Business snapshot
- Food delivery growth has slowed to mid-teens while Instamart/quick commerce is >30% of GOV in metros.
- Swiggy owns a payments layer and membership program (Swiggy One) that could improve contribution margins if churn stays low.
IPO walkthrough
Swiggy IPO analysis: balancing growth with profitability
Swiggy is chasing scale in quick commerce while core food delivery inches toward profitability. Investors need to test cash burn, contribution margins, and promoter control before subscribing.
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2024-09-20 Food delivery, Quick commerce
Disclaimer
Research use only - Not SEBI investment advice
Valuation snapshot
Talk of a USD 10-12B valuation implies 8-9x FY24 revenue - rich versus listed peers even after accounting for quick commerce optionality.
- Marketplace plus dark-store combo complicates the path to sustainable EBITDA.
- High delivery partner reliance creates regulatory and compliance unknowns.
- IPO use of proceeds leans heavily toward working capital - limited fresh capex plans.
Key metrics to verify
- Gross order value, contribution margin, and cash burn trend for both food delivery and Instamart segments.
- Average order value vs cost per delivery in Tier 2/3 markets versus metros.
- Break-even timeline promised in the RHP versus internal investor presentations reported in the media.
Risks and red flags
- Any delay in profitability keeps quick commerce funding-dependent at a time when capital is expensive.
- Regulatory scrutiny around gig worker benefits could hurt margin assumptions.
- Competition from Blinkit, Zepto, and ONDC-backed players keeps pricing power limited.
Questions to ask PortoAI
How would a 200 bps drop in take rate impact cash burn? Which listed comps share similar unit economics?
Post-listing focus
Track subscription momentum versus anchor demand, and monitor cash burn disclosures each quarter.
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