AAVAS Financiers Ltd — Q1 FY27 earnings call
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The short read
Aavas Financiers reported Q1FY27 disbursements of Rs.16.1 billion, up 41% Y-o-Y, with AUM growing 15.4% Y-o-Y to Rs.239.3 billion. Net profit rose 23% Y-o-Y to Rs.1.71 billion, supported by 18% Y-o-Y NII growth and a 254 bps improvement in cost-to-income ratio to 43.7%. Management discussed asset quality trends, spread compression expectations, PLR cuts, and plans to regain home loan market share.
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Numbers mentioned
Disbursements: Rs.16.1 billion (Q1FY27)
p. 3
“During the quarter, we disbursed loans worth Rs.16.1 billion, delivering a robust growth of 41% Y-o-Y albeit on a lower base.”
Manu Singh, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
AUM: Rs. 239.3 billion (as of June end)
p. 3
“Our AUM grew by 15.4% Y-o-Y to Rs. 239.3 billion as of June end.”
Manu Singh, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Net profit: Rs. 1.71 billion (Q1FY27)
p. 4
“Our net profit for Q1FY27 grew by 23% Y-o-Y to Rs. 1.71 billion led by a robust 18% Y-o-Y growth in NII on account of healthy improvement in our NIMS.”
Manu Singh, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
NIM: 7.70% (Q1FY27)
p. 4
“Our NIMs expanded by 22 bps Y-o-Y to 7.70% during the quarter, supported by improvement in cost of borrowing coupled with our continued focus on risk adjustment pricing.”
Manu Singh, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Cost-to-income ratio: 43.7% (Q1FY27)
p. 4
“Our cost-to-income ratio improved by 254 bps Y-o-Y to 43.7% in Q1FY27, driven by better cost efficiencies.”
Manu Singh, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
1+DPD: 3.76% (Q1FY27)
p. 4
“Our one-plus DPD improved by 39 bps Y-o-Y to 3.76 % in Q1, remaining comfortably below 5%.”
Manu Singh, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Gross Stage 3: 1.11% (Q1FY27)
p. 4
“Gross Stage 3 improved by 11 bps Y-o-Y to 1.11% while net stage 3 improved by 13 bps Y-o-Y to 0.71%.”
Manu Singh, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Credit cost: 24 bps (Q1FY27)
p. 4
“Credit costs stood at 24 bps, well within our guided ranges.”
Manu Singh, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
ROA: 3.19% (Q1FY27)
p. 4
“Our ROA improved by 25 bps, Y-o-Y to 3.19 % and ROE improving by 78 bps to 13.34% in this quarter.”
Manu Singh, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Total outstanding borrowings: Rs. 207 billion (Q1FY27)
p. 4
“Total outstanding borrowings stood at Rs. 207 billion, a well-diversified liability franchise linked with various benchmarks and at competitive prices.”
Ghanshyam Gupta, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Cost of borrowing: 7.74% (Q1FY27)
p. 4
“We continue to borrow judiciously, raising around Rs.14.74 billion at a competitive rate of 7.74% for Q1.”
Ghanshyam Gupta, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Spread: 5.06% (Q1FY27)
p. 4
“As a result, our spread moderated and stood at 5.06% during the quarter.”
Ghanshyam Gupta, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Pre-provisioning operating profit: Rs.2.33 billion (Q1FY27)
p. 5
“Our pre-provisioning operating profit grew by 22% year-over-year to Rs.2.33 billion.”
Ghanshyam Gupta, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Net worth: Rs.52.2 billion (as of Q1FY27)
p. 5
“We remained well capitalized with a net worth of Rs.52.2 billion and a capital-to-risk weighted assets ratio CAR of 44.66%, significantly above the regulatory requirements.”
Ghanshyam Gupta, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
What management said it would do
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AUM growth — 20% · medium term
stated as an aspiration by Manu Singh
p. 3
“These improvements give us confidence that Aavas is well positioned to accelerate growth and deliver sustainable 20% growth over the medium term.”
Manu Singh, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
AUM growth — 17-18% · FY27
stated firmly by Manu Singh
p. 7
“The current year’s guidance is 17-18% AUM growth, 20% is the medium-term guidance.”
