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CHOLAFINNBFCCredit Trajectory Model
15th April 2026

Cholamandalam Finance

We track 12 quarters of structural velocity to detect systemic stress that may not yet be reflected in market valuation metrics.

Peak Risk Score
24/ 100
Scale: 0 = Clean • 100 = Severe Risk (Lower is safer)
Risk ClassLow Risk
Peak Valuation—Pre-Crisis High
Trough / Resolution—Post-Default Market
Default Exposure—Admitted Claims
Flagium Risk Score (Left Axis: 0–100)
Multi-Quarter Risk vs. Stock Trajectory
0255075100Elevated Risk Threshold (65)Moderate Band (45)Q1Q2Q3Q4Q5Q6Q7Q8Q9Q10Q11Q12FlagiumAI • Systematic Corporate Health Monitoring (flagiumai.com)
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Structural risk reflects underlying balance sheet trends over a multi-quarter window.

Key Engine Signals & Trigger Factors

Primary forensic signals contributing to the 24/100 peak risk score

Signal Attribution
✓

Diverse Borrowing

Low liability concentration across bank/capital markets.

✓

AUM Growth Velocity

Asset growth matched by equity capital raising.

✓

NIM Stability

Spreads maintained despite volatility in borrowing costs.

✓

Asset Quality Hygiene

Historical credit costs remain within model median.

Forensic Pillar Evaluation

Status across all 6 core analysis pillars in the sector model.

01. Credit Quality (NBFC)Stable

Gross and Net NPA remain within safety thresholds.

03. Solvency (ALM)Stable

Structural maturity matching prevents liquidity gaps.

04. Structural GrowthStable

AUM growth is profitable, not just volume-driven.

01. Earnings QualityStable

Yields remain resilient to cost-of-fund changes.

02. LiquidityStable

Significant buffer in SLR and non-SLR investments.

06. GovernanceStable

Transparent NBFC disclosures and auditor record.

Key Trigger Signals & Disclosures

Algorithmic trigger conditions and statutory data points.

Pillar 1: Credit Quality

TRIGGERED

ALM Deficit Guard

Trigger Condition:

ALM Deficit < 10% in Short Bucket

The engine monitors if the NBFC is borrowing short-term to lend long-term. Chola shows matching discipline.

Filing Source:NBFC Statutory Disclosures
#ALM Maturity Buckets#Cost of Funds

Forensic Analysis Takeaway

Key Lesson for Institutional & Public Investors

"The low-risk score is driven by Pillar 3 (ALM) stability. Even during aggressive growth (Pillar 4), the company has not over-extended its liquidity or credit buffers."

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