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Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd

β‚Ή 66.6-0.06%
06 Jan – close price
πŸ”—equitasbank.comβ€’BSE: 543243β€’NSE: EQUITASBNK
Market Capβ‚Ή 7,602 Cr.
Current Priceβ‚Ή 66.6
High / Lowβ‚Ή 75.5
Stock P/Enull
Book Valueβ‚Ή 51.4
Dividend Yield0.00 %
ROCE6.85 %
ROE2.43 %
Face Valueβ‚Ή 10.0
Salesβ‚Ή 6,522 Cr.
OPM33.9 %
Mar Capβ‚Ή 7,602 Cr.

ABOUT

Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd before acquiring small bank license, operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Equitas Holding Ltd. The holding entity started its operations in 2007 in the microfinance segment & diversified into vehicle & housing finance in 2011. Also entered into SME & LAP in 2013. It merged with the other two subsidiaries named Equitas Microfinance Ltd & Equitas Housing Finance Ltd & formed a bank. After receiving a license in Sept 2016 the company commenced operations under Equitas small finance Bank.[1][2]

KEY POINTS

Geographical DiversificationIt is present in 18 states & UTs with 964 Banking outlets & 365 ATMs[1]Company has highest number of branches in Tamil Nadu (335), Maharashtra (152), Karnataka (110). Similarly, Company get maximum business from Tamil Nadu (Advances 49%, Deposits 28%), followed by Maharashtra (Advances 15%, Deposits 13%) & Karanataka (Advances 12%, Deposits 9%)[2]

Also present in buckets:
Aggressive Growth TriggersAggressive Growth TriggersExcellent ResultsRevenue GuidanceAsset Base ExpansionCapacity Expansion And ProductsPreferential IssuanceJv Partnerships AcquisitionsJv Partnerships AcquisitionsCredit Rating UpdatesRed Flags And Poor Performance

Peer Comparision

S.No.NameCurrent Price (Rs.)Price to EarningMarket Capitalization (Rs.Cr.)Dividend yield (%)Net Profit latest quarter (Rs.Cr.)YOY Quarterly profit growth (%)Sales latest quarter (Rs.Cr.)YOY Quarterly sales growth (%)Return on capital employed (%)Sales (Rs.Cr.)OPM (%)Profit after tax (Rs.Cr.)Profit after tax latest quarter (Rs.Cr.)Price to book valueReturn on assets (%)Debt to equity
1.AU Small Finance1008.7534.6775371.850.10560.87-1.814511.2815.368.4017273.8051.722173.88560.874.151.587.87
2.Ujjivan Small58.2127.0711286.680.00121.72-47.771682.314.318.536465.5838.93416.95121.721.811.656.77
3.Equitas Sma. Fin66.64–7601.760.0024.1487.421617.354.026.856522.1133.88-91.2124.141.300.308.12
4.Jana Small Finan420.1510.764423.070.0074.99-22.471304.7811.908.154933.5240.70411.0674.991.031.418.49
5.Utkarsh Small F.15.40–2740.470.00-348.46-778.07839.97-14.897.173532.937.10-753.02-348.461.170.099.98
6.Fino Payments253.3026.282107.920.0015.35-27.4260.1125.886.64223.23-615.2880.2215.352.802.433.93
7.Suryoday Small144.2923.521533.660.0030.41-33.00519.662.467.281973.2637.7065.2130.410.770.827.11
–Median: 9 Co.144.2924.92740.470.030.41-22.47839.974.317.173532.9337.780.2230.411.171.367.87

Quarterly Results

Standalone figures in β‚Ή crores

Dec 2022Dec 2023Dec 2024Jun 2023Jun 2024Jun 2025Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025Sep 2022Sep 2023Sep 2024Sep 2025
Sales
–––––––––––––
Expenses
5717159676629741,3756857581,0026026801,021969
Operating Profit
–––––––––––––
Other Income
153205238171209292239240225145181239229
Profit before tax
2292769025236-297261268531522672034
Tax %
26%27%26%24%28%-25%27%23%21%24%26%36%28%
Net Profit
1702026619126-224190208421161981324
EPS in Rs
1.361.790.581.720.23-1.961.711.830.370.931.770.110.21

