16 November 2021
Info Edge
2QFY22 Result Update | Sector: Technology
Info Edge(India)
Estimate change
TP change
Rating change
Bloomberg
Equity Shares (m)
M.Cap.(INRb)/(USDb)
52-Week Range (INR)
1, 6, 12 Rel. Per (%)
12M Avg Val (INR M)
INFOE IN
104
818.5 / 11
7463 / 3784
-8/23/25
3477
CMP: INR6,355
TP: INR6,150 (-3%)
Neutral
Growth to remain strong, but valuation leaves little upside
INFOE reported an in-line operating performance in 2QFY22, with
standalone revenue growth of 37% YoY (estimate of +35%), the EBITDA
margin at 30.2% (estimate of 30.1%), and APAT growth of 98% YoY (estimate
of 101% YoY). 2Q billings stood at INR4.02b, +67% YoY and +28% QoQ.
Billing growth was led by Recruitment Solutions (73.9%), 99acres (45.9%),
and Shiksha (74.7%).
The Naukri business is expected to grow exceptionally well on account of
robust hiring demand across the board, driven by both IT and Non-IT. The
Real Estate market is seeing decade-high demand momentum, and the
revenue growth rate is expected to be strong.
The 2Q EBITDA margin fell 100bps QoQ to 30.2%. Margins have expanded
for the Recruitment business, led by operating leverage from strong growth.
However, margin tailwinds were offset by higher advertisement and
promotional expenses in 99acres.
If the buoyancy in the job market continues, there is further scope for
margin expansion in Recruitment. Within Real Estate, the demand rebound
has been strong, and the management would continue to invest in
marketing to establish leadership within the space.
With continuous pressure on tech salaries and growth improving in 99acres,
we expect the operating spend to increase going forward. However, we see
this as being more than compensated by strong revenue growth. We expect
standalone revenues / PAT to post a 31%/47% CAGR over FY21–23, driven
by strong acceleration in the Naukri business.
We continue to see a good long-term growth opportunity at INFOE’s
operating entities, with margin improvement, as scale benefits come over
the next few years. However, we believe the valuation continues to fairly
price in the growth outlook.
We value its operating entities using the DCF valuation, with WACC of 11%
and a terminal growth rate of 6%. Our SoTP-based valuation indicates Target
Price of INR6,150 per share. Maintain
Neutral.
Financials & Valuations (INR b)
Y/E Mar
2021 2022E 2023E
Sales
11.0
14.8
18.9
EBITDA
2.8
4.6
6.0
PAT
2.7
87.1
5.9
EPS (INR)
21.3
34.8
44.7
EPS Gr. (%)
27.5
63.1
28.4
BV/Sh. (INR)
353.9 1,010.1 1,040.4
Ratios
RoE (%)
7.8
5.1
4.5
RoCE (%)
7.9
5.1
4.5
Payout (%)
44.9
34.5
31.4
Valuations
P/E (x)
298.0
182.7
142.3
P/BV (x)
18.0
6.3
6.1
Shareholding pattern (%)
As On
Promoter
DII
FII
Others
Sep-21
38.4
13.6
37.9
10.1
Jun-21
38.4
13.3
37.9
10.4
Sep-20
38.5
12.8
39.3
9.4
FII Includes depository receipts
In-line performance; profits boosted by Zomato listing
Standalone revenues grew 37% YoY (estimate of +35.4%). EBITDA grew
106% YoY v/s estimate of 102% growth. The EBITDA margin stood at 30.2%
v/s estimate of 30.1%. APAT growth was 98% YoY v/s estimate of 101% YoY.
1HFY22 revenue/EBITDA/APAT grew 25%/32%/51%.
Billings for the quarter stood at INR4.02b, an increase of 61% YoY. Billing
growth was led by Recruitment Solutions (73.9%), 99acres (45.9%), and
Shiksha (74.7%). Compared with pre-pandemic levels (2QFY20), billing
growth was 33.9%, led by Recruitment Solutions (38.8%) and 99acres
(12.5%).
Standalone revenue was INR3.52b, +10% QoQ and 37.3% YoY, in line with
our estimates of +35.4% YoY.
Mukul Garg – Research analyst
(Mukul.Garg@MotilalOswal.com)
Research analyst: Akshay Ramnani
(Akshay.Ramnani@MotilalOswal.com)/
Raj Prakash Bhanushali
(raj.bhanushali@motilaloswal.com)
15 February 2021
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