Virtual Galaxy
Q3 FY25 Earnings Call Analysis
IT - Software
revenue: Category 3margin: Category 3orderbook: Yesfundraise: No informationcapex: Yes
💰fundraise
Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?
- A new term loan of INR 23 crores has been added for data center expansion, repayable by September 30, 2025.
- The INR 23 crores loan is sanctioned from a bank, currently shown under loans and advances, and will be moved to plant and machinery in the next financial year.
- Total debt profile includes a term loan of around INR 26 crores, cash payment of INR 7.25 crores, and unsecured loans of INR 12.17 crores.
- The management expects the debt amount to reduce gradually by 2026-27.
- No explicit mention of new equity fundraising during the current or near future period.
- The company has utilized INR 43.69 crores from the IPO proceeds with INR 37.65 crores yet to be utilized for expansion, debt repayment, product development, marketing, and working capital.
- Capital utilization plan aligns with existing funds raised from IPO, without indication of fresh equity raise.
🏗️capex
Any current/future capex/capital investment/strategic investment?
- INR 6.3 crores allocated for setting up an additional development facility (currently unutilized).
- INR 23 crores term loan sanctioned for data center expansion (currently shown as loans and advances; to be capitalized under plant and machinery in next financial year).
- Investment in procuring GPU and server storage: INR 5.5 crores utilized.
- Expenditure for upgradation of existing software products: INR 18.9 crores yet to be utilized.
- Funding for business development and marketing: INR 14.06 crores allocated; INR 1.6 crores utilized, INR 12.45 crores pending utilization.
- Continued focus on scalable product development, including AI, cloud netting systems, cybersecurity, and data analytics.
- Planned reduction in capitalization of development expenses as products near completion, moving more expenses to P&L in upcoming years.
📊revenue
Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?
- The company is confident of achieving and potentially exceeding its revenue targets for FY’26, expecting H2 to perform better than H1.
- Management aims for similar growth rates for the next two to three years (FY’27 and beyond).
- The revenue is expected to be driven by expanding product offerings, especially in BFSI, government, and AI technologies.
- Continued growth in recurring revenue streams, particularly SaaS (currently about 42% of total sales).
- Expansion planned across 20 Indian states, Africa (Malawi, Tanzania, Botswana, Zimbabwe), Asia Pacific, and GCC regions.
- Order book stands at around INR 103 - 105 crores, with an active sales pipeline and ongoing bidding for new projects.
- Development of new software products that are expected to contribute significantly to future revenues.
- Focus on scalable product development, hybrid SaaS models, cloud, AI, cyber security, and government technology sectors for growth.
📈margin
Future growth expectations in earnings/operating earnings/profits/EPS?
- The company is confident of achieving the revenue targets set for FY’26, with a positive outlook for H2 being better than H1.
- Management expects similar growth rates for FY’27 and the next two to three years.
- Margins are expected to remain stable around 25%, with potential for marginal improvement in larger projects.
- Growth will be driven by traction in core banking services, SaaS offerings, and new product adoption, including AI-driven solutions.
- The company plans to diversify its revenue streams with new products gaining increasing share over the next 2-3 years.
- Continued order book execution and pipeline expansion domestically and internationally will support revenue growth.
- Operating efficiency and cash flow are expected to improve as software development capitalizations reduce by FY’27, with more expenses flowing through P&L.
📋orderbook
Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?
- Current order book stands at INR 103 crores as per official records.
- Approximately 50% of the existing order book is expected to be executed within FY'26.
- The company is bidding for various projects in India and Africa, aiming to increase the order book significantly.
- Management expects to potentially double the order book soon, targeting around INR 200 crores in order book for H2 FY'26.
- The company deals primarily with corporate clients to ensure payment safety and avoids projects with uncertain payments.
- Orders vary in tenure, ranging from one to five years.
- Focus areas for new orders include BFSI, AI-based government projects, and digital transformation initiatives.
- The company remains cautious and does not commit fixed figures but is confident about achieving and exceeding targets.
