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GTPL Hathway LtdQ2 FY25

GTPL Hathway Ltd Q2 FY25 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: 59.1P/E: 48.0Market Cap: ₹772 CrSector: Entertainment

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
  • GTPL Hathway expects double-digit revenue growth, around 10-11% Y-o-Y, with potential for further improvement.
  • Quarterly growth in Q1 FY '26 was approximately 7% Y-o-Y.
  • The broadband segment is anticipated to grow at a higher CAGR due to low market penetration (only 10-12% currently).
  • Cable TV revenues face challenges from increased competition and churn but have growth potential through market consolidation and expansion into rural/dark areas using the Headend-In-The-Sky (HITS) platform.
  • Approximately INR350 crores to INR400 crores planned in capex to support growth, including broadband expansion and cable network upgrades.
  • Broadband subscriber base addition targeted around 500,000 for FY '26.
  • Revenue split expected roughly INR200 crores from CATV and INR150 crores from broadband in capex-driven growth areas.
  • Focus on increasing subscriber volumes, market penetration in 10+ states.
  • Growth driven by bundled services combining broadband, cable TV, and OTT content.

Margin guidance

Category 3
  • GTPL expects double-digit revenue growth, around 10-11% Y-o-Y, with potential to reach up to 18-20% depending on market conditions.
  • Operating EBITDA margin currently at 22%, targeted to improve to between 23-25% by the end of FY '26.
  • Stand-alone EBITDA margin was 9.9% in Q1 FY '26, with consolidated EBITDA margin at 12.4%.
  • Profitability growth driven by broadband subscriber additions and synergies from subsidiaries.
  • Earnings growth is expected to improve as the new Headend-In-The-Sky (HITS) platform launches and subscriber base expands.
  • Incremental EBITDA from subsidiaries rose by 10% Y-o-Y, showing increasing contribution to consolidated profits.
  • Overall net profit growth expected to be positive with recovery in cable TV segment and sustained broadband growth.
  • Management is optimistic about recovering cable TV churn and monetizing rural/cable dark areas for further earnings growth.

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Fundraise plans

  • There is no explicit mention of any current or future fundraising through debt or equity in the transcript.
  • Capex plans for FY26 are guided around INR 350-400 crores, funded through internal accruals.
  • No statements indicate plans for raising fresh equity or debt in this quarter or near term.
  • The company is focusing on operational improvements and platform launches rather than external fundraising.
  • Financials show internal cash generation with no highlighted need for external funds or capital raising activities at this time.

Order book

  • GTPL Hathway is currently hopeful about the BharatNet tender in Gujarat, expecting it to open within the next 1 to 1.5 months.
  • The company has the capability and prior experience with BharatNet projects and plans to actively participate in this upcoming tender.
  • No other specific details about current or expected order books or pending orders were disclosed in the call transcript.

Capex plans

Yes
  • Capex guidance for FY '26 is between INR 350 crores to INR 400 crores.
  • Q1 FY '26 capex was around INR 79 crores: approx. INR 50 crores on CATV (mostly set-top boxes and some on HITS) and INR 30 crores on broadband (CPE and Homepass materials).
  • Capex includes both maintenance and growth investments.
  • Significant investment underway for the Headend-In-The-Sky (HITS) platform; regulatory approvals are nearing completion.
  • HITS platform expected to launch by end of the current quarter or early next quarter.
  • Broadband expansion focuses on increasing subscriber base, especially in Gujarat and 10 newly launched states.
  • Strategic capex in Gujarat market to increase broadband penetration.
  • Company is also open to partnerships with technology players and startups to enhance services.

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