Cholamandalam Investment and Finance demonstrates strong profitability and above-average asset under management growth according to Nuvama.Despite recent price appreciation, Nuvama believes the stock looks expensive and initiates a 'Hold' recommendation with a target price of Rs 1,600.The company is projected to sustain a 'best-in-class earnings growth' rate of 30% over the financial years 2025-2027E.Cholamandalam Finance's scrip fell 2.33% to Rs 1,426.25 apiece, the lowest level since March 12.