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    Muthoot Microfin Q1 FY27 earnings call

    MUTHOOTMF
    Financial Services·7 Aug 2026
    Management Summary

    Muthoot Microfin Limited delivered a strong Q1 FY27, marked by record disbursements of ₹2,644 crores (up 49% YoY) and significant improvements in asset quality, with collection efficiency at 97.97%. The company achieved a 14 bps reduction in its cost of funds to 10.13% and a credit cost reduction to 2.6%, contributing to a 43% YoY PPOP growth. While active clients saw a minor QoQ dip due to a focus on quality, management is confident in achieving its revised 20% AUM growth and higher ROA/ROE targets, driven by strategic diversification into individual, gold, and consumer durable loans.

    Highlights

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    • Q1 FY27 disbursement of ₹2,644 crores, a 49% improvement over Q1 last FY, marking the highest Q1 disbursement ever.

    • Overall collection efficiency reached 97.97%, with X-Bucket at 99.9%, indicating rapid asset quality improvement.

    • Cost of funds reduced by 14 bps to 10.13% in Q1 FY27, with incremental borrowing cost at 9.8%, and further reduction expected due to AA- CRISIL rating upgrade.

    • PPOP improved significantly by 43% YoY and 3% QoQ, while operating cost reduced to 6.3%.

    • Credit cost decreased to 2.6% in Q1 FY27, which is below the lower spectrum of the company's guidance, expected to remain lower.

    • AUM grew 18% YoY, and the company revised its growth guidance to 20%, with ROA and ROE targets also revised upwards.

    Concerns

    2

    • Active clients saw a minor Q-o-Q reduction of 0.6% due to a strategic focus on quality and non-renewal of certain customers.

    • Net Interest Margin (NIM) was flat QoQ in Q1 FY27, attributed to carrying excess liquidity from Q4 FY26, though expansion is expected from Q2 FY27.

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    10 metrics
    1. 01Disbursement₹2,644 Cr+49%YoY
    2. 02Overall Collection Efficiency98.0%
    3. 03X-Bucket Collection Efficiency99.9%
    4. 04Cost of Fund10.1%
    5. 05PPOP Growth—+43%YoY

    Segment breakdown

    JLG Loans
    76% Share of Assets
    Non-JLG Loans
    24% Share of Assets
    Individual Loans
    ₹3,200 Cr Portfolio Value2% 30-plus Delinquency
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    Capital allocation

    2
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Debt

    Debt disclosed

    Cost 10.1%

    Liquidity

    Undrawn ₹800 crores

    Company has a huge amount of liquidity, with ₹5,000 crores of sanction in hand and a balance of ₹800 crores available from the ₹1,000 crores credit guarantee scheme.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetPriority
    Volume
    AUM Growth
    20%
    		High
    Volume
    Total Disbursement
    ₹12,000 crores
    		High
    Volume
    Gold Loan Portfolio
    ₹500 crores
    		High
    Volume
    Gold Loan Disbursement
    ₹1,200 crores
    		High
    Profitability
    Cost of Fund
    Single digits
    		High
    Profitability
    ROA
    3.3%
    		High
    Profitability
    ROE
    18%
    		High
    Profitability
    Credit Cost
    2.0% to 2.25%
    		High
    Profitability
    ROA
    4% to 4.5%
    		Medium
    Profitability
    ROA
    5%
    		Medium
    Margin
    NIM
    12.3% to 12.5%
    		High
    Other
    Digital Collection
    75%
    		High
    Other
    AUM Mix (MFI vs Non-MFI)
    70-30
    		High
    Other
    AUM Mix (MFI vs Non-MFI, Balance Sheet DA basis)
    60-40
    		High
    Other
    AUM Mix (MFI vs Non-MFI, AUM basis)
    50-45
    		Medium
    Other
    Consumer Durable Loan Pilot
    ₹500 crores
    		High
    Efficiency
    Per Branch AUM
    ₹12-13 crores
    		Medium
    Efficiency
    Operating Expenses
    5.5% to 5.75%
    		Medium
    Capacity
    Total Branches
    1,740-1,750
    		Medium

    What to watch in Q2 FY27

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    NIM expansion

    Next quarter (Q2 FY27)
    CurrentFlat QoQ in Q1 FY27
    TargetExpansion from Q2 onwards

    Why it matters

    NIM expansion is crucial for profitability, especially with reducing cost of funds and rating upgrade benefits, and management expects improvement from Q2.

