The housing finance sector in India has seen significant growth, driven by the booming real estate market, rising homeownership demand, and favorable government initiatives like affordable housing schemes. Key players in this sector include Bajaj Housing Finance, LIC Housing Finance, HDFC, and PNB Housing Finance, all of which offer home loans and financing solutions for real estate purchases.
The sector benefits from the increasing middle-class population, urbanization, and low interest rates, making home loans more accessible. With the government’s focus on affordable housing and infrastructure development, the growth prospects for housing finance companies remain strong.
The ongoing expansion of the real estate sector and rising disposable incomes are expected to fuel continued demand for home loans, providing ample opportunities for these companies to expand and innovate.
Share Price
The shares of PNB Housing Finance are trading at Rs. 876.5 up by 1.72% from its previous close of Rs. 861.7 as of January 31, 2025. The stock also touched an intraday high of Rs. 884.
Recent Update
On 30th January 2025, BNP Paribas Financial Markets executed a block purchase of 118,440 shares at an average price of ₹862.40 per share on the BSE. The total value of the transaction was approximately ₹102.2 crore. This represents 0.04% of the total stake in PNB Housing Finance.
In the same transaction, Copthall Mauritius Investment Limited conducted a block sale of 118,440 shares, also at an average price of ₹862.40 per share, with the same total value of ₹102.2 crore. The transaction was carried out without intraday action, indicating a long-term investment position on both sides.
Q3 Performance
PNB Housing Finance reported a strong Q3 FY25 performance with a 42.79% YoY increase in profit, reaching ₹483.27 crore. The company’s revenue for the quarter stood at ₹1,941.76 crore, marking a 10.66% YoY growth. Compared to the previous quarter, revenue grew by 3.36%, while profit saw a 2.89% increase.
Reduction in Selling and General Expenses
The company also achieved a notable reduction in Selling, General & Administrative expenses, which declined by 9.69% q-o-q, though it rose 21.98% YoY. This cost reduction positively impacted profit margins. Overall, the results reflect strong growth in both revenue and profit, driven by efficient cost management and operational growth.
Strong Growth in Retail Disbursement and Loan Assets
In Q3 FY25, the company reported a 31% YoY growth in Retail Disbursement, reaching INR 5,380 crore. The Affordable and Emerging Markets segments contributed 38% to the total disbursement. Retail Loan Assets grew by 17.5% YoY to INR 70,676 crore, with 24% of these assets coming from these key segments. The company operates 305 branches, including 161 in Affordable Markets and 50 in Emerging Markets, expanding its outreach.
Stable Margins and Improved Asset Quality
Net Interest Margin (NIM) for Q3 FY25 stood at 3.70%, showing a slight improvement from 3.68% in Q2 FY25. The Cost of Borrowing remained stable at 7.83%, down marginally from 7.84% in Q2 FY25. Additionally, the company achieved an improvement in asset quality, with Gross NPA declining to 1.19%, compared to 1.24% in Q2 FY25 and 1.73% in Q3 FY24.
Written By: Dipangshu Kundu
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