Poonawalla Fincorp
Poonawalla Fincorp
Financial ServicesKey Fundamentals
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Key Insights
Strengths
1- Company is expected to give good quarter
Weaknesses
6- Stock is trading at 3.50 times its book value
- Company has low interest coverage ratio.
- Promoter holding has decreased over last quarter: -4.91%
- Company has a low return on equity of 5.94% over last 3 years.
- Company might be capitalizing the interest cost
- Dividend payout has been low at 3.05% of profits over last 3 years
Growth Rate
AI Analysis — Bull vs Bear
Poonawalla Fincorp Ltd is a mid-large cap NBFC with a market cap of ₹38,935 Cr, trading at a PE of 50.3x and 3.08x book value. The company has delivered explosive TTM sales growth of 72% and TTM profit growth of 340%, but carries a low 3-year average ROE of roughly 6% and a thin dividend payout of 3.05% of profits.
- TTM revenue growth of 72% signals a sharp acceleration in the lending franchise, well above the 3-year sales CAGR of 46%
- TTM profit growth of 340% indicates significant operating leverage kicking in as the loan book scales
- 3-year compounded sales CAGR of 46% demonstrates sustained top-line momentum, not a one-quarter anomaly
- 5-year compounded profit CAGR of 24% shows the company has been on a consistent earnings expansion trajectory over a longer horizon
- 5-year stock CAGR of 20% and 10-year CAGR of 17% reflect long-term wealth creation for shareholders
- Market cap of ₹38,935 Cr provides reasonable scale and liquidity for an NBFC, with room to grow into a larger franchise
- Company is expected to deliver a good upcoming quarter, suggesting near-term earnings momentum may sustain
- PE of 50.3x is a steep valuation for an NBFC with a 3-year ROE of only 6%, implying the market is pricing in significant future improvement that may not materialize
- 3-year average ROE of approximately 6% is well below the 14-18% range typical of high-quality NBFCs, raising questions about capital efficiency
- Promoter holding declined by 4.91% in the last quarter, a notable reduction that may signal reduced insider conviction or stake monetization
- Stock trades at 3.53x book value despite the low ROE profile, creating a disconnect between valuation and return on capital
- Low interest coverage ratio suggests the company's earnings may be vulnerable to interest rate increases or margin compression
- Dividend payout of only 3.05% of profits over the last 3 years, with a dividend yield of just 0.45%, offers minimal income return to shareholders
- Possible capitalization of interest costs could flatter reported profitability and asset values, masking true operating performance
- 10-year compounded sales and profit CAGR of just 10% each indicate that the recent high-growth phase is relatively new and not yet proven over a full business cycle
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AI News Digest
- ₹2000 Cr NCD private placement Sep 10
Approved ₹2000 crore NCD issuance via private placement in two series — Series E1 (₹500 Cr) and Series F1 (₹1500 Cr), both with green shoe options to retain oversubscription. Securities are secured by a first-ranking charge on hypothecated properties.
- ₹200 Cr Tier II NCD raise Aug 18
Approved issuance of unsecured subordinated NCDs aggregating ₹200 crore, with a base size of ₹150 crore and a ₹50 crore green shoe option.
- ₹2 Bn NCD issue approved Aug 18
Approved a separate ₹2 billion NCD issuance. No details on coupon rate, tenor, or credit rating were disclosed.
- ESOP allotment of 63,468 shares Aug 22
Allotted 63,468 equity shares of ₹2 face value under ESOP schemes, bringing total paid-up equity capital to ₹176.12 crore.
TL;DR: Poonawalla Fincorp's recent activity is dominated by debt-raising via multiple NCD issuances totalling over ₹2400 crore, signalling active balance sheet expansion to fund its lending book. There are no visible headwinds or distinctly bullish catalysts in the current news cycle. The steady capital-raising and ESOP allotments suggest the company is in growth mode, and investors should watch for how the fresh capital is deployed and whether asset quality holds up as the book scales.
