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ESAF Small Finance Bank Limited

ESAF Small Finance Bank Limited

ESAFSFB Share Price

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With a market cap of ₹1,362 cr, stock is ranked 1,310

Stock is 2.88x as volatile as Nifty

ESAFSFB Stock Scorecard

Performance

Low

Hasn't fared well - amongst the low performers

Valuation

High

Seems to be overvalued vs the market average

Growth

Low

Lagging behind the market in financials growth

Profitability

High

Showing good signs of profitability & efficiency

Entry point

Good

The stock is underpriced and is not in the overbought zone

Red flags

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With a market cap of ₹1,362 cr, stock is ranked 1,310

Stock is 2.88x as volatile as Nifty

ESAFSFB Performance & Key Metrics

ESAFSFB Performance & Key Metrics

No LabelNo LabelPB RatioPB RatioDividend YieldDiv. Yield
-3.650.70
Sector PESector PESector PBSector PBSector Div YldSctr Div Yld
18.082.460.98%

ESAFSFB Analyst Ratings & Forecast

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ESAFSFB Company Profile

ESAF Small Finance Bank is a small finance bank with a focus on unbanked and under-banked customer segments, especially in rural and semi-urban centers.

Investor Presentation

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Jan 31, 2026

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PE Ratio
19.12
19.12
1Y Return
3.36%
3.36%
Buy Reco %
92.11
92.11
PE Ratio
19.27
19.27
1Y Return
13.91%
13.91%
Buy Reco %
95.00
95.00
PE Ratio
15.20
15.20
1Y Return
36.24%
36.24%
Buy Reco %
94.87
94.87
PE Ratio
18.57
18.57
1Y Return
7.88%
7.88%
Buy Reco %
67.65
67.65
PE Ratio
16.18
16.18
1Y Return
70.08%
70.08%
Buy Reco %
0.00
0.00
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ESAFSFB Sentiment Analysis

ESAFSFB Sentiment Analysis

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ESAFSFB Stock Summary · February 2026

The bank has successfully returned to profitability in Q3 FY26, driven by a strategic shift towards secured lending, which now constitutes 63% of gross advances. This focus has not only improved asset quality, reflected in a significant reduction in non-performing assets, but also enhanced the overall resilience of the portfolio. With retail deposits making up 93% of total deposits, the bank enjoys a stable funding base, supporting robust disbursements, particularly in secured loans. As credit costs are projected to normalize and return on assets stabilizes, the bank's disciplined approach to operational efficiency and risk management positions it well for sustainable growth, despite ongoing challenges in the microfinance sector.

ESAFSFB Stock Growth Drivers
ESAFSFB Stock Growth Drivers
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  • Enhanced Financial Performance

    ESAF Small Finance Bank has reported a significant turnaround in its financial performance, achieving profitability

  • Strategic Shift to Secured Lending

    The bank has made a strategic shift from unsecured to secured lending, with secured assets

ESAFSFB Stock Challenges
ESAFSFB Stock Challenges
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ESAFSFB Forecast

ESAFSFB Forecasts

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ESAFSFB Income Statement

ESAFSFB Income Statement

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Quartersep 2023dec 2023mar 2024jun 2024sep 2024dec 2024mar 2025jun 2025sep 2025dec 2025
Total Revenue1,022.281,094.351,151.841,137.741,093.011,061.781,036.781,023.37964.981,163.44
Operating & Other expensessubtract833.99944.501,093.311,052.821,347.671,344.171,277.621,132.571,120.401,154.31
Depreciation/Amortizationsubtract0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
Interest & Other Itemssubtract0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
Taxes & Other Itemssubtract48.1737.7115.1822.15-64.59-71.49-57.65-27.98-39.612.01
EPS3.122.430.911.22-3.69-4.10-3.56-1.58-2.250.14

ESAFSFB Company Updates

Annual Report and Investor Presentation updates mentioned here are as reported by the company to the exchange
FY 2026FY 2026

