Bls International Services Ltd
BLSBls International Services Ltd
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Performance
AvgPrice return has been average, nothing exciting
Valuation
HighSeems to be overvalued vs the market average
Growth
AvgFinancials growth has been moderate for a few years
Profitability
HighShowing good signs of profitability & efficiency
Entry point
AvgThe stock is overpriced but is not in the overbought zone
Red flags
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Key Metrics
No LabelNo Label | PB RatioPB Ratio | Dividend YieldDiv. Yield |
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43.06 | 10.70 | 0.27% |
Sector PESector PE | Sector PBSector PB | Sector Div YldSctr Div Yld |
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35.70 | 9.41 | 1.62% |
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Company Profile
BLS International Services provides outsourcing of visa, passport and attestation services to the client governments across the world
Peers
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Vakrangee Limited
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Forecasts
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Income Statement
Financial Year | FY 2016 | FY 2017 | FY 2018 | FY 2019 | FY 2020 | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | TTM | ||||||||||
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Total Revenue | 505.46 | 637.43 | 793.10 | 846.39 | 799.12 | 497.03 | 864.84 | 1,537.44 | 1,716.76 | 1,836.44 | ||||||||||
Raw Materials | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.71 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1,387.24 | ||||||||||
Power & Fuel Cost | 0.45 | 0.66 | 0.57 | 0.88 | 0.27 | 0.12 | 0.31 | 1.60 | 2.00 | |||||||||||
Employee Cost | 32.92 | 41.73 | 52.66 | 66.79 | 67.47 | 43.70 | 75.80 | 139.64 | 208.12 | |||||||||||
Selling & Administrative Expenses | 14.51 | 30.63 | 61.72 | 61.73 | 67.14 | 41.51 | 58.59 | 93.67 | 104.45 | |||||||||||
Operating & Other expenses | 419.41 | 477.77 | 514.31 | 562.61 | 593.66 | 352.17 | 607.11 | 1,060.97 | 1,011.62 | |||||||||||
EBITDA | 38.17 | 86.64 | 163.84 | 153.67 | 70.58 | 59.53 | 123.03 | 241.56 | 390.57 | 449.20 | ||||||||||
Depreciation/Amortization | 5.53 | 25.97 | 39.60 | 19.03 | 12.15 | 9.46 | 7.25 | 18.49 | 30.94 | 38.72 | ||||||||||
PBIT | 32.64 | 60.67 | 124.24 | 134.64 | 58.43 | 50.07 | 115.78 | 223.07 | 359.63 | 410.48 | ||||||||||
Interest & Other Items | 1.27 | 7.34 | 13.44 | 12.94 | 3.60 | 1.71 | 1.82 | 2.57 | 7.56 | 4.15 | ||||||||||
PBT | 31.37 | 53.33 | 110.80 | 121.70 | 54.83 | 48.36 | 113.96 | 220.50 | 352.07 | 406.33 | ||||||||||
Taxes & Other Items | 0.47 | 3.25 | 14.27 | 16.47 | 2.39 | -1.78 | 2.68 | 19.73 | 39.11 | 48.10 | ||||||||||
Net Income | 30.90 | 50.08 | 96.53 | 105.23 | 52.44 | 50.14 | 111.28 | 200.77 | 312.96 | 358.23 | ||||||||||
EPS | 0.01 | 0.03 | 2.36 | 1.71 | 0.64 | 0.82 | 2.72 | 4.89 | 7.61 | 8.70 | ||||||||||
DPS | 0.00 | 0.09 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.31 | 0.75 | 1.00 | 0.75 | ||||||||||
Payout ratio | 0.00 | 2.90 | 0.05 | 0.07 | 0.20 | 0.15 | 0.12 | 0.15 | 0.13 | 0.09 |
Company Updates
Peers & Comparison
Information TechnologyOutsourced services
Valuation
Technical
Forecast
Stock | PE RatioPE Ratio | PB RatioPB Ratio | Div. YieldDividend Yield |
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Bls International Services Ltd | 49.29 | 10.70 | 0.27% |
Firstsource Solutions Ltd | 41.87 | 5.82 | 1.13% |
eClerx Services Limited | 28.27 | 6.43 | 0.03% |
Vakrangee Limited | 871.03 | 23.37 | — |
Price Comparison
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Promoter Holdings Trend
Total Promoter Holding
In last 6 months, promoter holding in the company has almost stayed constant
Low Pledged Promoter Holding
Pledged promoter holdings is insignificant
Institutional Holdings Trend
Total Retail Holding
In last 3 months, retail holding in the company has almost stayed constant
Foreign Institutional Holding
In last 3 months, foreign institutional holding of the company has almost stayed constant
Shareholding Pattern
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Mutual Fund Holding
In last 3 months, mutual fund holding of the company has almost stayed constant
Top 5 Mutual Funds holding Bls International Services Ltd
Funds (Top 5) | The rupee value of the stock held by the fund divided by the stock’s market cap Market-cap held | Percentage of the fund’s portfolio invested in the stock Weight | Change in the portfolio weight of the stock over the last 3 months 3M holding change | The rank of the stock in the fund’s portfolio based on its weight in the portfolio along with the change in the rank over the last 3 months Portfolio rank(3M change) |
