Moneyboxx Finance Ltd

Q2 FY24 Earnings Call Analysis

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fundraise: Yescapex: Yesrevenue: Category 2margin: Category 3orderbook: No
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fundraise

Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?

- MoneyBoxx Finance recently announced a major equity raise of INR 271 crores, which is 1.6x their existing capital of INR 170 crores. - Over 65% of this new equity is coming from existing investors, with promoters subscribing through warrants. - The equity raise supports their AUM growth target and aims for strong returns. - They have 33 institutional lenders including RBL, IDFC, Tata Capital, and DCB Bank, with new sanctions from 3 upcoming banks expected this quarter. - Borrowing cost is declining, supported by credit rating upgrades (from BBB- to BBB Stable) with anticipated further upgrades later in the year. - No specific target for Pass Through Certificates (PTC), but may use PTC strategically in Q4 depending on liquidity and cost considerations. - Plan to keep leverage below 4x, supported by the equity infusion and expected PAT growth. - May raise equity again next year but currently well-capitalized to reach INR 2,500 crores of AUM by FY26.
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capex

Any current/future capex/capital investment/strategic investment?

- MoneyBoxx Finance Ltd plans significant branch expansion, especially in the southern region, with 13 new branches already established and many more coming in Q2 and H2 FY25. - Target to have between 160 to 175 branches by the end of FY25. - The company is investing in digital initiatives including a mobile app to enhance business leads and improve operational efficiency. - Focus on increasing secured lending, aiming for over 40% contribution from secured loans by end of 2025. - Continuous reduction of borrowing costs and operating expenses are key strategic priorities. - Equity infusion planned with INR 270 crores expected over the next 18 months, supporting AUM growth and capital adequacy. - No specific mention of new capex projects beyond branch expansion and digital investments in the call.
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revenue

Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?

- MoneyBoxx Finance Ltd aims to almost double its AUM from INR 730 crores to around INR 1,400 crores in FY25. - Sequential growth in AUM is modest at 2.2%, with stronger growth expected in H2 - typically 70% of yearly disbursement occurs in H2 versus 30% in H1. - Plans to expand branch network from 113 to between 150-175 branches by year-end, including entry into 4 new southern states (Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh) with 25 new branches. - Disbursements grew 95% YoY with INR 106 crores disbursed in Q1, up 18% vs. last year. - Focus on increasing secured lending (from 6% last year to 27% in Q1 and expected over 40% by end 2025) to reduce credit costs and improve profitability. - Expected return on equity (ROE) to improve to around 12% plus, driven by declining borrowing costs and operational efficiencies. - Digital initiatives and geographic diversification expected to support volume and revenue growth.
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margin

Future growth expectations in earnings/operating earnings/profits/EPS?

- AUM expected to reach INR 1,300-1,400 crore by FY25 year-end with significant branch expansion (target: 160-175 branches). - Return on Equity (ROE) anticipated to improve above 12%, an increase of over 2% from last year’s 10%. - Borrowing costs expected to decline further from the current 12%, aiding margin expansion. - Operating expenses (OpEx) targeted to reduce by at least 100 basis points this year, enhancing profitability. - Incremental interest spreads improved by 49 basis points QoQ, indicating better unit economics. - Profit after tax for Q1 was INR 4.3 crore despite some write-offs; profitability expected to improve with growing secured loan portfolio. - Secured loans projected to contribute over 40% of AUM by end of 2025, lowering credit costs and improving credit quality. - Overall, earnings and operating profits are expected to grow steadily driven by scale, cost control, and mix shift to secured loans.
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orderbook

Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?

The transcript does not explicitly mention the current or expected order book or pending orders for MoneyBoxx Finance Ltd. However, some related key points from the Q1 FY25 earnings call are: - AUM (Asset Under Management) stood at INR 746 crore, up 93% YoY, with a sequential growth of 2.2%. - The company aims to almost double its AUM in FY25 to around INR 1,300-1,400 crore. - Disbursements for the quarter were INR 106 crore, up 18% YoY. - The company plans significant branch expansion from 113 to around 150-175 branches. - Expansion into 4 new states in South India (Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh) with 25 new branches planned. - There is a historical 30:70 split in business between H1 and H2, with H2 expected to see stronger business activity. - Disbursement growth is expected to pick up in H2 FY25. No direct order book or pending order figures are provided.