Annual Report Pending

Investor Presentation

Jan 31PDF
Nov 11PDF
Aug 10PDF
Aug 9PDF
FY 2025FY 2025

Annual report

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Investor Presentation

May 17PDF
Feb 10PDF
Nov 14PDF
FY 2024FY 2024

Annual report

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FY 2023FY 2023

Annual report

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ESAFSFB Past Performance & Peer Comparison

ESAFSFB Past Performance & Peer Comparison

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FinancialsPrivate Banks

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StockPE RatioPE RatioPB RatioPB RatioDiv. YieldDividend Yield
ESAF Small Finance Bank Limited-2.610.70
HDFC Bank Ltd19.122.511.24%
ICICI Bank Ltd19.272.990.80%
Axis Bank Ltd15.202.270.07%

ESAFSFB Stock Price Comparison

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ESAFSFB Holdings

ESAFSFB Shareholdings

ESAFSFB Promoter Holdings Trend

ESAFSFB Promoter Holdings Trend

Total Promoter Holding
Increasing promoter holding is considered good and reflects management’s positive view about the future outlook

In last 6 months, promoter holding in the company has almost stayed constant

Low Pledged Promoter Holding
Lower pledged promoter holdings is considered better

Pledged promoter holdings is insignificant

ESAFSFB Institutional Holdings Trend

ESAFSFB Institutional Holdings Trend

Total Retail Holding
Increasing retail holding can be considered bad as it can reflect that institutions and promoters are selling their stake which is being absorbed by retail investors.

In last 3 months, retail holding in the company has almost stayed constant

Foreign Institutional Holding
Foreign Institutional Holding is quantum of stock held by foreign large-quantities-trading entities. Increasing value indicates growing support and comfort for the stock

In last 3 months, foreign institutional holding of the company has almost stayed constant

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ESAFSFB Shareholding Pattern

ESAFSFB Shareholding Pattern

Retail and OthersForeign InstitutionsOther Domestic InstitutionsMutual FundsTotal Promoter Holding63.30%0.00%4.97%0.01%31.73%

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ESAFSFB Shareholding History

ESAFSFB Shareholding History

SepDec '24MarJunSepDec '250.15%0.16%0.27%0.17%0.16%0.01%

Mutual Funds Invested in ESAFSFB

Mutual Funds Invested in ESAFSFB

No mutual funds holding trends are available

Top 1 Mutual Funds holding ESAF Small Finance Bank Limited


Funds (Top 1)Market-cap heldWeight3M holding changePortfolio rank
(3M change)
0.0000%0.00%-0.00%943/1038 (+3)

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ESAFSFB Insider Trades & Bulk Stock Deals

ESAFSFB Insider Trades & Bulk Stock Deals

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ESAFSFB Events

ESAFSFB Events

ESAFSFB Dividend Trend

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ESAFSFB Dividend Trend

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ESAFSFB Upcoming Dividends

ESAFSFB Upcoming Dividends

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ESAFSFB Past Dividends

ESAFSFB Past Dividends

Cash Dividend

Ex DateEx DateAug 7, 2024

Final
Final | Div/Share: ₹0.70

Dividend/Share

0.70

Ex DateEx Date

Aug 7, 2024

ESAFSFB Stock News & Opinions

ESAFSFB Stock News & Opinions

Earnings
ESAF Small Finance Bank reports standalone net profit of Rs 7.12 crore in the December 2025 quarter

Net profit of ESAF Small Finance Bank reported to Rs 7.12 crore in the quarter ended December 2025 as against net loss of Rs 210.90 crore during the previous quarter ended December 2024. Total Operating Income declined 5.68% to Rs 894.05 crore in the quarter ended December 2025 as against Rs 947.85 crore during the previous quarter ended December 2024. ParticularsQuarter EndedDec. 2025Dec. 2024% Var. Total Operating Income894.05947.85 -6 OPM %22.537.02 - PBDT9.13-282.39 LP PBT9.13-282.39 LP NP7.12-210.90 LP Powered by Capital Market - Live

