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Frog Innovations
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The EMS facility and SMT line are confirmed to be up and running as of December 2025. (4 met, 1 revised across 5 tracked commitments)
“we are further expanding our capabilities with the launch of the new SMT line set to go live by March 2025, allowing us to manufacture products like SSPs, IP cameras and Wi Fi routers under our own brand.”
The company received approval for the first tranche of incentives (Rs. 50.9 Million) for FY24-25, progressing toward the total incentive target of over Rs. 660 Million. (1 in progress across 1 tracked commitment)
“Received approval for the Design-led manufacturing PLI scheme with incentives of over Rs. 660 Million”
The company achieved a record high revenue of INR 2,193.9 million, representing a 39.1% year-on-year increase, which significantly outperformed the 30% growth forecast. (1 exceeded, 2 missed, 1 revised, 1 met across 5 tracked commitments)
“Yeah. Two quarters will for sure, it will be done in two quarters, and it's not, this INR 105 crores. You know, we keep getting orders every day.”
The STQC approval is now expected within FY 2025-26 (FY26) with the commercial rollout still planned for early FY 2026-27 (FY27). The status is currently in the 'STQC approval Stage'. (2 revised across 2 tracked commitments)
“We expect certification approvals within FY26 with commercial rollout planned for early FY27.”
Management admitted that instead of the guided 20-30% double-digit growth, the company is facing double-digit degrowth in FY26 due to a slowdown in operator capex and DAS project delays. (2 missed across 2 tracked commitments)
“Gunit Singh: Hi, sir. So, our outlook for this year was to have healthy growth in double digits, 20%-30% as per our discussion in the previous earnings calls... our results actually, instead of double digit growth, we saw double digit degrowth. Konark Trivedi: Right. So, what has happened is, as I mentioned, there has been a significant slowdown in terms of capex spending by the operators.”
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How durable is the business?
The surveillance segment is moving into production with the new SMT line, targeting IP cameras and CCTV systems as a key diversification pillar. (2 expanding, 1 new across 1 engine)
“On the surveillance business, as I mentioned, surveillance business AI analytics is one component of it, which is already rolled out by us. And STQC is round the corner.”
The company has explicitly stated it is now 'ready' to enter the international market following domestic success, shifting from a target to an active entry phase. (4 expanding, 1 shifted)
“Current focus geographies include Europe and Africa... Global DAS Market stands at $ 1 billion* +, which the company is targeting”
The company is successfully utilizing the PLI scheme, having booked INR 4.4 crores in incentives so far in FY25, with more room remaining under the annual limit. (5 expanding)
“Received approval for the Design-led manufacturing PLI scheme with incentives of over Rs. 660 Million”
EBITDA margins surged significantly due to operating leverage (fixed costs remaining stable while revenue doubled) and a higher mix of high-margin Active DAS products. (4 expanding, 1 contracting)
“We have done almost, you know, double the revenues, keeping our fixed cost same... Second is, most of this revenue has come from our active DAS solution. And the active DAS solution is relatively high profit margins business”
The order book remains robust, providing high revenue visibility for the coming quarters. (1 expanding, 1 stable)
“As on December 31, 2024, the order book stands at Rs. 1,050 Mn, reflecting sustained demand for our telecom solutions.”
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Where does growth come from?
The company is actively realizing benefits from the PLI scheme, having received approval for incentives totaling over Rs. 660 million, with the first tranche of Rs. 50.9 million already approved for FY25. (1 accelerating, 1 decelerating, 2 new trend, 1 steady across 5 signals, 1 leading indicator)
“Received approval for the Design-led manufacturing PLI scheme with incentives of over Rs. 660 Million”
The company has successfully entered the supply chain of a third major Indian mobile operator, which is expected to drive future growth in network accessories.
“we have made an entry into one of the largest operators in India, mobile operators... now the third operator is expected to grow it further.”
The company has successfully executed major airport DAS projects in Mumbai, validating its capability in high-value infrastructure. (5 steady across 5 signals)
“revenue potential for Mumbai Metro will be around, I think, INR20 crores to INR25 crores.”
The company is facing a significant revenue reversal in the current year, expecting a drop from INR 220 crores last year to approximately INR 110-120 crores, making the 500 crore target highly dependent on a massive recovery in FY27 and FY28. (1 reversing across 1 signal)
“The year was impacted by moderation in telecom operator capex and limited activity in the DAS business due to delays in commissioning of certain airport infrastructure projects.”
Revenue growth is accelerating significantly, with Q3 FY25 showing a 104% year-over-year increase compared to a 50.9% increase for the 9-month period, indicating a massive surge in the most recent quarter. (1 accelerating across 1 signal)
“Revenue from operations reached Rs. 911.5 Mn, marking an increase of 104.0% over Rs. 446.8 Mn in Q3 FY24.”
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What could break the thesis?
The risk is INTENSIFYING in terms of total borrowing, though it remains manageable. Short-term borrowings increased significantly from ₹ 469.23 Lacs to ₹ 2,020.40 Lacs to fund working capital and growth, leading to a rise in the Debt-Equity ratio from 0.04 to 0.13. (3 intensifying, 1 easing, 1 resolved)
“Long-term Borrowings 0.1 46.4”
International business has been slowed down by global conflicts (war situations), leading to project delays outside of India. [DEMAND]
“there has been slowdown outside India as well, mostly pertaining to the war situation. You know, a lot of things have been delayed outside India as well.”
The risk is easing as the company is in the final stages of the STQC lab process, expecting to clear iterations and receive approval by the end of the current quarter (Q1 FY27). (1 easing, 4 stable)
“CCTV product portfolio undergoing STQC approval process; Commercial rollout expected post regulatory approvals”
The risk is INTENSIFYING in terms of revenue concentration. OneDAS now contributes 50% of total revenue (INR 110 crores), making the company highly dependent on the timing of airport and metro project completions. (1 intensifying, 4 easing)
“The year was impacted by... limited activity in the DAS business due to delays in commissioning of certain airport infrastructure projects.”
The risk is STABLE as the company is proceeding with its pivot, ordering a new SMT line expected to be operational by March 2025 to manufacture IP cameras and Wi-Fi routers. (2 stable)
“EMS is right now a small portion, yes... we are expecting in this current financial year revenues in excess of INR5 crores from this line.”
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