Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd
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]
- Market Cap ₹ 7,345 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 64.4
- High / Low ₹ 73.4 / 50.0
- Stock P/E
- Book Value ₹ 51.4
- Dividend Yield 0.00 %
- ROCE 6.85 %
- ROE 2.43 %
- Face Value ₹ 10.0
Pros
- Company has been maintaining a healthy dividend payout of 37.0%
Cons
- Company has low interest coverage ratio.
- Company has a low return on equity of 9.33% over last 3 years.
- Earnings include an other income of Rs.1,036 Cr.
* The pros and cons are machine generated. Pros / cons are based on a checklist to highlight important points. Please exercise caution and do your own analysis.
Quarterly Results
Figures in Rs. Crores
Profit & Loss
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2011 | Mar 2012 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | TTM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 6 | 408 | 981 | 1,543 | 2,112 | 2,645 | 3,194 | 3,460 | 4,162 | 5,486 | 6,312 | 6,602 | |
| Interest | -0 | 2 | 159 | 460 | 684 | 964 | 1,150 | 1,396 | 1,421 | 1,617 | 2,407 | 3,060 | 3,361 |
| 0 | 17 | 230 | 561 | 964 | 1,015 | 1,304 | 1,628 | 2,123 | 2,361 | 2,681 | 3,816 | 4,373 | |
| Financing Profit | -0 | -13 | 19 | -40 | -105 | 133 | 191 | 170 | -84 | 184 | 399 | -564 | -1,132 |
| Financing Margin % | -1,100% | -208% | 5% | -4% | -7% | 6% | 7% | 5% | -2% | 4% | 7% | -9% | -17% |
| -0 | 0 | 71 | 233 | 241 | 283 | 282 | 418 | 538 | 670 | 799 | 911 | 1,036 | |
| Depreciation | -0 | -0 | 5 | 32 | 88 | 92 | 96 | 76 | 75 | 85 | 134 | 148 | 0 |
| Profit before tax | -0 | -13 | 85 | 161 | 49 | 324 | 377 | 511 | 378 | 769 | 1,063 | 199 | -97 |
| Tax % | -0% | -0% | -0% | 36% | 34% | 35% | 35% | 25% | 26% | 25% | 25% | 26% | |
| -0 | -13 | 85 | 104 | 32 | 211 | 244 | 384 | 281 | 574 | 799 | 147 | -67 | |
| EPS in Rs | -3.96 | -2.13 | 2.01 | 1.04 | 0.32 | 2.09 | 2.31 | 3.37 | 2.24 | 5.16 | 7.04 | 1.29 | -0.59 |
| Dividend Payout % | -0% | -0% | -0% | -0% | -0% | -0% | -0% | -0% | -0% | 19% | 14% | 78% |
| Compounded Sales Growth | |
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| 10 Years: | % |
| 5 Years: | 19% |
| 3 Years: | 22% |
| TTM: | 8% |
| Compounded Profit Growth | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | % |
| 5 Years: | -10% |
| 3 Years: | -20% |
| TTM: | -122% |
| Stock Price CAGR | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | % |
| 5 Years: | 5% |
| 3 Years: | -4% |
| 1 Year: | 13% |
| Return on Equity | |
|---|---|
| 10 Years: | 9% |
| 5 Years: | 9% |
| 3 Years: | 9% |
| Last Year: | 2% |
Balance Sheet
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2011 | Mar 2012 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Sep 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Capital | 6 | 61 | 423 | 1,006 | 1,006 | 1,006 | 1,053 | 1,139 | 1,252 | 1,111 | 1,135 | 1,140 | 1,140 |
| Reserves | -0 | -13 | 288 | 1,006 | 1,038 | 1,248 | 1,691 | 2,257 | 2,994 | 4,047 | 4,834 | 4,933 | 4,718 |
| Deposits | -0 | -0 | 1,921 | 5,604 | 9,007 | 10,788 | 16,392 | 18,951 | 25,348 | 36,129 | 43,107 | 44,094 | |
| Borrowing | -0 | 44 | 1,638 | 4,779 | 5,177 | 3,973 | 5,135 | 4,165 | 2,616 | 2,974 | 1,788 | 2,137 | 3,452 |
| -0 | 14 | 65 | 533 | 485 | 529 | 628 | 755 | 1,134 | 1,478 | 1,418 | 1,519 | 2,027 | |
| Total Liabilities | 5 | 105 | 2,414 | 9,245 | 13,310 | 15,763 | 19,296 | 24,708 | 26,948 | 34,958 | 45,304 | 52,836 | 55,431 |
| -0 | 4 | 11 | 274 | 280 | 236 | 210 | 184 | 189 | 338 | 537 | 531 | 709 | |
| CWIP | -0 | -0 | -0 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 41 | 68 | 165 | -0 |
| Investments | -0 | -0 | -0 | 1,890 | 3,857 | 2,344 | 2,343 | 3,705 | 4,450 | 6,665 | 9,065 | 9,289 | 10,598 |
| 5 | 102 | 2,403 | 7,066 | 9,172 | 13,181 | 16,740 | 20,818 | 22,297 | 27,914 | 35,634 | 42,851 | 44,124 | |
| Total Assets | 5 | 105 | 2,414 | 9,245 | 13,310 | 15,763 | 19,296 | 24,708 | 26,948 | 34,958 | 45,304 | 52,836 | 55,431 |
Cash Flows
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2011 | Mar 2012 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -101 | -336 | 1,334 | 213 | 1,799 | 440 | 2,044 | 159 | -998 | 3,834 | 1,937 | ||
| -3 | -9 | -405 | -11 | -7 | -72 | -43 | -89 | 49 | -360 | -239 | ||
| 108 | 168 | -563 | -28 | -1,706 | 908 | -1,154 | -1,317 | 60 | -1,210 | 259 | ||
| Net Cash Flow | 4 | -177 | 366 | 173 | 86 | 1,276 | 847 | -1,246 | -888 | 2,264 | 1,957 |
Ratios
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2011 | Mar 2012 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | |
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| ROE % | -4% | -49% | 12% | 8% | 2% | 10% | 10% | 13% | 7% | 12% | 14% | 2% |
Documents
Announcements
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ESG Rating-Reg.
2d - CFC Finlease assigned Equitas SFB ESG score 83 on Feb 25, 2026; unsolicited, based on public information.
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Newspaper Publication
13 Feb - Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited has informeds regarding the copy of newspaper publications and social media links notifying the opening of special window for relodgement …
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Granting Of Approval By Reserve Bank Of India (RBI) To ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited Along With Group Entities Of ICICI Bank Limited For Acquisition Of Shares Of Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited ('ESFBL/ The Bank')
11 Feb - RBI approved ICICI Prudential AMC and ICICI group acquiring up to 9.95% stake in Equitas SFB; approval valid one year.
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Schedule Of Investors Meet
11 Feb - Non-deal roadshow Feb 16, 2026 in Mumbai with Canara Robeco, General Atlantic, Bank of Baroda MF, Tata MF, East Bridge.
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Schedule Of Analyst /Institutional Investors Meet
4 Feb - Equitas SFB to attend investor conferences Feb 9, 10, 23 2026; presentation uploaded; no UPSI.
Annual reports
Concalls
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Geographical Diversification
It 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]