Can Fin Homes

04 May

20% growth in disbursements expected for the next 3-4 years – Can Fin Homes

Update on the Indian Equity Market:

On Wednesday, NIFTY ended 2.3% lower at 16,667 after RBI announced a 40bps repo rate hike. The decision of the MPC was announced as investors await US Federal Reserve’s rate decision.

Among the NIFTY stocks, APOLLOHOSP (-6.6%), and ADANIPORTS (-5%) and HINDALCO (-4.8%) were top losers while ONGC (+3.8%), BRITANNIA (+3.3%), and POWERGRID (2.5%) were the top gainers. Among the sectoral indices, CONSUMER DURABLES (-3.6%), REALTY (-3.3%), and METAl (-3.2%) were the top losers and there were no sectoral gainers in the session.

Excerpts of an interview with Mr. Girish Kousgi, MD & CEO, Can Fin Homes (CAN FIN) with CNBC-TV18 on 2nd May 2022: 

  • CAN FIN had given a growth guidance of about 18-20% both on book and disbursements. Disbursements and book growth have been at an all-time high sequentially in Q4FY22.
  • In terms of NIMs, pre-covid levels were at 3.9%, but this number was dropped to retain customers and take on the competition during the covid time. The demand came back after October 2020. Competition eased out in Q4FY21 and from there on the CANFIN’s performance improved.
  • NIM (net interest margin) is not expected to sustain 4.15% levels as they also included a benefit of LCR (Liquidity Coverage Ratio) investment, but they are expected to be between 3.7% to 3.75% for the next few quarters.
  • CANFIN’s spreads are expected to be around 2.5%.
  • In terms of growth, economic activities have picked up, and real estate has revived and is going strong. In Q4FY22, they saw a slight increase in interest rates and are expecting any further rise to be manageable enough for the company.
  • Historically, CAN FIN has managed to build its book at higher yields and expects this to continue in the future.
  • Growth is expected to be intact at 20% for the next 3-4 years on book and disbursements.
  • With the onset of covid, the provisions stood at Rs 870 mn and these were used in the subsequent quarters writing it back. CAN FIN has started building on the provisions by providing Rs 150 mn additional provisions.
  • Kousgi intends to continue as MD and CEO of the company till September 2024.
  • Every year, CAN FIN has a Regulator NHB audit and nothing came out of the same this year.

Asset Multiplier Comments:

  • With the pick-up in economic activities, we expect CAN FIN to continue its underwriting practices and loan growth trajectory. Over the next three years, the LAP (Loan against Property) book is expected to grow at a faster pace than home loans. The company plans to increase the proportion of LAP loans from 5% to 10% over the next three years.
  • We believe its better credit ratings to be positive in achieving a lower cost of funds. India’s demographics and the retail business are expected to work in favor of CAN FIN.
  • In the current rising interest rate environment, we expect some margin compression over the next few quarters.

Consensus Estimate: (Source: Marketscreener and investing.com websites)

  • The closing price of Can Fin Homes was ₹ 604 /- as of 04-May-2022. It traded at 2.2x/ 1.8x the consensus book value per share estimate of ₹ 273/319 for FY23E/FY24E respectively.
  • The consensus target price of ₹ 755/- implies a P/BVPS multiple of 2.3x on the FY24E BVPS estimate of ₹ 226/-

Disclaimer: “The views expressed are for information purposes only. The information provided herein should not be considered as investment advice or research recommendation. The users should rely on their own research and analysis and should consult their own investment advisors to determine the merit, risks, and suitability of the information provided.”

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29 Dec

Disbursement growth is expected to be 38-40% higher than in FY19- Can Fin Homes

Update on the Indian Equity Market:

On Wednesday, the benchmark index NIFTY 50 closed at 17,213 (-0.1%), 20 points lower. Among the sectoral indices, HEALTH CARE (+1.9%), PHARMA (+1.7%) and AUTO (+0.4%) were the gainers and METAL (-1%), MEDIA (-0.9%), PSU BANK (-0.7%) led the losers. Among the NIFTY50 components, EICHERMOT (+3.4%), BAJAJAUTO (+2.9%), and SUNPHARMA (+2.3%) were the top gainers while SBIN (-1.7%), ITC(-1.6%) and COALINDIA (-1.5%) led the laggards.

Excerpts of an interview with Girish Kousgi, MD and CEO of CAN FIN HOMES LIMITED, on CNBC TV18 on 6th December and 27th December 2021:

  • The real estate industry’s sentiment is extremely positive, owing to low property prices, lower mortgage rates, and increased affordability. With economic activity rising up and ample liquidity in the market, the company is optimistic of industry’s overall health and improvement.
  • The management feels the new covid variant, Omicron, is not as dangerous as the preceding variations since the fatality rate is lower. On the demand side, the firm anticipates good results in the 3QFY22E, and the trend is projected to continue.
  • The restructured book expanded by Rs6500 million in 3QFY22E. The firm expects roughly 7% of restructured book to flow into stage 3 in 3QFY22E and 4QFY22E, which is approximately Rs 450 million, and has established a provision of Rs 650 mn against this amount.
  • Aside from the NPA pool, the company expects to recover roughly Rs 550-600 million, thus when looking at NPAs altogether, management believes it would remain very steady.

