CRISIL LtdQ3 FY19

CRISIL Ltd Q3 FY19 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: ₹4,598.4P/E: 38.0Market Cap: ₹33.6K CrSector: Finance

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 3

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 3
  • NBFC sector growth expected to moderate from over 20% in H1 FY2019 to about 10% in H2 FY2019, with an estimated ~15% growth over the next two years.
  • Securitization business has picked up significantly with 89% growth in H2 2018 versus H2 2017, indicating increasing volumes.
  • Despite challenges, money availability remains, though often at higher costs for many players.
  • In ratings business, operational efficiencies, pricing power, and technology deployment are driving margin expansion.
  • Product solutions and analytics investments are expected to crystallize into revenue over time, though commercialization takes longer.
  • Recovery rates and time for resolution of NPL assets are expected to improve gradually with the maturation of the bankruptcy law framework, driving better credit market dynamics in medium term.
  • Overall, growth will be moderate but steady, with focus on quality, technology adoption, and new product areas.

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Fundraise plans

  • The transcript does not explicitly mention any current or future plans for fundraising through debt or equity by CRISIL.
  • Gurpreet Chhatwal discusses the funding landscape for NBFCs, noting that while equity and debt from the corporate bond market may reduce, strong NBFCs continue to access these markets.
  • He highlights an anticipated dip in NBFC growth rates but expects growth to pick up in the second half of CY 2019.
  • No direct statements from CRISIL management about their own fundraising activities via debt or equity are present in the provided pages.
  • Emphasis is placed on operational efficiency, margin expansion, and product innovations rather than on capital raising plans.

See what CRISIL Ltd management said on order book — free account, 30 seconds.

Capex plans

The document does not explicitly mention any current or future capex, capital investment, or strategic investment plans. However, some relevant points that indirectly hint at investments include: - CRISIL is investing in technology to improve operational efficiency and produce high-quality outcomes at lower unit costs, contributing to margin expansion. - There is significant investment in product solutions and analytics, such as the Quantix platform, aimed at pricing, differentiation, and entering new areas like financial crime analytics. - The company is focusing on innovation and digital offerings, suggesting ongoing strategic investments in technology and data analytics capabilities. - No specific capital expenditure figures or detailed future investment plans were disclosed in the Q&A transcript. Overall, strategic investments appear centered on technology, product innovation, and expanding analytics capabilities.

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