CG-VAK Software - CG-VAK Software
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Total revenue from operations was INR 5,400.73 Lakhs in FY25, a marginal decrease of 0.017% from INR 5,401.68 Lakhs in FY24. The core segment, Offshore Software Services, contributed INR 5,397.59 Lakhs, remaining virtually flat compared to INR 5,397.70 Lakhs in the previous year.
Geographic Revenue Split
The company has a high geographic concentration with North America contributing 81% of total revenue, while the Rest of the World accounts for the remaining 19%.
Profitability Margins
Operating profit margin remained stable at 23% YoY. Net profit margin improved from 16% in FY24 to 17% in FY25, driven by a 0.83% increase in Profit After Tax (INR 891.74 Lakhs vs INR 884.43 Lakhs).
EBITDA Margin
Operating profit before working capital changes stood at INR 1,374.39 Lakhs (25.4% margin), representing a 6.24% increase from INR 1,293.63 Lakhs in FY24.
Capital Expenditure
Capital expenditure on property, plant, and equipment surged by 966% to INR 921.21 Lakhs in FY25, compared to INR 86.37 Lakhs in FY24, indicating significant investment in infrastructure or technology upgrades.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
The company maintains a very low debt profile with a Debt-Equity ratio of 0.01. There are no formal bank borrowings reported in current or non-current liabilities as of March 31, 2025.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
As a software services firm, the primary 'raw material' is technical manpower. Employee benefits expense of INR 3,617.54 Lakhs represents 67% of total revenue.
Import Sources
Not applicable for software services; talent is primarily sourced from India for offshore delivery.
Capacity Expansion
Current employee strength is 273 as of March 31, 2025. Planned expansion in headcount or infrastructure is supported by the INR 9.21 Cr capex in FY25.
Raw Material Costs
Employee costs decreased by 1.54% YoY from INR 3,674.13 Lakhs to INR 3,617.54 Lakhs, helping to maintain margins despite flat revenue.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Not applicable; however, Debtors Turnover improved significantly from 59 days to 46 days, indicating better working capital efficiency.
Logistics & Distribution
Not applicable for digital software delivery.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
Not disclosed
Growth Strategy
The company is focusing on high-growth segments like Outsourced Product Development (OPD) and leveraging rapid advances in digital technologies including GenAI, analytics, cyber security, and cloud to win new deals and drive sustainable growth.
Products & Services
Offshore software services, Outsourced Product Development (OPD), Product Engineering, and Innovation services.
Brand Portfolio
CG-VAK
New Products/Services
AI-driven delivery methods and GenAI-integrated software solutions are being developed to enhance the Product Engineering portfolio.
Market Expansion
Strategic focus remains on strengthening the offshore software services market, particularly in the North American region.
Market Share & Ranking
Not disclosed
External Factors
Industry Trends
The industry is shifting toward AI-driven delivery and digital transformation (Cloud, Cyber Security). CG-VAK is positioning itself to capture this shift through its expertise in Product Engineering.
Competitive Landscape
Competes with global IT service providers and specialized OPD firms.
Competitive Moat
The company's moat is built on longstanding expertise in Outsourced Product Development (OPD), which creates high switching costs for clients integrated into their engineering ecosystem. Sustainability depends on keeping pace with GenAI advancements.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to US GDP growth and corporate IT budget allocations due to 81% revenue exposure to North America.
Consumer Behavior
Clients are increasingly demanding integrated AI and analytics within their software products, shifting demand toward high-end engineering services.
Geopolitical Risks
Subject to international ramifications, changes in government regulations, and tax laws in the US and India.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Compliant with the Companies Act 2013, SEBI Listing Obligations, and Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS).
Environmental Compliance
The company has fully spent the required amount toward Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for the year.
Taxation Policy Impact
Effective tax rate for FY25 was approximately 26.6%, with current tax of INR 318.56 Lakhs on a Profit Before Tax of INR 1,197.78 Lakhs.
Legal Contingencies
The company has disclosed pending litigations in Note 23 of its financial statements; however, specific case values were not provided in the document snippets.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Rapid advances in GenAI present a risk of technology obsolescence for traditional software services, with a potential impact on margins if delivery efficiency is not improved.
Geographic Concentration Risk
High risk due to 81% revenue concentration in North America.
Third Party Dependencies
Not disclosed
Technology Obsolescence Risk
High risk from GenAI and rapid digital shifts; the company is mitigating this by building expertise in AI-driven delivery.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Receivables quality is high, with Debtors Turnover improving to 46 days and trade receivables standing at INR 685.45 Lakhs.