1 month agoCapital Market - Live
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ESAF Small Finance Bank to announce Quarterly Result

ESAF Small Finance Bank will hold a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company on 30 January 2026.Powered by Capital Market - Live

1 month agoCapital Market - Live
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ESAF Small Finance Bank allots 31,391 equity shares under ESOS

ESAF Small Finance Bank has allotted 31,391 equity shares of face value of Rs. 10/- each to eligible employees upon exercise of options vested under ESAF Employee Stock Option Scheme 2019. Powered by Capital Market - Live

1 month agoCapital Market - Live
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ESAF SFB's total deposits rise 7% YoY to Rs 24,006 cr in Q3

CASA deposits increased 7.83% YoY to Rs 6,030 crore as of 31 December 2025, compared with Rs 5,592 crore a year ago. The CASA ratio stood at 25.12% as of 31 December 2025, marginally higher than 24.95% as of 31 December 2024. The bank's gross advances rose 13.06% YoY to Rs 20,680 crore as of 31 December 2025, compared with Rs 18,291 crore as of 31 December 2024. Micro loans declined 24.16% YoY to Rs 7,583 crore as of 31 December 2025, compared with Rs 9,999 crore a year earlier. In contrast, retail and other loans surged 57.95% YoY to Rs 13,097 crore as of 31 December 2025, up from Rs 8,292 crore as of 31 December 2024. The bank's customer base stood at 99.85 lakh as of 31 December 2025, with 5.71 lakh new customers added during the year. During the quarter, the bank completed transactions involving the sale of non-performing assets (NPAs), including technically written-off assets amounting to Rs 1,693.65 crore, to asset reconstruction companies for an aggregate consideration of Rs 183.18 crore. Kerala-based ESAF Small Finance Bank commenced its banking operations in March 2017. As of 31 December 2025, the bank's distribution network comprised 788 branches, 720 ATMs and 1045 customer service centers spanning across 24 states and 2 union territories. The company reported a standalone net loss of Rs 115.81 crore in Q2 FY26 compared with a net loss of Rs 190.07 crore in Q2 FY25. Total income declined 11.7% YoY to Rs 964.98 crore in Q2 FY26. The counter rose 0.71% to settle at Rs 26.95 on the BSE. Powered by Capital Market - Live

1 month agoCapital Market - Live
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ESAF Small Finance Bank rises after selling NPA portfolio to ARC

In an exchange filing, the bank said it had earlier informed shareholders on 12 December 2025 that its board had approved the sale of the specified loan portfolio, with a pool size of up to Rs 1,700 crore, including the technical write-off pool. The bank carries an overall provision of 94% on this portfolio. The Board of Directors authorized the Asset Sale Committee of Executives to negotiate and finalize the valuation under the Swiss Challenge Method. Following the conclusion of the Swiss Challenge Method, the bank transferred the outstanding portfolio of Rs 1,693.65 crore as of 30 September 2025 to ARCs on 29 December 2025 for an aggregate consideration of Rs 183.18 crore. Kerala-based ESAF Small Finance Bank commenced its banking operations in March 2017. As of September 2025, ESAF SFB's distribution network stood at 788 branches and 718 ATMs across 24 states and 2 union territories, supported by 33 institutional business correspondents and 1,110 customer service centers. The company reported a standalone net loss of Rs 115.81 crore in Q2 FY26 compared with net loss of Rs 190.07 crore in Q2 FY25. Total income declined 11.7% YoY to Rs 964.98 crore in Q2 FY26. Powered by Capital Market - Live

2 months agoCapital Market - Live
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ESAF SFB gains after board OKs to sell Rs 1700-cr NPA pool

