ARSSBL - Anand Rathi Shar

📊 NSE: ARSSBL 🏢 Stockbroking & Allied 📅 Last Updated: 11/13/2025 15:25

💰 Financial Performance

Revenue Growth by Segment

Total revenue grew 24% YoY to INR 845 Cr in FY25. In Q2 FY26, Broking and Related Services contributed 51% (INR 115.8 Cr), Margin Trading Facility (MTF) interest contributed 16% (INR 36.4 Cr, up 24% YoY), and Distribution Income contributed 14% (INR 31.6 Cr, up 74% YoY).

Geographic Revenue Split

Not specifically disclosed by region, but operations are supported by a network of 90 proprietary branches and 1,100 authorized persons/sub-brokers across India.

Profitability Margins

PAT margin improved by 78 basis points to 12.29% in FY25 (INR 104 Cr PAT). Q2 FY26 PAT margin stood at 12.2% (INR 27.9 Cr PAT). Adjusted annualized RoE for H1 FY26 was 19%, though reported RoE was 11% due to equity dilution from the IPO.

EBITDA Margin

EBITDA margin for Q2 FY26 was 40.8% (INR 92.6 Cr), representing a 24% sequential growth from Q1 FY26. This reflects improved operational efficiency despite a 3% YoY decline in H1 FY26 consolidated revenue.

Capital Expenditure

The company raised INR 745 Cr through a primary capital infusion via an Initial Public Offering (IPO) on September 30, 2025, to augment net worth and support the planned scale of operations.

Credit Rating & Borrowing

Assigned 'CRISIL A1' for its INR 100 Cr Commercial Paper. Borrowings stood at INR 1,147 Cr as of September 2025, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.93x, significantly reduced from 1.93x in Q1 FY26 following the IPO infusion.

⚙️ Operational Drivers

Raw Materials

As a financial services firm, the primary 'raw material' is the cost of funds for the MTF book, which grew 41% YoY to INR 1,085 Cr in Q2 FY26, and exchange margins.

Import Sources

Not applicable for financial services; capital is sourced from domestic banks, the parent company (Anand Rathi Financial Services Ltd), and public equity markets.

Key Suppliers

Not applicable; however, the company utilizes banking lines and parent support, with INR 494 Cr debt support provided by the promoter in FY24.

Capacity Expansion

Current infrastructure includes 90 branches and 1,100 authorized persons serving 8.8 lakh customers. Expansion is focused on increasing Average Revenue Per Client (ARPC), which rose to INR 32,784 in 9MFY25 from INR 30,922 in FY24.

Raw Material Costs

Finance costs (interest expense) were INR 88 Cr for H1 FY26, an 8% increase compared to the same period last year, driven by higher borrowing to fund the growing MTF book.

Manufacturing Efficiency

Cost-to-income ratio remains elevated at 75-80% (77% in H1 FY26) due to a hybrid business model where fee and commission expenses account for 28-30% of broking income.

Logistics & Distribution

Distribution costs, categorized as fees and commission expenses, were INR 50 Cr in H1 FY26, a 34% decrease YoY, reflecting a shift in the commission structure or volume mix.

📈 Strategic Growth

Expected Growth Rate

24%

Growth Strategy

Strategy involves diversifying into non-broking streams (now 47% of revenue), expanding the MTF book which surged 41% YoY, and scaling the distribution business (AUD grew 14% YoY to INR 7,736 Cr). The company recently acquired a corporate agency license for insurance broking to add a new revenue stream.

Products & Services

Equity broking, derivatives trading, commodities and currency broking, Margin Trading Facility (MTF), Mutual Fund distribution, Portfolio Management Services (PMS), AIF distribution, and Insurance broking.

Brand Portfolio

Anand Rathi

New Products/Services

Insurance products distribution via a newly acquired corporate agency license; expected to contribute to the non-broking revenue segment which has already grown from 34.58% in FY22 to 47.05% in FY25.

Market Expansion

Focusing on increasing market share in the cash segment (currently 0.88%) and F&O segment (0.24%) by targeting HNIs and retail clients through a hybrid proprietary-franchise model.

Market Share & Ranking

Ranked 25th in the market by active client base as of June 2025, an improvement from 27th in March 2024. Market share in the cash segment stood at 0.88% in FY25.

Strategic Alliances

Strong operational and financial linkages with parent Anand Rathi Financial Services Ltd (ARFSL) and synergy with NBFC subsidiary Anand Rathi Global Finance Ltd (ARGFL) for MLD-linked treasury strategies.

🌍 External Factors

Industry Trends

The industry is shifting toward a diversified wealth management model to offset volatile broking commissions. Regulatory tightening by SEBI on derivatives is forcing brokers to increase compliance spend and realign business strategies.

Competitive Landscape

Faces intense competition from discount brokers who offer low-cost structures, leading to a decline in ARSSBL's market share from 0.97% in FY24 to 0.88% in FY25.

Competitive Moat

Moat is built on a 30-year brand legacy, a hybrid distribution network, and a high-touch advisory model for HNIs. Sustainability depends on maintaining market share (currently ~0.9% in cash) against discount brokers.

Macro Economic Sensitivity

Highly sensitive to capital market volatility; H2 FY25 saw a decline in MTF book due to subdued market activity and a 6.58% fall in the BSE MTM.

Consumer Behavior

Increasing preference for Margin Trading Facilities (MTF) among retail and HNI clients to leverage positions, as evidenced by the 41% YoY growth in the company's MTF book.

Geopolitical Risks

Indirect impact through global market sentiment affecting domestic trading volumes and MTF demand.

⚖️ Regulatory & Governance

Industry Regulations

SEBI mandates including 'True to Label' client fees (July 2024), upstreaming of client funds to clearing corporations (June 2023), and 2% extreme loss margins on short options. These increase operational and compliance costs.

Environmental Compliance

Not applicable for financial services.

Taxation Policy Impact

Effective tax rate was 25% for H1 FY26 (INR 17 Cr tax on INR 68 Cr PBT). Recent budget increases in STT and capital gains taxes (LTCG/STCG) impact client trading frequency.

Legal Contingencies

Not disclosed in available documents; however, the company must adhere to all SEBI and exchange-prescribed regulations to avoid penalties.

⚠️ Risk Analysis

Key Uncertainties

Regulatory risk is the primary uncertainty; SEBI's measures to curb derivative volumes could impact up to 51% of revenue. Market risk could lead to a 10-15% fluctuation in AUD and MTF interest income.

Geographic Concentration Risk

Concentrated in India with 90 branches; specific state-wise revenue concentration is not disclosed.

Third Party Dependencies

High dependency on exchanges (NSE/BSE) for trading infrastructure and third-party institutions for distribution products (Mutual Funds, PMS).

Technology Obsolescence Risk

Risk of losing market share to tech-first discount brokers; requires continuous investment in trading platforms to maintain the current 25th market ranking.