In Q1FY15, SKS Microfinance's Net profit jumps to Rs. 493.21 mn an increase of 892.37%. Net interest income grew by 41% to Rs. 890 mn in Q1FY15 from Rs. 630 mn in Q1FY14. Maintain buy

1. CMP 284.45
Target Price 327.00
ISIN: INE180K01011
JUNE 30th
2014
SKS MICROFINANCE LTD
Result Update (PARENT BASIS): Q1 FY15
BUY
Index Details
Stock Data
Sector Finance
BSE Code 533228
Face Value 10.00
52wk. High / Low (Rs.) 309.90/101.55
Volume (2wk. Avg.) 451000
Market Cap (Rs. in mn.) 35817.94
Annual Estimated Results (A*: Actual / E*: Estimated)
YEARS FY14A FY15E FY16E
Net Sales 5189.92 6176.00 7102.41
EBITDA 2881.49 3658.80 4149.61
Net Profit 698.52 1299.56 1623.85
EPS 6.46 10.32 12.90
P/E 44.07 27.56 22.06
Shareholding Pattern (%)
1 Year Comparative Graph
SKS MICROFINANCE LTD S&P BSE SENSEX
SYNOPSIS
SKS Microfinance Limited was founded in 1997, a
non-banking financial company - micro finance
institution, provides micro finance services.
In Q1 FY15, Net profit jumps to Rs. 493.21 mn an
increase of 892.37% against Rs. 49.70 mn in the
corresponding quarter of previous year.
The company’s net sales registered 29.29% increase
and stood at Rs. 1518.16 million from Rs. 1174.26
million over the previous year quarter.
Operating profit is Rs. 983.11 mn as against Rs.
528.01 mn in Q1 FY14, an increase of 86.19%.
Net interest income grew by 41% to Rs. 890 mn in
Q1 FY15 from Rs. 630 mn in Q1 FY14.
In Q1 FY15, the company’s Portfolio excluding the
states of A.P and Telangana was Rs. 27830 mn a
growth of 39% (YoY) and 7% (QoQ).
As of June 30, 2014, the company’s Net worth of Rs.
8910 mn and capital adequacy is at 39.6%. Cash and
cash equivalents stood at Rs. 4880 mn.
Loan disbursement grew by 40% to Rs. 1160 mn in
Q1 FY15 from Rs. 8300 mn in Q1 FY14.
The company announced a 1% reduction in the
interest rate charged from borrowers from 24.55%
to 23.55% with effect from October 1, 2014.
The un-availed deferred tax benefit stood at Rs. 5420
million as of June 30, 2014.
SKS credit rating for bank borrowings was upgraded
to A1+ from A1 for short-term facilities and to A+
from A for long-term facilities for an aggregate sum
of Rs. 20000 million.
Net Sales of the company are expected to grow at a
CAGR of 29% over 2013 to 2016E respectively.
PEER GROUPS CMP MARKET CAP EPS P/E (X) P/BV(X) DIVIDEND
Company Name (Rs.) Rs. in mn. (Rs.) Ratio Ratio (%)
SKS Microfinance Ltd 284.45 35817.94 6.46 44.07 6.70 0.00
SE Investments Ltd 370.45 15025.50 13.87 26.71 3.08 10.00
Magma Fincorp Ltd 98.95 18612.70 7.13 13.73 1.59 40.00
Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Ltd 395.90 56783.10 25.38 15.60 2.88 10.00

