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Saregama India LtdQ1 FY24

Saregama India Ltd Q1 FY24 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: 481P/E: 34.3Market Cap: ₹6.6K CrSector: Entertainment

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 2

Margin

Category 3

Fundraise

Yes

Order

N/A

Capex

Yes

2 of 4 growth signals are positive.

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Revenue guidance

Category 2
  • FY '25 consolidated revenue (excluding Carvaan) expected to grow upwards of 30%.
  • Adjusted EBITDA guidance for FY '25 remains at 32% to 33%.
  • Over a 3- to 5-year horizon, revenue (excluding Carvaan) projected to grow at a CAGR of 25% to 26%.
  • Profitability (PBT) expected to double in 3 to 3.5 years.
  • Music vertical aiming to double its revenue from around INR540 crores to over INR1,000 crores in 3 to 3.5 years.
  • Video vertical projected to grow at a CAGR of 25% over the next 4 to 5 years.
  • Growth independent of full subscription takeoff; subscription growth could add a few more percentage points.
  • Investments over INR1,000 crores planned in new music content over next 3 years to fuel growth.

Margin guidance

Category 3
  • Saregama expects its consolidated revenue (excluding Carvaan) to grow upwards of 30% in FY '25.
  • Over a 3- to 5-year horizon, revenue (excluding Carvaan) is projected to grow at a CAGR of 25% to 26%.
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin guidance remains stable at 32% to 33%.
  • Profit Before Tax (PBT) is expected to double over the next 3 to 3.5 years.
  • The music vertical aims to double its revenue from approx. INR 540 crores to over INR 1,000 crores within 3 to 3.5 years.
  • Content investments totaling INR 1,000 crores over three years are expected to support these growth targets.
  • The company anticipates improved monetization from subscription growth, digital advertising, and newer content investments leading to faster bottom-line growth beyond the next 18-24 months.
  • The payback period for content investments is maintained at 5 years, with current performance exceeding this benchmark.

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Fundraise plans

Yes
  • No current plans to raise debt; the company currently has no debt.
  • The INR1,000 crores music content investment over the next three years will be fully funded through internal accruals and the 2021 QIP equity raise.
  • The company raised approximately INR750 crores through QIP in 2021.
  • No immediate plans for further equity dilution as the existing QIP and internal funds suffice for content acquisition.
  • The management remains focused on financial discipline and funding growth through internal resources rather than taking on debt.

Order book

The document "2899.pdf" does not provide explicit information on current or expected order book or pending orders for Saregama India Limited. The discussion primarily covers topics such as: - Music content investment totaling INR 1,000 crores over next 3 years, with INR 200 crores spent in FY '24. - Growth projections for music licensing and artist management revenue to double in 3-3.5 years. - Revenue growth guidance of 30%+ for FY '25 excluding Carvaan. - Investments are being funded through internal accruals and the QIP raised in 2021. - No direct mention or data on order books or pending orders in the investor call transcript. Therefore, no specific details on orderbook or pending orders are disclosed in this transcript.

Capex plans

Yes
  • Saregama plans to invest INR 1,000 crores in music content over the next three years, funded fully through internal accruals and QIP money.
  • This investment includes acquisition costs and marketing expenses, with about INR 200 crores spent in FY 2024 alone.
  • The company aims to acquire 25% to 30% of all new music released in India, enhancing its content library.
  • They undertake strategic investments in both audio and video content, including films (Yoodlee), digital series (Dice - part of Pocket Aces), and D2C content channels for steady growth.
  • The video vertical is targeted to grow at a CAGR of 25% over the next 4-5 years.
  • Pocket Aces acquisition adds goodwill of over INR 300 crores, reflecting strategic investment in video content and talent.
  • The company maintains financial discipline, with a focus on long-term payback (5 years) and profitability doubling within 3 to 3.5 years.

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