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PNB housing Finance (PNBHF) reported strong core operating performance aided by healthy growth in AUM and marginal improvement in net interest margin (NIM).

PNB Housing Finance (PNBHF) continued to report stellar set of numbers despite headwinds in the sector.

PNB Housing Finance (PNBHFL) came out with good set of numbers, ahead of our estimates. Profit for the quarter grew by 51% YoY to Rs 380 cr, driven by lower provisions and better than expected margins. NII for the quarter grew by 13% YoY to Rs 610 cr, led by strong advances growth of 30% YoY. NIM fell by 12 bps QoQ to 3.18% due to decline in yields. Disbursements during Q4FY19 declined by 8% QoQ/2% YoY to Rs 8562 cr. PNB housing finance maintained excess liquidity of Rs 7000 cr in form of cash and liquid investments as on 31st Mar 2019. At the same time, PNBHFL did not face any issues in raising fund...

The slowdown in real estate market is peaking now and there is enough demand seen in retail segment. Though, liquidity scenario has improved compared to Q3FY19, sector continues to see challenges due to higher funding costs resulting into pressure on margin (as compared to last year). In light of liquidity issue and lower demand in reality sector, PNBHFL finds itself in a sweet spot. Company has maintained Rs. 6000 cr liquidity in form of cash and investments as on 9MFY19 and expects to close year FY19 with enough liquidity. PNBHFL has well diversified borrowings profile. It borrows 17%, 30% & 17% from...

PNBHF reported a strong sets of numbers in its Q3FY19 financial results, primarily driven by healthy growth in AUM and marginal expansion in NIM.

PNB Housing Finances (PNBHF) 3QFY19 PAT increased 32% YoY to INR3.0b (14% beat). The beat was largely driven by higher-than-expected upfront income on loan assignment and MTM on the treasury book. Despite a tough and volatile environment, PNBHF disbursed INR93b worth of loans (+1% YoY). Repayment rate (annualized) continues to decline and hit a 24 January 2019 multi-quarter low of 21%, largely due to lower balance transfers in our view. As a result, AUM grew a healthy 38% to INR797b. PNBHF sold down INR27.1b worth of loans in the quarter, compared to INR31b in the previous quarter. The company recorded an upfront income of INR1.5b in 3QFY19 v/s INR617m in 2QFY19. The key negative surprise in the quarter came from loan spreads (calculated), which declined 17bp QoQ to a multi-quarter low of 1.77%. This was on account of ~60bp QoQ increase in cost of funds partially offset by ~40bp increase in loan yield.

PNB Housing Finance (PNBHF) continued to report strong set of numbers this quarter amid headwinds in the housing finance sector, numbers were in line with our estimates on AUM.

PNB Housing Finance (PNBHF) reported yet another stellar set of numbers in Q1FY19 financial results, exceeding our estimates on AUM and PAT.

9 August 2018 PNBHFs 1QFY19 PAT grew robustly by 38% YoY to INR2.4b, driven by strong AUM growth, margin pressure and lower credit costs. AUM grew 47% YoY/10% QoQ to INR686b. Repayment rate (annualized) was 24.6% in 1QFY19 v/s 29.7% in the year-ago period. While spreads (calc.) declined 10bp YoY to 2.47%, margins shrank ~40bp YoY to 2.65% due to higher leverage. As a result, NII growth was 28% YoY v/s AUM growth of 47% YoY. Spreads are likely to remain under pressure, as the increase in home loan rates may not be able to match the rise in cost of funds, in our view. C/I ratio (calculated) came in at 24.5% v/s average of 22-24% in the past few quarters. We believe that a sustained reduction in the C/I ratio is a must for an improvement in RoE.

Operating Income rose by 9.14% to Rs. 1569.97 Cr in Q4FY18 when compared to the previous quarter. PNB Housing Finance Ltd Q4FY18 results Comment