Quess Corp (QCL) IPO review.


Quess corp will open for subscription from 29th June 2016 to 1st July 2016 in the price range of Rs. 310-317. Applications can be made of 45 shares and in multiples thereafter.
Quess Corp is the Bangalore based staffing and IT solutions company. It has 47 offices across 26 cities. It serves over 1300+ customers across 4 segments namely Global Technology Solutions, People 7 Services, Integrated Facility Management and Industrial Asset Management.

Quess offers services across many sectors like IT and ITES staffing, Managing Facilities, F&B sector, Skill development training, general staffing, HR solutions, Engineering services, etc.

The promoters of the company are:

1. Ajit Isaac, human resources industry veteran.
2. Thomas Cook India Limited (TCIL).

Objects of the Issue:
The objects of the issue are:
1. Repayment of debt availed by the Company.
2. Funding capital expenditure requirements of the Company and their Subsidiary, MFX US.
3. Funding incremental working capital requirement.
4. Acquisitions and other strategic initiatives.
5. General corporate purposes.

Out of the total INR4 billion, the company plans to utilize INR1.59 billion for funding its working capital requirements while INR800 million are proposed to be used towards acquisitions and other strategic initiatives. INR717 million are proposed to be used to meet capital expenditure of QCL and its subsidiary MFX US and another INR500 million will be used to reduce debt.

Financial report

Quess Corp’s consolidated financial performance (in INR crore)

FY12
FY13
FY14 (Apr 13 – Dec 13)
FY15 (Jan 14 – Mar 15)
FY16
Total revenue
639.4
1,004.3
1,008.1
2,572.7
3,442.4
Total expenses
626.3
980.0
979.2
2,468.5
3,317.6
Profit/(loss) after tax
6.2
12.0
17.8
67.2
88.5
Net profit margin (%)
1.0
1.2
1.8
2.6
2.6
Source: Internet


Comparison with Peers

The nearest competitor/peer of QCL is Teamlease. If we compare the PE ratio of QCL which comes around 40 to that of Teamlease which is around 60 at present. Then QCL IPO seems to be appropriately valued.

Even when Teamlease IPO was floated it was at a PE of 44.

Pros of QCL

1.    Over past 4 years company has reported strong growth of around 50% on yearly basis.
2.    Huge growth opportunities: QCL’s presence in diversified business will help it to maintain a strong foothold in the industry and at the same time propel it to increase its business and revenue at rapid pace.
3.    Leading Business Service provider.
4.    Solid track record in terms of Inorganic growth.
5.    Long term established relations with Major clients. Most of the top 25 Clients have been with QCL for more than 15 years.

Cons of QCL

1.    Too much dependence on some clients. In 2016 top 10 clients contributed around 30% of its revenue. In case any client decides against renewing the contract then it will have significant adverse effects in the revenue of QCL.
2.    The gross margin of company is on the lower is on the lower side. Company need to focus on improving this.
3.    QCL is too much dependent on Ajit Issac and Thomas Cook India limited.

Most important Question: To invest or give the IPO a miss?

With the high growth potential of company and well known management, I give thumbs up to this IPO. QCL looks to me a good buy for long term.

Most brokerages like Angel Broking, GEPL Capital, etc have recommended “Subscribe” rating for this IPO.


Please note: The analysis done above is my own and I have no personal relation or investment in the company. I STRONGLY recommend performing thorough analysis before making any investment.

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