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Anand Rathi Wealth Ltd

| Q4 and FY 26 Earnings Conference Call

BULLISH SENTIMENT

Report Source

⬤14th Apr 26

Summary : Anand Rathi Wealth reported strong Q4/FY26 results, exceeding AUM and PAT guidance, driven by consistent performance and strategic client-centric growth initiatives.

Management Perspective positive : We continued to deliver another quarter of consistent performance and one more indication which we had given to our shareholders that we will try and deliver market-agnostic performance. This is our 18th quarter where we've been able to declare PAT growth Y-o-Y greater than 20%.

Concall Report Analysis & Insights

Business Overview

  1. AUM crossed INR 1 lakh crore post recent equity market movements.
  2. Approved 1:1 bonus issuance and declared INR 7 per equity share final dividend.
  3. Achieved 18th consecutive quarter of year-on-year PAT growth greater than 20%.
  4. FY26 total revenue grew 22% to INR 1,198 crores, PAT grew 28% to INR 386 crores.
  5. Added 1,600 new client families, totaling 13,395; client attrition rate was 0.54%.

Future Growth Prospects

  1. Guided FY27 revenue of INR 1,415 crores and PAT of INR 460 crores.
  2. AUM guidance for FY27 is INR 1,20,000 crores.
  3. Strategic focus on consistent growth rather than rapid, volatile expansion.
  4. Plans to open new branches in Tier 2/3 cities based on local talent availability.
  5. Considering approaching global institutions as potential clients for growth.

Management Insights

  1. Company policy is to 'under commit, over deliver' on guidance.
  2. Focus on market-agnostic performance and consistent PAT growth.
  3. Emphasizes transparency with clients regarding earnings and yields.
  4. Wealth management is a 'credibility marathon,' not a 'capital race' or 'business of speed'.
  5. Culture building, process-driven approach, and client-centric product selection are key moats.

Signs of Skepticism

  1. Analyst questioned ESOP valuation and its classification as a one-off expense.
  2. Analyst inquired about the conservatism of FY27 PAT guidance (18-19% vs. historical 20-25%).
  3. Analyst questioned the material impact of new SEBI TER structure on yields.
  4. Analyst sought clarity on the nature and accounting of fair value gains on investments.

Risk Factors

  1. Potential impact of new SEBI TER structure on mutual fund yields (management downplays).
  2. Competitive wealth management landscape with banks and new age platforms.
  3. Client attrition, though currently low at 0.54% for FY26.
  4. ESOP costs impacting employee expenses, though accounted for at market price.
  5. Market volatility affecting AUM and net inflows.

Good To Know

  1. ESOPs are issued at market price, not at a discount, with a Q4 FY26 hit of INR 39.3 crores.
  2. Subscription to Anand Rathi Global Finance Limited (ARGFL) rights issue to maintain 8% stake.
  3. Fair value gain of INR 54.6 crores on ARGFL stake booked as mark-to-market.
  4. Company's 'moats' include client transparency, culture, process-driven approach, and selective product offerings.
  5. HR policy focuses on training internal RMs, with lateral hires not a substantive strategy.

Key Drivers

  1. AUM crossed INR 1 lakh crore.
  2. Consistent 20%+ PAT growth achieved.
  3. Strong FY27 revenue and PAT guidance.
  4. Strategic branch expansion plans.

Key Analyst Discussions

Competitive Environment

  1. Question about the company's defensible moat in a competitive wealth management landscape.
  2. Inquiry about the strategy for approaching global institutional clients.
  3. Discussion on the importance of culture and process in building a strong franchise.
  4. Management highlighted client transparency and selective product offerings as moats.

Market Trends & Consumer Behavior

  1. Questions about the impact of new SEBI TER structure on mutual fund yields.
  2. Inquiry into how the company measures risk-adjusted returns for clients.
  3. Discussion on client behavior and the reasons for client attrition.
  4. Management noted clients' desire for risk-adjusted returns.

Financial Highlights

  1. Questions on ESOP costs trend and their impact on future earnings.
  2. Inquiries about primary and secondary issuances in MLD for the quarter.
  3. Clarification sought on the amount of revenue from third-party products.
  4. Questions regarding the conservatism of FY27 PAT growth guidance.
  5. Discussion on net inflow growth and potential acceleration in FY27.

Product Composition

  1. Questions about the proportion of mutual fund AUM from top AMCs.
  2. Inquiry if AMCs negotiate distributor payouts due to new TER structure.
  3. Management emphasized not selling all products, only mathematically correct ones.

Strategic Considerations

  1. Questions about the 'credibility marathon' concept and key learnings for wealth management.
  2. Inquiry about the company's strategy for opening new branches.
  3. Discussion on whether the company considers franchise partners for expansion.
  4. Questions about the ROE and capital adequacy ratio of ARGFL.