Manu Singh, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Disbursement growth — 22% to 23% · FY27
stated firmly by Manu Singh
p. 6
“For the next nine months, we are committed to delivering our yearly commitment of 22% to 23% top line growth and that remains steadfast on disbursement and that moves to about 17%-18% on AUM.”
Manu Singh, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Spread — below 5% · FY27
stated conditionally by Manu Singh
p. 5
“As I look for the complete year, I do believe that spread compression from the existing point will take spread to go sub-5%.”
Manu Singh, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Disbursement productivity per resource — Rs. 20 to 22 lakhs per resource · two years
stated as an aspiration by Manu Singh
p. 7
“from an average of about Rs. 8-10 lakhs productivity per resource, we are looking at doubling this to at least Rs. 20 to 22 lakhs per resource deployed on the field.”
Manu Singh, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Spread outlook — a tad below 5% · remaining part of the year
stated conditionally by Manu Singh
p. 9
“Yes, I do think it will fall a tad below 5%.”
Manu Singh, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Q&A highlights
Management's answers to analyst questions, in Parakho's words rather than a transcript. Each row names who answered and carries the verbatim quote it was drawn from.
Management said there is competitive pressure on spreads pushing them below 5%, but operating levers and cost/income focus should keep ROE and ROA stable.
Answered by Manu Singh
Asked by Prashant Poddar: How is the competitive environment affecting spreads and margin outlook, and can operating leverage offset spread compression?
p. 5
“I do believe that spread compression from the existing point will take spread to go sub-5%. However, I am clear on the operating levers that we have put into action are showing results in Q1 and the ROE and ROA outlook remain stable.”
Manu Singh, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management attributed a small uptick early in the quarter to specific high-rate small-ticket segments, but said it normalized by June.
Answered by Manu Singh
Asked by Renish Bhuva: Why has the repayment rate risen to over 19% in recent quarters?
p. 6
“We did see a small uptick in the early part of the fiscal opening, which is April and early May, in specific segments, especially interest rates upwards of 14%, small ticket.”
Manu Singh, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said no stress was visible and that proactive policy changes were made for segments exposed to the West Asia conflict and rainfall risk.
Answered by Manu Singh
Asked by Shreepal Doshi: Are there any geographic or segment-specific stress signs in asset quality, and have underwriting measures been taken given macro/rainfall uncertainty?
p. 7
“in the early part of February, proactively the teams have made certain policy changes looking at the macro environment, certain segments, which would be affected by both the ongoing West Asia Conflict as well as the ensuing expectation of shortfall of rainfall.”
Manu Singh, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said productivity per resource is targeted to roughly double over two years.
Answered by Manu Singh
Asked by Raghav Garg: What disbursement-per-branch assumption underlies the medium-term 20% AUM growth guidance?
p. 7
“from an average of about Rs. 8-10 lakhs productivity per resource, we are looking at doubling this to at least Rs. 20 to 22 lakhs per resource deployed on the field.”
Manu Singh, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management explained the PLR follows a transparent ALCO-driven formula and said the disbursement and portfolio yields are now close to equal.
Answered by Manu Singh
Asked by Rajiv Mehta: What is the context behind the June PLR cut given rising cost of funds, and what is the gap between disbursement yield and portfolio yield post-cut?
p. 9
“It is almost equal to, when I know that a left pocket is being hit, the attempt is always to make sure that the right pocket compensates for it.”
Manu Singh, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said the matter is under evaluation.
Answered by Manu Singh
Asked by Renish Bhuva: Has the company assessed the recent RBI circular on asset classification for repossessed assets?
p. 10
“Renish, currently this is under evaluation, and we will ensure that if any change must be made, we will make it happen”
Manu Singh, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Risks flagged
Segments exposed to West Asia conflict and fuel crisis, such as tours, travels and restaurants
p. 7
“This is largely, mainly focused on segments that we would have, we see could be impacted which is tours and travels, restaurants, more so from the crisis in the Middle East and the fuel crisis.”
Manu Singh, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Expected shortfall of rainfall affecting certain customer segments
p. 7
“certain segments, which would be affected by both the ongoing West Asia Conflict as well as the ensuing expectation of shortfall of rainfall.”
Manu Singh, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Spread compression from competitive pressure
p. 5
“Yes, there is pressure on spreads.”
Manu Singh, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
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