Silver Point

Thomas J. Monaco

Independent Insight Provider

Silver Point is a boutique research firm that focuses on the broader financial services sector, with a particular focus on troubled institutions globally. 

Asia Ex Japan

Equity Bottom-Up

*Better Bottom-line Doesn’t Tell Entire Story: State Bank of India (SBIN.IN) [SBI] reported FY 3Q21 results of INR 55.8 bn, increasing INR 10.1 bn (22.1%) linked quarter. On top of a significant (albeit completely unwarranted) INR 55.0 bn (58.1%) decline in loss provisions, results were also highlighted by a turnaround in SBI’s operating jaws which are now positive; and*Reserve Challenge Should Lead To Capital Raise: While we note a net recovery of INR 48.4 bn (likely a non-recurring event given the exorbitant credit risk), we still find that net new NPLs increased INR 145.7 bn for an annualized increase of 41.6%.  By our calculation, we find that SBI’s reserves are short INR 1.2 bn - nearly four years of pre-tax results or 61% of market-cap.

*Better Bottom-line Doesn’t Tell Entire Story: State Bank of India (SBIN.IN) [SBI] reported FY 3Q21 results of INR 55.8 bn, increasing INR 10.1 bn (22.1%) linked quarter. On top of a significant (albeit completely unwarranted) INR 55.0 bn (58.1%) decline in loss provisions, results were also highlighted by a turnaround in SBI’s operating jaws which are now positive; and*Reserve Challenge Should Lead To Capital Raise: While we note a net recovery of INR 48.4 bn (likely a non-recurring event given the exorbitant credit risk), we still find that net new NPLs increased INR 145.7 bn for an annualized increase of 41.6%.  By our calculation, we find that SBI’s reserves are short INR 1.2 bn - nearly four years of pre-tax results or 61% of market-cap. 

*Challenged Again: HDFC Ltd (HDFC.IN) [HDFC] reported FY 3Q21 results of INR 29.3 bn, marginally increasing INR 557 mn (1.9%) on a linked quarter basis. However, core operating results came in at INR 25.4 bn, declining INR 1.7 bn (6.1%) over the same period – despite net interest income improving INR 4.0 bn (11.2%) off of a 30 bp NIM improvement to 3.00% and loan growth of 1.9%; and*Credit Quality Reverses Course: Given the INR 2.3 bn in NCOs during FY 3Q21, net new NPLs accelerated to INR 8.5 bn and increased 32.5% on an annualized basis. We would have preferred that HDFC be even more vigilant given the continued uncertainty with COVID-19. As such, we still find that HDFC’s reserve still needs shoring up by another INR 60 bn or just over two quarters of core operating results.

*Challenged Again: HDFC Ltd (HDFC.IN) [HDFC] reported FY 3Q21 results of INR 29.3 bn, marginally increasing INR 557 mn (1.9%) on a linked quarter basis. However, core operating results came in at INR 25.4 bn, declining INR 1.7 bn (6.1%) over the same period – despite net interest income improving INR 4.0 bn (11.2%) off of a 30 bp NIM improvement to 3.00% and loan growth of 1.9%; and*Credit Quality Reverses Course: Given the INR 2.3 bn in NCOs during FY 3Q21, net new NPLs accelerated to INR 8.5 bn and increased 32.5% on an annualized basis. We would have preferred that HDFC be even more vigilant given the continued uncertainty with COVID-19. As such, we still find that HDFC’s reserve still needs shoring up by another INR 60 bn or just over two quarters of core operating results.

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Sumeet Singh

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements

IPOs and Placements coverage across Asia Pacific

Aequitas Research

We cover all listing across the Asia Pacific along with follow-up placements. As of Dec 2020, our team had covered 539 IPOs with a hit rate of 73.5% and 685 placements with a hit rate of 66.8%.

We combine fundamental bottom-up views with our proprietary quantitative framework to provide a holistic coverage across new listings and placements. Our coverage includes pre-IPO notes before the deal is launched, follow-up analysis once the deal is live and post-listing trading analysis as well.

Equity Capital Markets

Home First Finance / Equity Capital Markets

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Home First Finance (HFF), an affordable housing finance company targeting first time home buyers in low and middle-income groups, raised around US$160m in its India IPO. It is backed by True North, GIC and Bessemer and has recently obtained an investment from Warburg Pincus as well.
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I have covered various aspects of the deal in my earlier notes,  <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/home-first-finance-pre-ipo-riding-on-affordable-housing" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Home First Finance Pre-IPO - Riding on affordable housing</a>,  <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/home-first-finance-pre-ipo-earnings-not-showing-the-covid-strain-but-other-metrics-are" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Home First Finance Pre-IPO - Earnings not showing the COVID strain but other metrics are</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/home-first-finance-ipo-it-s-not-really-cheap-banking-on-momentum" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Home First Finance IPO - It’s Not Really Cheap, Banking on Momentum</a>.
In this note, I'll talk about deal updates and provide a table with implied valuations at different share price levels.
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Home First Finance (HFF), an affordable housing finance company targeting first time home buyers in low and middle-income groups, raised around US$160m in its India IPO. It is backed by True North, GIC and Bessemer and has recently obtained an investment from Warburg Pincus as well.


