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OnMobile Global LtdQ1 FY25

OnMobile Global Ltd Q1 FY25 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: 56.1P/E: 33.8Market Cap: ₹588 CrSector: Media

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 3

Margin

Category 2

Fundraise

No

Order

N/A

Capex

Yes

1 of 4 growth signals are positive — mixed outlook.

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Revenue guidance

Category 3
  • Gaming business expected to grow around 50% in FY '26 with a target to reach a run rate of INR 2 million in monthly recurring revenue within 12-18 months (Page 4).
  • Mobile entertainment business targeting about 5% growth in FY '26, with two significant Tones launches planned in the first two quarters (Pages 12-13).
  • New premium entertainment services discussions ongoing with a large European telco, expected to contribute to growth (Page 4).
  • OnGaming subscription revenue run rate at about USD 15.5-16 million annually as of March, showing strong growth potential (Page 9).
  • New license-based revenue streams from the gaming platform expected to add growth (Page 4).
  • Overall company revenue rose 11.5% in FY '25, driven mainly by gaming; focus remains on growing cash and revenues steadily (Pages 2-3).

Margin guidance

Category 2
  • Gaming business expected to grow ~50% in FY26, driving overall revenue growth (Page 4).
  • Traditional mobile entertainment business expected to grow modestly by ~5% in FY26 (Page 7).
  • EBITDA margin expected to reach double digits (around 10%) consolidated level in FY26 (Page 7).
  • Gaming division targeted to achieve 20% EBITDA margins by FY27, contingent on scale and new customer onboarding efficiencies (Page 8).
  • CapEx on gaming product innovation to be limited to below $1 million in FY26, focusing on leveraging past investments for revenue growth (Page 7 & 9).
  • Focus on cash generation and profitability from gaming unit alongside continuous investment in product innovation (Pages 2 & 16).
  • New contracts and services launches in mobile entertainment and tones anticipated to contribute to revenue growth from FY26 onwards (Pages 4, 11, 12).

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Fundraise plans

No
  • No immediate need for new fundraising as cash position is increasing steadily.
  • Originally planned a $30 million QIP for M&A and CapEx but currently on hold due to market conditions and valuation concerns.
  • Preference for staging deployments and securing contracts carefully rather than immediate large capital raise.
  • Dilution is avoided at current valuations (~₹45-50), deemed unfavorable for shareholders.
  • Possibility of rights issue or QIP considered only if terms are right and market conditions improve.
  • Management prioritizes generating cash internally and optimizing asset utilization before raising new funds.
  • Will consider fundraising opportunistically in the future but no active plans now.

Order book

  • The company is currently live with 31 customers in the Tones business.
  • Several new sign-ups have occurred over the last 12 months and are under deployment.
  • Expectation to have at least 2 significant new customers going live in the first two quarters of the next year.
  • Revenue share renegotiations with existing customers are underway to achieve growth.
  • The mobile entertainment vertical aims for about 5% growth, with Tones business expected to arrest previous degrowth and grow with new launches and expansion.
  • The company is working on interesting contracts in gaming and operator side but is cautious about upfront investments versus cash generation, staging deployment over 12 to 18 months.
  • No exact order book value disclosed, but ongoing deployment and pipeline contracts suggest active business growth.

Capex plans

Yes
  • Capitalized investment in gaming is being drastically reduced; FY25 capitalization was INR 10.6 crores (~USD 1.35 million), down from INR 64 crores (~USD 7 million) in FY24.
  • Going forward, capitalization is expected to stay below USD 1 million per year, focusing more on operational investment rather than heavy capital expenditure.
  • Investment strategy has shifted to staged deployment of CapEx over 12-18 months to align with secured contracts, avoiding large upfront infrastructure spending.
  • The company plans to leverage the existing gaming investment (~INR 240-250 crores capitalized over past 4-5 years) to grow revenues rather than making large new capital investments.
  • No immediate large QIP planned; fundraising for CapEx and M&A opportunities is staged due to market conditions to avoid dilution.
  • Focus on converting dormant assets into cash and improving cash generation while carefully managing capex and investments.
  • Strategic investments like partnership with DeOSphere for advanced gaming platform underway to drive future revenue growth.

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