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Aurum PropTech Limited Earnings Call Summary (July 22, 2024)
Financial Performance Highlights • Key Executives Present: CEO Ashish Deora and other executives. • Profitability Metrics: • PBT increased by 13% • EBITDA rose by 8% • Adjusted EBITDA improved by 10% • Total Income: INR 69.10 crores (45% increase from INR 47.71 crores year-on-year). • EBITDA: Increased to INR 12.05 crores from INR 1.80 crores (6.7x improvement). • Adjusted EBITDA Loss: Decreased to INR 4 crores from INR 11.77 crores. • Profit Before Tax: Loss reduced to INR 13.74 crores from INR 18.79 crores.
Business Focus and Strategy • Unit Economics and Market Share: Emphasis on growth in the residential rental sector (30,000 units across 17 cities). • Technology Utilization: Leveraging AI and machine learning for service enhancement. • Distribution Business: Achieved profitability across all offerings.
SaaS Model and Market Position • SaaS Revenue Decline: Restructuring efforts underway; temporary headwinds due to election-related expenditures. • Fractional Ownership: Focus on compliance with new regulations to enhance investment liquidity.
Marketing and Sales Strategy • Targeted Marketing: Dedicated team of 300 using data analytics; recent rebranding in Bangalore showing positive results. • Revenue Breakdown: • 60% from rental segment (NestAway and HelloWorld) • 30-35% from distribution • 5-10% from capital
Future Growth and Financial Goals • Target EBITDA Margin for FY'25: Expected to exceed internal expectations. • Revenue Growth Target: Aiming for INR 1,000 crores with 45% year-on-year growth over the next three years. • Occupancy Rates: Co-living units at 77-80%, ahead of target for 50,000 units by March 2027.
Management Philosophy • Balance Between Growth and Profitability: Ongoing focus on financial metrics and efficiency. • Transparency in Reporting: Adjusted EBITDA figures presented clearly, differing from industry norms.
Conclusion • Commitment to Engagement: Appreciation for participants and a promise for future updates.
Aurum PropTech Limited Earnings Call Summary (April 30, 2024)
Company Performance Highlights • CEO Ashish Deora's Key Achievements: • Became India's largest rental management platform. • Acquired a major asset in Pune. • Onboarded top developers. • Improved revenue and EBITDA margins. • Commitment to profitable growth and enhanced PropTech ecosystem.
Growth in Key Sectors • Onkar Shetye's Insights: • Strong growth in distribution, rental, and capital sectors. • 87% year-on-year growth in co-living business. • Acquisition of NestAway improved efficiency and customer experience. • Significant growth in analytics (247% increase) and broker aggregation (90% rise in units booked).
Financial Performance • Kunal Karan's Financial Overview: • 69% increase in revenue for the fiscal year. • Total loss of INR 65 crores. • Projected revenue growth of 45% to 50% in coming years.
Strategic Focus Areas • Hiren Ladva's Discussion: • Supply acquisition strategy for student and co-living spaces focused on entire buildings. • Nearly 5,000 beds secured for student and shared living. • Plans for expansion in major cities (Bangalore, Kota, Hyderabad, Pune). • Nearly 100% ownership of NestAway with a focus on turnaround and growth.
Business Model and Market Position • Overview by Hiren Ladva: • Digitalization of the real estate sector through a PropTech ecosystem. • Focus on distribution, rental, and capital segments. • Aiming for significant growth in the PropTech market by 2030.
Competitive Landscape • Ashish Deora's Insights: • Minimal competition for Aurum Analytica due to unique data science capabilities. • Market leaders identified in various segments (e.g., Sell.Do in real estate CRMs). • Emphasis on the opportunity for institutionalizing rental real estate in India.
Technology and Analytics Adoption • Hiren Ladva on Analytics and CRM: • Evolving analytics with AI and ML technologies for improved data capabilities. • Need for specialized CRMs tailored to the real estate sector. • Growth guidance of 45%-50% driven by the rental marketplace.
