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Niyogin Fintech LtdQ1 FY24

Niyogin Fintech Ltd Q1 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 2

Margin

Category 1

Fundraise

Yes

Order

N/A

Capex

Yes

3 of 4 growth signals are positive.

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Revenue guidance

Category 2
  • FY25 expected top-line revenue target of INR 500 crores, with INR 80-100 crores from lending and about INR 400 crores from iServeU business.
  • Gross Transaction Value (GTV) target to reach INR 1 lakh crores by FY25; growth to resume as UPI-related headwinds ease.
  • AUM expected to grow substantially from INR 179 crores in FY24 to INR 400-475 crores in FY25 driven by partnership scaling.
  • Net revenue expected around INR 70-90 crores from GTV with targeted net take rates of 7-10 basis points.
  • Non-GTV (SaaS and other annuity businesses) revenues anticipated to become significant, improving profitability.
  • Soundbox device sales to contribute new, sustainable annuity revenues starting Q1 FY25.
  • Overall FY25 focus is on scaling monetization and achieving adjusted EBITDA of approx. INR 50 crores, marking profitable growth.

Margin guidance

Category 1
  • Niyogin Fintech is targeting EBITDA breakeven sustainable performance, having achieved breakeven ex-ESOP in Q4 FY24.
  • The company aims for EBITDA of around INR 50 crores and revenue of INR 500 crores within FY25, focusing on net revenues.
  • Expectation for continued scaling in Gross Transaction Value (GTV) to INR 1 lakh crores by FY25.
  • AUM is projected to grow from INR 179 crores to INR 400-475 crores by FY25, driven by partnership-led expansion and low credit losses.
  • Non-GTV revenues (including SaaS and soundbox platform) expected to significantly contribute, improving gross margins and accelerating profitability.
  • Monetization and profitability are the focus for 2025, following build and scale phases in prior years.
  • EBITDA margins targeted to be maintained around 10%, with increasing enterprise and annuity revenue streams.
  • Overall, growth is driven by operational efficiencies, new contracts (e.g., soundbox), and enhanced product offerings.

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Fundraise plans

Yes
  • For FY25, Niyogin Fintech plans to raise INR 400-450 crores through debt.
  • So far in FY24, they raised INR 60 crores from one bank and two NBFC lenders.
  • They plan to raise an additional INR 200 crores in FY25.
  • Out of the INR 200 crores, INR 100 crores is expected from the existing three lenders.
  • The remaining INR 100 crores will be raised through new lenders, NBFCs, or via instruments like NCDs.
  • They are exploring creative funding options while ensuring just-in-time borrowing to avoid underutilization of funds.
  • The company has proactively obtained an investment-grade rating early in its growth phase to improve credibility with lenders.
  • Confidence remains high in raising incremental debt as long as the loan book performs well.

Order book

  • Niyogin Fintech has signed about seven contracts related to the SuperScan technology.
  • Out of these seven contracts, four have started generating revenue, while the rest are in the integration phase.
  • Contracts range broadly from INR 50 lakhs up to INR 3 crores.
  • There is significant adoption potential for the platform as every customer conversion has been successful so far.
  • Additional details on new contracts or orderbook size specifically are not disclosed, but ongoing engagements and integrations indicate a growing order pipeline.
  • The soundbox deal with PSU banks involves multiple bidding contracts, with discussions ongoing, but exact counts or values of pending orders are not explicitly stated.

Capex plans

Yes
  • Niyogin Fintech is actively evaluating complementary bolt-on acquisitions at potentially attractive valuations to expand product portfolio, expedite go-to-market, and expand geographical presence (Page 5).
  • Recently acquired SuperScan, a technology platform seen as a toolkit deployable across multiple BFSI segments, with seven existing contracts (Page 8).
  • Backed a strategic contract to provide a soundbox platform supporting nearly 500,000 soundboxes for a leading PSU bank, with deployment starting Q1 FY25 (Page 5).
  • Secured a device management program contract to supply devices loaded with their technology for another leading bank; plans to bid on selective lucrative contracts going forward (Pages 5, 21-22).
  • Device-related capital requirements and logistics management are important, especially if devices are supplied on rental models, requiring new financing structures and leveraging their NBFC (Page 22).
  • Investment in building a stronger credit team and expanding lending partnerships, with plans to raise incremental INR 200 crores in FY25 for scaling lending operations (Pages 17-19).

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