SecureKloud Tech
Q2 FY22 Earnings Call Analysis
IT - Services
capex: Yesrevenue: Category 2margin: Category 1orderbook: Yesfundraise: Yes
💰fundraise
Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?
- The company raised approximately INR 50 crores in capital subsequent to reporting a net debt of INR 100 crores in June 2022.
- Gross debt stands at about INR 110 crores with cash of approximately INR 60 crores, resulting in net debt of INR 50 crores.
- Management plans to continue repaying promoter and other loans, with an objective to retire all non-working capital debt over the next 3-4 quarters.
- As of August 2022, no explicit mention of upcoming new fundraising through debt or equity was made.
- Despite capital raised recently, management remains focused on growth and believes the current cash will sustain them for the next 8-9 months while aiming to achieve profitability.
- Legal opinions are being sought regarding pending show cause notice impacting subscription of remaining warrants, indicating uncertainty on that front.
In summary, the company has recently raised capital but did not communicate any immediate plans for new fundraising through debt or equity beyond this.
🏗️capex
Any current/future capex/capital investment/strategic investment?
- The transcript does not explicitly mention any current or future capital expenditure (capex) plans.
- Strategic investments include acquisitions such as DevCool to strengthen the business, although there was some discussion about the timing and impact of these acquisitions.
- The company is focusing on investing in R&D primarily through internal cash flows and has rationalized R&D spending to improve margins.
- There is also a focus on building platforms like CloudEdge, which is designed to be a fully automated cloud foundation platform to support enterprise cloud transformation.
- Expansion efforts include geographic growth, such as the Healthcare Triangle setting up a sales office in Singapore through a partner to tap into the APAC healthcare market.
- The company aims to reduce debt over the next 3-4 quarters and invest capital raised to support growth rather than accumulation of debt.
📊revenue
Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?
- The company targets a topline growth of 18%-20% for the current year, aiming for revenues in the range of INR 450 to INR 460 crores.
- There is clear visibility to nearly 90% of the revenues for the year, showing a strong revenue pipeline.
- The revenue run rate is expected to increase from around INR 110 crores to INR 115-120 crores by year-end.
- Growth is driven by increased market demand, especially in platform and managed services, which demonstrate higher margins and recurring revenues.
- The company plans to expand into APAC markets, especially healthcare-related sectors valued around $100 billion, and also strengthen Indian market presence.
- Cross-selling opportunities exist with DevCool's $20 million healthcare customer base, with expectations to see incremental revenues in the next 6-8 months.
- The shift to managed services and platforms is expected to improve gross margins from current low twenties to around 30%-35% within 5-6 quarters.
📈margin
Future growth expectations in earnings/operating earnings/profits/EPS?
- The company aims for a topline growth of 18%-20% from the previous year, targeting INR 450-460 crores for FY23. (Page 11)
- Gross margins currently at ~22% are expected to improve to 30%-35% over the next 5-6 quarters due to improved revenue mix and rationalized R&D spends. (Page 16)
- Profitability (EBITDA break-even) is expected near a revenue run-rate of INR 130-135 crores, with strong margin expansion expected from platform and managed services that have higher margins. (Page 7)
- Cash burn has reduced from INR 21 crores to INR 13 crores last quarter and is expected to further reduce by INR 7-8 crores per quarter, aiming for break-even cash flow by Q4. (Page 7)
- Future revenue growth is driven by higher recurring revenues from platforms and managed services, increasing predictability and profitability over time. (Pages 11, 16)
📋orderbook
Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?
- As of August 08, 2022, SecureKloud Technologies Limited reported no stagnation in orders.
- The company has clear visibility of nearly 90% of its revenues for the year already secured.
- The run rate is around INR 110 crores, aiming to reach INR 115-120 crores by year-end.
- The company targets a topline growth of 18%-20% for the year, aiming for INR 450 to INR 460 crores revenue.
- Focus is on increasing high-margin, recurring, and platform-based SaaS revenues to improve profitability and revenue predictability.