Profit & Loss

Standalone Figures in β‚Ή Crores / Yearly

Mar 2011Mar 2012Mar 2016Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025TTM
Sales
–––––––––––––
Expenses
0172305619641,0151,3041,6282,1232,3612,6813,8164,313
Operating Profit
–––––––––––––
Other Income
0071233241283282418538670799911984
Interest
021594606849641,1501,3961,4211,6172,4073,0603,315
Depreciation
005328892967675851341480
Profit before tax
-0-1385161493243775113787691,063199-121
Net Profit
-0-138510432211244384281574799147-91
EPS in Rs
-3.96-2.132.011.040.322.092.313.372.245.167.041.29-0.80
Dividend Payout %
0%0%0%0%0%0%0%0%0%19%14%78%–

Compounded Profit Growth

10 Years:%
5 Years:-10%
3 Years:-20%
TTM:-120%

Compounded Sales Growth

10 Years:%
5 Years:19%
3 Years:22%
TTM:10%

Return on Equity

10 Years:%
5 Years:9%
3 Years:9%
Last Year:2%

Stock Price CAGR

10 Years:%
5 Years:11%
3 Years:4%
1 Year:-5%

Balance Sheet

Standalone figures in β‚Ή crores

Mar 2011Mar 2012Mar 2016Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025Sep 2025
Equity Capital
6614231,0061,0061,0061,0531,1391,2521,1111,1351,1401,140
Reserves
-0-132881,0061,0381,2481,6912,2572,9944,0474,8344,9334,718
Borrowings
–––––––––––––
Other Liabilities
014655334855296287551,1341,4781,4181,5192,027
Total Liabilities
51052,4149,24513,31015,76319,29624,70826,94834,95845,30452,83655,431
Fixed Assets
0411274280236210184189338537531709
Gross Block
0.003.5224.13352.62444.68487.14550.35592.18665.98886.791,208.801,331.76–
Accumulated Depreciation
0.000.0012.9679.01164.94251.43339.86408.01476.71549.09672.28800.85–
CWIP
0001512211141681650
Investments
0001,8903,8572,3442,3433,7054,4506,6659,0659,28910,598
Other Assets
51022,4037,0669,17213,18116,74020,81822,29727,91435,63442,85144,124
Total Assets
51052,4149,24513,31015,76319,29624,70826,94834,95845,30452,83655,431

Cash Flows

Standalone Figures in β‚Ή Crores / Yearly

Mar 2011Mar 2012Mar 2016Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025
Cash from Operating Activity
–-101-3361,3342131,7994402,044159-9983,8341,937
Cash from Investing Activity
–-3-9-405-11-7-72-43-8949-360-239
Cash from Financing Activity
–108168-563-28-1,706908-1,154-1,31760-1,210259
Net Cash Flow
–4-177366173861,276847-1,246-8882,2641,957

Ratios

Standalone Figures in β‚Ή Crores / Yearly

Mar 2011Mar 2012Mar 2016Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025
Debtor Days
––––––––––––
Inventory Days
––––––––––––
Days Payable
––––––––––––
Cash Conversion Cycle
––––––––––––
Working Capital Days
––––––––––––
ROCE %
––––––––––––

Shareholding Pattern

Numbers in percentages

Dec 2022Mar 2023Jun 2023Sep 2023Dec 2023Mar 2024Jun 2024Sep 2024Dec 2024Mar 2025Jun 2025Sep 2025
Promoters
74.48%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
FIIs
4.08%22.69%21.45%18.16%19.61%19.50%19.65%16.91%15.42%16.47%16.30%15.67%
DIIs
15.34%42.97%42.96%43.93%45.64%45.21%45.42%43.66%42.62%42.70%47.13%48.20%
Public
6.09%34.33%35.58%37.91%34.74%35.28%34.93%39.42%41.96%40.82%36.57%36.13%

* The classifications might have changed from Sep'2022 onwards.ℹ️

BSE Announcements AI Summary

Direct from BSE filings, auto-summarised

Equitas SFB Posts Strong Advance Growth; Deposits Rise in Q4FY26 Update

2nd April 2026, 8:43 pm

Equitas Small Finance Bank: Senior Management Personnel Cessation Effective March 31, 2026

31st March 2026, 11:40 pm

Equitas Small Finance Bank to Close Trading Window from April 1, 2026

26th March 2026, 5:45 pm

Equitas Small Finance Bank to Conduct Non-Deal Roadshows in Singapore

11th March 2026, 11:01 pm

Equitas SFB Allots 54,997 Shares Under ESOP Scheme, Boosting Capital

4th March 2026, 5:58 pm

Published by Other Websites

External media mentions & references

HSBC Slashes Indian Bank Targets Amid Iran Conflict Fears

1st April 2026, 8:39 am

India's MFI Sector Gets Boost: New Credit Guarantee Scheme Launched

24th March 2026, 9:26 am

India Launches Rs 20,000 Crore MFI Credit Guarantee Scheme

24th March 2026, 9:09 am

Small Finance Banks Lead FD Rates, Outpacing Private Lenders

21st March 2026, 1:54 pm

Kotak Favors Private Banks Over PSBs on Valuation, Risk-Reward

20th March 2026, 3:34 pm

News Articles

Editorial & research coverage

Equitas SFB: Motilal Oswal Reiterates BUY on Strong Q3 Results
Equitas SFB: Motilal Oswal Reiterates BUY on Strong Q3 Results