2. ANAYSIS & RECOMMENDATION- ‘BUY’
SKS Microfinance Limited a non-banking financial company - micro finance institution, provides micro finance
services. Net sales of the company have increased by 29.29% in the current quarter over the corresponding
quarter in the previous year. Net profit grew by an insignificant 892.37% in Q1 FY15. EBDITA rose by 86.19% in
Q1 FY15 over the same quarter previous year. The company credit rating for bank borrowings was upgraded to
A1+ from A1 for short-term facilities and to A+ from A for long-term facilities for an aggregate sum of Rs.
20000.00 million. Loan disbursement grew by 40% (YoY) to Rs. 11600.00 million in Q1FY15. The un-availed
deferred tax benefit stood at Rs. 5420.00 mn as of June 30, 2014 and will be available to offset tax on future
taxable income. Non-AP Portfolio was Rs. 27830.00 million a growth of 39% (YoY) and 7% (QoQ) as of June 30,
2014. The company’s Net worth stood at Rs. 8910 mn and capital adequacy at 39.6% as of June 30, 2014. We
expect that the company surplus scenario is likely to continue for the next three years, will keep its growth story
in the coming quarters also. Thus we recommend ‘BUY’ for the scrip with a target price of Rs. 327.00.
QUARTERLY HIGHLIGHTS (PARENT BASIS)
Results Updates- Q1 FY15
SKS Microfinance Limited was founded in 1997; non-
banking financial company - micro finance institution,
provides micro finance services has reported its financial
results for the quarter ended 30 JUNE, 2014.
The company’s net profit jumps to Rs. 493.21 million against Rs. 49.70 million in the corresponding quarter
ending of previous year, an increase of 892.37%. Revenue for the quarter rose by 29.29% to Rs. 1518.16 million
from Rs. 1174.26 million, when compared with the prior year period. Reported earnings per share of the
company stood at Rs. 3.92 a share during the quarter as against Rs. 0.46 over previous year period. Profit before
interest, depreciation and tax is Rs. 983.11 million as against Rs. 528.01 million in the corresponding period of
the previous year.
Months June-14 June-13 % Change
Net Sales 1518.16 1174.26 29.29
PAT 493.21 49.70 892.37
EPS 3.92 0.46 752.83
EBITDA 983.11 528.01 86.19

3. Break up of Expenditure
Latest Updates
• The company had Incremental draw-downs of Rs. 5750 million in Q1 FY15
• The company announced a 1% reduction in the interest rate charged from borrowers from 24.55% to
23.55% with effect from October 1, 2014 and also could reduce its cost of borrowing by 1% to 12.6% in Q1-
FY15 (13.5% in FY14).
• Loan disbursement grew by 40% to Rs. 1160 million in Q1 FY15 from Rs. 8300 million in Q1 FY14.
• In Q1 FY15 the company’s Portfolio excluding the states of A.P and Telangana was Rs. 27830 mn a growth of
39% (YoY) and 7% (QoQ) from Rs. 20030 mn in Q1 FY14.
• Net interest income grew by 41% to Rs. 890 million in Q1-FY15 from Rs. 630 million in Q1-FY14.
• The un-availed deferred tax benefit stood at Rs. 5420 million as of June 30, 2014 and will be available to
offset tax on future taxable income. Given the carried forward tax loss, no tax provision was required for Q1
FY15.
• Net worth of Rs. 8910 million and capital adequacy at 39.6% as of June 30, 2014.
• Cash & Bank Balance stood at Rs. 4880 million.
• SKS credit rating for bank borrowings was upgraded to A1+ from A1 for short-term facilities and to A+ from
A for long-term facilities for an aggregate sum of Rs. 20000 million.
Break up of Expenditure
(Rs in millions)
Q1 FY15 Q1 FY14
%
CHNG
Employee Benefit
Expenses
539.09 420.45 28%
Dep & Amortization Exp 11.56 9.79 18%
Other Expenses
185.91 168.61 10%

