BLS International Services Ltd (NSE:BLS)
₹ 259.3 +0.10 (+0.04%) Market Cap: 106.71 Bil Enterprise Value: 98.24 Bil PE Ratio: 15.56 PB Ratio: 4.33 GF Score: 83/100

Q2 2025 Bls International Services Ltd Earnings Call Transcript

Nov 12, 2024 / 10:30AM GMT
Release Date Price: ₹398.05 (-5.54%)

Key Points

Positve
  • BLS International Services Ltd (BOM:540073) reported its highest-ever financial performance in Q2 and H1 FY25, with a 21% increase in consolidated revenue to 495 crore.
  • EBITDA grew by 89% to 164 crore, and profit after tax surged 78% year-on-year to 146 crore.
  • The company experienced a 41% year-on-year increase in visa applications processed, from 7.2 lakh to 10.1 lakh applications.
  • The acquisition of IDA contributed significantly to financial strength, adding 60 crore in revenue and 26 crore in EBITDA.
  • The transition from partner-run centers to self-run models has enhanced the company's margin profile, with EBITDA margins expanding to 33.1% in Q2 FY25.
Negative
  • The digital business segment reported a decline in revenue from 86 crore in the same quarter of the previous year to 77 crore in Q2 FY25.
  • Despite strong growth in the visa segment, the digital business remains competitive and has not shown the desired growth.
  • There is a seasonality in the business, with Q2 and Q3 typically having lower revenues compared to Q4 and Q1.
  • The geopolitical environment, particularly in regions like Russia, continues to impact outbound traffic and business volumes.
  • The company faces challenges in fully integrating and realizing synergies from recent acquisitions, which may affect short-term margins.
Operator

Ladies and gentlemen, good day. And welcome to the PLS International Limited Q2 and H1 F 525 earnings conference call hosted by Noam Wealth.

As a reminder, all participant lines will be in the listen-only mode and there will be an opportunity for you to ask questions after the presentation concludes. Should you need assistance during the conference call? Please signal an operator by pressing star then zero on your Touchstone phone. Please note that this conference is being recorded. I now hand the conference over to Mr Nicol Shetty from Noam Wealth. Thank you and over to you, sir.

Nikhil Shetty
Nuvama Wealth - Analyst

Thank you, Dle. Good day, everyone on behalf of Noma. Well, I thank you for joining the Q2 and H1 FY24 earnings call of BLS International Services limited to discuss the operational and financial performance of the company we have with us on the call today, Mr Mikel Gupta, managing director, Mr Sikar Erw, joint managing director, Mr Amits CFO, Mr Loath Panda Co of Digital Business and Gorak, head of Investor Relations.

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