Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd. (IN:EQUITASBNK)
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EQUITASBNK Stock Chart & Stats
₹66.97
₹1.02(1.51%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
₹66.97
₹1.02(1.51%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range₹50.05 - ₹80.17
Previous CloseN/A
Volume3.44M
Average Volume (3M)236.91K
Market Cap
₹88.20B
Enterprise Value₹90.85B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)₹79.27B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)₹20.21B
Price to Earnings (P/E)86.2
Beta0.92
Next Earnings
Jul 24, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.63%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.90
Shares Outstanding1,143,721,800
10 Day Avg. Volume329,486
30 Day Avg. Volume236,913
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.90
Price to Book (P/B)0.97
Price to Sales (P/S)0.75
P/FCF Ratio7.64
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
₹78.00Price Target Upside16.47% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)6.28
Revenue Forecast (FY)₹53.27B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Consistent Revenue GrowthSustained top-line growth (+19.1% YoY in 2026) indicates enduring demand across the bank's product set and expanding customer penetration. Over 2–6 months this supports net interest income scale, cross-sell opportunities, and the ability to invest in distribution and digital channels without relying solely on cost cuts.
Diversified Retail-Focused FranchiseA diversified loan book across microfinance, vehicle finance, affordable housing and MSME reduces concentration risk and anchors stable interest income. Serving underserved retail and small-enterprise segments via branch-led and alternate channels supports resilient demand and fee cross-sell over the medium term.
Improved Capital And Moderate LeverageGradual capital build and lower leverage versus prior years provide a stronger regulatory and loss-absorbing buffer. Moderate debt-to-equity (~0.94) supports continued lending capacity and gives management room to navigate provisioning or invest in growth while maintaining regulatory headroom over the coming months.
Bears Say
Severe Margin CompressionA collapse in net margin from double digits to ~1.3% materially reduces ROE and internal capital generation. If driven by structural cost or credit pressure, this constrains the bank's ability to build reserves, invest in growth, or absorb shocks, and could force higher pricing or cost restructuring.
Renewed Debt BuildRising debt increases interest and refinancing exposure, eroding margins further when profitability is weak. Higher leverage limits funding flexibility, tightens regulatory metrics and raises funding-cost sensitivity, making the bank more vulnerable to adverse rate or deposit dynamics over the medium term.
Weakened And Volatile Cash FlowDeclining and historically volatile cash generation reduces internal funding for credit growth and capital needs. Lower 2026 cash flow versus 2025 increases reliance on external funding, heightens liquidity risk, and narrows the margin for error if credit costs or deposit funding stresses persist in the next several months.
Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd. News
EQUITASBNK FAQ
What was Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd. lowest stock price was ₹50.05 and its highest was ₹80.17 in the past 12 months.
What is Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd.’s market cap?
Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd.’s market cap is ₹88.20B.
When is Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 24, 2026 which is in 33 days.
How were Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd. released its earnings results on Apr 30, 2026. The company reported ₹1.9 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ₹1.225 by ₹0.675.
Is Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd. pay dividends?
Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd. pays a Annually dividend of ₹1 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.63%. See more information on Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd. dividends here
What is Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd. have?
Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd. has 1,143,721,800 shares outstanding.
What happened to Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd. reported an EPS of ₹1.9 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of ₹1.225. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.506%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in IN:EQUITASBNK
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Company Description
Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd.
Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited delivers a comprehensive suite of banking and financial services to a diverse clientele, including individual customers, corporate entities, and micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). The institution's operations are structured across key segments: Treasury, Corporate/Wholesale Banking, Retail Banking, and Other Banking Operations. The bank provides an array of deposit products, such as fixed, savings, salary, business, current, and TASC accounts. For borrowing needs, it extends various loan facilities, including those secured against property, gold, or homes, as well as financing for used cars, businesses, and MSMEs. Beyond traditional loans, Equitas also offers vehicle financing, merchant overdrafts, monitoring services for MSME loans, overdrafts against deposits, and specialized financing for agribusinesses. Complementing these are a suite of additional services: investment options, a variety of insurance products (general, life, and health), pension schemes, payment and collection solutions, retail foreign exchange, fund transfers, and debit cards. Accessibility is enhanced through online, mobile, and even doorstep banking services. The bank maintains a significant physical presence across India, operating 869 banking outlets and 339 ATMs. Established in 1993, originally known as Equitas Finance Limited, the institution is headquartered in Chennai, India, and operates as a subsidiary of Equitas Holdings Limited.
EQUITASBNK Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
₹78.00
▲(16.47% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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