Muthoot Microfin Reports Strong Q3FY26 Performance with 1543.97% YoY Profit Growth
Muthoot Microfin reported outstanding Q3FY26 financial performance with profit after tax increasing 1543.97% year-on-year to ₹624.4 crore, demonstrating strong recovery through effective risk management and operational improvements. The microfinance institution maintained healthy asset quality metrics with 4.40% gross NPA and 1.34% net NPA, while achieving progress on annual guidance targets including 7.8% AUM growth and improved profitability ratios.

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Muthoot Microfin Ltd. has delivered exceptional financial performance in Q3FY26, marking a significant recovery with profit after tax surging 1543.97% year-on-year to ₹624.4 crore. The microfinance institution's strong quarterly results demonstrate improved operational efficiency and effective risk management strategies.
Financial Performance Highlights
The company's financial metrics showed substantial improvement across key parameters during Q3FY26:
| Metric: | Q3 FY26 | Q3 FY25 | YoY Change (%) | Q2 FY26 | QoQ Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Income: | ₹6,053.5 crore | ₹6,814.5 crore | -11.17% | ₹5,773.9 crore | 4.84% |
| Profit Before Tax: | ₹691.1 crore | ₹50.6 crore | 1264.41% | ₹371.1 crore | 86.23% |
| Profit After Tax: | ₹624.4 crore | ₹38.0 crore | 1543.97% | ₹305.2 crore | 104.59% |
| Total Comprehensive Income: | ₹654.9 crore | ₹74.0 crore | 785.07% | ₹559.0 crore | 17.15% |
The remarkable profit growth was primarily driven by significantly reduced impairment costs and improved cost management. Finance costs decreased by 6.52% YoY to ₹2,218.2 crore, while impairment on financial instruments dropped 35.33% YoY to ₹1,062.1 crore.
Asset Quality and Risk Management
Muthoot Microfin maintained stable asset quality metrics during the quarter, reflecting effective risk management practices:
| Asset Quality Metric: | Q3 FY26 |
|---|---|
| Gross NPA: | 4.40% |
| Net NPA: | 1.34% |
| Total ECL Provision: | ₹4,429.88 crore |
| ECL Coverage Ratio: | 4.52% |
The company's loan portfolio composition showed ₹90,026.03 crore in Stage 1 assets (91.84% of total), ₹3,681.56 crore in Stage 2 assets, and ₹4,312.46 crore in Stage 3 assets (4.40% of total).
Operational Metrics and Network Expansion
The microfinance institution's operational efficiency improved with enhanced productivity metrics:
| Operational Parameter: | Q3 FY26 | Q2 FY26 | Q1 FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branch Count: | 1,726 | 1,718 | 1,691 |
| AUM per Branch: | ₹77.3 million | ₹73.1 million | ₹71.0 million |
| Clients per Branch: | 1,972 | 1,955 | 1,977 |
| Regional Office Count: | 356 | 354 | 346 |
Nine-Month Performance and Annual Guidance
For the nine-month period FY26, Muthoot Microfin achieved several key milestones against its annual guidance:
| Parameter: | FY25 Actual | FY26 Guidance | 9M FY26 Actual | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUM Growth: | 1.3% | 5%-10% | 7.8% | On Track |
| NIM: | 12.4% | 12.4%-12.7% | 11.8% | Improving |
| Operating Cost: | 6.2% | 6.0%-6.2% | 6.8% | Rationalizing |
| Credit Cost: | 9.4% | 4.0%-6.0% | 3.7% | Better than Expected |
| ROA: | -1.8% | 0.5%-2.0% | 1.1% | Improving |
| ROE: | -8.2% | 2.5%-10.0% | 4.9% | Improving |
The company expects to achieve its growth targets with improved disbursements in H2 FY26, while NIM is projected to improve as cost of funds and yield optimize further.
Balance Sheet Strength
Muthoot Microfin's balance sheet demonstrated robust growth with total assets reaching ₹1,20,806.8 crore in 9M FY26 compared to ₹1,16,171.1 crore in 9M FY25. The loan portfolio stood at ₹93,590.2 crore, while total borrowings including debt securities reached ₹90,114.0 crore. The company maintained strong equity of ₹27,683.2 crore, providing adequate capital buffer for future growth initiatives.
Investor Conference Call Recording Available
Muthoot Microfin has made available the audio recording of its investor conference call discussing Q3FY26 financial results. The recording can be accessed on the company's website at the designated weblink, providing stakeholders with detailed insights into the quarterly performance and management commentary on future outlook.
Historical Stock Returns for Muthoot Microfin
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
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| +8.47% | +7.40% | +6.04% | +24.91% | +22.69% | -28.05% |


































