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Amid broader macro headwinds (incl. Indo-Pak border tension, the Air India crash and Israel-Iran conflict) affecting travel sentiment, TBO Tek’s Q1 GTV grew ~2.3% y/y to ~Rs81.2bn and its blended take-rate expanded ~100bps y/y to ~6.3% due to the increasing tilt toward highmargin hotels & ancillaries.
Revenue up 10.1% YoY: Revenue increased 10.1% YoY to Rs12,685mn (PLe Rs13,193mn). Catering revenue was flat YoY to Rs5,294mn (PLe Rs6,212mn) with an EBIT margin of 12.2% (PLe 13.1%). Internet ticketing revenue increased 8.8% YoY to Rs3,725mn (PLe Rs3,486mn) with an EBIT margin of 82.4% (PLe 83.6%). Rail Neer revenue was up 15.7% YoY to Rs960mn (PLe Rs1,001mn) with an EBIT margin of 12.2% (PLe 15.4%). Revenue from Tourism surged by 38.2% YoY to Rs2,744mn (PLe Rs2,494mn) with an EBIT margin of 18.1% (PLe 8.3%). EBITDA increased 6.4% YoY: EBITDA increased 6.4% YoY to Rs3,855mn (PLe...
IRCTC delivered a strong set of numbers despite challenges from the second wave impact during the quarter as catering segment revenues improved, rail-neer segment turned EBIT positive after 4 quarters and internet ticketing segment continues to deliver strong margins. Revenues were higher than estimate due to higher revenue from catering segment, but EBITDA and PAT were in-line. Margins declined sequentially due to lower volumes. The company reported an 85% YoY increase in revenues to Rs2,434mn, driven by a pick-up in revenues across all business segments, but largely driven by the internet ticketing segment (now 60%+ revenues). EBITDA increased to...
IRCTC continued to show meaningful sequential improvement in revenue and profitability in Q4FY21, despite several segments being affected severely by the pandemic. The company reported a 51% QoQ increase in revenues to Rs3,388mn, driven by a pick-up in revenues across all business segments, but largely driven by the internet ticketing segment (now 60%+ revenues). EBITDA increased by 55% QoQ to Rs1,463mn in Q4FY21. Despite higher exceptional items, primarily due to one-off provisioning for previous years Performance Related Pay (PRP) and claims against railways, net Income increased 33% QoQ to Rs1,038m resulting in an EPS of Rs6.7. We...
Currently ~1,500 trains and ~250 pantry cars (out of 417) are operational. disrupted due to 2nd wave our FY23E estimates are broadly intact as we coming in from conversion of certain unreserved coaches into the reserved category. Additional volume lever is not ruled out from rise in e-booking penetration (reached ~90%+ amid COVID; up from ~70-75% levels prevailing...
In view of the large UK contract win and growth visibility in the visa business, we maintain our BUY rating with a TP of Rs 265, based on 20x FY20 EPS. BLS International posted mixed set of numbers in 1QFY19, with muted revenue growth but strong operational performance. Revenue stood at Rs 2.01bn, down 1.6% QoQ lower than our est. of Rs 2.12bn. EBITDA margin expanded 792bps QoQ (highest ever) to 24.6% (our est. was 17.0%) due to higher revenue contribution from VAS services (Spain) which is higher margin.
We increase our revenue estimate by 28/54% and PAT est. by 11/30% for FY19/20E. We expect Rev/EBITDA/PAT CAGR of 15/7/13% for FY18-20E. BLS International posted muted set of numbers in 4QFY18, but the new contract win from United Kingdom Visas & Immigration (UKVI) with strategic alliance with Sopra Steria (French IT company) is a game changer. The total contract value for BLS is GBP 110mn (Rs 10bn) over three year period with margin of ~22%. The UK contract is bigger than Spain and will start contributing from Oct-18. BLS will open 60 offices (capex of GBP 1mn) in UK and process ~0.5mn visa (renewals) at average realization of GBP 80/application. We have assumed Rs 1.64/3.37bn revenue from UK in FY19/20E.
In view of the termination of Punjab e-governance contract, uncertainty regarding receivables and no near-term growth visibility, we maintain our SELL rating with a TP of Rs 170, based on 20x Dec-19E EPS. BLS International posted a mixed set of numbers in 3QFY18, with beat on revenue, but miss on margins (-450bps QoQ to 18.7% vs our est. of 22.7%). Revenue stood at Rs 2.03bn, up 8.8% QoQ, led by 9.5% QoQ rise in the Visa segment (~75% of rev). Growth in visa business was led by pick-up in Spain visa applications and contribution from newer contracts (Afghanistan). The Punjab e-governance revenue stood at Rs 0.50bn (~25% of rev).
Q3 sales grew 51% YoY to Rs 30 bn. Overall EBIT margin improved 130 bps YoY to 2.9% on better margin in travel (+260 bps YoY), HR (+30 bps YoY), and VO (swing from loss to profit). Forex continues to disappoint; sales declined 11% YoY
