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Shriram Finance Ltd

| Q3 FY26 Earnings Conference Call Transcript

BULLISH SENTIMENT

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⬤1st Jan 26

Summary : Shriram Finance expects accelerated growth and improved profitability from a significant capital infusion by MUFG, despite an initial dip in ROE.

Management Perspective positive : Management expressed confidence in achieving higher growth rates (18-20%) due to the MUFG investment and India's strong GDP growth. They highlighted improved ROA and reduced borrowing costs as positives.

Concall Report Analysis & Insights

Business Overview

  1. Shriram Finance merged two entities in 2022 for a larger branch network and multiproduct strategy.
  2. The company focuses on vehicle, equipment, SME, two-wheeler, and gold financing.
  3. It operates 3,225 branches, activating most for multiproduct offerings.
  4. A strategic partnership with MUFG, a top global bank, involves a 20% stake.
  5. MUFG's investment brings approximately US$4.4 billion in fresh capital.

Future Growth Prospects

  1. New capital infusion is expected to accelerate growth from 16-17% to 18-20%.
  2. Borrowing costs are projected to decrease by 100 basis points over two years.
  3. ROA is expected to expand from 2.8% to 3.6% over time.
  4. Credit costs may improve by 10-20 basis points due to better customer retention.
  5. The company plans to double its new vehicle market share to 6% in three years.

Management Insights

  1. The merger aimed for a larger branch network, better reach, and multiproduct offerings.
  2. India's GDP growth of 8% plus is a very positive sign for credit demand.
  3. The company will remain in semi-urban and rural markets, avoiding metros.
  4. Management is conservative, preferring 5-7 year lending terms over long-term LAP.
  5. The MUFG partnership offers advantages in funding, capital markets, and treasury solutions.

Signs of Skepticism

  1. An analyst questioned the fairness of a $200 million non-compete payment to promoters.
  2. The ROE target for the next five years appeared conservative to an analyst.
  3. Management's ROA guidance was questioned as potentially too conservative given cost reductions.

Risk Factors

  1. ROE is expected to decrease initially to 13.5% due to additional capital.
  2. Full ROE recovery to current levels (31%) is projected to take around five years.

Good To Know

  1. MUFG is the 10th largest bank globally with $2.8 trillion in assets.
  2. MUFG will receive 2 board seats as part of the partnership.
  3. The transaction requires RBI and CCI approval, expected in 2-3 months.
  4. Shriram Finance recently received a AAA credit rating from CARE.
  5. MUFG has investments in other Asian countries, offering potential digital platform synergies.

Key Drivers

  1. MUFG investment boosts capital.
  2. Lower borrowing costs expected.
  3. Higher growth rate projected.
  4. Improved ROA and credit costs.

Key Analyst Discussions

Competitive Environment

  1. Retaining existing customers is key to growth, reducing need for new acquisitions.
  2. The company aims to double its new vehicle market share from 3% to 6%.

Market Trends & Consumer Behavior

  1. India's 8% plus GDP growth provides comfort and scope for credit demand.
  2. Manufacturing growth in November indicates strong economic activity.

Financial Highlights

  1. ROA is expected to improve from 2.8% to 3.6% over four years.
  2. Borrowing costs are projected to decrease by 100 basis points over two to three years.
  3. Leverage sweet spot is 4-5x debt-to-equity, aiming for 4.5x.
  4. ROE will initially drop to 13.5% but recover to 31% in five years.

Product Composition

  1. Vehicle financing (including two-wheelers) will remain 80% of the book.
  2. SME lending will be cautious, focusing on secured, cash flow-based loans.
  3. Gold financing may increase by 2% to leverage existing reach.
  4. New vehicle lending will primarily target existing customers.

Strategic Considerations

  1. Management changes two months prior were normal, not related to the MUFG deal.
  2. No plans to enter large ticket SME lending or LAP due to conservative approach.
  3. No discussions for MUFG to increase its stake beyond 20% currently.
  4. No plans for M&A or inordinate growth with the new capital.
  5. MUFG personnel will be at number two or three levels, not KMPs or senior management.
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