Niyogin Fintech Ltd
Q3 FY23 Earnings Call Analysis
Finance
fundraise: Yescapex: Yesrevenue: Category 2margin: Category 3orderbook: No information
💰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.
🏗️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.
📊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.
📈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.
📋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.
