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Capri Global Capital LtdQ4 FY27

Capri Global Capital Ltd Q4 FY27 Earnings Call Analysis

Revenue, margin, capex, fundraise and order book outlook from management commentary.

Price: 218P/E: 18.8Market Cap: ₹17.8K CrSector: Finance

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 1

Margin

Category 3

Fundraise

N/A

Order

N/A

Capex

Yes

2 of 3 growth signals are positive.

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Revenue guidance

Category 1
  • AUM growth is strong and diversified across key lending segments, with a target to reach INR55,000 crores by FY '28 (up from the earlier target of INR50,000 crores).
  • Q4 FY '26 AUM expected to be between INR33,000 to INR34,000 crores; FY '27 guidance revised to INR43,000 to INR44,000 crores.
  • Gold Loan business continuing expansion; 999 branches by current quarter end with plans for more branches in second half of FY '27 subject to RBI approval.
  • Micro LAP to grow from current INR650 crores AUM to INR3,000 crores in 3 years.
  • MSME segment growing at 19% YoY; branch addition planned between 100 to 125 for MSME, Micro LAP, and Housing loans in FY '27.
  • Focus on technology-driven operational efficiency to scale growth without proportional rise in cost and manpower.
  • Aim to sustain profitability with ROA of 4% to 4.25% and ROE of 16% to 18% by FY '28.

Margin guidance

Category 3
Future Growth Expectations for Capri Global Capital Limited (Q3 FY26): - AUM target revised upward to INR 55,000 crores by FY '28 (previously INR 50,000 crores). - Strong AUM growth momentum continues with a guidance of INR 43,000-44,000 crores for FY '27. - Profitability improved with highest-ever quarterly profit of INR 255 crores in Q3 FY26 (up 99% YoY). - Return on Average Equity (ROE) target of 16%-18% by FY '28. - Return on Average Assets (ROA) guidance of approximately 4% to 4.25% by FY '28. - Focus on operational efficiency through technology and AI expected to sustain profit growth. - Cost of funds expected to reduce further by 24-25 basis points over next 3-6 months, aiding margin expansion. - Strong fee income growth and operating leverage from branch network to support earnings uplift. - Asset quality to remain resilient, supporting sustainable profitability.

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Fundraise plans

  • The company currently has adequate capital with a capital adequacy ratio around 30%, sufficient to support growth till FY '28 with a target AUM of INR 55,000 crores.
  • The current leverage is about 2.8x, indicating comfort in achieving growth with the existing capital base.
  • There was no explicit mention of new equity fundraising in the transcript.
  • On debt, the company is focusing on reducing cost of funds by 24-25 basis points over the next 3-6 months through diversification of borrowings (short-term loans like commercial papers and short-term NCDs) and expects potential rating upgrades to further lower borrowing costs in 6-9 months.
  • Plans for branch expansion (especially Gold Loan branches in H2 FY '27) and growth in portfolios like Micro LAP indicate ongoing capital deployment but not definitive new fundraising plans announced.

Order book

The transcript provided for Capri Global Capital Limited does not explicitly mention details about the current or expected order book or pending orders. The discussion mainly focuses on: - Loan book/AUM growth targets (e.g., targeting INR55,000 crores AUM by FY '28). - Branch expansion plans across Gold Loan, MSME, Micro LAP, and Housing Finance verticals. - Growth momentum and capital adequacy. - Portfolio yields, risk management, and asset quality. - Technology investments and operational efficiency. No direct references or figures related to order book or pending orders are discussed in the transcript.

Capex plans

Yes
  • Capri Global Capital is continuing to invest in technology and distribution to support scalable and efficient growth.
  • The company highlighted significant past technology investments that have delivered tangible outcomes, such as AI-driven lending platforms, data science tools, and mobility apps improving underwriting, collections, and operational efficiency.
  • Plans include expanding branch networks, especially in Gold Loan (targeting further phase expansion post regulatory approvals in FY '27 and '28) and Micro LAP/MSME sectors (adding 100-125 branches in FY '27).
  • Capital position is strong with a capital adequacy ratio of ~30%, and current capital is adequate to support growth till FY '28 targeting AUM of INR 55,000 crores.
  • No specific mention of large upcoming capex, but ongoing strategic investments focus on technology upgrades and branch expansion to sustain growth and improve operating leverage.

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