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SMC Global Securities Limited Q1 FY25 Earnings Conference Call Summary
Financial Performance • Revenue Growth: 43.8% year-on-year increase, reaching Rs. 448 crores. • Profit After Tax: Rs. 53 crores. • Segment Performance: • Broking, distribution, trading, and financial segments showed significant growth. • Insurance broking division achieved a 64% revenue increase.
Industry Outlook • Digital Economy Impact: Positive effects of technological advancements on the fintech sector. • Regulatory Changes: Management confident in continued improvement despite changes in options and futures market.
Revenue Composition • Sources: • 58% from cash markets. • 38% from futures and options (F&O). • Investor Trust: SEBI reforms fostering trust among large investors, potentially increasing foreign portfolio investments (FPIs).
Client Base and Revenue Diversification • Client Distribution: 15% of revenue from top 100 clients. • Focus: Both retail and high-net-worth individuals (HNIs).
Operating Margins and Business Segments • Insurance Broking Impact: Low-margin insurance broking affects overall operating margins. • Broking Revenue Improvement: Year-over-year comparisons show positive trends.
Growth Strategies • Digital Marketing: Enhancing efforts in digital marketing. • Expansion Plans: Growth in broking, distribution, and financing. • Clearing Member Position: Leveraging position in multiple exchanges.
Technology and Operations • In-house Technology: Transition from vendor-based to in-house technology with a dedicated IT team of 300. • Growth Rates: 30-40% annual growth in NBFC sector; 20% CAGR in profit after tax over the past five years. • Online Trading: Over 60% of trading conducted online.
Future Plans • Loan Book Expansion: Plans to double loan book in three years. • Client Acquisition: Targeting 1.5 to 2 lakh new clients for StoxKart this year, with plans to double next year. • Bank Partnerships: Collaborating with banks for integrated financial services.
Communication with Stock Exchange • Client Tie-ups Notification: Confirmed practice of notifying the Stock Exchange regarding significant client tie-ups. • Account Opening Improvements: Resolved previous onboarding issues for smoother account openings.
Conclusion • Call Closure: Mahesh Gupta thanked participants and invited further questions through the Investor Relations manager.
SMC Global Securities Limited Q4 FY 2024 Earnings Conference Call Summary
Key Executives • Chairman: Subhash Chandra Aggarwal • Group CFO: Vinod Jamar
Company Performance • Transformative Year: Emphasis on technological advancements and innovative offerings. • Revenue Growth: • Q4 FY 2024: 67.8% YoY increase. • Full FY 2024: Operating income of ₹1,638 crores, up 35% YoY. • Profitability: • Q4 net profit: ₹66.2 crores (PAT margin: 13%). • Full FY net profit: ₹188.3 crores (PAT margin: 11.5%). • Dividend: Proposed final dividend of 60%, totaling 120% for the year.
Segment Performance • Broking Distribution and Trading: • Q4 revenue: ₹277.9 crores (52% YoY increase). • NBFC Segment: • Q4 revenue: ₹63 crores (86% YoY increase). • AUM: ₹1,236.7 crores (37.2% YoY increase). • Insurance Segment: • Q4 revenue: ₹177.7 crores (86.4% YoY growth).
StoxKart Overview • Performance: Achieved breakeven with revenues of ₹20 crores. • User Base: 250,000 demat accounts and 845,000 app downloads. • Future Plans: Enhancements to user experience and doubling revenue in three years.
Employee and Expense Insights • Employee Expenses: ₹6 crores contributing to total expenses of ₹19 crores. • Profit Before Tax: ₹78 lakhs.
Business Segmentation and Strategy • Demat Accounts: Over 10.57 lakh accounts in traditional business; annual addition of 1.25 to 1.5 lakh accounts. • Revenue Sources for StoxKart: Brokerage and interest income from margin trading.
NBFC Segment Insights • Lending Focus: 80% exposure to SMEs; excludes certain sectors like real estate. • Underwriting Practices: Well-defined policies targeting specific customer profiles. • Leverage Ratio: Current ratio of 1.84 times; target of 3 to 3.5 times equity for growth.
Conclusion • Future Outlook: Plans for significant growth in AUM and demat accounts. • Closing Remarks: Encouragement for further inquiries from participants.
