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CAMS reported operating revenue of INR3.8b in 2QFY26 (in line), up 3% YoY, driven by 3% YoY growth in MF asset-based revenue of INR2.8b. For 1HFY26, revenue came in at INR7.3b, +5% YoY.

Synergies from Decision Point & operational rigor supporting margins: Postacquisition synergies with Decision Point are driving strong traction in CPG and nearshore markets. The firm plans to scale its nearshore headcount from 20 to 100 over the next year to support localized delivery. Despite higher visa and marketing costs, EBITDA margins remain stable at 2223%, backed by improved utilization and operational efficiency. EBITDA margin guidance for FY26, was revised to 2223% from 23-24% earlier due to focused account initiatives and capability investments in AI CoE and Databricks which should further sustain growth and profitability. Thus, we have baked in EBITDA...

New SIP registrations rose by 19% YoY, reaching 11.2 Mn in Q1 FY26. This growth profitable. Positioned for its next phase of growth, CAMS is focusing on disciplined cost management, scaling new business verticals, and leveraging key technology investments that are close to completion. The stock is currently trading at 36x 1-year forward P/E (5-year average:...

Making significant investments in Databricks partnership & AI-driven analytics We interacted with the CFO of LATENTVIEW (LV). The management is confident of achieving high teens revenue growth with steady margin in FY26. The company is doubling down on scaling focused accounts, especially in the band of USD1mn to USD6mn. The investments in hiring senior personnels and account managers were put in place to connect direct decision makers and CXOs of Fortune 500 clients. The intent is to drive referrals, touch upon multiple business functions, and co-create client solutions with focused accounts,...

CAMS reported operating revenue of INR3.5b in 1QFY26 (6% miss), up 7% YoY, driven by a 9% YoY growth in MF asset-based revenue to INR2.6b.

MF AUM growth has picked up in the recent past, supported by sustained SIP inflows and MTM gains. We expect this momentum to continue, given the rising adoption of MFs as a savings product.

CAMS reported operating revenue of INR3.6b in 4QFY25 (7% beat), up 15% YoY. For FY25, operating revenue grew 25% YoY to ~INR14.2b. Total operating expenses grew 18% YoY to INR1.97b. Employee expenses/other expenses rose 12%/27% YoY to ~INR1.2b/INR790m.

CAMS reported operating revenue of INR3.7b in 3QFY25, up 28% YoY (in-line). For 9MFY25, operating revenue was up 29% YoY to ~INR10.7b.

CAMS reported operating revenue of INR3.6b in 2QFY25, up 33% YoY (6% beat).
For 1HFY25, it grew 30% YoY to ~INR7b.

CAMS held an analyst meet to present granular aspects of various business segments, outlining its key growth drivers and initiative to gain market share in non-mutual fund (MF) business segments.

CAMS reported a net profit of INR1.07b, up 41.3% YoY (in line with our estimate) in 1QFY25. Growth was driven by a YoY increase in the share of non-MF business and an improved mix of equity AUM in total MF AUM.

With an AUM market share of 68% in a two-player MF RTA market, Computer Age Management Services (CAMS) is a play on India’s growing asset management industry. CAMS derives 87% of revenue from the MF RTA business.

CAMS has showcased its business capabilities in all its segments in its recently held Analyst Day (on Sep 8). Strategically, the company underlined that significant thrust in ex-MF RTA segment is backed by a suite of capabilities, unique offerings and talented leadership, while the company’s pole position in MF RTA space has also manifested in quality new account wins.

CAMS posted in-line revenue at ? 261.3 Cr (up by 10.4% YoY) and the share of non-MF business in revenue rose to 12.6% in Q1FY24. We are bullish on CAMS due to Market leadership in the duopoly RTA market, four out of the five largest MFs as well as 10 of the 15 largest MFs based on AAUM are their clients.

CAMS reported a steady Q1FY24 performance with PAT of INR 757mn. While the quarterly PAT has remained range-bound at ~INR 730mn levels for past 8 quarters, there are multiple levers ahead for growth. These include: (1) relatively small incremental investments in new businesses (INR 180mn-200mn annual outgo already in the base); (2) improving margins of new businesses (currently at 25% levels).

CAMS has reported steady Q4FY23/FY23 result with PAT of Rs744mn/2.8bn, respectively. FY23 flattish earnings YoY is reflective of 7% growth in CAMS AAUM being offset by 13% YoY higher operating expenses.

CAMS posted in-line revenue at ? 249.2 Cr (up by 2.5% YoY) and the share of non-MF business in revenue rose to 11% in Q4FY23. We are bullish on CAMS due to Market leadership in the duopoly RTA market, four out of the five largest MFs as well as 10 of the 15 largest MFs based on AAUM are their clients.