The NPA pool is estimated at up to Rs Rs 1,700 crore (including technical write off pool) against which the bank has made an overall provision of 94%. The board has authorised the Asset Sale Committee of executives to negotiate and finalise the valuation under Swiss Challenge method. Kerala-based ESAF Small Finance Bank commenced its banking operations in March 2017. As of September 2025, ESAF SFB's distribution network stood at 788 branches and 718 ATMs across 24 States and 2 Union Territories, supported by 33 Institutional Business Correspondents and 1,110 Customer Service Centres. The company reported a standalone net loss of Rs 115.81 crore in Q2 FY26 compared with net loss of Rs 190.07 crore in Q2 FY25. Total income declined 11.7% YoY to Rs 964.98 crore in Q2 FY26.Powered by Capital Market - Live

2 months agoCapital Market - Live
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ESAF Small Finance Bank receives upgrade in ESG rating

ESAF Small Finance Bank announced that CareEdge ESG ratings (SEBI Registered ESG Rating Provider) has upgraded the ESG Rating of the Bank from the existing ESG Rating of 'CareEdge-ESG 2 with an overall rating score of 68.1' to ESG Rating of 'CareEdge - ESG1 with an overall rating score of 75.4'.Powered by Capital Market - Live

3 months agoCapital Market - Live
Earnings
ESAF Small Finance Bank reports standalone net loss of Rs 115.81 crore in the September 2025 quarter

Net Loss of ESAF Small Finance Bank reported to Rs 115.81 crore in the quarter ended September 2025 as against net loss of Rs 190.07 crore during the previous quarter ended September 2024. Total Operating Income declined 17.63% to Rs 819.82 crore in the quarter ended September 2025 as against Rs 995.28 crore during the previous quarter ended September 2024. ParticularsQuarter EndedSep. 2025Sep. 2024% Var. Total Operating Income819.82995.28 -18 OPM %18.9316.24 - PBDT-155.42-196.66 21 PBT-155.42-196.66 21 NP-115.81-190.07 39 Powered by Capital Market - Live

3 months agoCapital Market - Live
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ESAF Small Finance Bank to conduct board meeting

ESAF Small Finance Bank will hold a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company on 11 November 2025.Powered by Capital Market - Live

3 months agoCapital Market - Live
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ESAF Small Finance Bank to convene board meeting

ESAF Small Finance Bank will hold a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company on 3 November 2025.Powered by Capital Market - Live

4 months agoCapital Market - Live

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

  1. What is the share price of ESAF Small Finance Bank Limited (ESAFSFB) today?

    The share price of ESAFSFB as on 2nd March 2026 is ₹26.43. The stock prices are volatile and keep changing through the day depending upon various factors and market conditions.

  2. What is the return on ESAF Small Finance Bank Limited (ESAFSFB) share?

    The past returns of ESAF Small Finance Bank Limited (ESAFSFB) share are
    • Past 1 week: -4.79%
    • Past 1 month: -9.89%
    • Past 3 months: -0.49%
    • Past 6 months: -9.92%
    • Past 1 year: -2.00%
    • Past 3 years: N/A%
    • Past 5 years: -61.72%

  3. What are the peers or stocks similar to ESAF Small Finance Bank Limited (ESAFSFB)?

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  4. What is the market cap of ESAF Small Finance Bank Limited (ESAFSFB) share?

    Market capitalization, short for market cap, is the market value of a publicly traded company's outstanding shares. The market cap of ESAF Small Finance Bank Limited (ESAFSFB) is ₹1362.80 Cr as of 2nd March 2026.

  5. What is the 52 week high and low of ESAF Small Finance Bank Limited (ESAFSFB) share?

    The 52-week high of ESAF Small Finance Bank Limited (ESAFSFB) is ₹36.20 and the 52-week low is ₹24.31.

  6. What is the PE and PB ratio of ESAF Small Finance Bank Limited (ESAFSFB) stock?

    The P/E (price-to-earnings) ratio of ESAF Small Finance Bank Limited (ESAFSFB) is -2.61. The P/B (price-to-book) ratio is 0.70.

  7. Which sector does ESAF Small Finance Bank Limited (ESAFSFB) belong to?

    ESAF Small Finance Bank Limited (ESAFSFB) belongs to the Financials sector & Private Banks sub-sector.

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