New SIP registrations rose by 19% YoY, reaching 11.2 Mn in Q1 FY26. This growth profitable. Positioned for its next phase of growth, CAMS is focusing on disciplined cost management, scaling new business verticals, and leveraging key technology investments that are close to completion. The stock is currently trading at 36x 1-year forward P/E (5-year average:...

CAMS has showcased its business capabilities in all its segments in its recently held Analyst Day (on Sep 8). Strategically, the company underlined that significant thrust in ex-MF RTA segment is backed by a suite of capabilities, unique offerings and talented leadership, while the company’s pole position in MF RTA space has also manifested in quality new account wins.

CAMS reported a steady Q1FY24 performance with PAT of INR 757mn. While the quarterly PAT has remained range-bound at ~INR 730mn levels for past 8 quarters, there are multiple levers ahead for growth. These include: (1) relatively small incremental investments in new businesses (INR 180mn-200mn annual outgo already in the base); (2) improving margins of new businesses (currently at 25% levels).