Conclusion • Final Remarks: • Acknowledgment of macro risks and proactive adaptation to policy changes. • Appreciation for participants' continued support.
Aurum PropTech Limited Earnings Call Summary (October 31, 2023)
Overview • Earnings call held on October 25, 2023, discussing performance for the quarter and half-year ending September 30, 2023. • Key executives included CEO Ashish Deora.
Company Highlights • Aurum is the largest residential rental management platform in India, managing over 27,000 units. • Focus on restructuring NestAway for improved efficiency. • Goal to double rental unit capacity to 50,000. • Commitment to sustainable growth and strong unit economics.
Financial Performance • Quarterly Revenue: INR 52.77 crores (19% increase QoQ, 86% YoY). • Total Income: INR 57.53 crores (18% increase QoQ, 87% YoY). • Quarterly Loss: INR 23.89 crores (up from INR 16.12 crores in the prior quarter). • First Half Revenue: INR 96.93 crores (126% increase YoY). • Total Income: INR 105.2 crores; Loss: INR 40 crores.
Future Projections • Expectation of positive EBITDA and PAT in 4-5 quarters due to cost optimization. • Two business segments already PBT positive. • Targeting INR 100 crores in revenue by Q4 FY '24.
Business Segments • SaaS maintains over 100% net retention; B2C revenue estimated at INR 30 crores. • Growth in the real estate sector noted, with challenges in aligning growth with industry trends.
Market Insights • Rental market valued at $23-24 billion; Aurum is a leader in the co-living space. • HelloWorld platform's ARR increased from INR 38 crores to INR 108 crores since March 2022. • Anticipated growth in transaction business (Analytica, BeyondWalls).
Strategic Initiatives • Newly launched Property Management System (PMS) to operate independently initially. • Focus on disciplined capital management and unit economics. • Potential for NestAway's valuation increase, drawing parallels to Brazil's QuintoAndar.
Total Addressable Market (TAM) • Rental market transactions estimated at $24-25 billion, primarily in metro cities. • Growing demand for modern, tech-enabled housing solutions expected to boost shared accommodation.
Capital Segment • Tech-led financing initiatives (KuberX, Integrow, WiseX) to enhance transparency and provide attractive solutions. • Monitoring regulatory developments for future products like REITs.
Profitability Projections • Complexity in forecasting profitability due to diverse business nature. • Aim for breakeven by FY '25, with clearer insights expected in upcoming quarters.
Strategic Direction • Emphasis on a collaborative ecosystem among businesses (NestAway, HelloWorld). • Potential for synergies without full consolidation of similar business models. • Appreciation for investor participation and commitment to future engagement.
Aurum PropTech Limited Q1 FY 2024 Earnings Call Summary
Key Highlights • Date of Call: July 19, 2023 • Submission to BSE and NSE: July 25, 2023 • CEO: Ashish Deora
Company Performance • EBITDA Positive: Third consecutive quarter • HelloWorld Business: Achieved annual recurring revenue (ARR) of INR 100 crores • NestAway Acquisition: Focus on restructuring for profitability by year-end
Financial Overview • Revenue Growth: 202% year-on-year increase, reaching INR 44.16 crores • HelloWorld ARR: Increased to INR 83.3 crores • New Products: Aurum WiseX and YieldWiseX introduced
Operational Focus • Cost Optimization: Streamlining operations to reduce costs • Revenue Target: Aiming for quarterly revenue of INR 100 crores • Profitability Goals: All businesses targeted to achieve profitability within six quarters
NestAway Insights • Current Revenue: INR 30 crores annual run rate, INR 2.5 crores monthly • Profitability Focus: Plans to stabilize and reduce losses
SaaS Business Potential • Growth Opportunities: Strong potential in the GCC market • Revenue Drivers: HelloWorld as primary revenue source, with service charges contributing 20-30%
Cash Position and Burn Rate • Current Cash: INR 40 crores • Monthly Burn Rate: Approximately INR 3 crores
Competitive Landscape • Ecosystem Approach: Unique in the PropTech sector, with no direct competitors building a similar ecosystem • Market Interest: Success of companies like Stanza Living and Zolo indicates growth potential
Future Strategies • Unified App Consideration: Exploring a master app for services, focusing on targeted strategies • Tech Adoption: Gradual increase in tech adoption in real estate, driven by policies and initiatives
Conclusion • Engagement: Call concluded with appreciation for participant engagement.