Quarterly Results
| Particulars | Jun 2023 | Sep 2023 | Dec 2023 | Mar 2024 | Jun 2024 | Sep 2024 | Dec 2024 | Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | Sep 2025 | Dec 2025 | Mar 2026 | Jun 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 693 | 739 | 763 | 915 | 978 | 989 | 1,057 | 1,166 | 1,314 | 1,542 | 1,818 | 2,115 | 2,330 |
| Expenses | 194 | 207 | 178 | 241 | 272 | 1,260 | 632 | 615 | 662 | 784 | 855 | 910 | 974 |
| Financing Profit | 269 | 316 | 361 | 393 | 386 | -622 | 40 | 93 | 105 | 121 | 224 | 362 | 435 |
| Fin. Margin % | 39% | 43% | 47% | 43% | 39% | -63% | 4% | 8% | 8% | 8% | 12% | 17% | 19% |
| Other Income | 40 | 829 | 11 | 7 | 18 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 |
| Interest | 230 | 216 | 224 | 281 | 320 | 352 | 385 | 458 | 546 | 638 | 739 | 844 | 922 |
| Depreciation | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 30 |
| PBT | 293 | 1,130 | 357 | 385 | 390 | -630 | 25 | 80 | 83 | 99 | 200 | 341 | 411 |
| Tax % | 23% | 24% | 26% | 14% | 25% | -25% | 26% | 22% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% |
| Net Profit | 226 | 860 | 265 | 332 | 292 | -471 | 19 | 62 | 63 | 74 | 150 | 255 | 308 |
| EPS in Rs | 2.94 | 11.19 | 3.45 | 4.28 | 3.76 | -6.06 | 0.24 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.91 | 1.85 | 3.13 | 3.49 |
Profit & Loss
| Particulars | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 2,534 | 2,656 | 2,524 | 2,290 | 2,457 | 2,513 | 2,319 | 1,540 | 2,177 | 5,418 | 4,190 | 6,790 | 7,806 |
| Expenses | 1,068 | 1,147 | 1,341 | 872 | 880 | 1,112 | 1,950 | 623 | 838 | 880 | 2,778 | 3,210 | 3,522 |
| Financing Profit | 233 | 318 | 52 | 301 | 454 | 107 | -731 | 408 | 744 | 3,588 | -103 | 814 | 1,142 |
| Fin. Margin % | 9% | 12% | 2% | 13% | 18% | 4% | -32% | 26% | 34% | 66% | -2% | 12% | 15% |
| Other Income | 25 | 28 | 43 | 39 | 38 | 49 | 39 | 109 | 184 | -1,363 | 33 | 4 | 12 |
| Interest | 1,233 | 1,192 | 1,131 | 1,117 | 1,122 | 1,294 | 1,100 | 509 | 595 | 950 | 1,515 | 2,767 | 3,142 |
| Depreciation | 35 | 39 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 75 | 56 | 49 | 61 | 59 | 65 | 94 | 102 |
| PBT | 223 | 306 | 47 | 291 | 442 | 82 | -749 | 468 | 866 | 2,166 | -135 | 724 | 1,051 |
| Tax % | 16% | 30% | 73% | 19% | 31% | 67% | -25% | 20% | 21% | 22% | -27% | 25% | — |
| Net Profit | 187 | 213 | 13 | 237 | 304 | 27 | -559 | 375 | 685 | 1,683 | -98 | 542 | 787 |
| EPS in Rs | 9.49 | 8.93 | 0.86 | 9.99 | 11.29 | 1 | -20.73 | 4.9 | 8.91 | 21.73 | -1.26 | 6.67 | 9.38 |
| Div. Payout % | 8% | 9% | 93% | 8% | 7% | 0% | 0% | 8% | 22% | 9% | 0% | 0% | — |
Balance Sheet
| Particulars | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Capital | 38 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 153 | 154 | 154 | 155 | 162 |
| Reserves | 1,617 | 2,104 | 2,125 | 1,925 | 2,690 | 2,694 | 2,140 | 5,903 | 6,708 | 8,013 | 8,020 | 10,187 |
| Borrowing | 11,756 | 11,859 | 10,075 | 12,127 | 13,133 | 12,047 | 10,475 | 9,973 | 11,209 | 15,216 | 26,081 | 48,436 |
| Other Liabilities | 1,472 | 1,515 | 1,375 | 796 | 912 | 445 | 543 | 413 | 5,150 | 704 | 774 | 1,488 |
| Total Liabilities | 14,882 | 15,525 | 13,622 | 14,894 | 16,789 | 15,240 | 13,212 | 16,443 | 23,221 | 24,087 | 35,030 | 60,272 |
| Fixed Assets | 212 | 265 | 278 | 207 | 199 | 242 | 196 | 214 | 222 | 194 | 244 | 420 |
| CWIP | 9 | 13 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 7 |
| Investments | 414 | 400 | 546 | 140 | 141 | 151 | 177 | 0 | 311 | 878 | 1,342 | 2,490 |
| Other Assets | 14,248 | 14,846 | 12,790 | 14,546 | 16,445 | 14,841 | 12,839 | 16,228 | 22,684 | 23,014 | 33,434 | 57,354 |
| Total Assets | 14,882 | 15,525 | 13,622 | 14,894 | 16,789 | 15,240 | 13,212 | 16,443 | 23,221 | 24,087 | 35,030 | 60,272 |
Cash Flow
| Particulars | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating | -305 | 733 | 2,949 | 390 | -923 | 998 | 1,644 | -2,873 | -5,237 | -7,556 | -10,569 | -21,786 |
| Investing | -36 | -254 | -186 | -36 | -98 | -281 | 81 | -33 | -110 | 2,725 | -482 | -1,340 |
| Financing | 171 | -498 | -2,844 | -387 | 1,490 | -1,083 | -1,574 | 2,903 | 5,748 | 4,331 | 10,821 | 23,387 |
| Net Cash Flow | -169 | -20 | -81 | -33 | 469 | -365 | 152 | -3 | 401 | -501 | -231 | 261 |
| Free Cash Flow | -305 | 733 | 2,949 | 371 | -969 | 949 | 1,633 | -2,912 | -5,305 | -7,548 | -10,597 | -21,887 |
| CFO/OP | -21 | 49 | 249 | 35 | -56 | 71 | 447 | -308 | -387 | -152 | -749 | -607 |
Ratios
| Particulars | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE % | 11% | 11% | 1% | 11% | 13% | 1% | -23% | 6% | 7% | 14% | -1% | 6% |
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Company Information
Poonawalla Fincorp Limited (erstwhile Magma Fincorp Limited) is a non-deposit taking NBFC registered with RBI. It is engaged in providing consumer and MSME financing, as well as General Insurance services. [1][2]
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