SenSen Networks — Sensing another record quarter of AI SaaS

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SenSen Networks — Sensing another record quarter of AI SaaS

SenSen (SNS), an Australian-based artificial intelligence company, reported another quarter of record cash receipts, growing 109% y-o-y to A$1.7m in Q322. SNS’s ‘land and expand’ strategy generated contract wins with significant portions of higher-margin recurring revenues, resulting from its transition to a ‘pragmatic SaaS’ model. Monthly recurring revenue (MRR) remains on track to reach A$0.65–0.7m by the end of FY22, and we maintain our current forecasts. If SenSen can sustain this recent momentum of contract wins across geographies and verticals, we expect that it could lead to a reduction of the valuation gap.

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SenSen Networks

Sensing another record quarter of AI SaaS

Q322 update

Software & comp services

3 May 2022

Price

A$0.105

Market cap

A$68m

US$0.70/A$

Net cash (A$m) at 31 March 2022 (includes leases)

4.9

Shares in issue (31 March 2021)

650.3m

Free float

52%

Code

SNS

Primary exchange

ASX

Secondary exchange

OTCQB: SSNSF

Share price performance

%

1m

3m

12m

Abs

(16.0)

(19.2)

(34.4)

Rel (local)

(14.2)

(21.6)

(37.3)

52-week high/low

A$0.17

A$0.10

Business description

SenSen Networks, an Australian-based technology company, operates in the field of sensor artificial intelligence. By applying its SenDISA AI platform to physical space monitoring, it extracts real-time insights for customers. It provides solutions to customers in the smart city, gaming, retail and emerging market verticals.

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Q422 activities and cash flow report

22 July

Analysts

Ken Mestemacher, CFA

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Max Hayes

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SenSen Networks is a research client of Edison Investment Research Limited

SenSen (SNS), an Australian-based artificial intelligence company, reported another quarter of record cash receipts, growing 109% y-o-y to A$1.7m in Q322. SNS’s ‘land and expand’ strategy generated contract wins with significant portions of higher-margin recurring revenues, resulting from its transition to a ‘pragmatic SaaS’ model. Monthly recurring revenue (MRR) remains on track to reach A$0.65–0.7m by the end of FY22, and we maintain our current forecasts. If SenSen can sustain this recent momentum of contract wins across geographies and verticals, we expect that it could lead to a reduction of the valuation gap.

Year end

Revenue

(A$m)

Adj EBITDA*

(A$m)

PBT**

(A$m)

EPS**

(c)

P/sales

(x)

Net cash***

(A$m)

06/20

3.8

(2.8)

(3.7)

(0.85)

13.8

0.7

06/21

5.5

(2.2)

(2.9)

(0.61)

9.4

3.9

06/22e

9.3

(6.6)

(9.7)

(1.67)

5.6

1.2

06/23e

16.4

(2.5)

(4.8)

(0.73)

3.2

(0.5)

Note: *Adjusted EBITDA excludes non-cash share-based payments. **PBT and EPS are normalised, excluding amortisation of acquired intangibles, other income, and exceptional items. ***Net cash/(debt) is cash less debt and leases.

Q322: Record cash receipts

SenSen reported another quarter of record cash receipts, bringing in A$1.7m in Q322, growing 109% y-o-y and 12% over Q222. Net cash used in operations improved to A$2.1m versus Q222’s A$3.2m, as Sensen implemented cost saving initiatives with the goal of reducing operating expenses by 10%. The cash balance fell by A$2.4m as SenSen continued investing in sales and marketing.

Land and expand rolls on

SNS’s ‘land and expand’ strategy continued to generate contract wins, including Brisbane City Council and Toowoomba Regional Council. For instance, the former ordered four additional vehicles for automated parking enforcement using SenSen’s AI solutions, bringing the client’s total to 11 systems. This contract was for c A$278k upfront and a minimum of A$280k pa in recurring fees. These contract wins contributed to SNS’s continuing growth in MRR.

Back on schedule after flood delays

As noted in our initiation report, recent floods in Australia delayed the rollout of projects and contracts, leading SNS to revise its FY22 guidance. Management now reports that revenues are picking up and project rollouts are back on track, as they continue to recover from the floods. Furthermore, no expected orders or contracts were lost, with only the timing of revenue recognition delayed to FY23.

Valuation: Still undervalued versus peers

SenSen is trading at 3.2x price/revenue for FY23e, a significant discount to its peers despite SNS’s higher forecasted growth rates. Using the average peer multiple of 7.4x FY23e price/revenue implies a share price of A$0.19 or upside of 132%. If SenSen can maintain the momentum in new customer wins and success across geographies and verticals, we expect there could be a reduction in the gap.

Exhibit 1: Financial summary

A$000

FY20

FY21

FY22e

FY23e

FY24e

Year end 30 June

IFRS

IFRS

IFRS

IFRS

IFRS

PROFIT & LOSS

Revenue

3,764

5,533

9,338

16,417

24,940

Cost of Sales

(997)

(2,030)

(2,863)

(4,763)

(5,907)

Gross Profit

2,766

3,503

6,474

11,654

19,034

Other Income

1,539

2,807

3,600

3,960

4,356

Operating Expense (not incl. share-based payments)

(7,567)

(9,112)

(17,760)

(19,466)

(21,381)

Share-based payments (non-cash)

(290)

(72)

(2,500)

(1,500)

(1,000)

Adjusted EBITDA

(2,807)

(2,243)

(6,557)

(2,450)

3,419

Operating Profit (before amort. and except.)

