SBFC Finance LtdQ4 FY24

SBFC Finance Ltd Q4 FY24 Earnings Call Analysis

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

Price: ₹84.2P/E: 20.5Market Cap: ₹9.9K CrSector: Finance

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 2

Margin

Category 3

Fundraise

N/A

Order

Yes

Capex

Yes

2 of 4 growth signals are positive.

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Revenue guidance

Category 2
  • SBFC Finance expects loan growth at a quarter-on-quarter rate of 5% to 7%, which they have already exceeded in all four quarters reported so far.
  • The company added 31 branches in the past year and plans continued branch expansion to drive growth.
  • Average loan ticket size for MSME loans is maintained in the range of Rs. 9 to 11 lakhs, supported by increased co-origination exposure.
  • Branches with more than 3 years of vintage are reaching AUM of around Rs. 50 crores, with newer branches maturing towards Rs. 30 crores AUM, indicating stronger volume growth prospects.
  • SBFC aims to diversify funding sources further to support growth while managing borrowing costs.
  • The management remains cautious amid macro headwinds but is optimistic about continued steady growth within guided parameters.

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Fundraise plans

  • SBFC Finance Limited is diversifying its borrowing sources by raising money under Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) from mutual funds and adding foreign banks as lenders.
  • The company reduced reliance on bank borrowings from 70% to 57% and plans to add Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) to further diversify the borrowing mix.
  • Around 17% of borrowings were converted into fully hedged FCNR loans to lower costs; these are short tenure and require bank approval on rollovers.
  • No explicit mention of new equity fundraising or IPO-related plans currently; the focus is on debt diversification and cost containment.
  • The company is awaiting regulator approval for a housing finance license, which may affect future business but not directly linked to fundraising.
  • Overall, future fundraising emphasis appears on debt instruments, especially NCDs and foreign borrowings, maintaining a diversified liability profile.

See what SBFC Finance Ltd management said on order book — free account, 30 seconds.

Capex plans

Yes
  • SBFC Finance Limited is focusing on branch expansion and infrastructure investment to support growth.
  • Around 6-7 new branches are being added each quarter, with 31 branches added during the year.
  • Employee additions largely support branch operations and collection infrastructure.
  • The company is investing in technology upgrades, including ISO certification and a new Loan Origination System (LOS).
  • Skill development initiatives continue, such as training 400 fresh pass-outs from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
  • SBFC is awaiting regulatory approval to enter the housing loan business via a subsidiary, which will be a future strategic expansion.
  • No specific large-scale capex or strategic investment is detailed beyond steady branch expansion and technology/skill enhancements as part of ongoing growth.

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