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C D S L (CDSL) May 2025 Filing Analysis
Does management do what it says?
The company has grown its KYC record base to over 8.57 crore, exceeding the previously noted target of 8.20 crore. (5 exceeded across 5 tracked commitments)
“And once they start off in this financial, year, we will see more revenues coming from there. On the eSign business, the way it functions is that we do not tie up with the end customer who is a participant or the broker, but there is a third-party service provider, who gives the entire onboarding solution to the end client and eSign is just a part of it.”
The effective tax rate for Q3FY26 on a standalone basis was approximately 28.3% (34 crore tax on 120 crore net profit), which is above the guided range. (1 missed across 1 tracked commitment)
“So, we've continued to maintain our policy guidance on dividend payout at 60% of our operating profits.”
The company is facilitating the electronic ownership and transfer of commodity assets through CCRL.
“Facilitates ownership & transfer of commodity assets in electronic mode. It serves commodity exchanges and wider market beyond.”
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How durable is the business?
The company is facing increased margin pressure due to mandatory technology and cybersecurity spends required by regulators to maintain market infrastructure stability. (1 shifted, 1 contracting)
“our PBT margin is something 58% and last year it was 61%. Quarter-on-quarter, it is even worse... technology expenses went up by almost 70% compared to the last year.”
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What could break the thesis?
Margins are under pressure; PBT margin dropped to 58% this year from 61% last year, with technology expenses specifically cited as a major headwind. (1 intensifying)
“our PBT margin is something 58% and last year it was 61%. Quarter-on-quarter, it is even worse.”
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