C.E. Info Systems Ltd

Q2 FY23 Earnings Call Analysis

IT - Software

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fundraise: No informationcapex: Yesrevenue: Category 1margin: Category 3orderbook: Yes
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fundraise

Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?

- The transcript on page 17 does not mention any current or planned fundraising through debt or equity. - There is no discussion related to raising capital via equity issuance or debt borrowing in the Q&A or closing remarks. - The focus is primarily on business updates, map updates, IoT revenue, and operational matters. - The company emphasizes capital efficiency and executing its growth plans within its existing resources. - No specific future plans for fundraising were indicated during this call.
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capex

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

- The company has made inorganic investments and partnerships specifically in drone solutions and IoT hardware to leverage capabilities from specialized companies rather than manufacturing drones themselves. - These investments support providing full drone-based solutions including data capture, processing, and analysis, which enhances their mapping and geospatial platforms. - Focus on building reliable hardware sources for IoT and drone segments through these strategic and inorganic investments. - There is ongoing significant investment in advancing their map data products, notably developing a "4D high-definition digital map twin," which integrates drones and IoT data. - The company positions drone, IoT, and mapping businesses as three strategic pillars supporting future growth and expansion. - Although specific future capex figures are not disclosed, investments in technology platforms, hardware partnerships, and map advancement are key areas of focus.
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revenue

Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?

- The company is targeting a 40%+ year-on-year growth in revenue for FY '24 and beyond, as stated by management. - Growth is broad-based across segments including automotive OEMs, mobility fleets, consumer tech companies, and government. - Increasing customer base (from 600 to over 850 customers) is driving revenue expansion. - The connected vehicle journey, especially with EVs and ADAS, is a medium- to long-term growth engine in automotive. - IoT business volumes, such as devices sold (~1.9 lakh devices in FY '23), are growing, with SaaS income and margins expected to improve steadily. - Drone business positioned as a future growth pillar with opportunities in mapping, survey, and government projects like SVAMITVA. - Real-time map updates and new product features like 3D airport maps and infrastructure developments support expanding use cases. - The company expects to cross INR 1,000 crores in revenue within the next 4-5 years based on current growth trajectories.
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margin

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

- The company aims for around 40%+ top-line growth for FY '24 and the next 3-4 years (Page 14, 15). - Growth is broad-based across automotive, mobility fleets, consumer tech, government, and enterprise sectors (Page 5). - The company anticipates crossing INR 1,000 crores revenue milestone in 4-5 years (Page 5). - EBITDA margins are expected to improve gradually, with Map-led business at around 54% margin and IoT segment margins expanding over time (Page 3, 11). - IoT EBITDA margin rose from 4% last year to 6.3% in Q1 FY'24, with a positive SaaS income impact expected going forward (Pages 3, 11). - The business focuses on capital-efficient execution and sustainable margin protection amidst expected competitive challenges (Pages 6-7). - Seasonality is viewed on a year-on-year basis; full-year growth and profitability are prioritized over quarterly fluctuations (Page 15).
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orderbook

Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?

- At the beginning of the year, MapmyIndia had an open order book of INR 918 crores. - The company added around 250+ new customers in the last year, increasing the total to over 850 customers from 600. - Growth is broad-based across market segments including automotive OEMs, mobility fleets, logistics, consumer tech, traditional corporates, and government. - Revenue recognition happens as deliveries are made against this order book. - The company is on track for a 40%+ growth for the fiscal year. - The open order book and customer additions imply a strong pipeline supporting this growth trajectory.