Review By Dilip Davda on March 6, 2013
Repco Home Finance Ltd. (RHFL)-is a professionally managed housing finance company having its headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was incorporated in April 2000 as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Repatriates Co-operative Finance and Development Bank Limited ('Repco Bank Limited'), a Government of India enterprise, to tap the growth potential in the housing finance market and is registered as a housing finance company with the NHB.
RHFL is currently operating through 56 branches and 20 satellite centres in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Odisha and Puducherry. The mission of RHFL has been to translate into reality the aspirations of people to own a house by covering the market -existing and potential- comprehensively through institutional credit support customized to suit individual needs in a transparent and ethical way. The salient and unique features of RHFL are innovative loan products, direct customer contact and customer ownership, focus on quality customer servicing, transparency and speed of operations, focus on relatively under-penetrated markets and balanced portfolio mix, robust risk management systems and processes, low cost operations, well recognized brand in south India with an established track record, stable and experienced senior management team. The loans schemes of RHFL are dream home loans, home makeover loans, mortgage loans, plot loans, commercial construction loans, NRI loans and loans for fifty-plus individuals.
The company has witnessed a steady growth in the past by increasing its geographical footprint by deepening reach selectively in existing regions and expanding to new regions, continuing focus on under penetrated markets, maintaining strong asset quality through continued focus on risk management, accessing low cost and diversified sources of funds, and maintaining low operating costs. To augment the capital base and listing of its share, the company is coming out with a Book Building Process IPO for 15720262 equity share of Rs. 10 each within a price band of Rs. 165-172 and the issue is opening for subscription on 13.303.13 and will close on 15.03.13. Minimum application is to be made for 75 shares and in multiples thereof. SBI Capital Markets Ltd, IDFC Capital Ltd and JM Financial Consultants Pvt. Ltd are the BRMs and Karvy Computershare Pvt Ltd is the registrar to the issue. Post allotment, shares will be listed on BSE and NSE. ICRA has assigned 'IPO grade 3' indicating average fundamentals of the company. Through this issue company hopes to raise Rs. 259.38 - 270.39 crore based on lower and higher price band.
On performance front, the company has posted an average EPS of Rs. 13.01 for last three fiscals and for first six months ended 30.09.12 Rs. 7.67 (Not annualized). Thus the asking price is at a P/E of 12 plus on the existing equity of Rs. 46.44 crore which will stand enhanced to Rs. 62.16 crore post this issue. Attribution of these earnings on expanded equity translates asking price at around 15.5 P/E. Its NAV as on 30.09.12 is Rs. 72.97, thus offer is at a P/BV of 2.26 and compares well with leading peers like LIC HF, HDFC, Gruh Finance etc.
On BRLM's mandate performance front the data represents the total issues managed / number of issues failed to give listing gain respectively - SBI Cap (20/9), IDFC (11/4) and JM Financial (24/8). However, considering the fancy for housing finance companies, moderate investment is recommended.
Review By Dilip Davda on March 6, 2013
Dilip Davda is a veteran financial journalist associated with the Indian stock market since 1978. He has been contributing to print and electronic media on capital markets, insurance, and finance since 1985.
He is widely recognized for reviewing public issues and non-convertible debentures (NCDs) in the primary market. Drawing on over three decades of market experience and close interaction with merchant bankers, his reviews focus on detailed fundamental and financial analysis of companies, with a special emphasis on SME public issues.
Dilip Davda
SEBI Registered Research Analyst – Mumbai
Registration No.: INH000003127 (Perpetual)
Email: dilip_davda@rediffmail.com
Disclaimer: The information provided herein is solely for educational and informational purposes and does not constitute an offer, solicitation, or recommendation to buy or sell any securities. Readers are advised to consult a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Investments in the securities market are subject to market risks. The author does not intend to invest in the securities discussed.
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