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Delta Corp LtdQ3 FY19

Delta Corp Ltd Q3 FY19 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: 64.4P/E: 20.8Market Cap: ₹1.9K CrSector: Leisure Services

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 3

Margin

Category 3

Fundraise

No

Order

N/A

Capex

Yes

1 of 4 growth signals are positive — mixed outlook.

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Revenue guidance

Category 3
  • Management expects annualized growth of 15% to 20% over the next 3-5 years, reflecting historical compounded growth rates.
  • Recent capacity additions and market expansion indicate potential for increased revenues.
  • Post-Diwali seasonal uptick anticipated, with subdued activity during festive week but overall growth towards Nov-Dec.
  • Online gaming targeted to grow 20%-25% YoY, with plans to acquire 40,000-60,000 new customers, driven by poker focus.
  • Offline business remains the “lion’s share” and is expected to grow steadily.
  • New onshore casino development with increased capacity (6-7 times current) planned, involving Rs 1000-1200 crore investment, to boost future volumes and revenues.
  • Seasonal and economic factors may cause quarter-to-quarter fluctuations, but management confident of restoring growth momentum beyond current base.

Margin guidance

Category 3
  • Delta Corporation expects a long-term compounded annual growth rate of 15% to 20% over a 3 to 5-year period.
  • The company targets around 20% to 25% growth in its online gaming revenue segment, supported by customer acquisition goals of 40,000 to 60,000 new users.
  • EBITDA margins are expected to stabilize around 20% in the long run, with current H1 margins at approximately 23% to 24%.
  • The offline (casino) business remains the core revenue driver, with plans to expand capacity significantly via an onshore casino project.
  • Internal cash generation and monetizable assets are expected to fund growth and expansions without needing debt.
  • Near term, October is seasonally subdued due to Diwali, but growth is anticipated post-Diwali into the festive Q3-Q4 period.

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Fundraise plans

No
  • Delta Corporation does not anticipate needing to borrow any funds for its upcoming onshore casino project.
  • The total project cost is estimated at INR 2000-2200 crores, with Delta planning to invest INR 1000-1200 crores including land and infrastructure.
  • As of October 14, they have INR 415 crores cash on hand and generate about INR 300 crores of EBITDA yearly, which approximates to cash flow.
  • Over the next 4 years, cash generation plus existing liquid assets (~INR 400 crores) total about INR 1600 crores.
  • This internal accruals and asset monetization is sufficient to fund the project without any debt or equity fundraising.
  • No mention was made of new equity fundraising during the call.

Order book

The provided document pages (1-16) from Delta Corporation Limited's Q2 FY20 earnings call do not mention any information regarding current or expected order book or pending orders. The discussion primarily focuses on: - Financial performance and revenue figures. - Business operations including casino capacity and online gaming. - Regulatory environment and GST-related matters. - Capital expenditure plans and expansion projects. - Market growth, capacity addition, and competitive landscape. No details about order books or pending orders were disclosed in the transcript available.

Capex plans

Yes
  • Total project cost for onshore development estimated at ₹2,000-2,200 crores.
  • Delta plans to invest ₹1,000-1,200 crores in land and infrastructure for the new project.
  • Development includes a 200-300 room hotel and approximately 400,000 sq. ft. gaming space.
  • Additional facilities like employee quarters, surveillance, and back-office setups to be built.
  • Existing CAPEX spent around ₹29 crores in H1 FY20 on land parcels, plant & machinery, Nepal casino upgrades, and software updates for online business.
  • No external borrowing planned; investments to be funded through cash reserves (~₹415 crores) and internal accruals (₹300 crores EBITDA annually).
  • Increase in gaming capacity by 20-25% with introduction of new vessels (Big Daddy and Pride).
  • Focus on growing online segment with target 20-25% revenue growth.

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