4. COMPANY PROFILE
SKS Microfinance Limited was founded in 1997, a non-banking financial company - micro finance institution,
provides micro finance services to women in the rural areas in India who are enrolled as members and organized
as joint liability groups. It offers income generation and mid-term loans to self-employed women to support their
business enterprises, such as raising livestock, running local retail shops, tailoring, and other assorted trades and
services. The company also provides mobile loans for financing mobile phones and telephone services; housing
loans for the construction of new houses, or improvement and extension of existing houses; and gold loans
secured by gold jewelry to meet short term liquidity requirements. In addition, it provides life insurance
products.
SKS distributes small loans that begin at Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 12,000 (about $44-$260) to poor women so they can
start and expand simple businesses and increase their incomes. Their micro-enterprises range from raising cows
and goats in order to sell their milk, to opening a village tea stall.
The company uses the group lending model where poor women guarantee each other’s loans. Borrowers
undergo financial literacy training and must pass a test before they are allowed to take out loans. Weekly
meetings with borrowers follow a highly disciplined approach. Re-payment rates on our collateral-free loans are
more than 99% because of this systematic process. The company offers micro-insurance to the poor as well as
financing for other goods and services that can help them combat poverty.
It is committed to creating a distribution network across underserved sections of society in order to provide easy
access to the full portfolio of microfinance products and services. It also looks at using this network to add value
to the lives of its members by providing quality goods and services that our members need at less than market
rates.
SKS delivers microfinance through a joint group liability model. The villages are selected on the basis of a
thorough survey and consequently sangam meetings and group recognition tests conducted.
The company firmly believes that Technology is one of its biggest differentiator in the industry. It has designed
and deployed a web-based Business Intelligence portal using state-of-art technology and a highly flexible and
scalable platform to support the business growth and operations and has also built an integrated and encrypted
MPLS communication network encompassing a world class Data Centre delivering mission critical services and
enhancing collaboration across the organization.

5. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHT (PARENT BASIS) (A*- Actual, E* -Estimations & Rs. In Millions)
Balance Sheet as at March 31, 2013 -2016E
FY13A FY14A FY15E FY16E
SOURCES OF FUNDS
Shareholder's Funds
Share Capital 1082.13 1082.13 1082.13 1082.13
Reserves and Surplus 2821.79 3510.00 4809.57 6433.42
1. Sub Total - Net worth 3903.92 4592.13 5891.70 7515.55
Non Current Liabilities
Long term Borrowings 2656.04 3002.07 3212.21 3372.83
Long term Provisions 2632.62 1862.15 1601.45 1665.51
2. Sub Total - Non Current Liabilities 5288.66 4864.22 4813.66 5038.33
Current Liabilities
Short term Borrowings 5705.21 3323.51 2658.81 2286.57
Other Current Liabilities 9942.48 11806.55 13223.34 14148.97
Short Term Provisions 274.25 385.55 454.95 509.54
3. Sub Total - Current Liabilities 15921.94 15515.61 16337.09 16945.09
Total Liabilities (1+2+3) 25114.52 24971.96 27042.45 29498.97
APPLICATION OF FUNDS
Non-Current Assets
a) Fixed Assets
Tangible assets 84.70 65.86 72.45 77.52
Intangible assets 27.11 30.91 33.69 35.71
Intangible assets under development 1.31 15.04 18.20 21.11
Total Fixed Assets 113.12 111.81 124.34 134.34
b) Non-current investments 2.00 2.00 2.20 2.42
c) Long Term loans and advances 2825.75 2292.69 2590.74 2875.72
d)Other non-current assets 364.26 328.51 354.79 376.08
1. Sub Total - Non Current Assets 3305.13 2735.01 3072.07 3388.56
Current Assets
Trade receivables 5.56 51.07 57.20 61.77
Cash and Bank Balances 8605.88 6397.08 7036.79 7599.73
Short-terms loans & advances 12815.97 15235.01 16222.93 17710.48
Other current assets 381.98 553.79 653.47 738.42
2. Sub Total - Current Assets 21809.39 22236.95 23970.38 26110.41
Total Assets (1+2) 25114.52 24971.96 27042.45 29498.97

