Aadhar Housing Finance Gets High-Conviction 'Buy' From ICICI Direct — Here's Why

Given Aadhar Housing Finance strong RoA of 4% and RoE of 18%+, while delivering credit growth of above 20%, valuations remain attractive at current level, says ICICI Direct.

As of December 31, 2024, Aadhar operates 557 branches across 21 states and union territories.

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Established in 2010, Aadhar Housing Finance is the largest player in affordable housing space with AUM of Rs 23,975 crore. Diversification in terms of business mix, customer base and distribution remain core strength. Business mix remains well balanced and granular with home loans comprising ~75% of AUM, while loan-against property constitutes remaining 25%. Salaried borrowers mix comprised 56% salaried and 44% self-employed segments of AUM.

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Aadhar Housing Finance Ltd. remains an attractive play in the affordable housing finance segment with a robust business model combining efficiency, stability and prudent underwriting practice, leading to healthy and sustainable performance across cycles.

Expect AUM growth to sustain at ~19%, while steady asset quality and gradual improvement in margins and efficiency is expected to result in earnings CAGR of ~23% in FY25-27E.

Given its strong RoA of 4% and RoE of 18%+, while delivering credit growth of above 20%, valuations remain attractive at current level.

We value Aadhar at 2.7x FY27E book value and assign a target price of Rs 550. We recommend a Buy rating.

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