REPCOHOME - Repco Home Fin
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Revenue from operations grew 4% YoY to INR 445.1 Cr in Q2 FY26 from INR 426.5 Cr. The loan book is segmented into Home Loans (71% of portfolio) and Home Equity (29% of portfolio).
Geographic Revenue Split
The portfolio is highly concentrated in South India, with Tamil Nadu (TN) accounting for 57% of the total loan portfolio as of June 2025.
Profitability Margins
Net profitability (PAT/AMA) stood at 3.0% in FY25 compared to 2.9% in FY24. In Q2 FY26, the Return on Assets (RoA) was 2.9% and Return on Equity (RoE) was 13.5%, down from 16.0% in Q2 FY25.
EBITDA Margin
Pre-provision operating profit (PPOP) rose 5% to INR 550 Cr in FY25 from INR 524 Cr in FY24. Net Interest Margin (NIM) remained stable at 5.5% in Q2 FY26 compared to Q2 FY25.
Capital Expenditure
Not disclosed in available documents as the company is a financial services provider; however, Net Owned Funds (NOF) increased to INR 3,464.2 Cr by Sep 2025 from INR 2,867.9 Cr in Sep 2024, representing a 20.8% increase in capital base.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
The company maintains a 'Stable' outlook from rating agencies. The cost of borrowings decreased to 8.6% in Q2 FY26 from 8.8% in Q2 FY25, a reduction of 20 basis points.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Not applicable for financial services; the primary 'raw material' is borrowed capital. Bank funding represents a significant portion of the funding profile.
Import Sources
Not applicable for financial services.
Key Suppliers
The company relies on various banks for funding, though specific lender names are not listed; bank funding is noted as a concentrated source of capital.
Capacity Expansion
Current loan book (AUM) is INR 15,033.4 Cr as of Sep 2025, growing 7.7% from INR 13,964.4 Cr in Sep 2024. The company achieved its highest-ever quarterly disbursement of INR 1,069.1 Cr in Q2 FY26.
Raw Material Costs
Interest and financial charges (cost of capital) were INR 244.4 Cr in Q2 FY26, up 2% YoY. The company reduced its Marginal Lending Rate (MLR) to 10% from 10.10% effective July 1, 2025.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Cost-to-income ratio stood at 26.3% for the half-year ended Sep 2025, compared to 25.0% in the previous year, reflecting higher operational costs from expansion.
Logistics & Distribution
Distribution is handled through a branch network; employee benefit expenses (the primary distribution cost) rose 21% YoY to INR 34.3 Cr in Q2 FY26.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
10-15%
Growth Strategy
The company targets a 10-15% CAGR over the next three fiscals by focusing on 'growth with quality.' Strategies include structural organizational changes, strengthening the credit review process, and maintaining a stable 22% month-on-month growth in disbursements.
Products & Services
Individual Home Loans for purchase/construction and Home Equity (Loan Against Property) products.
Brand Portfolio
Repco Home Finance (RHFL).
New Products/Services
Not specifically disclosed, but the company is focusing on increasing the 'Non-Salaried' segment which now constitutes 53% of the loan mix.
Market Expansion
The company is undergoing operational expansion and structural changes to support a higher growth trajectory compared to the historical 4% CAGR.
Strategic Alliances
Promoted by Repatriates Cooperative Finance and Development Bank Limited (Repco Bank).
External Factors
Industry Trends
The HFC sector is seeing a trend of improving asset quality; RHFL's Stage 3 assets declined from 3.96% to 3.16% YoY. There is a shift toward digital credit review and tighter underwriting to manage credit costs.
Competitive Landscape
Faces intense competition from banks and other HFCs, which pressures lending rates (MLR cut to 10%).
Competitive Moat
Moat is built on a strong presence in the South Indian market and expertise in the non-salaried segment (53% of mix). Sustainability depends on maintaining lower delinquency levels (currently 3.16% Stage 3) relative to peers.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to interest rate cycles and the regulatory environment for Housing Finance Companies (HFCs) governed by RBI/NHB.
Consumer Behavior
Increasing demand for home equity products, which now comprise 29% of the portfolio compared to 26% in Sep 2024.
Geopolitical Risks
Low direct impact as operations are concentrated in South India, primarily Tamil Nadu.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Complies with NHB/RBI Master Directions for HFCs, including capital adequacy (CRAR) and NPA classification norms. Secretarial audit for FY25 reported full compliance with the Companies Act 2013.
Environmental Compliance
The company files a Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) as per SEBI mandates for top 1000 listed entities.
Taxation Policy Impact
Effective tax rate for Q2 FY26 included a current tax of INR 20.1 Cr and deferred tax of INR 15.4 Cr on a PBT of INR 142.4 Cr.
Legal Contingencies
The company monitors divergence in classification and provisioning for NPAs as per NHB/RBI supervisory findings; specific court case values are not disclosed.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Asset quality remains a key uncertainty with Stage 2 assets at 8.81% (INR 1,323.9 Cr) and Stage 3 at 3.16% (INR 475.0 Cr).
Geographic Concentration Risk
57% of the portfolio is concentrated in Tamil Nadu, creating significant regional risk.
Third Party Dependencies
High dependency on bank-led funding for liquidity and growth capital.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
The company is actively looking to acquire technology to enhance operational efficiency and mitigate obsolescence risks.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Credit cost turned negative in FY25 due to provision write-backs and successful recoveries, but maintaining this is critical for profitability.