Results     11-Feb-25
Analysis
CRISIL
Net profit up 7%, as OPM improves
CRISIL has posted 1% decline in the consolidated income from operations to Rs 912.91 crore for the quarter ended December 2024, compared with Rs 917.74 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Consolidated total income for the quarter ended December 2024, was down 1% to Rs 912.91 crore, compared with Rs 950.95 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Net profit improved 7% to Rs 224.69 crore. Profit before tax for the quarter ended December 2024, increased 6% to Rs 294.49 crore, compared with Rs 278.81 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

PBT in Q4CY2023 had a one-off gain of Rs 29.4 crore due to sharp devaluation of the Argentinian peso.

Sales of Rating Services segment surged 21% to Rs 253.86 crore (accounting for 27.8% of total sales). Sales of Research & Information Services segment fell 7% to Rs 659.05 crore (accounting for 72.2% of total sales).

Profit before interest, tax and other unallocable items (PBIT) increased 13% to Rs 285.55 crore. PBIT of Rating Services segment increased 9% to Rs 94.14 crore (accounting for 33.0% of total PBIT). PBIT of Research & Information Services segment moved up 15% to Rs 191.41 crore (accounting for 67.0% of total PBIT).

PBIT margin of Rating Services segment eased to 37.1%. PBIT margin of Research & Information Services segment jumped to 29.0%.

Operating profit margin has improved yoy from 29.6% to 31.4%, leading to 6% rise in operating profit to Rs 287.07 crore. Employee expenses fell 4% to Rs 464.50 crore and other expenses increased 71% to Rs 75.0 crore in the quarter ended December 2024, professional fees jumped 30% and associate services fees declined 43%.

Other income declined 9% to Rs 30.24 crore. PBIDT increased 4% to Rs 317.31 crore. Provision for interest surged 156% to Rs 2.00 crore. PBDT moved up 4% to Rs 315.31 crore.

Provision for depreciation declined 17% to Rs 20.82 crore. Profit before tax grew 6% to Rs 294.49 crore. Share of profit/loss were nil in both the periods. Provision for tax was expense of Rs 69.80 crore, compared to Rs 68.69 crore. Effective tax rate was 23.7% compared to 24.6%.

Minority interest was nil in both the periods. Net profit attributable to owners of the company increased 7% to Rs 224.69 crore in Q4CY2024.

Says Amish Mehta, Managing Director & CEO, Crisil, "The global economy showed resilience, but the macroeconomic outlook is susceptible to the policy implementation of the new U.S. administration and potential inflation pressures from tariffs. India`s growth is now aligning with its long-term trend. Crisil expects India`s GDP to grow 6.5% next fiscal, driven by lower inflation and interest rate cuts. The recent budget supports public investment and consumption, while upholding fiscal discipline. Our new brand identity reinforces our position as a global, insightsdriven analytics organization and conveys a more progressive vision of our future.”

Other updates

The credit ratings industry sustained its growth momentum in 2024, driven by 11.7% yoy growth in the corporate bond issuances. The second half saw large and frequent bond issuances in the financial services sector, in contrast to a decline in the first half amid hardening yields. Bank credit growth saw moderation to 11.2% yoy in 2024 against 15.6% in 2023, owing to slowdown in the services and retail segments.

Crisil Ratings maintained its leading position in the corporate bond segment, driven by investor preference for rating quality. Revenue was up 16% yoy in Q4CY2024, and 17.4% in FY2024.

Crisil Global Analytics Center (GAC) witnessed growth in delegation of surveillance from S&P Global Ratings and demand for support in new areas from S&P Global.

The Crisil Ratings segment revenue grew 21.1% in Q4 2024 and 17.7% in FY2024.

Crisil Integral IQ (formerly GR&RS) was impacted by curtailed discretionary spending by global clients. The banks are turning cautiously optimistic and continue to invest in transformation and digital initiatives. The business saw momentum in buy side offerings and made progress in leveraging Gen Al in client solutions. Crisil Coalition Greenwich (formerly GBA) benefitted from momentum in corporate and investment banking (CIB). Scaling of product offering and client engagement strengthened the demand from large commercial banks. Crisil Intelligence (formerly Ml&A) witnessed momentum in industry research, consulting, credit and risk offerings.

The research, analytics and solutions segment revenue declined by 6.9% in Q4CY2024 and 0.7% in FY2024.

