Why Is Motilal Oswal Cautious on SBI Cards Despite Healthy Retail Spending?
About SBI Cards and Its Market Context
Motilal Oswal’s Latest Assessment
SBI Cards has benefited from recent rate cuts, leading to a 30 bps decline in cost of funds (CoF). Analysts believe further reduction is possible if rates continue softening. Yet, given the near-term inflation pressures, the overall cost of credit is expected to stay elevated.
According to Motilal Oswal, the easing credit cost and improving return ratios could still provide incremental tailwinds. They foresee a possible improvement in RoA to 3.8 per cent in FY26, 4.6 per cent in FY27, and 4.8 per cent in FY28, with steady recovery in card spending trends.
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Projected Growth and Loan Outlook
While these estimates appear strong, the brokerage warns that SBI Cards’ growth will hinge on consumer confidence and stable macroeconomic indicators. The improvement in margins and return ratios will depend heavily on how effectively SBI Cards manages risk in its retail lending book.
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Investor Takeaway
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