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CreditAccess Grameen

Industry: NBFC Lending
Latest CMP 1,549
Today's Change ▲ 0.45%
52-Week High / Low 1,614 | 1,135
Price Date: 14-Aug-2026
Recommendation Buy
Target Price 3,276
Expected Upside 45.4%
Forecast Horizon 2 Years
Historical CAGR 20.5%
1,000 Invested 23-Aug-2018
Today's Value 4,428
Investment Period 8 Years

Stock Snapshot

Post Results Return
+2.9%
Neutral Market Reaction
1-Year Target Price
2,440
2-Year Target Price
3,276
52-Week High / Low
1,614 / 1,135
20-Day Return
+3.4%
Market Cap (Cr.)
24,831
Current PE
31.3
P/BV Ratio
3.2
Dividend Yield
0.9%
Industry PE
23.4

Price Performance

Basis of our Recommendation

CreditAccess Grameen's recent performance reflects a strategic pivot towards retail finance, supported by strong management commentary and operational momentum. The company's 'Project Shakti' aims to transition from microfinance to a diversified financial services provider, targeting a significant increase in assets under management (AUM) and improved profitability. Management's optimistic outlook, driven by robust core operating metrics and a disciplined growth strategy, aligns with Vista's forecast of accelerating revenue growth and expanding margins. However, potential headwinds include geopolitical risks and execution challenges in scaling retail finance. The NBFC sector's favorable macro environment, characterized by improving pricing power and government support for MSMEs, further enhances CreditAccess Grameen's growth prospects. Over the next 12-24 months, key opportunities lie in leveraging digital platforms for customer acquisition and expanding into higher-ticket retail products, while watchpoints include maintaining asset quality amidst rapid growth and potential pricing pressures. Overall, Vista's outlook remains positive, with expected upside driven by strong fundamentals and strategic execution

👍 Why We Like This Stock

  • Management's strategic focus on 'Project Shakti' is expected to drive significant AUM growth and enhance profitability
  • Improving asset quality and operational efficiency support a favorable margin outlook
  • The NBFC sector's supportive macro environment and government initiatives bolster CreditAccess Grameen's growth potential

Things To Watch Out For

  • Geopolitical uncertainties and external macroeconomic risks could impact credit costs and borrower cash flows
  • Execution challenges in scaling retail finance may hinder growth targets
  • Potential pricing pressures could compress margins as benefits are passed to customers

Key Parameters

Balance Sheet Strength
Elite Balance Sheet
Market Share
Stable
Industry Outlook
Improving
Analyst View
Strong Buy
Dividend History
Irregular
FII Holdings
Increasing

Financial Snapshot

Actuals Forecast
FY24 FY25 FY26 FY27 FY28
Revenue (Cr.) 3,429 3,797 4,160 4,587 5,530
Profit Before Tax (Cr.) 1,939 709 1,033 2,533 2,684
PBT Margin 56.5% 18.7% 2483.2% 55.2% 48.5%
Net Profit (Cr.) 1,395 320 790 1,926 2,040
Earnings Per Share 87.0 20.0 49.3 120.2 127.3

Analyst Recommendations

Broker Recommendation Target Price Date
Axis Securities ▲ Buy 1,900 27-Jul-2026
Deven Choksey ► Accumulate 1,691 28-Jul-2026
Emkay Global ▲ Buy 1,750 11-May-2026
HDFC Securities ► Add 1,500 11-May-2026
HSBC ▲ Buy 1,840 27-Jul-2026
ICICI Securities ▲ Buy 1,750 27-Jul-2026
Motilal Oswal ▲ Buy 1,880 27-Jul-2026
Consensus Recommendation ▲ Strong Buy
Consensus Target 1,822
Coverage 7 Analysts
Analysts' Viewpoint
CreditAccess Grameen is transitioning from a microfinance institution to a diversified rural finance platform, with retail finance now comprising 20.6% of AUM, enhancing portfolio resilience. Analysts highlight strong asset quality improvements and robust borrower acquisition as key growth drivers. However, potential margin compression due to pricing give backs and geopolitical uncertainties pose risks. The company's strategic initiatives, including the 'Grameen Mahi' digital platform and Project Shakti, are expected to support long-term growth and operational efficiency.

Company Overview

Show Company Profile

CreditAccess Grameen Limited, a non-banking financial company, provides micro finance services for women from poor and low-income households in India. The company offers microcredit loans for income generation, home improvement, emergency, family welfare, and Grameen Unnati, as well as Grameen Suraksha, Grameen Sanchay, life insurance, and national pension schemes. It also provides retail finance loans, such as Grameen Vikas, Unnati loan, Grameen two-wheeler, Grameen Vishesh loan, and Grameen housing loan. In addition, the company offers digital lending products comprising Grameen Mahi, a customer app, Pragathi digital and multi-purpose digital loans. The company was formerly known as Grameen Koota Financial Services Private Limited and changed its name to CreditAccess Grameen Limited in January 2018. CreditAccess Grameen Limited was incorporated in 1991 and is headquartered in Bengaluru, India. CreditAccess Grameen Limited is a subsidiary of CreditAccess India BV.