One MobiKwik Systems Limited – Investor Presentation Summary
Key Operational Highlights
- Registered Users reached 196.3 million in Q2 FY27, up from 192.8 million in Q1 FY27.
- Merchants increased to 5.1 million in Q2 FY27, up from 5.0 million in Q1 FY27.
- Platform Spend GMV (Consumer Payments GMV + Merchant Payments GMV) grew 35% YoY.
- Activated ZIP EMI Users reached 1.74 million in Q2 FY27, up from 1.64 million in Q1 FY27.
Key drivers of operational performance: Accelerating AI adoption across engineering, lending, customer experience and risk management; recovery in lending disbursals post technology migration; expansion of merchant payment services including EDC terminals, Sound Box and QR.
Segment-wise Performance
Payments Segment:
- Payment GMV (including ZaakPay) was ₹596,767 Mn in Q2 FY27, up 2% QoQ.
- Revenue from Payments was ₹2,087.9 Mn in Q2 FY27, flat QoQ.
- Gross Margin for Payments was 38.2% of revenue in Q2 FY27.
Financial Services (Lending) Segment:
- MobiKwik ZIP EMI GMV (Disbursals) was ₹10,826.1 Mn in Q2 FY27, up 47% QoQ and 34% YoY.
- Revenue from Financial Services was ₹869.1 Mn in Q2 FY27, up 18% QoQ and 42% YoY.
- Gross Margin for Financial Services was 66% of revenue in Q2 FY27, the highest quarterly gross margin.
Explanation of significant changes in segment performance: The sharp recovery in lending disbursals followed a temporary dip in Q1 FY27 caused by technology infrastructure migration for the lending business transfer. Payments growth was driven by expansion in merchant payment services.
Financial Highlights
Revenue: Rs. 3,027.6 Mn (Total Income)
Revenue From Operations: Rs. 2,957.0 Mn
EBITDA: Rs. 226.8 Mn
PAT: Rs. 118.7 Mn
EPS: Not Specified
Margins:
- EBITDA Margin: 7.5% (▲977 bps YoY | ▲204 bps QoQ)
- PAT Margin: 3.9% vs (10.2)% in Q2 FY26
- Contribution Margin: 47.5% from 34.4% in Q2 FY26
YoY/QoQ comparison:
- Total Income: ▲8% YoY | ▲5% QoQ
- Revenue From Operations: ▲₹291 Mn YoY | ▲44% QoQ
- PAT: ▲55% QoQ | ₹404 Mn YoY turnaround from a ₹286 Mn loss in Q2 FY26
Drivers of financial performance: 50% YoY increase in Contribution Profit to ₹1,439 Mn; 13% YoY reduction in Direct Costs; improved credit quality in lending business reducing lending related expenses by 16% YoY.
Comparison to market estimates: Not Specified
Key Risks: Not explicitly disclosed in the presentation.
Geographical Revenue Split
Domestic vs Export/Regional Revenue: Not Specified
Balance Sheet Snapshot
Net Debt/Equity: Not Specified
Reserves: Not Specified
Current Assets/Liabilities: Not Specified
Working Capital/Leverage Metrics: Not Specified
Financial Health Insights: The company noted higher working capital usage due to one-time increase in trade receivables as a result of LSP Slump Sale, expecting this to reduce by 15-20% in coming quarters.
Capex & Cash Flow Health
Capital Expenditure: Not Specified
Free Cash Flow: Not Specified
Operating Cash Flow: Not Specified
Net Debt Movement: Not Specified
Investment Rationale: Increased device deployments in merchant payments; technology infrastructure investments; AI development initiatives.
Strategic & R&D Initiatives
Investments in Innovation: AI-led software development with 92% of code generated through AI; AI-led monitoring and investigation with 100% PRDs assessed by AI Agent and 100% AI-led fraud detection; 40-70% of fraud-related grievances solved by AI.
Expected impact on growth: 30-40% higher connect rates; faster integrations with merchants, lenders and banks; lower cost per user connect as the user base scales; faster go-to-market.
Strategic Rationale: On track to becoming AI-first across the organization by FY28; expanding merchant payment services which have fewer competitors and easier merchant retention; scaling up new business segments.
Industry Trends & Business Environment
Macro/Industry Trends: Not explicitly discussed beyond the company's operational context.
Impact on Company: Not Specified
Management Commentary & Growth Outlook
Strategic Outlook: The company aims to sustain disbursal momentum above ₹10,000 Mn+ as new lending partnerships mature and new product categories are launched.
FY Guidance: Company expects consistent GMV growth with stable Net Payments Margin (within guided range of 12-15 bps), with potential UPI MDR to add further upside.
Market Share Targets: Not Specified
Risks and Opportunities: Not explicitly highlighted beyond the forward-looking statements disclaimer.
Regulatory Compliance Update
The presentation detailed the company's regulatory licenses:
- PPI License: Last renewed 30-Sep-26 (RBI)
- BBPOU License: Last renewed 27-Jan-26 (RBI)
- Online Payment Aggregator (PA-O): Perpetual validity from 30-Apr-25 (RBI)
- Offline Payment Aggregator (PA-P): In-Principle Approval 25-May-26 (RBI)
- NBFC License: Application Approved 27-Apr-26 (RBI)
- AMFI Registration: Last renewed 06-Mar-25 (SEBI)
- Investment Adviser Registration: Perpetual validity from 21-Aug-23 (SEBI)
- Stock Broking: Perpetual validity from 01-Jul-25 (SEBI)
- Corporate Agent (Composite): Last renewed 15-Dec-23 (IRDAI)