    But in Q2, you will see that expanding.

    Risks & concerns

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    RiskSeverity

    Minor Q-o-Q reduction in active clients

    Active clients saw a minor 0.6% Q-o-Q reduction, which management attributed to a strategic focus on quality and non-renewal of certain customers, with expected improvement from Q2. — Analyst acknowledged

    low

    Flat NIMs in Q1 FY27

    NIMs were flat QoQ in Q1 FY27 due to carrying excess liquidity from Q4 FY26, but management expects NIM expansion from Q2 onwards. — Analyst downplayed

    low

    Potential impact of El Nino and rural slowdown

    Management downplayed the impact of El Nino and rural slowdown, citing a diversified portfolio, natural calamity insurance for all customers, and improving ground realities, with less than 2% of the portfolio directly exposed to sensitive agri areas. — Analyst downplayed

    low

    Q&A highlights

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    “But if you look at the full year, it was 11.9%, which is now 12%. And if you look at year-on-year, which was 11.5%, has come to 12%. So it's expanding. Of course, Q4 versus Q1, it's kind of flat. But in Q2, you will see that expanding.”

    Management clarified that Q1 NIM flatness was due to carrying excess liquidity and lower disbursements compared to Q4, with expansion expected from Q2, reassuring investors about future profitability.

    asked by Jyoti Khatri

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    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Robust Q1 FY27 Performance and Disbursement Growth

    Muthoot Microfin reported a strong Q1 FY27, achieving its highest-ever first-quarter disbursement of ₹2,644 crores, representing a significant 49% year-on-year improvement. This performance underscores the effectiveness of the company's strategic initiatives. Overall collection efficiency stood at an impressive 97.97%, with X-Bucket collections at 99.9%, indicating robust asset quality management. The company's PPOP grew by 43% YoY and 3% QoQ, while operating costs were reduced to 6.3%, reflecting improved operational efficiencies.

    02

    Strategic Diversification and Asset Quality Improvement

    The company's strategic diversification is progressing well, with 76% of its assets in income-generating JLG loans and 24% in non-JLG loans. The individual loan portfolio, valued at ₹3,200 crores, demonstrated exceptional asset quality with a 30-plus delinquency rate of only 0.02%. A significant 65% of the current loan book comprises disbursements made after April 2025, which exhibits strong asset quality with only 1.2% in the 30-plus category. This focus on high-quality, creamy layer customers (700+ score) is a key driver of asset quality improvement.

    03

    Reduced Cost of Funds and Rating Upgrade Benefits

    Muthoot Microfin successfully lowered its cost of funds by 14 basis points to 10.13% in Q1 FY27, with incremental borrowing costs at 9.8%. The recent upgrade to an AA- CRISIL rating is expected to further reduce funding costs in subsequent quarters, with a target of achieving single-digit cost of funds by the end of the fiscal year. The company maintains a strong liquidity position, holding ₹5,000 crores in sanctions and an available balance of ₹800 crores from the credit guarantee scheme.

    04

    Digital Transformation and Operational Efficiency

    The company is making significant strides in its digital transformation journey. All individual loan repayments are now 100% digital, and overall digital collection has reached 40%, improving by approximately 6% quarter-on-quarter. This digital adoption, coupled with other technological efficiencies, is expected to further reduce operating costs and contribute to achieving the ambitious target of 75% digital collection by 2030, potentially ahead of schedule.

    05

    Expansion into New Product Segments

    Muthoot Microfin is actively expanding its product portfolio to cater to diverse customer needs. A pilot program for consumer durable loans, with an initial outlay of ₹500 crores, has been launched, targeting a yield of 22-23% and funded through CP facilities at 8-8.2%. The gold loan business is also scaling rapidly, with approximately ₹360 crores already disbursed post Q1, and the company aims for a ₹500 crore gold loan portfolio and ₹1,200 crore disbursements for FY27, leveraging its parent's extensive network and brand trust.

    06

    Revised Growth and Profitability Targets

    The company has revised its AUM growth guidance upwards to 20% for FY27, anticipating total disbursements exceeding ₹12,000 crores for the fiscal year. Profitability targets have also been set, with an expected ROA of approximately 3.3% and ROE of 18% for FY27. Looking further ahead, Muthoot Microfin aims to achieve an ROA of 4-4.5% within 18 months and a 5% ROA by 2030, driven by strategic diversification, improved asset quality, and enhanced operational efficiencies.

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