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TBO Tek LtdQ3 FY24

TBO Tek Ltd Q3 FY24 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: 1,459P/E: 54.7Market Cap: ₹12.8K CrSector: Leisure Services

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 2

Margin

Category 3

Fundraise

N/A

Order

N/A

Capex

Yes

1 of 3 growth signals are positive — mixed outlook.

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Revenue guidance

Category 2
  • The company expects to maintain growth momentum, particularly in international markets, with a focus on topline growth rather than increasing take rates.
  • Active agent and monthly transacting buyer growth is anticipated to continue, driven by expansion into tier 4 and 5 cities in India and increased international buyer base.
  • Hotel business, which now accounts for 59% of GTV and 79% of revenue, is a key growth driver, with organic hotel GTV growth around 14% in the recent quarter.
  • Seasonal trends suggest Q3 is historically the weakest quarter, especially for core business, though Jumbo Online shows stronger Q3 and Q4 performance.
  • Acquisitions are cautiously considered to add meaningful synergy and value, with emphasis on reasonable payback from cash flows.
  • Investments in technology and market expansion (e.g., in Australia) continue to support growth.
  • EBITDA margins are targeted to be maintained (~20%) while investing in growth initiatives.

Margin guidance

Category 3
  • Management emphasizes maintaining strong growth momentum in Gross Transaction Value (GTV) and active agent growth, particularly in international markets.
  • EBITDA margin is expected to remain around 20%, with a focus on sustaining margin while investing heavily in growth initiatives rather than expanding margins immediately.
  • Operating leverage gains are anticipated eventually, but short-term expenses will likely remain elevated due to front-loaded sales hiring and market expansion costs.
  • No explicit earnings or EPS guidance is provided; the company aims to grow EBITDA through operating leverage and volume growth rather than take rate increases.
  • Management remains cautiously optimistic but refrains from giving concrete forward-looking projections, focusing on maintaining current growth momentum.
  • Profit after Tax showed a 7.1% YoY increase in Q2, with PAT margins around 13-14%, likely to sustain with growth investments.
  • Acquisitions are evaluated conservatively, with payback period and cash flow focus, potentially supporting future profit expansion.

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Fundraise plans

  • No specific mention of any current or immediate future fundraising through debt or equity in the call.
  • Company has a strong cash position with Rs. 1,372.8 Cr in cash and bank balances as of September 30, 2024.
  • The management is actively evaluating acquisition opportunities but is very value-conscious and cautious in deploying capital.
  • No plans to rush into acquisitions or fundraising; preference is to do right deals with reasonable payback periods.
  • No firm guidance or announcement on fresh fundraising; focus remains on organic growth and selective inorganic opportunities using existing resources.

Order book

The earnings call transcript for TBO Tek Limited as of Nov 12, 2024, does not explicitly mention details regarding the current or expected order book or pending orders. The discussion primarily focuses on business performance, growth metrics, acquisitions, margins, active agent counts, and market strategies. No specific data or commentary about order backlog or pending orders was provided in the provided pages.

Capex plans

Yes
  • TBO Tek is actively investing in growth initiatives, including sales hiring and technology upgrades like the new state-of-the-art booking engine (H-Next platform) and AI tools (LLM-driven voice bots) to improve customer experience and reduce costs.
  • There is no specific mention of immediate large-scale capex, but there is ongoing investment in building out local leadership and operational capabilities, particularly in international markets.
  • The company is actively evaluating acquisition opportunities globally with a focus on fair value and reasonable payback based on cash flows, but remains patient and conservative, with no immediate acquisitions planned.
  • Investment continues in tech and product teams to support growth.
  • The acquisition of Jumbonline has been integrated, with strategic synergies being realized and supply integration progressing well.
  • No firm guidance on take rates or capex is provided; focus remains on sustainable growth and operating leverage.

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