S A Tech Soft.
Q3 FY24 Earnings Call Analysis
IT - Software
fundraise: Yescapex: Yesrevenue: Category 2margin: Category 3orderbook: Yes
💰fundraise
Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?
- The company has not explicitly mentioned any upcoming new fundraising through equity.
- Regarding debt, it was noted that the debt has increased over the past year, with some short-term borrowings but a reduction in long-term borrowings.
- Interest payments have also increased corresponding to the rise in debt.
- The company has confirmed they are working on acquisitions and M&A deals, which implies potential utilization of cash or raising funds.
- There is about INR5.7 crores cash on hand as of September 30, 2024.
- No specific plans for new fundraising rounds through either debt or equity were detailed, but ongoing M&A activities suggest active capital deployment or potential future fundraising.
🏗️capex
Any current/future capex/capital investment/strategic investment?
- The company has around INR 5 to 6 crores cash on hand as of September 30, 2024.
- Management confirmed ongoing plans for acquisitions and mergers as part of strategic investments.
- These activities are currently "on card" and the company is working towards them.
- No specific details or timelines for the capital expenditure or strategic investments were provided in the call.
📊revenue
Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?
- Focus on increasing GCC (Global Capability Center) revenue share, expecting rapid growth in this segment.
- GCC business projected to grow at 25%-30% annually.
- Overall company revenue also expected to grow at 25%-30% annually for FY25 and beyond.
- Difficult to provide exact percentage of total revenue from GCC yet, but the share is expected to increase significantly.
- Growth driven by new GCC contracts post-IPO and expansion into UK and Europe markets.
- High-margin GCC business will improve EBITDA margins as its revenue share grows.
- Planning to onboard 20+ new GCC clients in the next year, focusing on fewer, higher-volume, higher-margin customers.
- Business expansion supported by global presence (US, Canada, Singapore, India) and enhanced credibility post-listing.
📈margin
Future growth expectations in earnings/operating earnings/profits/EPS?
- GCC (Global Capability Center) business expected to grow at 25%-30% annually, driving overall revenue growth.
- Total company revenue growth also targeted at 25%-30% annually for FY25 and FY26.
- Focus on increasing GCC revenue share, which is a higher-margin business, expected to improve EBITDA margins over time.
- EBITDA margins may rise to the high teens as GCC contribution increases.
- PAT showed strong growth in H1 FY25 (INR 4.5 crores) compared to FY24 full year (INR 3.7 crores), indicating improving profitability.
- Management committed to rapid growth and improving organization post-IPO.
- Plans include expanding business primarily in UK, Europe, and North America, along with strengthening GCC capabilities.
- Expect continued double-digit PAT growth aligned with revenue growth ambitions.
📋orderbook
Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?
- The company has signed a decent number of new contracts for the Global Capability Center (GCC) business post-IPO.
- Exact figures for the current order book or pending orders were not disclosed, as management finds it difficult to provide precise numbers.
- The GCC business is expected to grow at an annual rate of 25% to 30%, indicating a strong funnel and growth momentum.
- Management emphasized the focus on the GCC segment with more than 60%-70% expected growth compared to the consulting side.
- The company aims to add approximately 20 new GCC clients in the next year.
- Growth and new orders primarily depend on the size and requirements of clients building GCCs in India.