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Quant Small Cap Fund - Growth - Direct Plan Growth | The rupee value of the stock held by the fund divided by the stock’s market cap 0.8610% | Percentage of the fund’s portfolio invested in the stock 0.52% | Change in the portfolio weight of the stock over the last 3 months 0.04% | The rank of the stock in the fund’s portfolio based on its weight in the portfolio along with the change in the rank over the last 3 months 80/109 (-12) |
Helios Flexi Cap Fund - Growth - Direct Plan Growth | The rupee value of the stock held by the fund divided by the stock’s market cap 0.1216% | Percentage of the fund’s portfolio invested in the stock 0.98% | Change in the portfolio weight of the stock over the last 3 months 0.98% | The rank of the stock in the fund’s portfolio based on its weight in the portfolio along with the change in the rank over the last 3 months 61/64 (-2) |
Tata Nifty India Tourism Index Fund - Direct - Growth Growth | The rupee value of the stock held by the fund divided by the stock’s market cap 0.0360% | Percentage of the fund’s portfolio invested in the stock 1.97% | Change in the portfolio weight of the stock over the last 3 months 1.97% | The rank of the stock in the fund’s portfolio based on its weight in the portfolio along with the change in the rank over the last 3 months 12/19 (-6) |
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Events
Dividend Trend
No Dividend Cuts
BLS has increased or maintained dividend levels over the last 5 years
Dividend Yield
Current dividend yield is 0.27%. An investment of ₹1,000 in the stock is expected to generate dividend of ₹2.67 every year
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Upcoming Dividends
No upcoming dividends are available
Past Dividends
Cash Dividend
Ex DateEx DateSep 5, 2024
Dividend/Share
₹0.50
Ex DateEx Date
Sep 5, 2024
Cash Dividend
Ex DateEx DateFeb 23, 2024
Dividend/Share
₹0.50
Ex DateEx Date
Feb 23, 2024
Cash Dividend
Ex DateEx DateSep 14, 2023
Dividend/Share
₹0.25
Ex DateEx Date
Sep 14, 2023
Cash Dividend
Ex DateEx DateFeb 17, 2023
Dividend/Share
₹0.50
Ex DateEx Date
Feb 17, 2023
Cash Dividend
Ex DateEx DateSep 13, 2022
Dividend/Share
₹0.25
Ex DateEx Date
Sep 13, 2022
BLS International Services today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of 100% stake in Citizenship Invest (CI), a Dubai-based firm specializing in fast-track investor programs for residency and citizenship across more than 15 countries. BLS, through its wholly owned subsidiary BLS International FZE, UAE, acquired CI for a total purchase consideration of USD 31 million (Rs 260 crore), fully funded through internal accruals. All necessary government and regulatory approvals were obtained ahead of schedule. For the calendar year 2023, Citizenship Invest reported audited revenues of USD 9.6 million (Rs 81 crore) and an EBITDA of USD 4.4 million (Rs 37 crore), with a robust EBITDA margin of 45%. The company experienced notable growth in 2023, with a 28% increase in revenue and a 43% rise in EBITDA. Powered by Capital Market - Live
The transaction would be funded through internal accruals. The transaction is expected to be completed by 31 October 2024, subject to necessary approvals. Citizenship Invest is a Dubai-based advisory firm specializing in fast-track investor programs for obtaining residence and citizenship across more than 15 countries. Citizenship Invest has emerged as a key player in the citizenship and residency application market, offering services through 20 programs. To date, CI has successfully assisted over 1,800 clients from more than 85 nationalities, maintaining an impressive 99% application success rate - significantly higher than the industry average of 80%. For the calendar year 2023, Citizenship Invest reported audited revenues of $9.6 million (approximately Rs 81 crore) and an EBITDA of $4.4 million (nearly Rs 37 crore), reflecting a robust EBITDA margin of 45%. In CY23, the business witnessed a revenue growth of 28%, EBITDA growth of 43% and its margin expanded by 470. This acquisition marks a strategic expansion of BLS portfolio in Visa & Consular services, particularly in long-term visa solutions such as citizenship and residency services. Over its 15 years of operation, CI has built a strong brand and goodwill among high-net-worth individual (HNWI) clients, establishing itself as a reliable entity for citizenship and residency visa applications. Leveraging BLS' extensive global network across 66 countries, the acquisition is expected to significantly boost overall processing volumes. Shikhar Aggarwal, Joint Managing Director of BLS