GTPL Hathway LtdQ1 FY24
GTPL Hathway Ltd Q1 FY24 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
No
Order
N/A
Capex
Yes
1 of 4 growth signals are positive — mixed outlook.
Full analysisRevenue guidance
Category 3- →GTPL Hathway expects continued revenue growth driven by both Cable TV (CATV) and broadband segments.
- →Broadband subscriber base reached 1.02 million in FY24 and is projected to grow by 100K to 150K subscribers annually, targeting 1.2 to 1.5 million subscribers in 3 years.
- →The wired broadband market in India is rapidly expanding—from 38 million subscribers now to an anticipated 100-150 million over the next 4-7 years.
- →Digital cable TV subscribers increased by 550K YoY; the company continues to pursue organic and inorganic growth through market penetration and acquisitions.
- →The broadband ARPU is stable at Rs.460; focus is on volume-driven growth rather than price hikes.
- →Overall revenue CAGR target is approximately 17%, with broadband and CATV subscription growth as key drivers.
- →The company aims to maintain operating EBITDA margins around 24%-26% while growing revenue.
Margin guidance
Category 3- →Revenue growth expected at a CAGR of approximately 17%.
- →Operating EBITDA growth CAGR currently at 7%-8%, with plans to improve through cost reduction and revenue enhancement.
- →Operating margin (EBITDA margin net of payments to broadcasters) maintained consistently between 24%-26%, with plans to increase to about 26%-27% in FY25.
- →EBITDA growth projected to pick up to 10%-12% starting FY25.
- →Net profit expected to improve alongside margin expansion in FY25.
- →Broadband subscriber base expected to grow from 1 million to 1.2-1.5 million over the next three years, supporting revenue growth.
- →Capex of Rs. 350-400 crores annually aimed at maintaining and expanding business, with incremental returns expected to improve over time.
- →Dividend payout with 40% recommended for FY24, indicating steady shareholder returns.
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Fundraise plans
No- →GTPL Hathway's borrowings increased recently primarily due to project-related margin money and full utilization of overdraft limits.
- →The company expects the borrowing levels to come down by FY25 as project expenses and related cash outflows stabilize.
- →No explicit mention in the call transcript of any new fundraising through equity or fresh debt planned in the near term.
- →The company is currently managing CAPEX between Rs. 350 to 400 crores annually for business maintenance and growth.
- →Interest costs include both debt interest (~8.5%) and operating lease accounting entries; no indication of new debt cost escalation.
- →Overall, based on available discussion, no immediate new fundraising through debt or equity has been indicated.
Order book
- →GTPL Hathway has undertaken a significant project awarded by Gujarat ISP Private Limited (GISL) valued at Rs. 46 crores.
- →This project involves making 8,000 Gram Panchayats in Gujarat Wi-Fi enabled under phases one and two of the BharatNet project.
- →The project is nearly complete, with revenues and costs largely recognized in the last quarter.
- →Some pending revenues remain to be booked.
- →The project has thin profitability currently, with net profits low relative to costs.
- →No specific mention of the broader order book or additional pending orders beyond this BharatNet-related project was provided in the transcript.
Capex plans
Yes- →FY24 CAPEX was ₹396 crore, split roughly as ₹200 crore for cable and ₹196 crore for broadband.
- →Metro Cast acquisition is accounted as an investment currently, not included in FY24 CAPEX.
- →FY25 CAPEX guidance is ₹350-400 crore, including maintenance and growth investments.
- →Incremental CAPEX return is currently around 10%, expected to improve from FY25.
- →Increased CAPEX partly driven by higher churn (now 15% vs. pre-COVID 7-8%) requiring maintenance and upgrades.
- →Future CAPEX will support broadband subscriber growth (adding 100K-150K annually) and improved service offerings like new apps integrating OTT platforms.
- →Debt and borrowings increased to fund projects, including margin money and utilization of overdraft limits.
- →Strategic focus on infrastructure investment tied to BharatNet projects, enhancing rural and tier 2 city penetration.
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