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    CRIZAC

    CRIZAC
    Consumer Services·25 May 2026
    Management Summary

    Crizac Limited reported strong financial performance for Q4 and full-year FY26, with significant growth in revenue, EBITDA, and PAT, alongside robust margins. The company executed several strategic acquisitions and investments to diversify its global footprint and service offerings. While navigating geopolitical uncertainties and evolving visa policies, Crizac maintains a debt-free balance sheet and is actively working to reduce market concentration risks.

    Highlights

    5

    • FY26 Revenue from operations stood at ₹10,422 million, reflecting a 22.7% year-on-year growth.

    • FY26 EBITDA grew 31% year-on-year to ₹2,824 million, with margin expanding 172 basis points to 27%.

    • FY26 PAT stood at ₹2,191 million, reflecting a strong 41% year-on-year growth and a 20.5% margin.

    • The company remains debt-free with a healthy net cash flow position of ₹4,674 million as on March 31, 2026.

    • Strategic acquisitions (StudiesPlanet, Global Tree Careers) and investments (EduMentor, New Zealand operations) have diversified Crizac's geographical reach and service portfolio.

    Concerns

    3

    • Geopolitical disturbances and visa policy changes in key markets (Canada, US) are creating uncertainty and shifting student flow patterns.

    • High concentration risk with the UK currently accounting for 97% of the destination market, though management aims to reduce this to below 60% in two years.

    • Conversion rates vary significantly by source market, ranging from 5% in Africa to 20% in China and Latin America, indicating diverse market dynamics.

    Key financials

    Metrics

    15

    Periods

    3

    Headline

    1
    • Net Cash Flow (Mar 31, 2026)
      4,674 Mn

    Q4

    6
    • Revenue
      3,917 Mn
      YoY+15%QoQ+40.6%
    • EBITDA
      939 Mn
      YoY+42.8%
    • EBITDA Margin
      24%
    • PAT
      750 Mn
      YoY+50%
    • PAT Margin
      18.8%

    FY26

    8
    • Revenue
      10,422 Mn
      YoY+22.7%
    • EBITDA
      2,824 Mn
      YoY+31%
    • EBITDA Margin
      27%
    • PAT
      2,191 Mn
      YoY+41%
    • PAT Margin
      20.5%

    Capital allocation

    7
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Debt

    Debt disclosed

    Dividend

    ₹8/share (final)

    Payout ratio 64.0%

    M&A

    StudiesPlanet

    acquisition · closed · Consideration ₹NaN (undisclosed)

    M&A

    Global Tree Careers Private Limited

    acquisition · closed · Consideration ₹NaN (undisclosed)

    M&A

    EduMentor project

    Other · announced · Consideration ₹NaN (cash)

    Guidance & targets

    7
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Revenue
    FY27 Revenue Growth
    15% to 17%
    		Medium
    Revenue
    FY27 Revenue Growth (Conservative)
    20% to 25%
    		Medium
    Margin
    Gross Margin
    20%-30%
    		High
    Margin
    Gross Margin (Current Year)
    28%-30%
    		High
    Margin
    EBITDA Margin (Current Year)
    25%-27%
    		High
    Market Share
    UK Contribution to Destination Market
    below 60%
    		Medium
    Volume
    Student Number Growth
    similar or higher percentage
    		Medium

    FY27 Revenue Growth Guidance

    next quarter
    Current15-17% (Manish Agarwal), 20-25% minimum (Disha)
    TargetFirm guidance for FY27 revenue growth

    Why it matters

    This will be a key indicator of management's confidence and the company's expected performance for the upcoming fiscal year, especially after deferring firm guidance this quarter.

    Disha, we are going to issue the guidance in next quarter. But we believe we should grow in line with the same percentage what we have been growing year-on-year basis.

