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Cholamandalam Financial Holdings

Industry: NBFC Lending
Latest CMP 1,597
Today's Change ▲ 0.79%
52-Week High / Low 2,018 | 1,350
Price Date: 14-Aug-2026
Recommendation Strong Buy
Target Price 3,076
Expected Upside 38.8%
Forecast Horizon 2 Years
Historical CAGR 20.1%
1,000 Invested 15-Aug-2006
Today's Value 38,712
Investment Period 20 Years

Stock Snapshot

Post Results Return
+2.4%
Neutral Market Reaction
1-Year Target Price
2,674
2-Year Target Price
3,076
52-Week High / Low
2,018 / 1,350
20-Day Return
+2.9%
Market Cap (Cr.)
29,995
Current PE
12.1
P/BV Ratio
2.0
Dividend Yield
0.1%
Industry PE
23.4

Price Performance

Basis of our Recommendation

Cholamandalam Financial Holdings is positioned for robust growth, driven by management's strategic focus on expanding its vehicle finance segments and enhancing operational efficiencies through digital initiatives. Recent commentary highlights a positive outlook for the vehicle finance and Loan Against Property segments, with expected growth rates of 16-22% in FY26-FY27, supported by government initiatives and infrastructure momentum. However, challenges remain, particularly in the General Insurance segment, where increased provisioning and competitive pressures have impacted profitability. Vista's financial outlook reflects an expectation of accelerating revenue growth and improving margins, underpinned by a stable balance sheet and a commitment to achieving a 15%+ ROE in the medium term. The favorable macro environment, characterized by strong demand for credit and improving liquidity conditions, further supports this outlook. Over the next 12-24 months, key opportunities include leveraging digital transformation for market share gains and capitalizing on the growing demand for gold-backed lending. Conversely, watchpoints include potential asset quality risks in home loans and the impact of regulatory challenges on the insurance business

👍 Why We Like This Stock

  • Management's focus on expanding vehicle finance and Loan Against Property segments is expected to drive revenue growth of 16-22%
  • Digital initiatives like the 'Chola Xceed' app aim to enhance operational efficiency and improve customer engagement
  • The favorable macroeconomic environment supports increased demand for credit, particularly in underserved segments

Things To Watch Out For

  • The General Insurance segment faces challenges from increased provisioning and competitive pressures, impacting profitability
  • Anticipated elevated credit costs in the NBFC retail segment may pose risks to asset quality
  • Regulatory factors, including inadequate pricing for motor TP insurance, could hinder growth in the insurance business

Key Parameters

Balance Sheet Strength
Stable Financial Structure
Market Share
Stable
Industry Outlook
Improving
Analyst View
Not Available
Dividend History
Consistent
FII Holdings
Reducing

Financial Snapshot

Actuals Forecast
FY24 FY25 FY26 FY27 FY28
Revenue (Cr.) 16,581 20,702 24,685 26,399 31,601
Profit Before Tax (Cr.) 5,201 6,402 7,333 8,365 9,857
PBT Margin 31.4% 30.9% 2970.6% 31.7% 31.2%
Net Profit (Cr.) 3,899 4,617 5,485 6,274 4,436
Earnings Per Share 96.9 109.2 130.0 200.4 236.2

Analyst Recommendations

No analyst recommendations available.

Consensus Recommendation ► None
Consensus Target
Coverage 0 Analysts
Analysts' Viewpoint

Company Overview

Show Company Profile

Cholamandalam Financial Holdings Limited, an investment company, provides financial services in India. It operates through Financial Services, and Insurance and Allied Services segments. The company offers vehicle finance, loans against property, home loans, secured business and personal loans, consumer and small enterprises loans, and small and medium enterprise loans, as well as various other financial services to customers; and general insurance services, including health, home, motor, and travel insurance. It serves first time borrowers, new to credit customers, and individuals, as well as corporates, small, micro, medium enterprises. The company was formerly known as TI Financial Holdings Limited and changed its name to Cholamandalam Financial Holdings Limited in March 2019. Cholamandalam Financial Holdings Limited was incorporated in 1949 and is based in Chennai, India.