Kaspi.Kz: Tencent Sees It, The Numbers Confirm It (Rating Upgrade)

Kaspi.kz (KSPI), Kazakhstan's leading super-app, is seeing renewed momentum, notably after Tencent acquired a significant 3.2% stake. KSPI's payments and marketplace segments are growing robustly, with e-commerce purchases projected to rise 83% in FY 2025 despite smartphone sales headwinds. Fintech margins remain pressured by Kazakhstan's high 18% benchmark rate and new taxes, but loan growth and platform engagement remain solid.