Consolidated opinion of Brokerages, Analysts, Business New Paper Reports, Management Views on HDFC Life IPO .
Ashika Direct: “At the higher price band, the issue is valued at 4.2x as on 30th Sep, 2017 embedded value, which is at premium when considered with 3.9x and 3.6x embedded value for SBI Life and ICICI Prudential respectively. However, considering
robust VNB margins, lower operating expenses ratio and strong persistency ratio coupled with healthy premium growth, the premium valuations are justified. Considering low insurance penetration in India and improvement in share of financial savings in household savings, together with strong operational metrics for HDFC Life, we recommend to “SUBSCRIBE” the issue from long term investment perspective.”
Angel Broking: “HDFC Standard Life Insurance Co Ltd (HDFC Life) started as a JV between HDFC Ltd, India’s largest Housing Finance Company and Standard Life Aberdeen Plc. HDFC Life is the country’s third-largest private sector life insurance company with 16.5% share of total private sector premiums in FY2017. Based on the new business premium (NBP), it ranked second with a market share of 17.2%. It had robust NBP margin of 22% for FY2017 vis-à-vis 10-19% of peers. Outlook & Valuation: At the upper band of Rs. 290 the issue is valued at 4.2x of 2QFY2018 embedded value (EV) of Rs. 14,011cr, bit higher than close listed player SBI Life and ICICI Pru which is trading at 3.6x and 3.3x of 2QFY2018 EV respectively. However, we believe slight premium is justifiable, considering, consistent growth across premium categories, improving dividend payout over last 4 years, strong parentage, trusted brand name, highest VNB margin (22% for FY2017) and well balanced business mix. Based on the above positive factors we assign SUBSCRIBE rating to the issue.“
Capital Market: ” Score 55/100,The company is valued at Rs 58260 crore at the upper price band of Rs 290 per share. With embedded value (EV) at Rs 14010 crore end September 2017, the scrip is offered at 4.2 times the EV. Among the peers, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company currently trades at 3.4 times EV end September 2017. SBI Life Insurance is trading at 4 times EV end March 2017. However, ICICI Prudential and Bajaj Allianz computes EV using Indian EV principles set out in actuarial practice standard 10. SBI Life, Max Life and HDFC Standard Life compute EV using market consistent EV principle.”
Choice International: “On valuation front, HDFCSL is available at a P/IEV of 4.7x (to its FY17 IEV), which is aggressively priced as compared to the peers. Also considering the H1 FY18 IEV, the company is available at a P/IEV of 4.2x as compared to 3.4x of the peers. We are of the opinion that considering the revenue-mix, profitability, the higher contribution of new business to the IEV and higher & trusted presence of HDFC brand in the domestic consumers, the premium valuation demanded by the company is justified. Thus considering the above observations, we assign a “SUBSCRIBE” rating for the issue.”
GEPL Capital:“HDFC Standard Life Insurance Company Ltd (HDFC Life) stands to gain from operating leverage. At a P/BV of 15.1xs of FY17 book value we believe that HDFC Life gives a higher return on equity than its peers through its value added business model. We assign a Subscribe rating to the IPO. “
ICICIDirect: “At the IPO price band of | 275-290, the stock is available at P/IEV multiple, of 4.2x H1FY18 EV of |14010 crore (post issue) at the upper end of the price band. Factoring the parentage brand of ‘HDFC’, strong corporate governance and better than industry VNB margins along with high dividend payouts, we believe valuations are reasonable. We recommend that investors Apply to the issue. Post issue market capitalisation is at Rs. 58258 crore at the upper price band.”
KR Choksey: “At the upper price band of Rs. 290 per share, the company is valued at Rs. 580.8 bn which translates into a P/FY17 EV of 4.7x. In comparison to current valuations