Georgia Capital (CGEO) Investor presentation summary
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Investor presentation summary
24 Feb, 2026Key financial highlights
NAV per share rose 14.1% quarter-on-quarter and 61.2% year-on-year in FY25, driven by Lion Finance Group’s share price surge and strong private portfolio performance.
Portfolio value reached GEL 5,075 million (US$1,883 million) as of 31-Dec-25, split nearly evenly between listed and private assets.
Free cash flow for 2025 was US$65 million, up 52.3% year-on-year, reflecting disciplined expense management and deleveraging.
NCC ratio improved to a record low of 2.3% at year-end, supporting a GEL 700 million capital return programme.
Since demerger, 15.8 million shares (US$246 million) have been repurchased and cancelled, representing 33% of peak issued share capital.
Strategic priorities and capital management
Focus on capital-light investment opportunities with a robust capital management framework and ESG at the core.
Strategic priorities include deleveraging, maintaining NCC ratio below 10%, reducing portfolio company leverage, achieving ESG targets, and progressing on divestment of emerging businesses.
GEL 700 million capital return programme launched, with GEL 550 million already deployed through buybacks, dividends, and deleveraging.
360-degree analysis guides capital allocation decisions, balancing investment, buybacks, and sales.
Portfolio overview and performance
Portfolio is diversified across listed (49%) and private (51%) assets, with large holdings in Lion Finance Group, retail pharmacy, insurance, and healthcare services.
Lion Finance Group delivered strong ROAE (21.9% in 2025) and loan book growth, with Georgia Capital holding a 16.9% stake.
Retail pharmacy business achieved 11.6% y-o-y retail revenue growth in 4Q25, with 8.9% same-store growth and prudent leverage (1.3x net debt/EBITDA).
Insurance business posted record profits and ROAE (33.5% P&C, 30.9% medical), with GEL 32.9 million dividends paid to the parent in FY25.
Healthcare services saw 35% EBITDA growth in FY25, with net debt/EBITDA declining to 3.7x and strong cash conversion.
Latest events from Georgia Capital
- NAV/EV per share up 61.2% YoY, capital return program 80% complete, strong segment growth.CGEO
H2 202524 Feb 2026 - NAV per share dropped 12.8% in 2Q24, but private portfolio EBITDA rose 17.5% y-o-y.CGEO
Q2 20241 Feb 2026 - NAV per share up 6.2% in Q3 2024, led by private portfolio gains and a major asset sale.CGEO
Q3 202418 Jan 2026 - NAV per share up 15.7% year-over-year, with strong EBITDA, buybacks, and improved liquidity.CGEO
Q4 202423 Dec 2025 - NAV per share up 17.7% in Q2 2025, with strong earnings and new capital return programme.CGEO
H1 202523 Nov 2025 - NAV per share up 11.2% in Q1 2025, with strong portfolio growth and accelerated buybacks.CGEO
Q1 202521 Nov 2025 - NAV per share up 7.9% in 3Q25, with strong net income and record capital returns.CGEO
Q3 202527 Oct 2025