Manba Finance Ltd

Q4 FY27 Earnings Call Analysis

Finance

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fundraise: Yescapex: Yesrevenue: Category 2margin: Category 3orderbook: Yes
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fundraise

Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?

- 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).
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capex

Any current/future capex/capital investment/strategic investment?

- 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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revenue

Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?

- 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%.
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margin

Future growth expectations in earnings/operating earnings/profits/EPS?

- 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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orderbook

Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?

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.