SMC Global Securities Limited Q3 FY24 Earnings Conference Call Summary
Key Highlights • Date of Call: February 6, 2024 • Chairman: Subhash Chand Aggarwal • Resilience of Indian stock market in 2023 despite global challenges. • 35% YoY increase in loan AUM to Rs. 1,064 crores. • Interim dividend of 60% for FY24.
Financial Performance • Group CFO: Vinod Kumar Jamar • Operating income increased by 35% to Rs. 428 crores. • Net profit for the quarter: Rs. 52 crores. • EBITDA margin improved to 27%. • Significant contributions from broking, distribution, and trading segments. • Insurance broking division revenue up by 57%.
Q&A Session Insights • Revenue Breakdown: • 60% from broking, 40% from trading. • Trading revenue primarily from arbitrage activities, with 90% hedged positions.
• Capital Employed in Trading: • Fluctuates between Rs. 200-300 crores, yielding ~15% return.
• NBFC Operations: • Current AUM: Rs. 1,065 crores; potential to grow to Rs. 2,000 crores. • Can leverage up to 3.5 times current equity.
• Working Capital Loans: • Underwritten based on cash flow, not hard collateral. • Active client base: ~200,000 out of 1 million.
• Margin Funding Book: • Approximately Rs. 235 crores; Rs. 550 crores deployed in broking and trading.
• SME Lending Environment: • Strong growth area with unmet capital demand.
Cost of Funds and Growth Opportunities • Cost of Funds: • Currently at 9.8% to 9.9%, competitive among NBFCs. • Anticipated decline in interest rates.
• Insurance Broking Sector: • Low penetration in India; significant growth potential. • 57% YoY revenue growth in Q3.
Competitive Landscape • Digital Capabilities: • Strong IT team and numerous point-of-sale systems to compete with online players.
Client Growth and Future Plans • Stoxkart Platform: • Focus on technology improvements over aggressive client acquisition.
• Mutual Fund Considerations: • Past plans dropped due to changing partner interests.
• Finance Costs: • Increased to Rs. 40 crores from Rs. 25 crores YoY, aligned with rising interest income.
Additional Developments • App Development: • Comprehensive app for trading, mutual funds, insurance, and IPOs in beta soon.
• Gold Loans: • Currently 2% of AUM, with plans for expansion; LTV capped at 75%.
• Net Interest Margin (NIM): • Between 11% to 12% for NBFC segment; projected ROE of about 10% for the year.
Conclusion • The call concluded with gratitude from Mahesh C Gupta and an invitation for further inquiries.
SMC Global Securities Limited Q2 FY24 Earnings Conference Call Summary
Financial Performance • Consolidated Operating Income: Rs 390 crores (29.7% YoY increase) • EBITDA: Approximately Rs 94 crores (45% growth) • Net Profit After Tax: Rs 40 crores (PAT margin of 10.24%) • Segment Revenue: • Broking and Trading: Rs 227 crores (up 16% YoY) • Insurance Broking: Rs 123 crores (up 47% YoY) • Financing: Rs 46 crores (up 65% YoY, loan AUM of Rs 1016 crores, up 40% YoY)
Management Insights • Interim Dividend Policy: Open to declaring dividends, but timing not disclosed; current share price below book value. • Real Estate Development: New office in Mohan Cooperative, expected completion by March 2025.
Industry Outlook • Broking Business Sustainability: Confidence in Indian economy growth benefiting financial sector. • Demat Accounts Growth: Focus on expanding in Tier-3 and Tier-4 cities with technological improvements and service diversification. • NBFC Sector Concerns: Strong focus on SMEs with robust underwriting practices and geographical diversification.
Conclusion • Call concluded with an invitation for further inquiries through the Investor Relations Manager.
