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Muthoot Microfin

Industry: NBFC Lending
Latest CMP 208
Today's Change ▼ -1.20%
52-Week High / Low 256 | 145
Price Date: 14-Aug-2026
Recommendation Buy
Target Price 348
Expected Upside 29.2%
Forecast Horizon 2 Years
Historical CAGR Not Available
1,000 Invested
Today's Value
Investment Period < 5 Years

Stock Snapshot

Post Results Return
-11.5%
Negative Re-rating
1-Year Target Price
313
2-Year Target Price
348
52-Week High / Low
256 / 145
20-Day Return
-17.7%
Market Cap (Cr.)
3,497
Current PE
20.6
P/BV Ratio
1.2
Dividend Yield
Industry PE
23.4

Price Performance

Basis of our Recommendation

Muthoot Microfin is navigating a significant transformation from a monoline microfinance lender to a diversified financial services provider, as articulated in management's 'Vision 2030' strategy. This shift is crucial for enhancing revenue growth and margins, with a focus on scaling MSME, LAP, and gold loan products, which are projected to constitute nearly half of the AUM by 2030. The company's investment in AI-driven underwriting and digital platforms is expected to improve operational efficiency and risk management, supporting Vista's forecast of recovering revenue growth and expanding margins. Despite challenges such as elevated credit costs and sector volatility, Muthoot's improving asset quality and collection efficiency signal a return to normalized growth. The favorable macro environment, characterized by strong liquidity and stable inflation, further supports the company's outlook. Over the next 12-24 months, key opportunities include leveraging the Muthoot Pappachan Group ecosystem and optimizing branch productivity, while watchpoints include the execution risks associated with product diversification and competitive pressures in the NBFC sector

👍 Why We Like This Stock

  • Management's focus on diversifying the loan portfolio is expected to enhance revenue stability and margin expansion
  • Investment in AI-driven underwriting is likely to improve operational efficiency and risk management
  • The favorable macroeconomic environment supports increased demand for credit, particularly in the MSME sector

Things To Watch Out For

  • Execution risks associated with the transition to a diversified financial services model could impact growth
  • Elevated credit costs and sector volatility may pose challenges to profitability in the short term
  • Intense competition in the NBFC sector could pressure margins and market share

Key Parameters

Balance Sheet Strength
Elite Balance Sheet
Market Share
Stable
Industry Outlook
Improving
Analyst View
Not Available
Dividend History
No Dividend History
FII Holdings
Stable

Financial Snapshot

Actuals Forecast
FY24 FY25 FY26 FY27 FY28
Revenue (Cr.) 1,383 1,632 1,496 1,656 2,043
Profit Before Tax (Cr.) 582 -289 209 253 306
PBT Margin 42.1% -17.7% 1397.1% 15.3% 15.0%
Net Profit (Cr.) 437 -336 194 236 285
Earnings Per Share 26.0 -20.0 11.5 14.1 17.0

Analyst Recommendations

No analyst recommendations available.

Consensus Recommendation ► None
Consensus Target
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Company Overview

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Muthoot Microfin Limited, a non-deposit taking non-banking financial company, provides micro loans to women entrepreneurs in rural regions of India. The company offers income generating, Pragathi, and individual loans; education, mobile phones, solar lighting product, and household appliances product loans; sanitation improvement loans; and secured loans. It also provides value-added services, such as wellness combo and property insurance. The company was formerly known as Panchratna Securities Limited and changed its name to Muthoot Microfin Limited in October 2012. Muthoot Microfin Limited was incorporated in 1992 and is based in Kochi, India. Muthoot Microfin Limited is a subsidiary of Muthoot Fincorp Limited.