CARE Ratings LtdQ3 FY22

CARE Ratings Ltd Q3 FY22 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: ₹1,638P/E: 27.6Market Cap: ₹4.9K CrSector: Capital Markets

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 3

Margin

Category 3

Fundraise

N/A

Order

N/A

Capex

Yes

1 of 3 growth signals are positive — mixed outlook.

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Revenue guidance

Category 3
  • Nepal business revenue grew by 7.24%, remaining flattish but not degrown.
  • African subsidiaries saw sharp revenue growth, e.g., 53% growth in nine months in Africa business.
  • Advisory business revenue increased 55% to ₹5.7 crores in nine months, though still early stage and not yet profitable.
  • IT technology subsidiary faced revenue decline (16% down) due to talent exodus and pandemic-related market access issues but expects recovery.
  • Overall rating subsidiaries show strong revenue growth, especially internationally.
  • Growth expected from new business lines: advisory, ESG, risk solutions, and international expansion.
  • Technology investments ongoing to enhance digital transformation and product quality.
  • Optimistic about future demand due to government capex and infrastructure push.
  • Margins expected to improve as revenue grows with operating leverage.
  • Inorganic growth to be pursued prudently, focusing on risk analytics and data analytics opportunities.
  • Confident of sustained growth momentum and meaningful numbers in future periods.

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Fundraise plans

  • There is no specific mention of any current or immediate future fundraising through debt or equity in the document.
  • The company is cautious and prudent regarding inorganic growth and acquisitions, considering the constraints of their cash corpus and market valuations.
  • They prefer making the right investments rather than being guided by accounting or short-term quarterly performance pressures.
  • The management emphasizes investing in their own businesses, including risk solutions and advisory services, rather than pursuing immediate acquisitions.
  • While open to opportunities in the inorganic space (risk analytics, data analytics, KPO), no specific plans or targets for fundraising are indicated.
  • The company is mindful of valuation and future growth potential before making acquisitions, implying no urgent need for raising capital currently.

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Capex plans

Yes
  • The company is focused on making the right investments to build businesses for the future, not just quarterly performance.
  • They are investing in their own businesses, particularly in risk solutions, advisory, consulting, and internationalization.
  • Technology investment is critical, and they are building a tech-led business with ongoing projects in automation, analytics, and digital transformation.
  • Incremental technology expenses are controlled (less than 5 crores in nine months).
  • No immediate thrust on inorganic acquisitions due to cash constraints and market valuations, but the company remains vigilant for opportunities in risk analytics, data analytics, and KPO.
  • The company sees strong potential in infrastructure sectors with expected capital expenditure growth supported by government and private investment.
  • Budget announcements and government capex (7.5 trillion planned next year) are viewed as positive for future corporate spending and credit markets.
  • Focus on disciplined execution of strategy to create better shareholder value through these investments.

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