SMC Global Securities Limited Q1 FY24 Earnings Conference Call Summary
Overview • Date: August 10, 2023 • Moderator: Purvangi Jain (Valorem Advisors) • Key Management: • Chairman: Subhash C. Agarwal • Group CFO: Vinod Jamar
Financial Highlights • Consolidated Operating Income: Rs. 313 crores (8% YoY increase) • Net Profit: Rs. 30 crores • Segment Performance: • Broking Revenue Growth: 9% • Insurance Broking Revenue Growth: 5% • Financing Revenue Growth: 37%
Shareholder Concerns • Topics Discussed: • Dividend payouts • Stock performance • Revenue drivers • Performance of online platform StoxKart
Non-Performing Assets (NPA) • NPA Increase: • From 2.27% (March) to 2.53% (June) • Net NPA: From 1.44% to 1.49% • Reason for Increase: Marginal rise without major causes
Lending Focus • Target Market: SMEs • Products Offered: • Loans against property • Unsecured business loans • Equipment loans • Capital market lending • Gold loans (launched January 2023)
Competitive Positioning • Borrowing Cost: Competitive rate of 9.6% • Credit Rating: Stable at A- • Anticipated Decrease in Borrowing Costs: Expected interest rate softening • Year-on-Year Growth: 35% • Underwriting Process: Robust, ensuring no significant credit quality issues in SME segment
Conclusion • Call concluded with thanks from Mahesh Gupta and an invitation for further inquiries.
SMC Global Securities Limited Q4 FY23 Earnings Conference Call Summary
Financial Performance • Q4 FY23 Results: • Consolidated operating income: Rs 306 crores (5.5% YoY increase) • Net profit after tax: Rs 22 crores • Full FY23 Results: • Operating income: Rs 1217 crores (8.9% growth) • Net profit: Approximately Rs 120 crores
Segment Performance • Broking Segment: • Decline noted in performance. • Insurance and Financing Divisions: • Significant growth observed. • Insurance sector expected to grow over 25% YoY.
Management Insights • Future Growth Drivers: • Investments in technology and expanded network. • Optimistic growth prospects without specific revenue guidance.
Key Highlights from Executives • Subhash C. Aggarwal: • Revenue growth of 8-10% in insurance and financial services. • Insurance broking growth over 25% YoY. • Pravin Agarwal: • 30% growth in premiums, exceeding industry average. • Projected sustained revenue growth of 25-26%. • Ajay Garg: • New technology and apps launched for brokerage services. • Stoxkart turned profitable with a 44% revenue increase. • Slight decline in brokerage revenue expected to recover with 25% YoY growth. • Active client base: 2 lakhs; total across services: over 9 lakhs. • Himanshu Gupta (NBFC Segment): • 30% growth in assets under management (AUM). • Long-term net interest margin (NIM) stabilization around 4%. • Gold loan segment contributing 1.3% of total AUM, with growth potential.
Branch Expansion and Lending Focus • Branch Expansion: • Breakeven at AUM of INR 2.5 to 3 crores. • Plans to open 20 branches this year; 2 already opened. • Focus on Delhi NCR region. • Lending Strategy: • 50% of loan book secured, targeting SMEs. • Co-lending partnership with Central Bank of India (80-20 ratio).
Conclusion • Mahesh Gupta thanked participants and encouraged further inquiries through the Investor Relations Manager.
Earnings Overview • Date of Call: February 2, 2023 • Consolidated Operating Income: Rs. 319 crores (12% YoY increase) • Net Profit After Tax: Rs. 32 crores • Nine-Month Performance: • Operating Income: Rs. 911 crores (10% growth) • Net Profit: Rs. 99 crores (26% decrease)
Key Highlights • Diversified Financial Services: Emphasis on growth across various segments. • Personnel Costs: Increased costs in the insurance broking division noted.
Assets Under Management (AUM) • Growth: AUM increased by 45% to Rs. 787 crores. • Contributors to Growth: • Expanded distribution reach • Improved collection efficiency • Strong credit demand from the SME sector • Asset Quality: Decrease in gross non-performing assets (GNPA) and net non-performing assets (NNPA).
Gold Loan Portfolio • Performance: Optimistic outlook with low delinquency rates. • Future Plans: Branch expansion discussed.
Stoxkart Performance • Revenue Increase: 46% growth reported for the quarter. • New Mobile App: Launch planned for April 2023.
Insurance Segment • Revenue Growth: Noted, but EBITDA margins declined. • Factors for Decline: Increased personnel costs and shift towards lower-margin motor vehicle insurance.
EBITDA Margin • Stability: Overall EBITDA margin remained stable despite reduced profit figures due to lower investment income.
Customer-Centric Strategies • Focus: Strategies for Stoxkart to enhance competitiveness in the market.
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