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L&T Finance

Industry: NBFC Lending
Latest CMP 306
Today's Change ▼ -2.87%
52-Week High / Low 336 | 200
Price Date: 14-Aug-2026
Recommendation Buy
Target Price 394
Expected Upside 13.5%
Forecast Horizon 2 Years
Historical CAGR 14.7%
1,000 Invested 12-Aug-2011
Today's Value 7,876
Investment Period 15 Years

Stock Snapshot

Post Results Return
+2.8%
Neutral Market Reaction
1-Year Target Price
375
2-Year Target Price
394
52-Week High / Low
336 / 200
20-Day Return
+0.1%
Market Cap (Cr.)
76,709
Current PE
26.5
P/BV Ratio
2.7
Dividend Yield
1.4%
Industry PE
23.4

Price Performance

Basis of our Recommendation

L&T Finance's recent strategic initiatives under the 'Lakshya 2031' framework highlight a strong commitment to becoming an AI-native lender, which is expected to enhance operational efficiency and improve profitability metrics. Management's focus on scaling the Gold Loan business and leveraging proprietary technology, such as the 'Canyon' Loan Origination System, positions the company well for revenue growth and margin expansion. Despite a cautious outlook regarding macroeconomic volatility and credit costs, the company's proactive measures in tightening credit guardrails and diversifying its retail portfolio are likely to support Vista's forecast of stable revenue growth and improving margins. The NBFC sector's favorable conditions, including increasing demand for gold-backed loans and supportive government policies, further bolster L&T Finance's growth prospects. Over the next 12-24 months, key opportunities include the successful migration to a private cloud infrastructure and the expansion of the retail distribution network. However, watchpoints include potential execution risks related to technological transitions and external economic pressures that could impact credit quality

👍 Why We Like This Stock

  • Management's transition to an AI-native lender is expected to enhance underwriting and operational efficiency
  • The focus on scaling the Gold Loan business aligns with industry trends and supports revenue growth
  • Proactive credit management and a diversified retail portfolio are likely to improve profitability metrics

Things To Watch Out For

  • Execution risks related to technological transitions could impact operational efficiency
  • Macroeconomic volatility and rising credit costs may challenge profitability metrics
  • Potential regulatory scrutiny following past penalties could affect operational stability

Key Parameters

Balance Sheet Strength
Stable Financial Structure
Market Share
Stable
Industry Outlook
Improving
Analyst View
Buy
Dividend History
Consistent
FII Holdings
Stable

Financial Snapshot

Actuals Forecast
FY24 FY25 FY26 FY27 FY28
Revenue (Cr.) 8,865 9,917 11,194 12,140 14,634
Profit Before Tax (Cr.) 3,030 3,491 4,027 4,611 5,519
PBT Margin 34.2% 35.2% 3597.0% 38.0% 37.7%
Net Profit (Cr.) 2,313 2,725 2,949 3,394 4,063
Earnings Per Share 9.2 10.9 11.8 13.6 16.2

Analyst Recommendations

Broker Recommendation Target Price Date
Citigroup ▲ Buy 340 06-Jul-2026
Elara Capital ▲ Buy 370 28-Apr-2026
Emkay Global ▲ Buy 330 27-Apr-2026
Geojit Financials ► Add 340 07-May-2026
HDFC Securities ► Add 300 28-Apr-2026
HSBC ▲ Buy 280 01-Apr-2026
ICICI Securities ▲ Buy 370 12-Jul-2026
JPMorgan ▲ Buy 320 13-Jul-2026
Kotak Securities ▼ Sell 305 14-Jul-2026
Morgan Stanley ▼ Underweight 185 13-Jul-2026
Nomura ▲ Buy 370 13-Jul-2026
Consensus Recommendation ▲ Buy
Consensus Target 314
Coverage 11 Analysts
Analysts' Viewpoint
L&T Finance's transition to a 98% retail-focused loan book and the integration of AI tools like 'Project Cyclops' and 'Project Nostradamus' are key drivers of operational efficiency and asset quality improvement. Analysts highlight the company's aggressive branch expansion plans as a catalyst for cross-selling and growth. However, risks such as macroeconomic headwinds and intense competition could impact credit costs and margins. The resolution of the Security Receipts portfolio is expected to further enhance capital efficiency and return on assets.

Company Overview

Show Company Profile

L&T Finance Limited, a non-banking financial company, provides various financial products and services in India. It offers housing loans; personal loans for medical emergencies, home renovation, wedding, vacation, education, and debt consolidation; two-wheeler loans; business loans, such as SME, doctor, chartered accountant, and professional loans, as well as supply chain financing solutions; rural loans comprising vikaas loans, vishwas loans, pragati loans, RLAP balance transfer, and micro loans against property; farmer loans, including new tractor loans, agri-implement loans, kisan suvidha top up, kisan suvidha top up plus, refinance loan, and warehouse receipt finance services; gold loans, such as sukhad loan, sampati loan, saraswati loan, safalta loan, sugam loan, and shubh loan; and loans against property. The company was formerly known as L&T Finance Holdings Limited and changed its name to L&T Finance Limited in March 2024. The company was incorporated in 1994 and is headquartered in Mumbai, India. L&T Finance Limited operates as a subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro Limited.