International Services, said: 'We are thrilled to announce the acquisition of Citizenship Invest, a company known for its expertise in long-term visa applications through citizenship and residency programs. This acquisition underscores our commitment to broadening our service offerings within the Visa & Consular space, and aligns with our strategic vision of enhancing synergies and boosting EBITDA. The company's outstanding 99% application success rate, combined with its high revenue per application, aligns perfectly with our customer-centric philosophy. By integrating CI into our portfolio, we are enhancing our capabilities in offering long-term visa solutions and further solidifying our position as a comprehensive global provider of visa and consular services. We are confident this acquisition will drive growth, increase application volumes, and strengthen our presence in the international market. BLS International Services is global tech-enabled services partner for governments and citizens. It operates in the domain of visa, passport, consular, citizen, e-governance, attestation, biometric, e-visa, and retail services since 2005. The company works with over 46 client governments including diplomatic missions, embassies & consulates and leverages technology and processes that ensure data security. The company's consolidated net profit jumped 70.16% to Rs 120.78 crore in Q1 FY25 as compared with Rs 70.98 crore in Q1 FY24. Revenue from operations jumped 28.47% YoY to Rs 492.66 crore during the quarter, the growth was mainly driven by the Visa & Consular business which witnessed a robust growth of 35.9% YoY in revenue. The scrip fell 3.86% to currently trade at Rs 439.75 on the BSE. Powered by Capital Market - Live
BLS International Services today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire a 100% stake in Citizenship Invest (CI), a Dubai-based advisory firm specializing in fast-track investor programs for obtaining residence and citizenship across more than 15 countries. The acquisition value of 100% stake is US$ 31.0 mn (~Rs 260 crore) and the transaction would be funded through internal accruals. The transaction is expected to be completed by 31 October 2024, subject to necessary approvals. This acquisition marks a strategic expansion of BLS portfolio in Visa & Consular services, particularly in long-term visa solutions such as citizenship and residency services. Over its 15 years of operation, CI has built a strong brand and goodwill among high-net-worth individual (HNWI) clients, establishing itself as a reliable entity for citizenship and residency visa applications. Leveraging BLS' extensive global network across 66 countries, the acquisition is expected to significantly boost overall processing volumes. Founded in 2009, Citizenship Invest has emerged as a key player in the citizenship and residency application market, offering services through 20 programs. To date, CI has successfully assisted over 1,800 clients from more than 85 nationalities, maintaining an impressive 99% application success rate - significantly higher than the industry average of 80%. For the calendar year 2023, Citizenship Invest reported audited revenues of U$ 9.6 mn (~Rs 81 Crores) and an EBITDA of US$ 4.4 mn (~Rs 37 Crores), reflecting a robust EBITDA margin of 45%. In CY23, the business witnessed a revenue growth of 28%, EBITDA growth of 43% and its margin expanded by 470 bps compared to CY22. Powered by Capital Market - Live
The Board of BLS International Services at its meeting held on 30 August 2024 has approved to enter into the share purchase agreement to acquire 5,100 equity share i.e. 51% share capital of SLW Media (SLW), a company incorporated under the law of Companies Act 1956. Consequent to the said acquisition of 5,100 share capital of SLW, it will become a subsidiary of the company (SLW-S). This strategic move will enhance the brand equity of the company at a global scale into the rapidly growing sports and leisure sector.Powered by Capital Market - Live
BLS International Services announced that the 40th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the company will be held on 12 September 2024.Powered by Capital Market - Live
BLS International Services shares rally 10% after strong Q1 results