Aurum PropTech Limited Earnings Call Summary (April 27, 2023)
Financial Performance • Revenue Growth: • Total revenue for FY’23: INR 139 crores • Q4 revenue: INR 45.36 crores • Revenue from operations: INR 126.87 crores (up 703% YoY) • Key Contributors: • Helloworld: INR 17 crores (RaaS) • BeyondWalls: INR 12 crores (RaaS) • Aurum Analytica: Revenue increased from INR 3.9 crores (FY’22) to INR 7.6 crores (FY’23)
Strategic Focus • Technology and Acquisitions: • Commitment to leveraging technology for customer experience • Strategic acquisitions to enhance market position • Product Development: • Enhancing existing SaaS products and launching new ones (e.g., Kailash CRM) • Upcoming launch of Aurum Data Hub
Market Expansion • Geographic Focus: • Expanding in high-demand rental markets, particularly Bangalore and Kota • Future Prospects: • Optimistic outlook for the PropTech sector with a projected $100 billion opportunity in 7-8 years
Challenges and Strategies • Interest Rates Impact: • Management confident in navigating challenges from rising interest rates • B2C Segment Concerns: • Acknowledgment of customer acquisition costs and competition • Sustainable product development strategy
Partnerships and Collaboration • Managing Partnerships: • Challenges acknowledged but potential for synergies emphasized • Plans for cross-selling products among partner companies • Operational Efficiency: • Focus on maintaining quality service before further expansion
Conclusion • Future Communication: • Commitment to ongoing engagement with stakeholders and detailed revenue breakdowns in the upcoming annual report.
Earnings Highlights • Revenue Growth: • Q3 revenue: INR 38.6 crores (500% increase YoY) • Projected Q4 revenue: INR 50 crores • Annual run rate target: INR 200 crores by March 2023 • Financial Performance: • Total income: INR 41.2 crores • EBITDA: INR 2 crores (improved from a loss of INR 3.4 crores)
Strategic Focus • Technology in Real Estate: • Emphasis on leveraging technology with the tagline "Future Ready" • Successful launch of premium co-living segment • Market Potential: • Real estate sector projected to reach $1 trillion by 2030 • Anticipated growth in the PropTech sector in India
Business Model and Revenue Streams • Revenue Verticals:
- Investment Finance: Financing for real estate investments
- Enterprise Efficiency: Tech solutions for developers
- Customer Experience: Enhancing property purchasing/reselling
- Connected Living: Post-purchase services, co-living solutions • Revenue Contributions: • Connected Living: Highest revenue at INR 3,706 lakhs • 90% of revenue from inorganic growth
Product Developments • KuberX Home Loan: Disbursed loans worth INR 70 crores since launch • HelloWorld Expansion: New premium co-living product planned • Aurum InstaHome: Targeting residential resale market with expansion plans
Future Outlook • Growth Projections: Internal growth targets for FY '23-'24 to be announced • Merging Subsidiaries: Intentional separation for independent management • AI Integration: Progress in using AI for predicting consumer behavior
Competitive Landscape • Unique Positioning: • Tech-led approach differentiating from competitors like Square Yards • Strong real estate experience and financial capabilities
Conclusion • Stakeholder Engagement: Appreciation for support and interest in the company's growth trajectory.