 

  • The excess provision, which can be utilised to satisfy the RBI’s new NPA rules for NBFCs, has been exhausted. The company will continue to provide provisions based on the quarterly requirement.
  • Because of the RBI’s new policy guidelines, there will be a significant impact on the asset quality and gross NPA levels in the industry as a whole, particularly in the commercial vehicle, MFI, and unsecured pool sectors. Because the EMI begins at the end of the month, the impact on Can fin is likely to be limited. For recovery, an NPA pool has been designed and hence NPAs are expected to remain constant in the next quarters.
  • Almost 75% of loans are extended to salaried class. Even in the affordable housing segment, demand has increased. 3QFY22 is looking extremely well in terms of demand, which will continue in the next quarters notwithstanding the impact of Omicron.
  • For FY22E, disbursement growth is estimated to be 38-40% higher than in FY19; on a steady-state basis, the company intends to expand at a rate of 18-20% on both book and disbursement growth. Because demand is high and growth is robust, sequential growth is estimated to be approximately 4-5 percent.
  • The average loan ticket size stands at Rs 21 lakh, up from Rs 18 lakh a few quarters ago, thanks to the company’s clear focus on the high-value salaried segment, which contributed to the growth in ticket size.
  • The demand is geographically diverse and all the segments are performing well. In terms of profile, self-employed / non-professionals had a slightly lower response for loan demand.
  • The salaried class and the self-employed class used to contribute 70% and 30% to the total loan book respectively. However, the contribution of the salaried class to the total loan book has increased to 74%. It may take another three to four quarters for the self-employment sector to recover to 30% contribution levels. The loan collection efficiency has increased compared to pre-covid levels.

Asset Multiplier Comments

  • 75% of Can Fin’s customers being salaried individuals, and the company being backed by strong brand of Canara Bank, we believe these factors will work favourably for its growth in the near term.
  • We expect disbursements in 2HFY22 to be better than H1, and its margins to remain stable at the current levels.

 

Consensus Estimate: (Source: market screener and Tikr website)

  • The closing price of Can Fin Homes was ₹ 555/- as of 29-December-2021. It traded at 2.7x/2.1x/1.8x the BVPS estimates of ₹ 222/264/308/- for FY22E/FY23E/FY24E respectively.
  • The consensus target price of ₹ 760/- implies a P/B Multiple of 2.8x on FY24E BVPS of ₹ 270/-

Disclaimer: “The views expressed are for information purposes only. The information provided herein should not be considered as investment advice or research recommendation. The users should rely on their own research and analysis and should consult their own investment advisors to determine the merit, risks, and suitability of the information provided.”

 

 

 

 

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25 Mar

Capital raise on cards to fund aggressive growth plans – Can Fin Homes

Update on the Indian Equity Market:

On Thursday, Nifty closed 1.5% lower at 14,325. Within NIFTY50, TATASTEEL (+2.9%), DRREDDY (+0.8%), and ICICIBANK (+0.6%) were top gainers, while IOC (-4.0%),MARUTI (-3.9%), and COALINDIA(-3.4%) were the top losing stocks. Among the sectoral indices, METAL (+0.02%) was the only gainer whileMEDIA (-3.1%), AUTO (-2.8%), and PSU BANK (-2.6%) ended with the most losses.

Capital raise on cards to fund aggressive growth plans – Can Fin Homes

Excerpts of an interview with Mr. Girish Kousgi, MD& CEO, Can Fin Homes (CANFINHOME), published on Economic times dated on 24th March 2021:

  • CANFINHOME witnessed a decline in loan book in the last couple quarters. This was due to repayments being higher than incremental disbursements. But December 2020 onward, the business is seeing a comeback.
  • CANFINHOME’s disbursements have been strong since December 2020. December 2020 disbursements were equal to disbursements in October 2020 and November 2020 put together. February 2021 saw disbursements at an all-time high and March 2021 is expected to be even better.
  • The demand for affordable housing revived couple months ago, while the non-affordable housing demand is back to 90% levels.
  • Several financial institutions have been focusing on mortgage segment. CANFINHOME has changed its pricing strategy to retain customers and attract good customers.CANFINHOME has moderated its pricing to be at par with best banks in India. This will contribute to CANFINHOME’s expectation of 17-18% loan book growth in next few quarters.
  • CANFINHOME’s aggressive pricing strategy will put a pressure on its margins. Mr Kousgi said the management will look for opportunities to improve yields where possible.
  • CANFINHOME has a capital adequacy of 24% and leverage at 7.3x. While the capital adequacy is comfortable, Mr Kousgi says capital raise is shortly on the cards to fund aggressive growth plans for next 3-5 years.
  • Kousgi does not anticipate any additional covid-19 related provision requirement.

 Asset Multiplier Comments:

  • Demand for housing has seen a revival in last few months due to attractive prices, lower interest rates, lower stamp duties, and other benefits.
  • In the covid-19 era, banks refrained from lending to the more risky segments such as unsecured consumer loans, SMEs, and vehicle finance.Several banks have ramped up their lending in the home loans space due to lack of other lending options. This has led to increased competition in the mortgage lending space.

Consensus Estimate (Source: investing. com and market screener websites)

  • The closing price of CANFINHOMEwas ₹ 575 as of 25-March-2021. It traded at 3.0x/ 2.5x/ 2.1x the consensus BVPS estimate of ₹ 192/233/271 for FY21E/ FY22E/ FY23E respectively.
  • The consensus target price of ₹ 593/- implies a PB multiple of 2.2x on FY23E BVPS of ₹271/-.

Disclaimer: “The views expressed are for information purposes only. The information provided herein should not be considered as investment advice or research recommendation. The users should rely on their own research and analysis and should consult their own investment advisors to determine the merit, risks, and suitability of the information provided.”

 

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