(3,534)

(2,785)

(9,507)

(4,675)

1,685

Intangible Amortisation*

-

(83)

(675)

(675)

(675)

Exceptionals

(18)

(6)

(3)

(2)

(2)

Operating Profit (EBIT)

(3,552)

(2,874)

(10,186)

(5,352)

1,008

Net Interest

(138)

(142)

(163)

(98)

(98)

Other

-

-

-

-

-

Profit Before Tax (norm)

(3,672)

(2,927)

(9,671)

(4,774)

1,586

Profit Before Tax (reported)

(3,690)

(3,016)

(10,349)

(5,450)

910

Tax

(15)

(6)

(62)

(33)

(182)

Other

-

-

-

-

-

Profit After Tax (norm)

(3,687)

(2,933)

(9,733)

(4,806)

1,404

Profit After Tax (reported)

(3,705)

(3,022)

(10,411)

(5,483)

728

Average Number of Shares Outstanding (m)

436

484

584

655

665

EPS - normalised (c)

(0.85)

(0.61)

(1.67)

(0.73)

0.21

EPS - reported (c)

(0.85)

(0.62)

(1.78)

(0.84)

0.11

Dividend per share (c)

-

-

-

-

-

Gross Margin (%)

73.5%

63.3%

69.3%

71.0%

76.3%

EBITDA Margin (%)

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

13.7%

Operating Margin (before GW and except.) (%)

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

6.8%

BALANCE SHEET

Fixed Assets

790

2,168

9,324

8,488

7,643

Intangible Assets

-

1,300

8,303

7,628

6,953

Tangible Assets

353

391

545

383

213

Other

437

477

476

476

476

Current Assets

4,706

8,022

6,052

4,313

6,947

Stocks

803

241

875

875

875

Debtors

744

979

960

960

960

Cash & cash equivalents

2,463

5,176

2,021

282

2,916

Other

696

1,625

2,196

2,196

2,196

Current Liabilities

(4,498)

(3,640)

(6,800)

(8,980)

(9,122)

Creditors

(1,095)

(750)

(2,000)

(2,500)

(2,700)

Short term borrowings

(1,313)

(861)

(450)

(450)

-

Lease Liabs

(235)

(306)

(300)

(300)

(300)

Other

(1,856)

(1,723)

(4,050)

(5,730)

(6,122)

Long Term Liabilities

(276)

(244)

(1,899)

(1,348)

(801)

Long term borrowings

-

-

-

-

-

Lease Liabs

(197)

(138)

(60)

(60)

(60)

Other long term liabilities

(79)

(106)

(1,839)

(1,288)

(741)

Net Assets

721

6,305

6,676

2,473

4,666

Minority Interests

-

-

-

-

-

Shareholder equity

721

6,305

6,676

2,473

4,666

CASH FLOW

Operating Cash Flow

(2,884)

(3,250)

(10,470)

(1,044)

3,928

Net Interest

(42)

(127)

(163)

(98)

(98)

Tax

(101)

(31)

(62)

(33)

(182)

Capex

(100)

(253)

(340)

(300)

(300)

Acquisitions/disposals

-

-

(1,127)

-

-

Equity financing

3,329

7,043

9,682

-

-

Dividends

-

-

-

-

-

Other**

288

(667)

(675)

(264)

(714)

Net Cash Flow

490

2,714

(3,155)

(1,739)

2,634

Opening net debt/(cash) w/o Leases

(648)

(1,150)

(4,315)

(1,571)

168

HP finance leases initiated

-

-

-

-

-

Exchange rate movements

-

-

-

-

-

Other

12

451

411

-

450

Closing net debt/(cash) w/o Leases

(1,150)

(4,315)

(1,571)

168

(2,916)

Closing net debt/(cash) w/ Leases

(718)

(3,871)

(1,211)

528

(2,556)

Source: SenSen, Edison Investment Research. Note: *Amortisation of acquired intangibles (patents). **Includes repayment of leases, proceeds from/repayment of borrowings, etc.

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This report has been commissioned by SenSen Networks and prepared and issued by Edison, in consideration of a fee payable by SenSen Networks. Edison Investment Research standard fees are £60,000 pa for the production and broad dissemination of a detailed note (Outlook) following by regular (typically quarterly) update notes. Fees are paid upfront in cash without recourse. Edison may seek additional fees for the provision of roadshows and related IR services for the client but does not get remunerated for any investment banking services. We never take payment in stock, options or warrants for any of our services.

Accuracy of content: All information used in the publication of this report has been compiled from publicly available sources that are believed to be reliable, however we do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of this report and have not sought for this information to be independently verified. Opinions contained in this report represent those of the research department of Edison at the time of publication. Forward-looking information or statements in this report contain information that is based on assumptions, forecasts of future results, estimates of amounts not yet determinable, and therefore involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of their subject matter to be materially different from current expectations.

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This Communication is being distributed in the United Kingdom and is directed only at (i) persons having professional experience in matters relating to investments, i.e. investment professionals within the meaning of Article 19(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005, as amended (the "FPO") (ii) high net-worth companies, unincorporated associations or other bodies within the meaning of Article 49 of the FPO and (iii) persons to whom it is otherwise lawful to distribute it. The investment or investment activity to which this document relates is available only to such persons. It is not intended that this document be distributed or passed on, directly or indirectly, to any other class of persons and in any event and under no circumstances should persons of any other description rely on or act upon the contents of this document.

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