Asia Pacific Equity Research 30 May 2015 Overweight Info Edge India INED.BO, INFOE IN Robust quarter with broad-based growth; 99acres Price: Rs778.60 ▲ Price Target: Rs1,000.00 could face near-term competitive pressures; stay OW Previous: Rs950.00 Info Edge reported a robust Mar-15 quarter with 25.4% Y/Y revenue growth India (the highest in the last 12 quarters) and significant EBIT margin expansion. Technology, Software & IT Recruitment Services revenues grew 24.6% Y/Y, while 99acres also registered services 33% Y/Y growth. We believe that Info Edge is a structural growth story, but with Viju K George AC potential for quarterly disappointment/aberrations. EBIT margin increased 190bp (91-22) 6157-3597 Y/Y to 29.3% driven by operating leverage. We believe economic recovery will be a
[email protected] key catalyst for the recruitment business & 99acres – the two dominant businesses Bloomberg JPMA VGEORGE <GO> for Info Edge. Concerns are emerging for 99acres due to rising competitive intensity Amit Sharma (the emergence of new business models such as Housing.com and (91-22) 6157 3598 commonfloor.com) in real estate portals, but the company remains committed to
[email protected] building credible leadership in this business. The Zomato story, in which Info Edge J.P. Morgan India Private Limited holds a majority stake, seems to be shaping up well and contributes materially to Price Performance Info Edge’s value. 90%+ of our target value for Info Edge is driven by these three 1,000 verticals. The success of other venture(s) is an embedded option.