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Niyogin Fintech LtdQ3 FY24

Niyogin Fintech Ltd Q3 FY24 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: 41.9Market Cap: ₹529 CrSector: Finance

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 3

Margin

Category 3

Fundraise

N/A

Order

Yes

Capex

Yes

2 of 4 growth signals are positive.

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Revenue guidance

Category 3
  • Revenue growth is considered sustainable due to incremental contracts in both Niyogin and iServeU, including new Sound Box contracts and a contract with NSDL Payments Bank for Agency Banking Solution.
  • The financial inclusion segment onboarded 31 new partners, and Niyogin added RapiPay as a new lending partner, contributing to scaling up.
  • SaaS revenue from Sound Box devices is expected to generate Rs. 1 to 1.5 crores per month once 5 lakh devices are deployed.
  • Deployment of 6 lakh Sound Box devices expected within 12 to 18 months, potentially driving significant SaaS revenues.
  • International market entry, especially in the Middle East, is expected to start generating revenues by Q4 FY25.
  • Pivot to SaaS and program management is expected to yield better margins and improvement in EBITDA from Q3 onwards.
  • Loan book growth is cautious with a target around Rs. 350 crores by year-end, reflecting measured scaling amid market conditions.

Margin guidance

Category 3
  • Revenue growth is expected to be sustainable, driven by incremental contracts and new partners—31 new partners onboarded for financial inclusion.
  • iServeU has turned EBITDA positive this quarter (~Rs. 2.5 crore positive), with further EBITDA growth anticipated as SaaS revenues increase with minimal incremental costs.
  • SaaS revenues from deployed Sound Box devices projected around Rs. 1-1.5 crore per month, with a pipeline of 6 lakh devices expected to be deployed within 12-18 months.
  • Financial inclusion loan book growth is cautious but targeted to reach ~Rs. 350 crore by year-end, with strong portfolio quality (net NPA approx. 3%-3.5%, partnership book NPAs <0.5%).
  • EBITDA target for FY25 is delayed by about six months due to headwinds but management expects clarity and growth in the next two quarters.
  • International revenues from Middle East market expected to commence from Q4 FY25, although initially not significant.

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Fundraise plans

  • There is no explicit mention of any current or future new fundraising through debt or equity in the provided transcript.
  • It is noted that M2P Fintech, a competitor, is raising capital to sustain their significant burn and acquisitions, but Niyogin Fintech does not mention any such plans.
  • The company currently has a standalone total debt of Rs. 62.2 crores as of Q2 FY25.
  • The management emphasizes cautious growth, particularly in loan book scaling, but does not indicate any imminent fundraising.
  • The focus appears to be on organic growth through partnerships, SaaS revenue, and expanding market presence rather than immediate capital raising.
  • No direct guidance or statement on planned equity or debt rounds is provided for upcoming periods.

Order book

Yes
  • Niyogin has a pipeline of over 6 lakh Sound Box devices.
  • So far, 59,000 devices have been delivered till the end of Q2 FY25.
  • Devices are being supplied for contracts with large banks like Canara Bank and SBI Payments.
  • Deployment timeline for the 6 lakh devices is estimated between 12 to 18 months.
  • Devices are shipped in bulk, around 50,000 per shipment.
  • Incremental contracts involve newer all-in-one devices integrating Sound Box, QR code, NFC, and EMV functionalities.
  • The contracts are with large institutions who further distribute devices to retailers.
  • Execution is dependent on principal parties but the plan is consistent device deployment over the timeline.
  • The orderbook is significant and growing, with active bidding for additional contracts underway.

Capex plans

Yes
  • Niyogin has entered into a strategic MoU with PAX Technology India to launch an all-in-one Sound Box terminal integrating QR payments, NFC, EMV dip transactions, and biometric validation.
  • This agreement includes a strategic R&D collaboration to develop new products and solutions, indicating ongoing and future capital investment in product innovation.
  • The company is focusing on deploying approximately 6 lakh Sound Box devices over the next 12 to 18 months, which involves significant capital deployment in device procurement and deployment.
  • Shifting from reseller-based suppliers to direct contracts with device manufacturers like PAX Technology improves supply sustainability and commercial terms, reflecting strategic investment in supply chain control.
  • Investment in product development under Niyogin.AI, including OCR-based AI tools for KYC and underwriting engines, indicates capital allocation towards technology and SaaS product enhancements.

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