Niyogin Fintech Ltd

Q3 FY23 Earnings Call Analysis

Finance

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

Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?

- Niyogin Fintech has a net worth of approximately Rs. 320 crores, expected to increase to around Rs. 360-380 crores. - Even with a 1x debt-to-equity ratio, the company anticipates staying below the total requirement to meet its growth plans. - The company scaled its loan book to Rs.135 crores as of September and aims to reach Rs.200-215 crores by the end of FY24, potentially doubling next year. - The company has not explicitly announced any immediate new fundraising but is positioned to use debt up to around its net worth for scaling. - Management mentioned exploring M&A opportunities with potential bolt-on acquisitions, which may require future funding, but these are described as binary outcomes. - Overall, while no formal fundraising is detailed, the company is well-capitalized for planned growth with capacity for measured debt deployment.
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capex

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

- Niyogin Fintech is focusing on scaling its business thoughtfully rather than aggressively jumping from Rs.135 crores to Rs.1,000 crores in a short time. - They have made significant tech investments already, especially in building infrastructure for BaaS, card management systems, and micro-ATM software. - Future investments include expanding partner integrations, scaling lending distribution channels, and possible strategic bolt-on acquisitions. - The management is actively exploring M&A opportunities, with several discussions ongoing for complementary businesses that provide business synergies and tech capabilities. - Capital expenditure on device sales has become minimal, indicating a shift towards tech-centric solutions and partnerships. - They are repurposing existing software (e.g., for sound box integration) with minimal incremental spend. - Overall, investments are focused on technology and strategic acquisitions to support growth, rather than physical asset-heavy capex.
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revenue

Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?

- Gross Transaction Value (GTV) crossed Rs.11,500 crores in Q2 FY24, up 17% QoQ, with expectations to strengthen further. - Loan book targeted to grow from Rs.135 crores (Sept 2023) to Rs.200-215 crores by FY24-end. - Loan book expected to potentially double in FY25, aiming for Rs.400-450 crores depending on partnership scaling. - New product additions and cross-selling within existing partner network to drive revenue growth. - BaaS partner network expanded by 21% YoY to 845 partners, helping volume scale. - Distribution business revenue anticipated to grow materially, potentially crossing Rs.1 crore per month by year-end. - iServeU business margins expected to stabilize at 18-20% EBITDA once operating leverage kicks in. - Device sales revenue now minimal; focus on recurring, transaction-based fee income. - Management optimistic about inorganic growth through potential bolt-on acquisitions.
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margin

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

- Niyogin aims to scale its lending book from Rs.135 crores (Sept 2023) to Rs.200-215 crores by FY24-end and potentially double it in FY25. - EBITDA margins, especially for the iServeU business, are expected to stabilize between 18-20% once scaling and operating leverage kick in, likely within a couple of quarters. - The UPI business faced temporary margin pressure due to regulatory changes but is expected to recover in the next two quarters, improving take rates. - Revenue growth driven by expanding Banking as a Service (BaaS) partners (up 21% YoY) and increasing Gross Transaction Value (GTV) which crossed Rs.11,500 crores in Q2 FY24 (up 17% QoQ). - Operating leverage and product mix enhancements (e.g., card business, account opening) should improve margins and profitability over time. - Potential bolt-on M&A opportunities may accelerate growth and profitability but are binary outcomes. - Overall focus remains on thoughtful scaling combining organic growth and partnerships to drive improved earnings and profitability.
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orderbook

Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?

- As of September end, loan book stands at Rs.135 crores. - Expected to grow to Rs.200 to 215 crores by the end of FY24. - Plan to approximately double the loan book in FY25 targeting Rs.400 to 450 crores or slightly higher depending on partnership scaling. - Existing partners have significant untapped potential; for example, India Post is looking to expand from current 10,000-15,000 outlets to 200,000 BC agent retail outlets. - This expansion in partner footprints is expected to effectively double current business volumes with existing partners. - The growth strategy is thoughtful and measured, not aggressively scaling overnight. - Incremental product offerings and deeper penetration with existing partners contribute to order growth.