    How to verify

    guidance_and_targets

    Risks & concerns

    4
    RiskSeverity

    Geopolitical Uncertainty

    Current geopolitical disturbances and wars are bringing uncertainty to the market, impacting visibility for future growth. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Visa Policy Changes in Key Destination Markets

    Tightening of immigration and study visa frameworks in countries like Canada and the United States is causing shifts in global student flow patterns. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Currency FX Dynamics

    Strengthening of USD and Sterling increases the effective cost of education, potentially affecting conversion timelines and student decision-making. — Management acknowledged

    low

    High Market Concentration in UK

    The UK currently accounts for 97% of the destination market, posing a risk if policies change; management is actively diversifying to reduce this to below 60%. — Analyst acknowledged

    medium

    Q&A highlights

    8

    “Since we are growing geographically into multiple markets, the conversion rate varies from market to market. In total, our conversion was 14%, which shows a mix of locations like India, where a general conversion is around 10%. It also shows that we have students from China and Latin America market, where the conversion is traditionally higher around 20%. And at the same time, we also recruit students from Africa, where the conversion rate is around 5%.”

    Clarifies the impact of geographical diversification on conversion rates, explaining why enrollment growth (14% YoY) lagged application growth (43% YoY).

    asked by Samarth Patel

    2 min read7 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Strong Financial Performance in Q4 FY26 and Full Year

    Crizac Limited delivered robust financial results for Q4 and full-year FY26. Revenue from operations for FY26 stood at ₹10,422 million, marking a 22.7% year-on-year growth. Q4 revenue reached ₹3,917 million, growing 15% YoY and 40.6% QoQ. The company's FY26 EBITDA was ₹2,824 million, up 31% YoY, with margins expanding 172 basis points to 27%, while Q4 EBITDA grew 42.8% YoY to ₹939 million, with margins at 24%.

    02

    Strategic Acquisitions and Investments for Global Expansion

    FY26 was an active year for inorganic growth, with Crizac completing several strategic moves. In October 2025, the acquisition of StudiesPlanet expanded its reach into the Latin American corridor. This was followed by a 51% stake acquisition in Global Tree Careers Private Limited in January 2026, enhancing its B2C counseling services. Additionally, a USD 2.5 million investment was committed to the AI-driven EduMentor project, and New Zealand operations were scaled up in April 2026, onboarding the Medway Educational Consultant Team.

    03

    Navigating Global Student Mobility and Policy Shifts

    The company is actively navigating a complex global student mobility landscape, characterized by tightening visa policies in Canada and the US. Crizac's strong presence in the UK and expanding capabilities in New Zealand and Ireland position it to benefit from redirected student demand. Management also monitors currency FX dynamics and geopolitical uncertainties, leveraging its multi-geography sourcing model to mitigate concentration risks.

    04

    Agent Network Growth and Conversion Rate Dynamics

    Crizac's active agent base grew 36% year-on-year to 5,389 agents, contributing to 394,000+ applications processed, a 43% YoY increase. Student enrollment grew 14% YoY. Conversion rates vary significantly by region, with approximately 10% for India, 20% for China and Latin America, and 5% for Africa, reflecting the diverse market characteristics across its 85+ source countries.

    05

    Technology Differentiation and Regulatory Advantage

    The company emphasizes its investment in technology, including the AI-driven EduMentor platform, to enhance student-university matching and improve conversion outcomes. Management views the UK's Agent Quality Framework, a robust regulatory regime, as an advantage for mature platforms like Crizac, as it deepens their competitive moat by favoring compliant and experienced players.

    06

    Diversification of Destination Markets to Reduce UK Concentration

    Currently, the UK accounts for a significant 97% of Crizac's destination market. To mitigate concentration risk, the company aims to reduce the UK's contribution to below 60% within the next two years. This diversification strategy involves expanding into new geographies like Australia and the US, contingent on favorable policy environments and securing university contracts.

    07

    Capital Efficiency and Shareholder Returns

    Crizac maintains a strong capital structure, being debt-free with a net cash flow position of ₹4,674 million as of March 31, 2026, and cash reserves exceeding ₹470 crores. The company demonstrated high capital efficiency with an ROE of 37.2% and ROCE of 48.6% for FY26. The board declared a dividend of ₹8 per equity share for Q4 FY26, representing a payout ratio of approximately 64%.

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