Equity L/S Analyst | Forensic Accounting | India, Yellowstone Equity

Ankit Agrawal, CFA

I possess investment research experience across asset classes and geographies, acquired at Investcorp (New York) and Howe & Rusling (Rochester). At Investcorp, an alternative asset manager, I was part of an investment team managing >$1bn in discretionary client assets. I was also a member of investment recommendation, monitoring, cross-asset strategy and macro outlook committees that met periodically for investment decisions and top-down views. At Howe & Rusling, a long-only asset manager, I helped cover US large-cap equity investments across sectors for growth and income focused portfolios as well as assisted in managing a US small-cap growth focused equity portfolio. I possess an MBA in finance and corporate accounting from University of Rochester in US, a CFA Charter, and an Engineering degree from Indian Institute of Technology Bombay in India.  

My current focus is L/S equity fundamental research across market cap and sectors with an eye on corporate governance and forensic accounting. I am currently based in India and my current coverage universe is biased towards India.

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Regulatory Disclosure: Note that Ankit Agrawal (Proprietor of Yellowstone Equity) is a SEBI registered Research Analyst (Registration No.: INH000007216). Registration granted by SEBI and certification from NISM in no way guarantee performance of the intermediary or provide any assurance of returns to investors. Investment in securities market are subject to market risks. Read all the related documents carefully before investing.

Research Analyst Contact Details -
Address: A-602, Titanium Business Park, Makarba, Ahmedabad - 380051 |
Email: services@yellowstoneequity.com |
Mobile: +91-7575817289

Compliance/Grievance Officer -
Name: Ankit Agrawal |
Email: services@yellowstoneequity.com |
Mobile: +91-7575817289
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Equity L/S Analyst | Forensic Accounting | India

KPIT Tech: Steady Q2FY25 Although Near-Term Outlook Is Uncertain

KPIT Technologies Ltd - Robust Execution; Resilient Outlook to Support Growth

KPIT Technologies Ltd. - Robust Execution; Resilient Outlook to Support Growth

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Regulatory Disclosure: 
Note that Ankit Agrawal (Proprietor of Yellowstone Equity) is a SEBI registered Research Analyst (Registration No.: INH000007216). Registration granted by SEBI and certification from NISM in no way guarantee performance of the intermediary or provide any assurance of returns to investors. Investment in securities market are subject to market risks. Read all the related documents carefully before investing.

Research Analyst Contact Details:
Address: A-412, Shilp Aaron, Sindhu Bhavan Road, Ahmedabad, Gujarat - 380059
Email: services@yellowstoneequity.com
Mobile: +91-7575817289

Compliance/Grievance Officer:
Name: Ankit Agrawal
Email: services@yellowstoneequity.com
Mobile: +91-7575817289
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Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kpit-technologies-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35189:1" rel="noopener">KPIT Technologies ("KPIT")</a> reported constant currency (CC) revenue growth of 24.8% YoY in Q1FY25. Q1FY25 PAT grew 42.2% YoY, excluding one-time gains. Middleware and Architecture Consulting segment led the growth.</li>
<li>EBITDA margin continues to expand led by operating leverage. Q1FY25 EBITDA margin grew to 21.1% vs 20.7% QoQ, despite two months of ESOP costs and quarterly promotions.</li>
<li>New engagements' TCV (Total Contract Value) at $202mm in Q1FY25 significantly exceeded the $150mm+ typical run-rate. KPIT's Qorix venture received all the regulatory approvals and was restructured as 50:50 JV.</li>
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KPIT Technologies ("KPIT") reported constant currency (CC) revenue growth of 24.8% YoY in Q1FY25. Q1FY25 PAT grew 42.2% YoY, excluding one-time gains. Middleware and Architecture Consulting segment led the growth.
EBITDA margin continues to expand led by operating leverage. Q1FY25 EBITDA margin grew to 21.1% vs 20.7% QoQ, despite two months of ESOP costs and quarterly promotions.
New engagements' TCV (Total Contract Value) at $202mm in Q1FY25 significantly exceeded the $150mm+ typical run-rate. KPIT's Qorix venture received all the regulatory approvals and was restructured as 50:50 JV.


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