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    Bajaj Housing

    BAJAJHFL
    Financial Services·23 Apr 2025
    Management Summary

    Bajaj Housing Finance reported a strong Q4 FY25, with AUM growing 26% to ₹1,14,684 crores and PAT increasing 54% to ₹587 crores. Asset quality remained healthy with NNPA improving to 0.11%, and OPEX efficiency significantly improved. While gross spread saw a marginal sequential decline, the company is strategically investing in new business segments and expects to mitigate NIM compression through asset mix changes.

    Highlights

    5

    • AUM grew 26% to ₹1,14,684 crores as of March 31, 2025.

    • Q4 FY25 PAT grew 54% to ₹587 crores from ₹381 crores.

    • Annualized ROA improved 40 bps YoY to 2.4% from 2.0% in Q4 FY24.

    • OPEX to NTI improved from 27.1% in Q4 FY24 to 21.7% in Q4 FY25.

    • NNPA improved sequentially from 0.13% to 0.11%.

    Concerns

    2

    • Gross spread marginally lower at 1.8% in Q4 FY25, down from 1.9% in Q3 FY25.

    • Annualized ROE declined slightly to 12.1% from 12.7% in Q4 FY24 due to capital raise.

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    16 metrics
    1. 01AUM₹1.15L Cr+26%YoY
    2. 02PAT₹587 Cr+54%YoY
    3. 03Annualized ROA2.4%+20%YoY
    4. 04Annualized ROE12.1%-4.7%YoY
    5. 05GNPA29.0%

    Segment breakdown

    Share of PortfolioAUM GrowthGNPA
    Home Loans56.2%22%34%
    Loan Against Property (LAP)10.7%28.0%65%
    Loan Against Rent Discounting (LRD)19.1%24%0%
    Developer Finance12.5%49%5%
    Heatmap· 3 shared metrics

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetPriority
    Profitability
    NIM Compression
    10-15 bps
    		Medium
    Cost of Funds
    Cost of Funds Reduction
    34-35 bps
    		High
    Portfolio Mix
    Developer Finance Portfolio Share
    15%
    		Medium
    Regulatory Compliance
    Public Shareholding Requirement
    75%
    		High
    Capital Raise
    New Capital Raise
    No plan
    		High
    Portfolio Management
    Assigned Portfolio Share
    12-15%
    		High

    NIM Trajectory

    Next quarter (Q1 FY26)
    CurrentFlat at 4% in Q4 FY25; potential 10-15 bps compression in FY26
    TargetObserve if NIM compression is within the guided range or mitigated by asset mix changes

    Why it matters

    NIM is a core profitability metric for HFCs, directly impacted by interest rate cycles and competitive intensity.

    On your first question, if we maintain as it is book mix, yes, you can see NIM compression of a 10 to 15 bps during the year because if we are saying 34-35 bps is what we expect, the differential in the cost going down and I said 45-50 bps on the yield impact which can be there if we take a 75 bps kind of a rate cut scenario. However, as you have only called out, there is a target type mix which is a play around for us available whether a developer finance book going up from 12.5% to 15% what we had called out in last year also which results in to compensating the increase of our non-top six markets which we have invested deep or increase of contribution from the SBU in terms of a near prime and there. We will target to cover a reasonable portion of that hit what we expect from the NIM.

    How to verify

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    Risks & concerns

    3
    RiskSeverity

    NIM Compression due to Interest Rate Cycle

    Potential 10-15 bps NIM compression in FY26 due to downward interest rate cycle, but expected to be mitigated by asset mix changes. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Competitive Pressure on Home Loan Pricing

    Competitive industry requires rate cuts on acquisition, and potential for higher balance transfers if exit penalties are removed, though impact is deemed not material. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Growth Moderation from Base Effect

    Observed moderation in PAT and total income growth is a natural normalization as the company's base grows, not a specific challenge. — Analyst acknowledged

    low

    Q&A highlights

    8

    “On the repo book, it's a full 50 bps has been passed on, while on the non-repo book there is a differential; you can say in the range of 10 to 15 bps which has been passed on.”

    Clarifies the company's response to interest rate changes and its impact on pricing for different loan segments, crucial for NIM analysis.

    asked by Piran Engineer, CLSA

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Strong Financial Performance in Q4 FY25

    Bajaj Housing Finance reported robust performance in Q4 FY25, with Assets Under Management (AUM) reaching ₹1,14,684 crores, marking a 26% year-on-year growth. Profit After Tax (PAT) for the quarter surged by 54% to ₹587 crores, while the annualized Return on Assets (ROA) remained steady at 2.4%, a 40 basis points improvement compared to Q4 FY24. The company's net worth stood at ₹19,932 crores as of March 31, 2025, reflecting strong financial health.

    02

    Improved Operational Efficiency and Asset Quality

    Operational efficiency saw significant improvement, with the OPEX to Net Total Income (NTI) ratio decreasing from 27.1% in Q4 FY24 to 21.7% in Q4 FY25. Asset quality remained healthy, with Gross Non-Performing Assets (GNPA) at 0.29% and Net Non-Performing Assets (NNPA) improving sequentially from 0.13% to 0.11%. Credit cost for Q4 FY25 was 0.12%, an improvement from 0.18% in Q4 FY24, reflecting strong provisioning coverage which increased from 55.4% in Q3 FY25 to 60.3% in Q4 FY25.

    03

    Strategic Investments & New Business Segments

    The company is actively investing in new growth avenues, including strengthening its management team and expanding its Near Prime and Affordable Housing SBU. This new business unit is growing steadily and is expected to contribute to future growth, with a focus on organic purchase transactions rather than riskier balance transfers. The company also continues to leverage technology, achieving 93% penetration for e-agreements and 80% for online customer onboarding in March, enhancing efficiency and customer experience.

    04

    NIM Dynamics and Cost of Funds Management

    The Net Interest Margin (NIM) remained flat sequentially at 4% in Q4 FY25, while the gross spread marginally decreased to 1.8% from 1.9% in Q3 FY25 due to a reduction in portfolio yield. The cost of funds remained flat sequentially at 7.9%. Management anticipates a YoY reduction of approximately 34-35 basis points in the cost of funds for FY26, assuming a cumulative 75 basis points repo rate cut, and expects to mitigate potential NIM compression through strategic asset mix changes, such as increasing Developer Finance share.

    05

    Product Portfolio and Disbursements

    The portfolio mix remained well-diversified, with Home Loans constituting 56.2%, LAP 10.7%, LRD 19.1%, and Developer Finance 12.5%. AUM growth was strong across segments, with Developer Finance leading at 49%, followed by LAP at 28%, LRD at 24%, and Home Loans at 22%. Disbursements for the quarter totaled ₹14,254 crores, a 25% increase year-on-year compared to ₹11,393 crores in Q4 FY24, indicating robust business momentum.

    06

    Capital Adequacy and Regulatory Compliance

    The Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) was slightly below 28.25%, and the PBC ratio stood at 63.28%, well above the regulatory requirement of 60%. Regarding the 75% public shareholding requirement, management indicated it is 2.5 years away and there are no plans to raise new capital in FY26, given current leverage at 5.1-5.2x. A secondary offering from Bajaj Finance shareholders is a potential path for compliance, with no primary capital conversation expected for 1.5-2 years.

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