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NSE: POONAWALLA · BSE: 524000 · ISIN INE511C01022

Poonawalla Fincorp Limited stock analysis

Poonawalla Fincorp Limited ranks #1563 in the TickerSutra evidence-ranked universe with a score of 52/100 and 95% data confidence. The latest captured fundamentals show ROCE of 7.5%, quarterly sales growth of 77.3% and quarterly profit growth of 391.6%.
Complete evidence gate watch governance reviewUpdated 29 Sept 2026
TICKERSUTRA SCORE52/100

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#1563 of 5,430 ranked equities
Market capitalisation₹40,053.6cr
ROCE7.5%
Quarterly sales growth77.3%
Quarterly profit growth391.6%
P/E ratio50.9×
Promoter pledge0.0%

INVESTMENT EVIDENCE

What supports—and challenges—the thesis

Evidence in favour

  • 46.1% three-year sales CAGR
  • Institutional ownership is rising
  • CWIP indicates an active capacity pipeline
  • No promoter shares are reported as pledged

Risks and constraints

  • Debt/equity is above 0.5×
  • CFO/EBITDA is below 0.6×
  • Extreme base-effect growth requires manual validation
  • Valuation is above 40× earnings

Still unresolved: Related-party exposure · Broad media sentiment

FINANCIAL TRAJECTORY

Recent operating history

PeriodRevenueOperating profitNet profitOperating margin
2022₹1,540cr₹408cr₹375cr26.0%
2023₹2,177cr₹744cr₹685cr34.0%
2024₹5,418cr₹3,588cr₹1,683cr66.0%
2025₹4,190cr₹-103cr₹-98cr-2.0%
2026₹6,790cr₹814cr₹542cr12.0%
TTM₹7,806cr₹1,142cr₹787cr15.0%
Debt / equity4.68×
CFO / EBITDA-26.76×
Operating margin15.0%
Free cash flow₹-21,887cr
Sales CAGR · 3Y46.1%
Profit CAGR · 3Y-7.5%

EXCHANGE EVENT TRIGGERS

Latest corporate disclosures

0 positive catalysts0 negative catalysts12 routine filings

MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

Signals from filed documents

Management confidenceHigh severity · 1 mention
Constructive

As far as opex-to-AUM concerned, I have actually said that you should be prepared for a 15 to 25 basis point upside as well. But despite that, we are confident of ROAs moving structurally strength-to-strength and the increase in opex-to-AUM, we might see if at all, we club in a few branches growth in a certain quarter, which is also something as a precaution I'd like to give. I also gave it last quarter, but you saw

Regulatory updatesModerate severity · 3 mentions
Constructive

Members are requested to note that if appointed, B. Khare & Co., Chartered Accountants shall be paid audit fees of H 1,10,00,000/- (Rupees One Crore Ten Lakh Only) including regulatory certificates and professional fees for other certification as may be required, depending on their roles and responsibilities and scope of work, in addition to any out of pocket expenses, outlays and taxes, as applicable. In addition, t

Operating leverageLow severity · 3 mentions
Execution risk

• The 6 MoB 30+ of the most recent cohort is approximately 0.64%, which is 41 basis points lower than the previous quarter's origination, which we had shared, which is itself approximately 30 basis points lower than the previous one. • We continue to drive efficiency across the organization as well as benefit from operating leverage. Our opex to AUM has already declined year-on-year from 4.76% in Q4FY25 to 4.13% at t

Regulatory approvalLow severity · 1 mention
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Adar Cyrus Poonawalla retires by rotation at the ensuing AGM and being eligible, seeks re-appointment in terms of Section 152(6) of the Companies Act, 2013. His appointment as a non-executive, non-independent Director was approved by the shareholders on August 28, 2021 in accordance with the terms of his appointment, he is liable to retire by rotation. Details of remuneration last drawn Sitting fees of Rs 4 Lakh paid

Institutional interestLow severity · 1 mention
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The facility of participation at the AGM through VC/OAVM will be made available for 1000 Members on first come first served basis. This will not include large shareholders (shareholders holding 2% or more shareholding), Promoters, institutional investors, Directors, Key Managerial Personnel, the Chairpersons of the Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Stakeholders Relationship Committee, Statuto

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