Info Edge Q4 PAT seen 25% down at Rs 23 crore

MUMBAI: Info Edge is likely to report 25.3 per cent decline in net profit for quarter ended March 2013 at Rs 23 crore as compared to a net profit of Rs 30.8 crore in previous quarter, says ET Now poll.

The company’s revenues are seen at Rs 114 crore, up 7.1 per cent, as compared to Rs 106.4 crore, a quarter ago.

EBITDA is seen at Rs 39 crore, up 9.2 per cent, as compared to Rs 35.7 crore, Quarter-on-Quarter (q-o-q)

EBITDA margins are seen at 34.2 per cent as against 33.6 per cent q-o-q

Note: The company is likely to book one-time extraordinary loss of Rs 29.3 cr in Q4FY13.

Weak hiring environment is likely to impact recruitment revenues, say analysts. Real estate business is expected to lead growth in non recruitment revenues.

Key factors to watch:

Demand outlook in recruitment business

Traction in real estate segment and commentary on matrimonial portal