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PB Fintech Q3 Earnings: Profit Jumps 88.2% YoY

PB Fintech, the parent company of financial services platforms Policybazaar and Paisabazaar, announced its financial results for the third quarter of the fiscal year 2025 on Thursday. The company recorded an 88.2% surge in net profit for the quarter ending December 2024, reaching ₹71.5 crore, compared to ₹38 crore in the same period the previous year.
As of 3:00 PM IST, the PB Fintech share price was at ₹1,723.90 on the NSE.
Revenue saw a significant 48.3% jump, rising to ₹1,291.6 crore in Q3 FY25 from ₹870.9 crore in Q3 FY24. Additionally, the company reversed its EBITDA performance, reporting a positive ₹27.7 crore in Q3, in contrast to the EBITDA loss of ₹25.5 crore in the corresponding quarter of the prior year. The EBITDA margin stood at 2.1%.
Despite these positive financial results, PB Fintech’s stock closed 3% lower at ₹1,659.75 on Thursday.
The company’s Online Insurance New Premium segment witnessed a 44% year-on-year (YoY) increase, driven by growth in its newly introduced health and life insurance services. Total insurance premiums earned amounted to ₹6,135 crore, marking a 44% YoY rise, largely propelled by the expansion of new health and life insurance premiums.
For Q3 FY25, consolidated operating revenue grew 48% to ₹1,292 crore, with core insurance revenue increasing by 45% YoY. However, the core credit revenue segment saw an 18% decline YoY.
PB Fintech highlighted its renewal/trail revenue reaching an annualized run rate (ARR) of ₹665 crore, reflecting a 46% increase from ₹454 crore in the same quarter of the previous year. The company emphasized that this is a crucial factor in driving long-term profitability.
During the quarter, the company continued to enhance its customer onboarding and claims support services, with insurance customer satisfaction (CSAT) rising to 90.2%, compared to 90% in the prior quarter. Meanwhile, its credit business experienced a 20% YoY drop in disbursals through its online platform. However, the secured credit business—introduced in Q2 FY25 and now classified under "New Initiatives"—achieved ₹2,570 crore in disbursals and generated ₹24 crore in revenue for the quarter.
Since December 2022, the core credit business has remained adjusted EBITDA positive, with an ARR of ₹21,700 crore in credit disbursals and nearly 5 lakh credit cards issued. The total number of consumers with credit scores on the platform has reached 49.4 million.
More than 70% of disbursals through Paisabazaar were made to existing customers, indicating strong customer loyalty and repeat transactions. New Initiatives reported an 87% YoY increase in revenue, with an improvement in the adjusted EBITDA margin from -13% to -7%, contributing 3% to the company's overall performance.
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