2nd February 2026, 6:40 pm

Equitas SFB Profit Surges 35.8% Driven by Margin Expansion
Equitas SFB Profit Surges 35.8% Driven by Margin Expansion

29th January 2026, 2:30 pm

India Microfinance Market Shrinks to 4-Year Low Amid Lender Caution
India Microfinance Market Shrinks to 4-Year Low Amid Lender Caution

19th January 2026, 12:28 am

3 Indian Stocks Recommended for Portfolio Gains: Analyst Picks
3 Indian Stocks Recommended for Portfolio Gains: Analyst Picks

14th January 2026, 7:35 am

Angel One Analyst Picks Fortis, Equitas SFB: Buy Signals Issued
Angel One Analyst Picks Fortis, Equitas SFB: Buy Signals Issued

12th January 2026, 6:57 am

Documents

Announcements

Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Allotment

12h - Allotted 1,98,515 shares on Jan 06, 2026; paid-up capital rose to Rs.11,40,91,84,080.

Compliances-Certificate under Reg. 74 (5) of SEBI (DP) Regulations, 2018

1d - Registrar certificates under SEBI Regulation 74(5) for quarter ended December 31, 2025 submitted to exchanges.

Business Updates For The Quarter Ended December 31,2025

2d - Q3 (Dec 31, 2025): Gross advances Rs43,269cr; deposits Rs43,668cr; disbursements Rs6,557cr; sold NPAs ~Rs349cr.

Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Change in Management

2 Jan - Mr John Alex resigns as Headβ€”Lead Bank, Govt. Liaison & Social Initiatives; effective April 1, 2026.

Closure of Trading Window

26 Dec - Trading window closed Jan 1, 2026 until 48 hours after unaudited results for quarter ending Dec 31, 2025.

Annual Reports

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Financial Year 2021

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Credit Ratings

Rating update

6 Oct 2025 from care

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20 Aug 2025 from care

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Stock Analysis

Description

  1. Equitas Small Finance Bank is a small finance bank operating in India's financial services sector, providing banking services.

Key Growth Triggers

  1. Extensive geographical presence across 18 states & UTs with 964 Banking outlets & 365 ATMs.
  2. Digital transformation initiatives such as the Equitas 2.0 Mobile Banking App and digital personal loans.
  3. Strategic focus on secured lending, with growth in non-MFI and vehicle finance segments.
  4. Roadmap towards universal banking status and normalization of microfinance stress.

Order Book

  1. Currently no data available for Order Book.

Key Red Flags

  1. Currently no data available for Key Red Flags.

Key Dates To Watch

  1. Board Meeting to approve Q3 FY26 results: January 29, 2026.
  2. Investor & Analyst Earnings Call: January 30, 2026.
  3. Trading Window Re-opens: February 2, 2026.

Corporate Announcements

2nd Apr 26
Impact Rating: 9
Equitas Small Finance Bank's business update highlights strong Q4FY26 performance with Gross Advances climbing 21.58% year-on-year to β‚Ή46,183 crore, supported by robust disbursements. Total Deposits grew 7.96% YoY to β‚Ή46,533 crore, while CASA dipped slightly.
31st Mar 26
Impact Rating: 4
Equitas Small Finance Bank confirms the cessation of Senior Management Personnel, Mr. John Alex, effective March 31, 2026. This follows his resignation and is in line with SEBI regulations.
26th Mar 26
Impact Rating: 5
Equitas Small Finance Bank has announced a closure of its trading window starting April 1, 2026. This closure will remain effective until 48 hours post the announcement of the Audited Financial Results for the quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2026.
11th Mar 26
Impact Rating: 7
Equitas Small Finance Bank will conduct non-deal roadshows in Singapore on March 16 and March 17, 2026, meeting with various existing and prospective institutional investors and analysts.
4th Mar 26
Impact Rating: 5
On March 4, 2026, Equitas Small Finance Bank allotted 54,997 equity shares at β‚Ή10 each under its ESOP Scheme 2019. The Bank's paid-up share capital has now increased to β‚Ή11,410.43 crore.