I have covered various aspects of the deal in my earlier notes,  Home First Finance Pre-IPO - Riding on affordable housing,  Home First Finance Pre-IPO - Earnings not showing the COVID strain but other metrics are and Home First Finance IPO - It’s Not Really Cheap, Banking on Momentum.
In this note, I'll talk about deal updates and provide a table with implied valuations at different share price levels.


Home First Finance IPO Trading - Hot Space but Limited Discount

*Poor Quality Result: ICICI Bank (ICICIBC.IN) [ICICI] reported FY 3Q21 earnings of INR 49.4 bn, increasing INR 6.9 bn (16.2%) linked quarter. Excluding gains, FY 3Q21 core operating results increased INR 4.6 bn (12.5%) over the same period. In our view, ICICI’s results were of poor quality; and*Increasing Credit Losses Ahead: With NCOs of INR 16.9 bn, we find that net new NPLs actually continued to increase  - up INR 44.1 bn linked quarter or 43.7% on an annualized basis. Despite to continued increase in NPLs, reserve cover declined in both instances. We find that ICICI –is short on reserves to the tune of INR 286 bn or five quarters of PBT.

*Poor Quality Result: ICICI Bank (ICICIBC.IN) [ICICI] reported FY 3Q21 earnings of INR 49.4 bn, increasing INR 6.9 bn (16.2%) linked quarter. Excluding gains, FY 3Q21 core operating results increased INR 4.6 bn (12.5%) over the same period. In our view, ICICI’s results were of poor quality; and*Increasing Credit Losses Ahead: With NCOs of INR 16.9 bn, we find that net new NPLs actually continued to increase  - up INR 44.1 bn linked quarter or 43.7% on an annualized basis. Despite to continued increase in NPLs, reserve cover declined in both instances. We find that ICICI –is short on reserves to the tune of INR 286 bn or five quarters of PBT.

ICICI Bank – Lower Provision Despite Increasing Credit Risk

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Indigo Paints (IP) raised around US$160m in its India IPO and will start trading tomorrow. It is engaged in the business of manufacturing paints in India. It was the fifth largest company in the Indian decorative paint industry, in terms of revenue from operations in FY20 and was the fastest growing among the top five paint companies.
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I've covered the background and company performance in my previous insight, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/indigo-paints-ipo-growing-fast-but-future-growth-won-t-come-as-easy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Indigo Paints IPO - Growing Fast but Future Growth Won’t Come as Easy</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/indigo-paints-ipo-not-leaving-a-whole-lot-on-the-table" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Indigo Paints IPO - Not Leaving a Whole Lot on the Table</a>.
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In this insight, I'll talk about deal updates and provide a table with implied valuations at different share price levels.
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Indigo Paints (IP) raised around US$160m in its India IPO and will start trading tomorrow. It is engaged in the business of manufacturing paints in India. It was the fifth largest company in the Indian decorative paint industry, in terms of revenue from operations in FY20 and was the fastest growing among the top five paint companies.


I've covered the background and company performance in my previous insight, Indigo Paints IPO - Growing Fast but Future Growth Won’t Come as Easy and Indigo Paints IPO - Not Leaving a Whole Lot on the Table.


In this insight, I'll talk about deal updates and provide a table with implied valuations at different share price levels.


Indigo Paints IPO Trading - Already the Most Expensive Amongst Peers

India

Housing Development Finance Corporation Ltd. HDFC provides housing finance company. The Company provides wide range of housing loans, loan for home improvement, extensions, top ups, and non housing loans and loans for non resident Indian (NRI). HDFC serves customers in India, kuwait, Singapore, Oman, UAE, and the United Kingdom.

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State Bank of India – Bad Credit

STATE BANK OF INDIA: SBI reported FY 3Q21 result increase of 22.1%) linked quarter led by a completely unwarranted 58.1% decline in provisions and...

Thomas J. Monaco

HDFC – Credit Turn

HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FINANCE CORP: HDFC reported FY 3Q21 core results decline of 6.1%. Net new NPLs accelerated 32.5%, and reserves light by over...

Thomas J. Monaco

Home First Finance IPO Trading - Hot Space but Limited Discount

Home First Finance, an affordable housing finance company targeting first time home buyers in low and middle-income groups, raised around US$160m...

Sumeet Singh

ICICI Bank – Lower Provision Despite Increasing Credit Risk

ICICI BANK: ICICI had a linked quarter FY 3Q21 poor quality earnings increase of 16.2%. Net new NPLs increased 43.7% on an annualized basis, and a...

Thomas J. Monaco

Indigo Paints IPO Trading - Already the Most Expensive Amongst Peers

Indigo Paints (IP) raised around US$160m in its India IPO and will start trading tomorrow. It was the 5th largest in the Indian decorative paint...

Sumeet Singh

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