Equity, Bottom-up Analyst, Investics Research

Sameer Taneja

Equity, Bottom-up Analyst

Investics Research

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/digiplus-interactive-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23060:1" rel="noopener">DigiPlus Interactive (PLUS PM)</a>  reported robust Q2 FY25 results with revenue/net profits up 30.6%/30.1% YoY, driven by an increase in MAUs to 8.5 million from 7.5 million in Q1FY25.</li>
<li>Net margins remained flat YoY at 17%, as a decline in franchisee fees and taxes was offset by an increase in A&amp;P spend as marketshare declined to 39% (vs 45%). </li>
<li>The stock trades at 6.9x FY25e, with multiple expansion catalysts. On the flipside, the <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-14/philippines-to-remove-online-gambling-links-from-e-wallets%20" target="_blank" rel="noopener">regulatory concerns (on restrictions on online gaming)</a> still cloud the sector. </li>
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DigiPlus Interactive (PLUS PM)  reported robust Q2 FY25 results with revenue/net profits up 30.6%/30.1% YoY, driven by an increase in MAUs to 8.5 million from 7.5 million in Q1FY25.
Net margins remained flat YoY at 17%, as a decline in franchisee fees and taxes was offset by an increase in A&amp;P spend as marketshare declined to 39% (vs 45%). 
The stock trades at 6.9x FY25e, with multiple expansion catalysts. On the flipside, the regulatory concerns (on restrictions on online gaming) still cloud the sector. 


Digi Plus Interactive (PLUS PM): Strong Q2 FY25, But Regulatory Cloud A Massive Overhang

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One, Periscope Analytics

Brian Freitas

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One

Periscope Analytics

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The analysis includes forecasted inclusions and exclusions to all major Asian indices that have significant amount of tracking assets, including estimates of passive buy/sell flow on the stocks. The service also provides commentary and impact of market consultations, ground rule changes, and other events (IPOs, spin-offs, M&A) that could lead to index changes and passive flow.

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Index Rebalance

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<li>As forecast, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/digiplus-interactive-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23060:1" rel="noopener">DigiPlus Interactive (PLUS PM)</a> will replace <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bloomberry-resorts-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17961:1" rel="noopener">Bloomberry Resorts (BLOOM PM)</a> in the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/philippines-stock-exchange-psei-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22912:1" rel="noopener">Philippines Stock Exchange PSEi Index (PCOMP INDEX)</a> at the close of trading on 15 August.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/digiplus-interactive-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23060:1" rel="noopener">DigiPlus Interactive</a> has traded lower following the filing of the Online Gambling Regulatory bill that aims to enhance responsible gaming standards and strengthen regulatory oversight in the sector.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/digiplus-interactive-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23060:1" rel="noopener">DigiPlus Interactive</a> is in the early stages of a buyback and is looking to launch in Brazil and South Africa. The index inclusion could provide some respite in the short-term.</li>
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As forecast, DigiPlus Interactive (PLUS PM) will replace Bloomberry Resorts (BLOOM PM) in the Philippines Stock Exchange PSEi Index (PCOMP INDEX) at the close of trading on 15 August.

DigiPlus Interactive has traded lower following the filing of the Online Gambling Regulatory bill that aims to enhance responsible gaming standards and strengthen regulatory oversight in the sector.

DigiPlus Interactive is in the early stages of a buyback and is looking to launch in Brazil and South Africa. The index inclusion could provide some respite in the short-term.


PCOMP Index Rebalance: PLUS to Replace BLOOM as Regulatory Concerns Hit Stock

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/digiplus-interactive-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23060:1" rel="noopener">DigiPlus Interactive (PLUS PM)</a> has seen remarkable performance lately, with its share price increasing by 20% this month, 32% YTD, and 300% since January 2024.</li>
<li>The share price performance is driven by optimism over the company's shortlisting for a Brazilian operating license and a recent broker upgrade with a bold price target of 55.4 pesos.</li>
<li>Currently trading at 13.7x and 10.5x FY24/25 PE with an ROCE exceeding 35%, we anticipate the next catalyst will be the company’s strong FY24 earnings report in April.</li>
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DigiPlus Interactive (PLUS PM) has seen remarkable performance lately, with its share price increasing by 20% this month, 32% YTD, and 300% since January 2024.
The share price performance is driven by optimism over the company's shortlisting for a Brazilian operating license and a recent broker upgrade with a bold price target of 55.4 pesos.
Currently trading at 13.7x and 10.5x FY24/25 PE with an ROCE exceeding 35%, we anticipate the next catalyst will be the company’s strong FY24 earnings report in April.


Digiplus Interactive (PLUS PM): FY24 Earnings Preview, Cheap Despite Quadrupling Since Jan 2024

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<a target="_blank" rel="noopener">The DigiPlus Interactive (PLUS PM)</a> share price has slipped from a peak of 65 Pesos on June 17th to under 30 Pesos/share as gaming restriction proposals dampen sentiment.  </li>
<li>The bill proposed by Senator Gatchalian prohibits e-wallets, imposes high minimum cash-ins, and stricter advertising regulations. In addition, the Finance department is proposing a tax on online gaming. </li>
<li>The stock now trades at 8.3x PE FY25e. The company has announced a buyback of 6 billion pesos (5% of outstanding shares on current market capitalization). </li>
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The DigiPlus Interactive (PLUS PM) share price has slipped from a peak of 65 Pesos on June 17th to under 30 Pesos/share as gaming restriction proposals dampen sentiment.  
The bill proposed by Senator Gatchalian prohibits e-wallets, imposes high minimum cash-ins, and stricter advertising regulations. In addition, the Finance department is proposing a tax on online gaming. 
The stock now trades at 8.3x PE FY25e. The company has announced a buyback of 6 billion pesos (5% of outstanding shares on current market capitalization). 


DigiPlus Interactive (PLUS PM): Six Billion Peso Buy Back To Counter Negative News

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<li>We are gradually building a high-conviction coverage of ideas for mid and small-cap companies in the Philippines.</li>
<li>We established metrics focusing on high ROCE, sustainable growth of 10-15% year-over-year, robust balance sheets, and prudent capital allocation, essential elements for identifying potential multi-bagger opportunities.</li>
<li>With the Q1 earnings season on, we update our readers on <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/digiplus-interactive-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23060:1" rel="noopener">DigiPlus Interactive (PLUS PM)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shakey-s-pizza-asia-ventures" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23706:1" rel="noopener">Shakey's Pizza (PIZZA PM)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/the-keepers-holdings-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23003:1" rel="noopener">The Keepers Holdings (KEEPR PM)</a>, and more. </li>
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We are gradually building a high-conviction coverage of ideas for mid and small-cap companies in the Philippines.
We established metrics focusing on high ROCE, sustainable growth of 10-15% year-over-year, robust balance sheets, and prudent capital allocation, essential elements for identifying potential multi-bagger opportunities.
With the Q1 earnings season on, we update our readers on DigiPlus Interactive (PLUS PM), Shakey's Pizza (PIZZA PM), The Keepers Holdings (KEEPR PM), and more. 


Shortlist of High Conviction Philippines Equity Ideas - May 2025

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DigiPlus Interactive Corp. provides gaming and leisure facilities. The Company offers multi-gaming platforms, numerous products, and games with a strong distribution network of entertainment facilities in neighborhood sites. DigiPlus Interactive serves customers in the Philippines.

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