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Frog Innovations
Our verdict on Frog Innovations isn’t the consensus take — see where we landed, and the one risk the bull case glosses over.
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The company reported FY25 revenue of Rs. 2,193.9 million, which represents a 39.1% growth over FY24 revenue of Rs. 1,577.3 million, exceeding the 30% growth target. (1 exceeded across 1 tracked commitment)
“Yes, so our expectation is that yes, FY27 will beat FY’ 25.”
The company recorded an EBITDA margin of 16.1% for FY25, which was 110 basis points above the 15% guidance. (3 exceeded, 1 met across 4 tracked commitments)
“As we look ahead, we are guided by vision FY28, our strategic roadmap to achieve INR 5,000 million in revenues and EBITDA margin in excess of 15%.”
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How durable is the business?
Management has identified a massive $6 billion domestic opportunity in CCTV, specifically targeting a 5% market share (INR 1,000 Cr+) over the next few years as a major new growth engine. (3 expanding)
“We expect the CCTV market, we should be having to go with 5% contribution for us is also going to be pretty big, which works out to maybe a revenue of about INR 1,000 crores plus.”
The core telecom equipment business has seen a significant recovery and expansion, with revenue growing 39.1% YoY in FY25, driven by 5G network and IBS accessory supplies. (1 expanding)
“Rs. 2,193.9 Million FY25 Revenue; 39.1% FY25 Revenue YoY Growth”
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Where does growth come from?
Management is maintaining a 30% annual growth target to reach long-term goals, supported by a massive jump in Q3 revenue. (3 accelerating, 2 new trend across 5 signals, 2 leading indicators)
“Look, the INR500 crores vision is there and we are on it. And with that vision, we entered into this surveillance market”
The appointment by TRAI as a Digital Connectivity Rating Agency (DCRA) marks the entry into a new, scalable service-based revenue stream that leverages the company's RF expertise. (3 new trend across 3 signals)
“And we are one of the DCRAs appointed by TRAI. So, using this, there is going to be sensitivity created that which building has lower digital rating... the framework is getting created.”
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What could break the thesis?
The risk is intensifying as management confirms a substantial revenue degrowth for the current year, with H1 showing insignificant contributions from the previously dominant DAS segment and a slowdown in operator capex spending. (3 intensifying, 2 easing, 2 high-severity)
“Revenue from Operations 2,193.9 1,060.7 ... Profit After Tax (PAT) 235.5 (15.7)”
INTENSIFYING. EBITDA margins turned negative in FY26, dropping from 16.1% to -1.5%, indicating that revenue is no longer covering operating costs. (1 intensifying, 4 easing, 1 high-severity)
“EBITDA Margin (%) 16.1% (1.5%)”
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