ESAF Small Finance Bank Ltd
Incorporated in 1992, ESAF Small Finance
Bank provides micro, retail and corporate banking, para banking activities such as
debit card, third party financial product distribution, in addition to treasury and
permitted foreign exchange business[1]
- Market Cap ₹ 1,361 Cr.
- Current Price ₹ 26.4
- High / Low ₹ 36.2 / 19.7
- Stock P/E
- Book Value ₹ 34.5
- Dividend Yield 0.00 %
- ROCE 5.64 %
- ROE -8.92 %
- Face Value ₹ 10.0
Pros
- Stock is trading at 0.76 times its book value
Cons
- Company has low interest coverage ratio.
- Company has a low return on equity of -4.24% over last 3 years.
- Earnings include an other income of Rs.811 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.
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Quarterly Results
Figures in Rs. Crores
Profit & Loss
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 597 | 1,032 | 1,413 | 1,641 | 1,940 | 2,854 | 3,819 | 3,862 | 3,537 | |
| Interest | 16 | 315 | 458 | 621 | 720 | 793 | 1,017 | 1,449 | 1,811 | 1,837 |
| 31 | 357 | 538 | 646 | 879 | 1,248 | 1,676 | 2,190 | 3,152 | 2,739 | |
| Financing Profit | -18 | -75 | 35 | 146 | 43 | -101 | 160 | 180 | -1,101 | -1,039 |
| Financing Margin % | -61% | -13% | 3% | 10% | 3% | -5% | 6% | 5% | -28% | -29% |
| 19 | 102 | 109 | 133 | 127 | 208 | 288 | 442 | 467 | 811 | |
| Depreciation | 0 | 0 | 17 | 23 | 29 | 33 | 42 | 51 | 59 | 0 |
| Profit before tax | 1 | 27 | 127 | 256 | 141 | 74 | 406 | 570 | -693 | -228 |
| Tax % | 0% | 0% | 29% | 26% | 25% | 26% | 26% | 25% | -25% | -27% |
| 1 | 27 | 90 | 190 | 105 | 55 | 302 | 426 | -521 | -166 | |
| EPS in Rs | 0.03 | 0.87 | 2.11 | 4.45 | 2.34 | 1.22 | 6.73 | 8.27 | -10.12 | -3.23 |
| Dividend Payout % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 8% | 0% | 0% |
| Compounded Sales Growth | |
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| 5 Years: | 17% |
| 3 Years: | 7% |
| TTM: | -8% |
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| TTM: | 68% |
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| 1 Year: | -10% |
| Return on Equity | |
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| 10 Years: | 4% |
| 5 Years: | 1% |
| 3 Years: | -4% |
| Last Year: | -9% |
Balance Sheet
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Capital | 302 | 312 | 428 | 428 | 449 | 449 | 449 | 515 | 515 | 516 |
| Reserves | 4 | 31 | 466 | 656 | 903 | 962 | 1,266 | 1,977 | 1,434 | 1,264 |
| Deposits | 409 | 2,523 | 4,317 | 7,028 | 8,999 | 12,815 | 14,666 | 19,868 | 23,276 | 25,850 |
| Borrowing | 2,053 | 1,675 | 1,702 | 1,203 | 1,694 | 2,953 | 3,354 | 3,223 | 1,406 | 2,753 |
| 227 | 183 | 145 | 154 | 293 | 528 | 489 | 505 | 547 | 485 | |
| Total Liabilities | 2,994 | 4,724 | 7,058 | 9,470 | 12,339 | 17,708 | 20,224 | 26,087 | 27,178 | 30,868 |
| 33 | 69 | 86 | 116 | 133 | 159 | 188 | 205 | 237 | 516 | |
| CWIP | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 63 | 0 |
| Investments | 579 | 732 | 1,531 | 1,734 | 1,932 | 4,070 | 4,889 | 5,541 | 5,995 | 6,399 |
| 2,382 | 3,924 | 5,438 | 7,616 | 10,268 | 13,478 | 15,147 | 20,338 | 20,883 | 23,953 | |
| Total Assets | 2,994 | 4,724 | 7,058 | 9,470 | 12,339 | 17,708 | 20,224 | 26,087 | 27,178 | 30,868 |
Cash Flows
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -239 | 1,089 | 1,127 | -584 | -571 | 1,001 | 3,176 | ||||
| -171 | -635 | -638 | -982 | -573 | -583 | -769 | ||||
| 488 | -499 | 653 | 1,259 | 399 | 235 | -1,852 | ||||
| Net Cash Flow | 78 | -45 | 1,143 | -308 | -745 | 654 | 556 | |||
| Free Cash Flow | -277 | 1,036 | 1,078 | -638 | -641 | 930 | 3,024 | |||
| CFO/OP | -40% | 152% | 162% | -82% | -43% | 71% | 448% |
Ratios
Figures in Rs. Crores
| Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | |
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| ROE % | 0% | 8% | 15% | 19% | 9% | 4% | 19% | 20% | -23% | -9% |
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Documents
Announcements
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Change in Management
2h - ESAF Small Finance Bank reclassifies three officials as SMP from May 1, 2026, and updates management framework.
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Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Change in Directorate
2h - Prof. Biju Varkkey recommended for reappointment as Independent Director for three years from August 17, 2026.
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Outcome Of The Board Meeting Held On April 30, 2026
2h - Board recommended Prof. Biju Varkkey’s reappointment; reclassified three officials as SMP from May 1, 2026.
- Audited Standalone Financial Results For The Quarter And Financial Year Ended March 31, 2026. 3h
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Board Meeting Outcome for Outcome Of Board Meeting - Audited Standalone Financial Results For The Quarter And Financial Year Ended March 31, 2026.
3h - Board approved FY26 audited results; Q4 profit Rs 23.5 lakh, FY26 loss Rs 166.4 crore; unmodified audit opinion.
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Multi-Nodal Delivery Channels:[1]
a) Banking Outlets:
The company operates full-fledged banking product & services
b) Institutional Business Correspondents (BCs):
It undertakes sourcing and servicing of customers for micro loans, mortgage loans, vehicle loans, MSME loans, agricultural loans, select deposit and third-party products, through its 35 IBCs
c) Digital Banking:
Digital channels viz. internet banking and mobile banking offerings to help customers to pay bills, transfer funds to other banks instantaneously and use scan and pay facilities at merchant
outlets