SRG Housing
Q4 FY22 Earnings Call Analysis
Finance
margin: Category 3fundraise: Yescapex: Norevenue: Category 3orderbook: Yes
💰fundraise
Any current/future new fundraising through debt or equity?
- The company has raised Rs. 125 crore funding in the last nine months, including Rs. 25 crore through debentures in the latest quarter.
- Current total borrowings stand at Rs. 305.70 crore with a comfortable liquidity position (liquid funds at Rs. 91 crore and Rs. 15 crore un-drawn sanction).
- Vinod Kumar Jain mentioned they have capacity to leverage up to 7-8 times their capital (~Rs. 100 crore), targeting a loan book size of Rs. 500-700 crore without additional capital.
- They can leverage up to 15x as per NHB regulations but currently do not require more capital. Whenever additional growth funding is needed, they plan to raise equity.
- NSE listing application planned to be moved post-March results, indicating potential future equity market access.
- Existing lenders are confident and proactively supporting fresh funding requirements for growth in FY22.
🏗️capex
Any current/future capex/capital investment/strategic investment?
The transcript does not mention any specific current or future capex, capital investment, or strategic investment plans by SRG Housing Finance Limited. Key related points are:
- The company focuses on organic growth through existing branch networks and does not plan expansion into new districts in the next 6-12 months, leveraging capacity in current branches.
- Leverage capacity exists up to 7-8 times capital; they have capital and capacity to grow loan book up to Rs. 700-800 crore without additional equity.
- Equity infusion will be considered in the future if required, but currently, the company is comfortable raising funds via debt (NCDs, bank loans).
- No mention of strategic investments or capex on infrastructure or technology; focus seems to be on employee training (Program ‘Pathshala’) to enhance efficiency.
Therefore, no explicit capex or strategic investment plans were disclosed in this call.
📊revenue
Future growth expectations in sales/revenue/volumes?
- Post-COVID normalization shows positive business momentum with improved disbursements in Q3 FY21 (Rs. 26.77 crore, 161.68% growth YoY).
- Total loan book grew by 7.73% QoQ to Rs. 303.11 crore.
- Expected to clarify growth trajectory for FY22 after Q4 results.
- Lenders have increased confidence due to no moratorium availed; ready to support higher leverage.
- Target leveraging up to 7-8 times capital to reach loan book size of Rs. 500-700 crore.
- Focus on deepening business within existing branches and geographies rather than expanding to new districts in the short term.
- Market positivity expected due to COVID-19 vaccine availability and government funding initiatives.
- Rating agencies urged to adopt positive outlook to sustain NBFC financing and growth.
- Long-term growth driven by untapped rural loan market (only about 2-2.5% of India’s population currently availing loans).
📈margin
Future growth expectations in earnings/operating earnings/profits/EPS?
- Growth outlook for FY22 is cautiously optimistic but clarity will emerge only after Q4 FY21 results.
- With availability of COVID-19 vaccine, economic activities are picking up, supporting business growth.
- The company expects to bridge past growth interruptions caused by liquidity crunch and aims for significant portfolio expansion.
- Leverage can be increased up to 7-8 times current capital, potentially enabling loan book growth to Rs. 500-700 crore.
- Q3 saw a 10.92% PAT growth (Rs. 5.69 crore) and 13.64% total income growth, indicating improving profitability trends.
- Management foresees 2022 as a ‘historic year’ for growth but will finalize targets after assessing Q4 performance.
- Positive funding environment post-budget and strong lender confidence are expected to fuel growth.
- Sustained focus on collections, low NPAs, and operational efficiencies support stable earnings expansion.
📋orderbook
Current/ Expected Orderbook/ Pending Orders?
The transcript provided does not specifically mention current or expected orderbook or pending orders for SRG Housing Finance Limited. The discussion primarily focuses on:
- Loan book growth: Rs. 303.11 crore as of Q3 FY21, with 7.73% growth QoQ.
- Disbursement trends: Rs. 26.77 crore in Q3 FY21 (161.68% YoY growth), Rs. 53.37 crore in 9 months (54% growth).
- No explicit mention of orderbook or pending orders, as the company operates in housing finance rather than order-based business.
- Plans for business growth: leveraging current branches fully before geographic expansion.
- Focus on loan book growth through increased disbursement and leveraging existing liquidity.
Hence, no direct information on orderbook or pending orders is available in the transcript.
