MUTHOOT FINANCE LTD IPO – April 2022, Should you invest?

 Bond Overview

Muthoot Finance Ltd is issuing the Non-Convertable Debentures. These NCDs are AA+ Stable by ICRA. The NCDs are being issued in three series; coupon ranges from 6.5% to 8% p.a. and has the following tenures as 3 years, 5 years, 7 years and 10 years respectively. The NCDs are secured and redeemable.

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Coupon rates and effective yield for each of the series 

Allocation Ratio

The allocation ratio is prepared based on norms laid down by SEBI. Before announcing the allocation ratio, the same has to be approved by SEBI.  Once the IPO subscription closes, applications will be divided into different categories. The category-wise allocation ratio is always decided and declared during the launch of the particular IPO. Considering the Allocation Ratio, units will be assigned to applicants. Refer to the chart to know the application ratio for Muthoot Finance Ltd NCD-IPO.

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Issue analysis

Pros 

• The NCD is AA+ rated security with a stable outlook.
• The coupon rate is between 6.5% to 8% which is much higher than FDs.

Cons 

• Debt Service Coverage ratio has been decreasing indicating that the company might not be able to service its debt through available profits. Net NPA has been increasing at a higher pace.

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About Muthoot Finance Ltd.

Founded in 1939, Muthoot Finance Ltd. is the largest gold loan NBFC in India.  It is registered as “Systemically Important Non-Deposit -Taking Non-Banking Financial Company” with the RBI. The company is headquartered in Kochi, Kerala and also has presence in the UK, the US and the United Arab Emirates.

Financial Overview

Snapshot stating the Revenue, Expenses, EBIT, Net Worth and PAT

Cash flow for last 5 years

Cash flow refers to the movement of cash in and out of the business at a specific point in time. It represents the net balance of the cash movement.

• • *Cash flow from operating activities reflects the amount a company generates through its product of services.
  • **Cash flow from investing activities reflects cash generated and spent relating to investing activities, like purchase of assets, sales of securities etc.
  • ***Cash flow from financing activities gives an insight into the financial stability of a company to its investors. It reflects the net flows of cash that are used to fund the company.

Ratio Analysis

Key Highlights

Business Verticals

• Foreign Exchange Services
• Money Transfers
• Wealth Management Services
• Travel and tourism services
• Sells gold coins

Financial for 2021

• Gold Jewellery kept as security – 178 tonnes
• Pan India Branches – 4600+
• Customers served every day – 200,000+
• Loan Assets under Management – Rs. 54687.6 Cr
• Retail investor base across debenture and subordinated debt portfolio – 100,000+

Strengths

• Strong Gold loan business. The total Loan portfolio of the company includes 99% of the gold loan.
• Healthy earning profile.
• Capitalisation to remain healthy over medium term.

Weakness

• Geographically restricted, MFL’s operations are largely concentrated in South India.
• Covid-19 disrupted the performance of non-gold segments.

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Abhijit Roy | CEO & CO-Founder GoldenPi

With over 15 years of experience across fixed income and debt markets, he brings deep domain expertise along with a strong focus on investor education and transparency. An alumnus of IIT Kharagpur and IIM Calcutta, his views are personal and should not be considered investment advice.

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