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One 97 (543396) Jul 2025 Filing Analysis
Does management do what it says?
Management expects a higher share of non-DLG disbursements going forward, which will slow sequential revenue growth in financial services. (+1 more commitment)
“Going forward, we expect a higher share of non-DLG disbursements... Hence, distribution of financial services revenue growth will be slower sequentially as compared to the disbursements growth”
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How durable is the business?
The segment reached a breakeven point and is showing strong margin improvement. Contribution margin for the company, driven by payments, rose to 60% from 50% a year ago. Management expects this to be a 'large profit' driver in the future as they focus on high-margin instruments like credit cards on UPI and EMI. (5 expanding)
“on contribution margin, we are at 60%, as you noted. Last year, in the same quarter, we were at 50%, so significant improvement there.”
This segment saw massive growth, doubling its revenue YoY to ₹561 Cr. Growth was primarily driven by merchant loans and trail revenue from the Default Loss Guarantee (DLG) portfolio. (4 expanding, 1 shifted)
“In Q1 FY 2026, distribution of financial services revenue grew 100% YoY to ₹561 Cr, driven by continued expansion in merchant loans, trail revenue from Default Loss Guarantee (DLG) portfolio”
The segment is shifting away from First Loss Default Guarantee (FLDG) structures toward a pure distribution model. While merchant loans are growing, personal loans are facing a 'drag' due to industry-wide credit cycles. Financial Services revenue was ₹561 Crores, impacted by the reduction in DLG-based income. (1 shifted)
“if you read Financial Services Revenue Rs 561 Crores, it is overall, if you see quarter on quarter, and the number is, because of DLG not being there, this number is lesser.”
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Where does growth come from?
The lending business is showing high maturity and customer loyalty, with over half of merchant loans going to repeat borrowers. This indicates a strong 'product-market fit' and lower risk due to established repayment histories. (1 new trend, 1 reversing, 1 steady across 3 signals)
“The majority of merchant loans were distributed under the non-DLG model, with more than 50% of loans distributed to repeat borrowers”
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What could break the thesis?
The risk is easing as the company is actively pursuing deconcentration by adding new lenders and reducing reliance on its largest partner, which currently accounts for 30-40% of capital. (1 easing, 1 stable)
“I'm personally very committed to continue to see even further deconcentration or hedging among multiple people... right now, we're disbursing 30-40% of capital availability [from the largest partner].”
The risk is intensifying as Marketing Services revenue fell to ₹247 Cr, a 12% YoY decline on a like-to-like basis, driven by lower Monthly Transacting Users (MTU). (1 intensifying, 1 easing)
“In Q1 FY 2026, Marketing Services revenue was ₹247 Cr. On a like-to-like basis... the revenue was down 12% YoY on account of lower MTU.”
The risk is easing as the company shifts toward a 'non-DLG' (Default Loss Guarantee) model, which reduces upfront costs and risk exposure, even if it slows sequential revenue growth. (1 easing, 1 stable)
“our largest lending partner is doing disbursements under the non-DLG model as against DLG model... outstanding overall DLG partners’ AUM has reduced from ₹6,324 Cr (March 31, 2025) to ₹4,444 Cr (June 30, 2025).”
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