INFOSYS FY16
An analysis of Infosys’ FY16 annual report shows a constant
currency revenue growth of 13%; while, the INR revenues grew at
17% (to INR624.4b). While, continued focus on employee retention
by - (a) reintroduction of ESOPs, and (b) hike in executive pay has
helped reduce attrition to 13.6% (FY15:18.9%), this might impact
future earnings. Expensing deferred consideration relating to
Lodestone acquisition of INR1.1b has impacted PBT by 0.6%.
Current effective tax rate of 28.0% is likely to increase to 32.6%, on
phasing out of tax incentives for units in Special Economic Zone.
Operating cash flow remained strong at INR98.6b, though high
surplus cash continued to impact return ratios. Over the last two
years, the management has increased cash utilization through: (a)
higher dividend payout, (b) acquisitions, and (c) capex. However,
RoCE remains muted at 27%. Increased depreciation cost due to
recognition of net assets at fair valuation under Ind-AS could
impact the company on future acquisitions.
The
ART
of annual report analysis
Focus on employee retention with
reintroduction of ESOPs & increase in Sr.
executive pay. Attrition declines to 13.6%
Effective tax rate could rise to 32.6%
(FY16: 28.0%) on withdrawal of tax
incentives to SEZ.
Cash allocation changed, but yet to pay off.
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Stock Info
Currency depreciation aids revenue growth:
Revenue for FY16
grew by 17% to INR624.4b (INR533.2b in FY15), as Infosys
continued to benefit from currency depreciation. EBITDA
increased to INR171.2b (INR148.7b in FY15), though EBITDA
margin declined by 50bp to 27.4% (27.9% in FY15) due to higher
sub-contracting costs.
Focus on employee retention increased
with: (a) Re-
introduction of ESOPs and (b) Increase in executive pay, which
led to the attrition declining to 13.6% (18.9% in FY15).
Effective tax rate could rise to 32.6%,
primarily on account of
withdrawal of tax incentives on income earned through its units
operating in SEZ, which has kept its current effective tax rate
low at 28.0%.
RoCE remains muted at 27%:
High cash balance continued to
impact Infosys’ return ratios. Over the last two years, the
company has increased its dividend payout (50%), and
utilization of funds for acquisitions and capex. However, this is
yet to result in any tangible impact on the return ratios.
Earnings impacted by deferred consideration for Lodestone
acquisition:
Upfront cash paid for Lodestone acquisition
amounted to INR11.9b which has been capitalized, while a
deferred consideration of INR6.1b payable over three years was
charged to the income statement following principles of IFRS.
Bloomberg
CMP (INR)
Equity Shares (m)
52-Week Range (INR)
M.Cap. (INR b)/(USD b)
1,6,12 Rel. Perf. (%)
Y/E Mar
Sales
EBITDA
PAT
EPS (INR)
EPS Gr. (%)
BV/Sh. (INR)
Payout (%)
P/E (x)
P/BV (x)
E: MOSL Estimates
2016
624.4
170.8
134.9
59.0
9.4
270.3
41.9
21.5
4.7
INFO IN
1,267
2,285.6
1,278/933
2,895.9/43.2
1/15/26
2017E
733.4
201.6
152.8
66.9
13.2
306.7
44.9
19.0
4.1
2018E
853.1
236.4
175.2
76.7
14.7
347.2
39.1
16.5
3.6
Standalone financial summary (INR b)
Shareholding pattern (%)
As on
Promoter
DII
FII
Others
Mar-16
12.8
17.5
40.7
29.1
Dec-15
13.1
17.6
56.8
12.5
Mar-15
13.1
15.1
54.2
17.7
Note: FII Includes depository receipts
Auditor’s name
BSR & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants
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