Northern Arc Capital Ltd

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Northern Arc Capital Q3 FY26 earnings call: Revenue & Margins

Q3 FY26 earnings call: what management guided on revenue, margins and order book.

Price₹288

Market cap₹4.6K Cr

P/E10.5

Updated23 Aug 2026

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The short version

Northern Arc Capital targets long-term AUM growth of 25%+ over the next three years, including FY27. ROA guidance: Expectation to cross 2.8% ROA in Q4 FY26; targeting 3.2% ROA for FY27 (Page 17, 16).

From Northern Arc Capital Ltd's Q3 FY26 earnings-call transcript · updated 23 Aug 2026.

Revenue & Sales Performance

Northern Arc Capital targets long-term AUM growth of 25%+ over the next three years, including FY27.
FY27 ROA guidance is around 3.2%, reflecting confidence in profitability improvement.
The direct-to-customer (D2C) business is a key growth driver, with 56% of total AUM and 29% Y-o-Y growth.
Consumer finance within D2C grew approximately 45% Y-o-Y, supported by strong consumption demand and GST rate cuts.
MSME portfolio grew 41% Y-o-Y, driven by physical expansion and addition of 17 new branches this quarter.
Rural microfinance portfolio is stabilizing with improved asset quality, enabling calibrated scaling.

2 more points management made on revenue & sales performance

Profitability & Margins

ROA guidance: Expectation to cross 2.8% ROA in Q4 FY26; targeting 3.2% ROA for FY27 (Page 17, 16).
ROE targets: Aiming for 15-16% ROE within 6-7 quarters, with FY27 ROE projected between 3-4% and improving thereafter (Page 14).
AUM Growth: Long-term target of 25%+ AUM growth annually over next three years, including FY27 (Page 15).
Credit Costs: Expected credit costs to remain stable around 2.7%-3.0% as the model aligns and D2C mix improves (Page 15).
Profitability: Net interest income up 39% Y-o-Y in Q3 FY26; pre-provisioning operating profit up 51% Y-o-Y, indicating strong earnings base (Page 5).

2 more points management made on profitability & margins

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Capital Expenditure Plans

Northern Arc Capital is focused on expanding its physical footprint, particularly in the MSME segment, evidenced by the addition of 17 new branches during the quarter and plans to add about 50+ branches in the coming quarters (Page 3 and Page 9).
The company is investing in distribution, people, and infrastructure to support sustainable and scalable growth, especially in underpenetrated areas (Page 3).
There is no explicit mention of large-scale capital expenditure or strategic investments in new business lines during this period.

- The emphasis appears to be on prudent branch network optimization, upgrading operational infrastructure, and enhancing credit risk management capabilities (Page 9). - Capital adequacy is strong at 23.1%, providing ample headroom to fund growth organically over the next three years without immediate plans for significant capital infusion (Page 5). Overall, expansion and infrastructure investment are ongoing priorities, primarily through branch additions and operational capabilities, with no notable disclosures of additional strategic capital investments or capex.

2 more points management made on capital expenditure plans

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Fundraising & Capital Structure

Current debt-to-equity ratio is about 3x, indicating a strong capital position.
The company has sufficient capital and headroom for growth for the next 8 to 12 quarters.
They raised approximately INR 3,000 crores in debt during the latest quarter.
Northern Arc Capital has a high-quality, diversified, impact-led profile with about 30% of funding from global and domestic multilateral sources, enabling better long-term pricing.

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Order Book & Pipeline

The provided transcript from Northern Arc Capital Limited's January 30, 2026 discussion does not explicitly mention current, expected order book, or pending orders. The focus is primarily on loan portfolio growth, asset quality, provisioning, and financial performance across MSME, consumer finance, rural finance, and microfinance segments. Key points related to business outlook and growth include: - AUM growth of 23% YoY to INR 15,121 crores, driven mainly by the direct-to-customer business. - MSME portfolio grew 41% YoY to INR 3,292 crores, supported by branch expansion (17 new branches added).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What were Northern Arc Capital Ltd Q3 FY26 results?

Northern Arc Capital targets long-term AUM growth of 25%+ over the next three years, including FY27. ROA guidance: Expectation to cross 2.8% ROA in Q4 FY26; targeting 3.2% ROA for FY27 (Page 17, 16).

What is Northern Arc Capital Ltd share price analysis?

Northern Arc Capital Ltd currently shows a neutral. The stock trades at a P/E of 10.5 with a market cap of ₹4,609 Cr. Investors should review the full earnings analysis for detailed insights.

Is Northern Arc Capital Ltd planning capital expenditure?

Northern Arc Capital is focused on expanding its physical footprint, particularly in the MSME segment, evidenced by the addition of 17 new branches during the quarter and plans to add about 50+ branches in the coming quarters (Page 3 and Page 9).

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