The frontline indices traded in a narrow range with substantial gains in early afternoon trade. The Nifty traded above the 24,200 level. Media shares advanced after declining in the previous three consecutive trading sessions. At 12:26 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, was up 545.01 points or 0.69% to 79,304.41. The Nifty 50 index added 167.45 points or 0.70% to 24,223.05. The broader market outperformed the headline indices. The S&P BSE Mid-Cap index advanced 1.29% and the S&P BSE Small-Cap index gained 1.32%. The market breadth was strong. On the BSE, 2,584 shares rose and 1,214 shares fell. A total of 116 shares were unchanged. The NSE's India VIX, a gauge of the market's expectation of volatility over the near term, tumbled 11.53% to 18.02. Derivatives: The NSE's India VIX, a gauge of the market's expectation of volatility over the near term, dropped 11.95% to 17.93. The Nifty 29 August 2024 futures were trading at 24,270, at a premium of 46.95 points as compared with the spot at 24,223.05 The Nifty option chain for the 29 August 2024 expiry showed maximum Call OI of 36 lakh contracts at the 25,000 strike price. Maximum Put OI of 41.7 lakh contracts were seen at 24,000 strike price. Buzzing Index: The Nifty Media index gained 2.41% to 2,052.55. The index fell 6.88% in past three consecutive trading sessions. Network 18 Media & Investments (up 7.53%), Saregama India (up 4.71%), TV18 Broadcast (up 3.12%), Zee Entertainment Enterprises (up 2.92%), Nazara Technologies (up 2.2%), Tips Industries (up 2.06%), Dish TV India (up 1.68%), PVR Inox (up 0.63%), Hathway Cable & Datacom (up 0.28%) and Sun TV Network (up 0.05%) advanced. Stocks in Spotlight : BLS International Services surged 7.99% after the company's consolidated net profit jumped 70.16% to Rs 120.78 crore in Q1 FY25 as compared with Rs 70.98 crore in Q1 FY24. Revenue from operations jumped 28.47% YoY to Rs 492.66 crore during the quarter. AXISCADES Technologies jumped 6.62% after the company reported a net profit of Rs 17 crore in Q1 FY25, which is nearly three times as compared with the PAT of Rs 6 crore recorded in Q1 FY24. Revenue from operations amounted to Rs 223 crore for the quarter, up 4.5% YoY. Powered by Capital Market - Live
Revenue from operations jumped 28.47% YoY to Rs 492.66 crore during the quarter. The growth was mainly driven by the Visa & Consular business which witnessed a robust growth of 35.9% YoY in revenue. Profi before tax (PBT) stood at Rs 134.70, up 67.47% as compared with Rs 80.43 crore posted in Q1 FY24. During the quarter, EBITDA jumped 67.47% to Rs 134.70 crore as against Rs 80.43 crore recorded in the first quarter of FY24. EBITDA margin expanded by 615 bps to 27% during the quarter as compared with 20.9% in Q1 FY24. Revenue from Visa & Consular Business witnessed 35.9% growth to Rs 414.1 crore in Q1 FY25 as compared with Rs 304.8 crore in Q1 FY24. The said business contributes around 85% of the total revenue. During the quarter, no. of visa applications increased by 18.0% to 8.50 lakhs. Revenue from digital business fell marginally YoY to Rs 78.5 crore during the quarter. EBITDA of the digital business grew by 30.7% YoY to Rs. 11.9 crore during the quarter from Rs 9.1 crore in Q1FY24 and margin expanded to 15.2% against 11.6% recorded in Q1FY24. The said business contributes approximately 16% of the total revenue. BLS International Services is global tech-enabled services partner for governments and citizens. It operates in the domain of visa, passport, consular, citizen, e-governance, attestation, biometric, e-visa, and retail services since 2005. The company works with over 46 client governments including diplomatic missions, embassies & consulates and leverages technology and processes that ensure data security.Powered by Capital Market - Live
Net profit of BLS International Services rose 65.69% to Rs 114.18 crore in the quarter ended June 2024 as against Rs 68.91 crore during the previous quarter ended June 2023. Sales rose 28.47% to Rs 492.67 crore in the quarter ended June 2024 as against Rs 383.49 crore during the previous quarter ended June 2023. ParticularsQuarter EndedJun. 2024Jun. 2023% Var. Sales492.67383.49 28 OPM %27.0320.88 - PBDT148.8586.80 71 PBT134.7180.44 67 NP114.1868.91 66 Powered by Capital Market - Live
Net profit of BLS International Services declined 32.56% to Rs 1.45 crore in the quarter ended June 2024 as against Rs 2.15 crore during the previous quarter ended June 2023. Sales rose 36.91% to Rs 37.69 crore in the quarter ended June 2024 as against Rs 27.53 crore during the previous quarter ended June 2023. ParticularsQuarter EndedJun. 2024Jun. 2023% Var. Sales37.6927.53 37 OPM %10.9612.42 - PBDT4.343.84 13 PBT1.962.96 -34 NP1.452.15 -33 Powered by Capital Market - Live
Higher than Industry Revenue Growth
Over the last 5 years, revenue has grown at a yearly rate of 15.19%, vs industry avg of 6.19%
Increasing Market Share
Over the last 5 years, market share increased from 6.44% to 9.68%
Higher than Industry Net Income
Over the last 5 years, net income has grown at a yearly rate of 24.36%, vs industry avg of 10.02%