Mastek LtdQ2 FY24

Mastek Ltd Q2 FY24 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: 1,626P/E: 11.5Market Cap: ₹5.0K CrSector: IT - Software

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 3

Margin

Category 2

Fundraise

N/A

Order

Yes

Capex

Yes

2 of 4 growth signals are positive.

Full analysis

Revenue guidance

Category 3
  • Mastek aims for steady, double-digit year-on-year revenue growth in upcoming quarters, targeting a few percentage points above industry averages.
  • U.S. business is on a strong growth trajectory with 5% quarter-on-quarter organic growth, surpassing USD 100 million run rate, and expected to continue momentum.
  • Healthcare vertical in the U.S. is seen as a significant growth opportunity, potentially becoming a USD 100 million vertical in 3-4 years.
  • U.K. public sector remains resilient with strong order booking and expected continued growth, particularly in central government and public sector.
  • Inorganic growth through acquisitions like BizAnalytica to contribute positively with margin improvements over time.
  • Growth drivers include expanded service portfolio, order backlog strength, and mining larger account deals.
  • Geographies like Middle East and selective European markets also expected to grow steadily.
  • Management cautiously optimistic given macro uncertainties but confident due to strong order book and enhanced capabilities.

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Fundraise plans

  • There is no mention of any new fundraising through debt or equity in the discussed pages.
  • The company has borrowed USD 16.7 million during the quarter specifically for the BizAnalytica acquisition.
  • The remaining acquisition amount was paid from internal cash accruals.
  • Current borrowings stand at INR 477 crores as of September 30, 2023.
  • The company has been focusing on paying down existing loans as per schedule, including dividend payments and loan installments.
  • No indication of plans for future debt or equity fundraising provided in the disclosed information.

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Capex plans

Yes
  • The document does not explicitly detail any specific current or future capex or strategic capital investments.
  • However, Mastek is making significant investments in developing capabilities around Generative AI, including:
  • - Training people.
  • - Building specific solutions related to Generative AI.
  • They are also investing in inorganic growth via acquisitions, such as BizAnalytica, which complements their data cloud business and overall value proposition.
  • Investments are being made in platform partnerships with Salesforce, Snowflake, Oracle, and Microsoft to amplify go-to-market positioning.
  • There is a focus on cost optimization initiatives to improve margins.
  • Given the emphasis on digital engineering, cloud transformation, and innovation, such as their Enterprise Workforce Scheduler platform, ongoing investments in technology and talent can be inferred.

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Margin guidance

Category 2
  • Mastek aims for steady double-digit year-on-year revenue growth, targeting a few percentage points above industry growth.
  • U.S. business, after achieving over USD 100 million run rate, is expected to sustain 5% quarter-on-quarter growth; margins targeted to reach double digits and gradually approach company average within 2-3 quarters.
  • Operating EBITDA margins impacted by recent wage hikes and BizAnalytica integration; management plans to use operating levers like grade mix, subcontractor conversion to employees, and utilization improvement to restore margins.
  • EBITDA margin target range is 17% to 19%, with efforts to reach the upper end once operational efficiencies and U.S. growth stabilize.
  • One-time acquisition costs impacting current profitability will not recur, supporting PAT improvement next quarters.
  • Order backlog growth and strong deal pipeline in UK and US provide confidence for improved future profitability and earnings growth.

Order book

Yes
  • 12-month order backlog grew approximately 13.4% year-on-year on a constant currency basis.
  • In INR and USD terms, the order book growth is even higher.
  • Order booking in the U.K. improved significantly, reflecting strong order book momentum.
  • The U.K. order backlog grew 5.6% quarter-on-quarter and 22.3% year-on-year in INR terms.
  • Steady growth is seen in both U.K. and U.S., with the U.K. order book better in Q2 and U.S. order book stronger in Q1.
  • The order book proportion balances out over half-year periods relative to revenue.
  • Average deal close time varies significantly from 1 month to 7 months based on deal complexity.
  • The strong order book gives confidence for revenue growth in upcoming quarters.

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