Q3 Earnings Preview: AU Small Fin Bank, SRF Estimates Shine Amid Mixed Outlook

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Q3 Earnings Preview: AU Small Fin Bank, SRF Estimates Shine Amid Mixed Outlook
Overview

Leading firms AU Small Finance Bank, SRF, Gujarat Gas, and IndiaMart prepare to unveil Q3 financial results on January 20. Analysts project robust profit growth for AU Small Finance Bank and SRF, while Gujarat Gas anticipates a revenue dip. IndiaMart expects modest gains amid margin pressure. The market awaits these key indicators.

AU Small Finance Bank

Analysts anticipate AU Small Finance Bank will report steady growth in its December quarter performance. Net interest income is forecast to climb 14% year-on-year to ₹2,309 crore. However, its net interest margin is expected to narrow slightly to 5.58% from 5.9%.

The bank's net profit is projected to rise by a healthy 22% to ₹646 crore, with operating profit expected to increase by 9%. Asset quality is set for a marginal improvement, with gross non-performing assets anticipated to ease to 2.35%.

SRF Ltd.

SRF Ltd. is poised for a strong showing, driven by operational efficiency gains. Consolidated revenue is estimated to grow 12% to ₹3,808 crore. Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) may surge by 25%, expanding margins to 21.6% from 19.2%.

The company's net profit is forecast to jump a significant 56% to ₹422 crore. This robust growth signals a positive operational quarter for the chemical conglomerate.

Gujarat Gas

Gujarat Gas faces headwinds, with consolidated revenue expected to decline 9% to ₹3,778 crore. This suggests potential pressure on pricing or volume trends in the current quarter.

Despite the revenue dip, EBITDA is projected to rise 8.4% to ₹412 crore, with EBITDA margins improving to 10%. Net profit, however, is anticipated to fall 11% to ₹221 crore.

IndiaMart InterMesh

IndiaMart InterMesh is estimated to post a modest revenue increase of 12% to ₹396 crore. Operating performance may see softness, with EBITDA projected to be slightly lower by 0.7% at ₹129 crore.

EBITDA margins are expected to contract significantly to 32.56%. Nevertheless, net profit is forecast to climb 7.4% to ₹130 crore, supported by stable demand and ongoing platform monetization strategies.

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