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Manba Finance LtdQ4 FY27

Manba Finance Ltd Q4 FY27 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: 132P/E: 13.8Market Cap: ₹585 CrSector: Finance

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 2

Margin

Category 3

Fundraise

Yes

Order

Yes

Capex

Yes

3 of 5 growth signals are positive.

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Revenue guidance

Category 2
  • Manba Finance reported a robust 25% year-on-year growth in Assets Under Management (AUM), reaching Rs. 1,631 crores as of December 2025.
  • The company aims for consistent growth of 25%-30% year-on-year in FY '27.
  • Disbursement for Q3 FY '26 was Rs. 746 crores, with expectations for continued high disbursement driven by dealer network expansion and deeper market penetration.
  • Focus on deeper penetration in existing states (especially UP and MP) rather than adding new states.
  • Plans to add 18-20 new locations and 100+ employees in UP in the next year.
  • New product launches like MSME LAP starting February aiming to diversify offerings.
  • Strategic partnerships like the MoU with TVS Motor expected to add Rs. 250-300 crores in disbursements over 18-24 months, potentially increasing product mix share by around 10%.
  • Profit targets around Rs. 65-70 crores for FY '27 with ROA of 3.25%-3.5% and ROE of 14%-15%.

Margin guidance

Category 3
  • For FY '27, Manba Finance targets a profit after tax of around Rs. 65-70 crore (Page 10).
  • Expected Return on Assets (ROA) for FY '27 is guided at 3.25% to 3.5% (Page 10).
  • Corresponding Return on Equity (ROE) is expected to be in the range of 14%-15% (Page 10).
  • The company aims for steady growth of 25%-30% year-on-year in AUM and operations (Page 9).
  • Net interest margin (NIM) is likely to improve due to reduction in borrowing costs and increased disbursements (Pages 5, 16).
  • With new product launches like MSME LAP starting February 2026 and deeper penetration in UP and MP, growth momentum is expected to continue (Pages 9, 16).
  • Incremental income from large disbursements done in Q3 (Rs. 347 crores) will start contributing majorly from Q4 and next quarter, improving profitability (Page 16).

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Fundraise plans

Yes
  • The company is planning equity fundraising in the next financial year, with a possible capital raise in the second or third quarter depending on the market scenario (Page 12).
  • The management aims to maintain a leverage ratio of around 4-4.25 times and plans to bring in new capital once this level is reached to support growth while protecting the company (Page 14).
  • They are initiating direct assignment (DA) transactions starting this quarter to strengthen the balance sheet and improve liquidity management (Page 14, Page 11).
  • Cost of borrowing is gradually decreasing, and the company is negotiating favorable term loans, including potentially large PSU sanctions at lower interest rates (Page 10, Page 8).
  • Currently, around 25-30% of the total borrowings are through pass-through certificates (PTC), with an aim to keep 40-45% of borrowing unaffected by interest rate changes (Page 7).

Order book

Yes
The document does not explicitly provide details on current or expected orderbook/pending orders for Manba Finance Limited. However, relevant insights include: - Disbursements for the quarter were Rs. 746 crores, including a record Rs. 347 crores in the quarter, indicating strong loan origination activity. - Expectation of increased income starting from December for disbursements done in October, and strong interest income expected in January-March. - Management plans to deepen presence in existing states (e.g., UP and MP) rather than expand to new states. - MoU with TVS Motor targeting incremental disbursement potential of Rs. 250-300 crores over 18-24 months. - New product launches such as MSME LAP from February. - Strong growth outlook with an annual growth target of 25%-30% in AUM. No specific mention of orderbook or pending orders as it is a financial services company focused on loan disbursement rather than product orders.

Capex plans

Yes
  • No explicit mention of current or future capital expenditure (capex) or strategic investments was made in the transcript.
  • The company plans to raise new capital when their leverage reaches 4 to 4.25 times; currently at 3.37 times leverage.
  • Focus is on organic growth and deepening presence in existing states (UP and MP), rather than geographic expansion.
  • Discussed preparations for a direct assignment (DA) transaction to strengthen the balance sheet and liquidity.
  • Plans to launch a new loan product (MSME LAP) starting February in select cities, implying investment in product development and team.
  • Capital deployment strategy aims at maximizing returns while maintaining asset quality, with no aggressive leveraging beyond set policy.
  • No mention of any strategic acquisitions or capital investments beyond above steps during the call.

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