions. - NestAway, post its acquisition and turnaround, aims for controlled growth with expectations of eventually achieving three-digit growth. - The co-living business is projected to generate INR 500 crores in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) by FY2028, with continued capital allocation planned. - The company is focusing on profitable growth and unit economics, targeting overall profitability by FY26-27. - EBITDA margins are improving, with an increase from -5.9% to -4.1% adjusted EBITDA recently, indicating progress toward positive earnings. - The distribution segment is being scaled with technology focus, aiming to significantly increase its ARR and profitability. - Acquisitions will be conservative and selective, aimed at complementary businesses that enhance growth without compromising financial health.
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orderbook

Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?

The transcript does not explicitly mention the current or expected order book or pending orders for Aurum PropTech Limited. However, related insights include: - The company manages 32,000 rental units and aims to exceed 50,000 rental units by FY2026, indicating strong operational scale and demand pipeline. - NestAway is on a growth path with controlled unit economics, targeting INR 100 crores in revenue. - The co-living business is projected to generate INR 500 crores in ARR by FY2028, with capital allocation planned for growth. - Distribution vertical shows strong growth with an ARR target of INR 100 crores for lead generation business. - The capital vertical is progressing towards launching its first asset under the SM-REIT license in the next 2-3 quarters. No direct reference to a formal order book or pending orders is provided in the call transcript.