Capital SFB advances rise 22%, asset quality improves in Q1
Gross advances hit ₹9,074 crore, deposits ₹10,596 crore; GNPA narrows to 2.47% from 2.54% QoQ.
What's new
- Gross advances rose 22% YoY to ₹9,074 crore.
- Total deposits up 16.3% to ₹10,596 crore.
- GNPA improved to 2.47% from 2.54% prior quarter.
Why this matters
For a ₹1,273-crore bank with a P/E of 9 and ROE of 10.2%, 22% loan growth and stable asset quality are the base case. CASA at 36.7% and a credit-deposit ratio of 83.1% point to a healthy funding mix. The numbers extend existing trends without a surprise.
What we're watching
- Whether deposit growth can keep pace with advances to avoid funding pressure.
- Any shift in asset quality as the loan book scales.
The full read
Capital Small Finance Bank started FY27 with solid momentum. Gross advances climbed 22% to ₹9,074 crore. Deposits rose 16.3% to ₹10,596 crore. Asset quality edged better: GNPA fell to 2.47% from 2.54% last quarter. CASA improved to 36.7%. The credit-deposit ratio held at 83.1%. The numbers are a continuation, not a surprise. For a ₹1,273-crore bank with a P/E of 9 and ROE of 10.2%, steady 22% loan growth and stable asset quality are the base case. The real test is whether deposit growth can keep pace to avoid margin compression.
Questions answered
- How did Capital SFB's asset quality change this quarter?
- Gross NPAs improved to 2.47% from 2.54% in the prior quarter. The absolute NPA figure was not disclosed.
- What drove the 22% advance growth?
- The bank cited disciplined underwriting and a diversified, secured loan portfolio. Sectoral breakdown was not provided.
- Are deposits keeping up with loan growth?
- Deposits grew 16.3% YoY, slower than advances. The CASA ratio improved to 36.7%, but the CD ratio of 83.1% suggests some reliance on wholesale funds.
- How does this quarter compare year-on-year?
- In Q1 last year, advances and deposits were lower by 22% and 16.3% respectively. The base effect is favourable. Absolute prior-year numbers were not given.
- What is the bank's current valuation?
- The bank trades at a P/E of 9 and ROE of 10.2% with a market cap of ₹1,273 crore. The valuation reflects its micro-cap status and steady but unspectacular growth.