AUM
₹11,270 crore
+29% YoY
Assets under management grew 29% year-over-year, with gold loans surging 63%.
SBFCFINANCE
Financial Services
2026-04-??
SBFC Finance Ltd — Q4 FY26
SBFC Finance reported Q4 FY26 PAT of ₹123 crore (+30% YoY) and full-year PAT of ₹451 crore (+31% YoY).
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SBFC Finance reported Q4 FY26 PAT of ₹123 crore (+30% YoY) and full-year PAT of ₹451 crore (+31% YoY). AUM grew 29% YoY to ₹11,270 crore, driven by gold loans (+63% YoY) which now form 21% of AUM. Spreads expanded 56bps YoY to 9.09% as cost of borrowing fell 83bps. Opex reduced 69bps YoY to 3.93%, while credit cost stood at 1.38%. Management maintained growth guidance of 5-7% quarterly and expects opex to decline 20-25bps in FY27. Gold share may rise to 25% as branch additions mature. Key risk: macro headwinds from inflation and rising interest rates could pressure MSME borrowers and elevate credit costs.
Key Numbers
Spreads
9.09%
+56bps YoY
Net interest spreads expanded 56 basis points year-over-year due to lower cost of funds.
Cost of Borrowing
8.52%
-83bps YoY
Cost of borrowing declined sharply by 83 basis points year-over-year, benefiting from repo rate cuts.
Gold Loan AUM Share
21%
+8pp YoY
Gold loan share of AUM increased to 21% from 13% a year ago, driven by rising gold prices.
Management Guidance
Quarterly AUM growth of 5-7%
Management reiterated its guidance of 5-7% sequential AUM growth, with Q4 FY26 delivering above 7%.
Management guidance growthOpex reduction of 20-25 bps in FY27
Operating expenses are expected to decline by 20-25 basis points over the year as newer branches mature.
Management guidance marginsGold loan share to move towards 25%
With branch additions and firm gold prices, gold loan share of AUM is expected to gradually increase to around 25%.
Management guidance growthCredit cost to remain rangebound at ~1.8%
Credit cost is expected to stay around current levels with a marginal 5 bps improvement, given macro uncertainties.
Management guidance marginsKey Risks
Macroeconomic headwinds from inflation and rising rates
Rising fuel prices, weakening rupee, and potential interest rate hikes could pressure MSME borrowers and increase credit costs.
high · management_commentaryHousehold leverage in certain states
Management noted elevated leverage at household level in some states, leading to a deliberate slowdown in disbursements in those regions.
medium · analyst_questionGold price dependency for growth
A significant portion of gold loan growth is price-driven; a sharp decline in gold prices could impact AUM growth and mix targets.
medium · analyst_questionPotential need to shift to indirect sourcing model
Analyst questioned scalability of direct sourcing model; management acknowledged possibility but sees no need for next two years.
low · analyst_questionNotable Quotes
Risk is what is left over after you think you have thought of everything.
The most foundational truth of any commodity business from steel, cement, power to finance. The lowest cost producer wins.
We have barely penetrated 30% of the districts in the states we are present in and even where we are present, we have barely scratched the surface of the opportunity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was SBFC Finance's revenue in Q4 FY26?
SBFC Finance reported revenue of — in Q4 FY26, representing a — change compared to the same quarter last year.
What guidance did SBFC Finance management give for FY27?
Quarterly AUM growth of 5-7%: Management reiterated its guidance of 5-7% sequential AUM growth, with Q4 FY26 delivering above 7%. Opex reduction of 20-25 bps in FY27: Operating expenses are expected to decline by 20-25 basis points over the year as newer branches mature. Gold loan share to move towards 25%: With branch additions and firm gold prices, gold loan share of AUM is expected to gradually increase to around 25%. Credit cost to remain rangebound at ~1.8%: Credit cost is expected to stay around current levels with a marginal 5 bps improvement, given macro uncertainties.
What are the key risks for SBFC Finance in FY27?
Key risks include Macroeconomic headwinds from inflation and rising rates — Rising fuel prices, weakening rupee, and potential interest rate hikes could pressure MSME borrowers and increase credit costs.; Household leverage in certain states — Management noted elevated leverage at household level in some states, leading to a deliberate slowdown in disbursements in those regions.; Gold price dependency for growth — A significant portion of gold loan growth is price-driven; a sharp decline in gold prices could impact AUM growth and mix targets.; Potential need to shift to indirect sourcing model — Analyst questioned scalability of direct sourcing model; management acknowledged possibility but sees no need for next two years..
Did SBFC Finance meet its previous quarter's guidance?
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Where can I read the full SBFC Finance Q4 FY26 concall transcript?
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