6. Annual Profit & Loss Statement for the period of 2013 to 2016E
Value(Rs.in.mn) FY13A FY14A FY15E FY16E
Description 12m 12m 12m 12m
Net Sales 3321.98 5189.92 6176.00 7102.41
Other Income 203.66 258.44 366.98 385.33
Total Income 3525.64 5448.36 6542.99 7487.74
Expenditure -5005.47 -2566.87 -2884.19 -3338.13
Operating Profit -1479.83 2881.49 3658.80 4149.61
Interest -1427.19 -2142.21 -2313.59 -2475.54
Gross profit -2907.02 739.28 1345.21 1674.07
Depreciation -64.36 -40.76 -45.65 -50.22
Profit Before Tax -2971.38 698.52 1299.56 1623.85
Tax 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Net Profit -2971.38 698.52 1299.56 1623.85
Equity capital 1082.13 1082.13 1259.20 1259.20
Reserves 2821.79 3510.01 4809.57 6433.42
Face value 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00
EPS -27.46 6.46 10.32 12.90
Quarterly Profit & Loss Statement for the period of 31st Dec, 2013 to 30th Sep, 2014E
Value(Rs.in.mn) 31-Dec-13 31-Mar-14 30-Jun-14 30-Sep-14E
Description 3m 3m 3m 3m
Net sales 1333.19 1382.96 1518.16 1594.07
Other income 63.45 90.81 171.36 147.37
Total Income 1396.64 1473.77 1689.52 1741.44
Expenditure -596.79 -641.90 -706.41 -738.05
Operating profit 799.85 831.87 983.11 1003.38
Interest -575.41 -550.45 -478.34 -545.31
Gross profit 224.44 281.42 504.77 458.08
Depreciation -10.17 -10.27 -11.56 -12.14
Profit Before Tax 214.27 271.15 493.21 445.94
Tax 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Net Profit 214.27 271.15 493.21 445.94
Equity capital 1082.13 1082.13 1259.20 1259.20
Face value 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00
EPS 1.98 2.51 3.92 3.54

7. Ratio Analysis
Particulars FY13A FY14A FY15E FY16E
EPS (Rs.) -27.46 6.46 10.32 12.90
EBITDA Margin (%) -44.55 55.52 59.24 58.43
PBT Margin (%) -89.45 13.46 21.04 22.86
PAT Margin (%) -89.45 13.46 21.04 22.86
P/E Ratio (x) -10.36 44.07 27.56 22.06
ROE (%) -76.11 15.21 21.41 21.11
ROCE (%) -11.54 26.77 31.03 31.45
Debt Equity Ratio 2.14 1.38 0.97 0.74
EV/EBITDA (x) -20.64 10.66 9.47 8.16
Book Value (Rs.) 36.08 42.44 48.20 61.09
P/BV 7.88 6.70 5.90 4.66
Charts

8. OUTLOOK AND CONCLUSION
At the current market price of Rs. 284.45, the stock P/E ratio is at 27.56 x FY15E and 22.06 x FY16E
respectively.
Earnings per share (EPS) of the company for the earnings for FY15E and FY16E are seen at Rs. 10.32 and Rs.
12.90 respectively.
Net Sales of the company are expected to grow at a CAGR of 29% over 2013 to 2016E respectively.
On the basis of EV/EBITDA, the stock trades at 9.47 x for FY15E and 8.16 x for FY16E.
Price to Book Value of the stock is expected to be at 5.90 x and 4.66 x respectively for FY15E and FY16E.
We recommend ‘BUY’ in this particular scrip with a target price of Rs. 327.00 for Medium to Long term
investment.
INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
The services sector has been a great stimulus to the Indian economy accounting for 56.9 per cent of the gross
domestic product (GDP), wherein the financial services segment has been a major contributor. The growth of the
financial sector in India at present is nearly 8.5 per cent per year.
Dominated by commercial banks which have over 60 per cent share of the total assets, India’s financial sector
comprises commercial banks, insurance firms, non-banking institutions, mutual funds, cooperatives and pension
funds, among other financial entities.

