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Nazara Technologies share price: The company aims to grow in the next orbit and plans to expand its leadership worldwide. Experts are optimistic about Nazara's growth going forward.
PremiumNazara Technologies share price: Gaming and sports media platform, Nazara Technologies rises nearly 16% on Friday amidst strong buying sentiment of investors. Despite dull demand in overall markets, this small-cap stock outperformed making many investors rich in a single day. Late market mogul Rakesh Jhunjhunwala was one of the major public investors in Nazara. The company aims to grow in the next orbit and plans to expand its leadership worldwide. Experts are optimistic about Nazara's growth going forward.
On BSE, Nazara shares climbed ₹73.95 or 11.17% to settle at ₹736 apiece. The shares touched an intraday high of ₹767.05 apiece -- resulting in at least a 15.86% jump during the day.
The company's market cap is around ₹4,839.54 crore.
Nazara entered stock exchanges in March last year. However, in the current year, the stock is performing lower from its IPO's upper price band of ₹1,101 apiece. But since August this year, Nazara shares have witnessed substantial upside and are on a recovery path.
In a month, Nazara shares have advanced nearly 13%.
As of June 30, 2022, late Rakesh Jhunjhunwala holds 65,88,620 equity shares or 10.03% in Nazara. Rakesh who was often referred to as the 'Warren Buffett of India', died on August 14 due to health conditions. His estate including shares and property is passed on to his family.
In the annual report for FY22 which was released on September 7, Vikash Mittersain Chairman and Managing Director at Nazara Technologies said, "We are the front-runners in this space and are confident of defining what’s next for the areas of our expertise. Our operational efficiencies and quick decision-making have sustained our growth momentum. With an industry-leading attitude and robust financial position, we aim to grow to the next orbit and expand our leadership, not just in India but worldwide."
Mittersain highlighted that from esports to gamified learning to skill-based gaming content, the company continued to develop and upgrade it all, in order to provide a wonderful and de-stressing gaming experience to consumers. Not only did the company witness growth in our casual gaming category, but it also saw growth across the premium / subscription-based segment as well.
"With the increasing social engagement of the gaming community and gaming events, the future of the industry remains strong," the Chairman added.
On August 30, Nazara announced the acquisition of the leading U.S. children’s interactive entertainment company WildWorks. Nazara will acquire 100% of the company and its IP from existing shareholders in an all-cash transaction. WildWorks revenues were $13.8 million in CY21 and $5.8 million in H1CY22, and EBITDA was $3.1 million in CY21 and $1.6 million in H1CY22
Should you buy Nazara Technologies shares?
Jinesh Joshi and Shweta Shekhawat analysts at Prabhudas Lilladher said in their research note, "We increase our sales estimates by 5%/10% for FY23E/FY24E respectively as we incorporate the acquisition of WildWorks (consolidation impact will be for 7 months in FY23E), an interactive edutainment company based out of the US. Nazara was eyeing to expand beyond the 2-7 age group category where Kiddopia has presence and WildWorks’ acquisition has helped plug this gap (target market is 8-12 years)."
Further, the note added, "this acquisition has also re-ignited growth prospects of GEL segment as induction into the “Friends of Nazara network" would transform WildWorks as learnings from Kiddopia can be harnessed while DataWrkz’ expertise can also be utilized to optimize CAC. Further, acquisition spends are also expected to rise from here on driving subscriber growth (93,916 as of 2QCY22)."
Overall, on valuation, the analysts note said, "we expect sales/PAT CAGR of 46%/77% over FY22-24E and believe Nazara’s portfolio approach to gaming not only diversifies unforeseen risks (Apple’s privacy policy issue or regulatory uncertainty surrounding RMG) but also creates additional growth levers via inorganic route. Retain BUY with a DCF-based TP of Rs1,031."
In the first quarter of FY23, Nazara posted a consolidated net profit of ₹16.5 crore against ₹13.5 crore in Q1FY22 and ₹4.9 crore in Q4FY22. Consolidated revenue from operations stood strong at ₹223.1 crore in Q1FY23 versus ₹131.2 crore in Q1 and ₹175.1 crore in Q4 of FY22.
Disclaimer: The views and recommendations made above are those of individual analysts or broking companies, and not of Mint.
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