Consumer Analyst / Channel Surveillance Specialist, Trudence Capital Advisors

Pranav Bhavsar

Consumer Analyst / Channel Surveillance Specialist

Trudence Capital Advisors

Trudence Capital Advisors Private Limited is a SEBI-registered Research Analyst, holding SEBI registration number INH000015747. Our firm is dedicated to providing independent and unbiased research on Indian mid to large-cap companies. Trudence Capital is known for its counter-consensus views, with a focus on forensic research and on-ground primary investigations. Our research approach is thorough, involving detailed analysis of accounting practices and governance, alongside extensive channel checks.

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Phonepe Pvt Ltd / Private Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/phonepe-pvt-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:34788:1" rel="noopener">Phonepe Pvt Ltd (1732974D IN)</a> runs a digital payment and technology App in India and is currently the leader in terms of UPI transactions processed. </li>
<li>Our channel feedback suggests the possible disruption from initiatives like ONDC to be positive for payment apps like PhonePe, with the possible acceleration towards the SuperApp Journey. </li>
<li>Revenues are always growing, and so are losses. With ONDC, there is a possibility this may change faster than anticipated and hence warrants close attention. </li>
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Phonepe Pvt Ltd (1732974D IN) runs a digital payment and technology App in India and is currently the leader in terms of UPI transactions processed. 
Our channel feedback suggests the possible disruption from initiatives like ONDC to be positive for payment apps like PhonePe, with the possible acceleration towards the SuperApp Journey. 
Revenues are always growing, and so are losses. With ONDC, there is a possibility this may change faster than anticipated and hence warrants close attention. 


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<ul><li>One trend that has accelerated in the last few quarters is the pace of acquisitions being made by cash-rich companies.</li><li>The significant Macroeconomic uncertainties that lie ahead, coupled with record cash balances at the largest firms on Wall Street, have only accelerated the pace of industry consolidation.</li><li>It's no secret that high-quality De-SPACs with strong earnings have been prime takeover/acquisition targets in recent months after seeing their shares take a beating through the year.</li></ul>

One trend that has accelerated in the last few quarters is the pace of acquisitions being made by cash-rich companies.The significant Macroeconomic uncertainties that lie ahead, coupled with record cash balances at the largest firms on Wall Street, have only accelerated the pace of industry consolidation.It's no secret that high-quality De-SPACs with strong earnings have been prime takeover/acquisition targets in recent months after seeing their shares take a beating through the year.

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<li>India's Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is expected to break duopolies across the digital commerce ecosystem including e-marketplaces like <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/flipkart-online-services-private-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:31076:1" rel="noopener">Flipkart Online Services (1398508D IN)</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/amazon-com-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:409:1" rel="noopener">Amazon.com Inc (AMZN US)</a>. </li>
<li>We think it is the other way around. We expect them to thrive and become even more dominant in case the market expands as envisioned under ONDC. </li>
<li>While it could be too early &amp; premature, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/walmart-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:11134:1" rel="noopener">Walmart (WMT US)</a> thanks to its investments in Flipkart and the path chosen by PhonePe is better placed compared to Amazon in India.</li>
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India's Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is expected to break duopolies across the digital commerce ecosystem including e-marketplaces like Flipkart Online Services (1398508D IN) &amp; Amazon.com Inc (AMZN US). 
We think it is the other way around. We expect them to thrive and become even more dominant in case the market expands as envisioned under ONDC. 
While it could be too early &amp; premature, Walmart (WMT US) thanks to its investments in Flipkart and the path chosen by PhonePe is better placed compared to Amazon in India.


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<ul><li>In an interesting turn of things, a leaked internal memo from Amazon dated back to the mid of 2021 showed that the company could run out of warehouse workers by 2024.</li><li>Amazon, along with Walmart and Target, continues to suffer from high staff turnover across logistics &amp; warehousing (the industry average stands at 49%, but is higher at the big three).</li><li>This has resulted in companies offering incentives, wage increases, and flexible working hours to retain top talent, with margins shrinking as a result.</li></ul>

In an interesting turn of things, a leaked internal memo from Amazon dated back to the mid of 2021 showed that the company could run out of warehouse workers by 2024.Amazon, along with Walmart and Target, continues to suffer from high staff turnover across logistics &amp; warehousing (the industry average stands at 49%, but is higher at the big three).This has resulted in companies offering incentives, wage increases, and flexible working hours to retain top talent, with margins shrinking as a result.

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Algosun Global

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<li>During the #1 product and growth conference Amplify 2022 in Las Vegas, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/amplitude-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:34148:1" rel="noopener">Amplitude (AMPL US)</a>  introduced the Customer Data Platform (CDP) with integrated product analytics.  </li>
<li>The company expanded partner integration with <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/snowflake-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29254:1" rel="noopener">Snowflake Inc (SNOW US)</a>  to improve data connectivity while Amplitude Experiment sees strong traction with customers. </li>
<li>With shares down ~65% YTD, Amplitude has underperformed the Nasdaq Composite (-23%). Our PT is $28.00, implying ~14x EV/2022E revenue and ~10x EV/2023E revenue. </li>
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During the #1 product and growth conference Amplify 2022 in Las Vegas, Amplitude (AMPL US)  introduced the Customer Data Platform (CDP) with integrated product analytics.  
The company expanded partner integration with Snowflake Inc (SNOW US)  to improve data connectivity while Amplitude Experiment sees strong traction with customers. 
With shares down ~65% YTD, Amplitude has underperformed the Nasdaq Composite (-23%). Our PT is $28.00, implying ~14x EV/2022E revenue and ~10x EV/2023E revenue. 


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Walmart Inc. operates discount stores, supercenters, and neighborhood markets. The Company offers merchandise such as apparel, house wares, small appliances, electronics, musical instruments, books, home improvement, shoes, jewelry, toddler, games, household essentials, pets, pharmaceutical products, party supplies, and automotive tools. Walmart serves customers worldwide.

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