9. The last two decades have seen the sector developing a more contemporary outlook. The Government of India
has helped in this development, introducing reforms to liberalize, regulate and enhance the country’s financial
services. Today, India is recognized as one of the world’s most vibrant capital markets. Notwithstanding
challenges, the sector’s future seems to be in good hands.
Insurance Sector
Digital channels will influence nearly 75 per cent of the insurance policies sold by 2020 during the pre-purchase,
purchase or renewal stages. Insurance sales from online channels will be 20 times what it is today by 2020, with
overall internet influenced sales expected to be around Rs 300,000–400,000 crore (US$ 50.31–67.06 billion).
Indian insurance companies will spend Rs 12,100 crore (US$ 2.01 billion) on information technology (IT)
products and services in the current year, a 12 per cent increase over 2013, according to Gartner Inc. This
forecast takes into account spending by insurers on internal and external IT services, software, hardware and
telecommunications. The software segment is predicted to be the fastest developing external segment, which is
increasing at 18 per cent in 2014 overall, driven by the growth of insurance-specific software.
Mutual Funds Industry in India
More than 80 per cent of Indian investors are satisfied with their mutual fund schemes, according to a survey by
Financial Intermediaries Association of India (FIAI). The survey also stated that 60 per cent of the mutual fund
investors were satisfied with services of advisers and distributors of investment schemes.
Private Equity, Mergers & Acquisitions in India
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity between India and the European Union is poised to grow in FY 2014–
15. The IT and business process outsourcing (BPO) industry are expected to lead the way in scouting for
acquisitions in Europe.
Private equity (PE) firms invested US$ 2.27 billion in the period of January–March 2014, a 93 per cent increase
from the investments (US$ 1.18 million) made during the same quarter of 2013. There were five investments of
US$ 100 million or more in the quarter against one in the corresponding period of 2013.
Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) in India
Non-resident Indians (NRIs) and FIIs will now be allowed to invest in the insurance sector, within the overall 26
per cent cap on foreign direct investment (FDI). The department of industrial policy and promotion (DIPP) in a
press note confirmed that apart from insurance companies, the relaxation would also cover insurance brokers,
third-party administrators (TPAs), surveyors and loss assessors.

10. FIIs were gross buyers of debt securities valued at Rs 30,266 crore (US$ 5.07 billion) and sellers of bonds worth
Rs 11,450 crore (US$ 1.91 billion) in the period January 1–24, 2014, which resulted in a net inflow of Rs 18,816
crore (US$ 3.15 billion), according to the SEBI. Also, during the same period, FIIs invested Rs 3,473 crore (US$
582.21 million) into the equity market, making their total investment in debt and stocks to be around Rs 22,289
crore (US$ 3.73 billion).
Foreign investors invested about Rs 371,342 crore (US$ 62.25 billion) into India’s stock market in the four years
ended December 2013. This figure surpasses the investments in the boom years of 2005–08.
Investments by FIIs in the Indian stock market crossed the Rs 1 trillion (US$ 16.77 billion) mark in December
2013 – the third time this has been achieved since FIIs’ entry into the capital market in 1992–93.
Financial Services in India: Recent Developments
American Express Co. has bought a minority stake in Bengaluru-based payment device maker Ezetap Mobile
Solutions.
Non-banking financial company (NBFC) Manappuram Finance Ltd (MFL) has entered into an agreement to
acquire Milestone Home Finance Company from Jaypee Hotels.
Financial Services: Government Initiatives
Given the growth of the Indian film industry, Third Eye Cinema Fund (TCEF), a SEBI-registered alternative
investment fund, is set to enter the Indian market. Those not connected with the Hindi film segment will now
soon be able to reap the benefits of the sector’s growth. TCEF aims to generate about 25 per cent returns.
In an effort to give impetus to bilateral ties, India and South Korea have decided to strengthen cooperation in
many key sectors, including trade, investment and defence. Nine pacts in different fields, including one in cyber
space cooperation, were inked following talks between the Indian prime minister and the South Korean
president.
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