Crisil has undergone a strategic brand transformation to position its businesses under a cohesive identity that offers a consistent and more connected experience for clients around the world. It celebrates a pioneering and illustrious past, showcasing commitment to deliver actionable insights to clients. Analytical rigour and domain expertise continues to set standards and empower clients to make mission-critical decisions with confidence.

Crisil Integral IQ sponsored a risk finance event focusing on risk management trends including model risk, investment risk, operational risk, and the impact of Al and technology. Crisil Coalition Greenwich hosted the 21st Annual Competitive Challenges Conference for asset managers in Chicago. The business published articles on wealth management, commercial Jerding, technology and digital trends, US treasury, corporate bond market, and FX trading.

Consolidated Performance –CY2024

Crisil`s consolidated income from operations in FY 2024 was up 3.8% to Rs 3,259.8 crore, compared with Rs 3139.5 crore in FY 2023. Consolidated total income in FY 2024 was up 3.6% to Rs 3,349.4 crore, compared with Rs 3,233.2 crore in FY 2023. PBT in FY 2024 was up 6.8% to Rs 926.5 crore, compared with Rs 867.7 crore in FY 2023.

For the year ended December 2024, the company paid three interim dividends totalling Rs 30 per equity share of face value of Re 1 each. The Board of Directors has recommended a final dividend of Rs 26 per share (of Re 1 face value), taking the total dividend for the year to Rs 56 per share.

Crisil : Consolidated Results                                                                                                 

 

2412 (3)

2312 (3)

Var. (%)

2412 (12)

2312 (12)

Var. (%)

Income from Operations

912.91

917.74

-1

3259.78

3139.52

4

OPM (%)

31.4

29.6

 

27.9

28.1

 

OP

287.07

271.59

6

910.81

881.5

3

Other income

30.24

33.21

-9

89.64

93.64

-4

PBIDT

317.31

304.8

4

1000.45

975.14

3

Interest

2

0.78

156

4.03

3.66

10

PBDT

315.31

304.02

4

996.42

971.48

3

Depreciation

20.82

25.21

-17

69.95

103.78

-33

PBT

294.49

278.81

6

926.47

867.7

7

Share in profit/loss of associates

0

0

-

0

0

-

PBT before EO

294.49

278.81

6

926.47

867.7

7

EO

0

0

-

0

0

-

PBT after EO

294.49

278.81

6

926.47

867.7

7

Tax

69.8

68.69

2

242.4

209.26

16

PAT before MI

224.69

210.12

7

684.07

658.44

4

Minority Interest

0

0

-

0

0

-

PAT after MI

224.69

210.12

7

684.07

658.44

4

EPS (Rs)*

#

#

 

93.6

90.1

 

* Annualised on current equity of Rs 7.31 crore. Face Value: Rs 1 each                        

*EPS is calculated after excluding EO items

#EPS not annualised due to seasonality of business

EO: Extraordinary items                                                                                                    

Figures in Rs crore                                                                                                            

Source: Capitaline Corporate Database

 

 

Crisil : Consolidated Segment Results                                                                                                                       

 

% of total

2412 (3)

2312 (3)

Var. (%)

% of total

2412 (12)

2312 (12)

Var. (%)

Segment Revenue

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rating Services

27.8

253.86

209.58

21

27.9

909.15

772.39

18

Research, Analytics and Solutions

72.2

659.05

708.16

-7

72.1

2350.63

2367.13

-1

Total Sales

100.0

912.91

917.74

-1

100.0

3259.78

3139.52

4

Less:- Inter Segment Revenue

 

0.00

0.00

 

 

0.00

0.00

 

Net Sales/Income from operation

100.00

912.91

917.74

-1

100.0

3259.78

3139.52

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Segment Result (PBIDT)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rating Services

33.0

94.14

86.24

9

44.1

398.01

334.65

19

Research Services

67.0

191.41

166.45

15

55.9

505.21

493.63

2

Total

100.0

285.55

252.69

13

100.0

903.22

828.28

9

Add: Unallocable Income net of unallocable Expenses

 

23.22

39.52

-41

 

72.39

91.69

-21

Less: Depreciation

 

14.28

13.40

7

 

49.14

52.27

-6

Add: Unallocable Income net of unallocable Expenses

 

0.00

0.00

-

 

0.00

0.00

-

Profit Before Tax

 

294.49

278.81

6

 

926.47

867.70

7

Figures in Rs crore, PL: Profit to Loss, LP: Loss to Profit                                                                                                                                                               

Source: Capitaline Corporate Database

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