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Key Highlights

* Company background: Incorporated in October 1994, Shah Investor’s Home Limited is a retail broking company with over three decades of experience in the securities market. The Company primarily provides equity and derivatives brokerage, along with mutual fund distribution, margin funding and SLB services. It operates through 11 branches across Gujarat and Maharashtra, supported by over 181 authorised persons. The Company has adopted technology through its SIHL Moneymaker digital platform and ALGOFY algorithmic trading platform. As of March 2026, it had over 38,000 active clients, while employing 167 permanent employees as of July 2026.

* Market opportunity: India’s broking industry is witnessing structural growth, supported by rising retail participation, increasing financial awareness and rapid digital adoption. Younger investors are increasingly preferring mobile-based platforms that offer convenient access to capital markets, while HNIs continue to seek research-backed advisory and integrated financial solutions. Growing participation from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities is further expanding the addressable market. India’s young population and increasing inclination towards wealth creation provide a favourable long-term opportunity for the industry. This creates scope for brokers to expand their customer base and diversify revenue streams.

* Key strengths: Shah Investor’s Home Limited benefits from a sizeable clientele across Gujarat, supported by its established branch and authorised-person network, enabling strong regional reach and customer relationships. The Company continues to leverage technology to enhance client satisfaction through its digital platforms, inhouse systems and algorithmic trading solutions. Its integrated brokerage model allows it to offer multiple financial services, including broking, margin funding, depository and distribution services, helping strengthen client engagement. The experienced promoters and management team bring extensive industry knowledge, supporting the Company’s operations, client-focused approach and efforts to expand its presence in the retail and HNI segments

* Key strategies: The Company aims to expand its brokerage business and geographical presence by strengthening its marketing initiatives, authorised person network and branch network. It plans to continue investing in technology and innovation to enhance customer experience, improve operational efficiency and provide convenient digital services. The Company also intends to focus on increasing fee-based revenue by expanding its range of financial products and services. In addition, it plans to enable clients to access global equities, providing broader investment opportunities and supporting deeper client engagement while diversifying its offerings and strengthening its competitive position in the evolving financial services market.

* Financials: Shah Investor’s Home Limited reported revenue from operations of ?71.48 crore in FY26, compared with ?94.27 crore in FY25, while profit before tax stood at ?18.31 crore. Profit after tax declined to ?13.20 crore from ?23.39 crore, with PAT margin moderating to 18.24%. Net worth increased to ?179.71 crore. EBITDA stood at ?21.62 crore, with an EBITDA margin of 30.24%. ROE and ROCE stood at 7.59% and 10.61%, respectively. Active clients also increased marginally to 38,189, while the margin trading facility book grew 117.40% to ?20.96 crore during FY26.

* Valuation: The company’s valuation appears demanding at a P/E of 26.94x, at which it is trading at a premium. Its financial performance weakened in FY26, with lower revenue, earnings and operating margins, while broking revenue also decreased. Although the client base and active clients increased, this growth has not translated into higher revenue. The company also remains dependent on Gujarat, resulting in geographical concentration. While its established client base and low leverage provide some support, the weaker financial performance and premium valuation warrant caution. Hence, we assign a Neutral rating to the IPO.

* Key risks: Key risks include high dependence on the broking segment, which contributed 64.78% of revenue in FY26, with Gujarat accounting for 93.74% of broking revenue, creating geographical concentration. The Company also relies significantly on its network of Authorised Persons, and loss of members or failure to expand the network could affect business growth. Negative operating cash flow in FY26 may constrain growth prospects. Dependence on Indian stock exchanges exposes the Company to operational disruptions, connectivity issues and regulatory compliance risks, which could adversely affect business, results of operations and financial condition

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