ESAF Small Finance Bank Ltd. (ESAFSFB): ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price: Near 52-Week High on 29 September
- September 29, 2026
- Posted by: Chaitanya Auti
- Category: News
ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price was trading at Rs 44.67, up 3.59% from the previous close, and remained near its 52-week high as of 29 September 2026 at 2:22 PM IST. The bank’s market capitalisation stood at Rs 2,225.51 Cr, keeping ESAFSFB in focus in today’s stock news flow. This move makes ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price relevant for readers tracking ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price Today, especially because the latest Univest data confirms the price event without assigning a company-specific cause. For stock market today watchers, the key question is whether the current quote, valuation and sector backdrop justify the attention around ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price and ESAF Small Finance Bank Stock News.
ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 44.67 |
| Previous Close | Rs 43.12 |
| Today's Move | +Rs 1.55 (+3.59%) |
| Open | Rs 42.2 |
| High | Rs 44.67 |
| Low | Rs 41.12 |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 2,225.51 crore |
ESAF Small Finance Bank Ltd. (ESAFSFB) traded at Rs 44.67 versus the previous close of Rs 43.12, a rise of 3.59%. The stock opened at Rs 42.2, reached a high of Rs 44.67 and touched a low of Rs 41.12.
ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price traded at Rs 44.67, compared with the previous close of Rs 43.12, for a day change of Rs 1.55 and a day change of 3.59%. The stock opened at Rs 42.20, moved between Rs 41.12 and Rs 44.67, and the latest quote matched the day’s high. That keeps ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price close to its 52-week high and leaves ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price Today as a clear stock news item for readers monitoring share price live updates. The latest data confirms the price event but does not establish a company-specific catalyst. For investors comparing ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price with broader share market today trends, the immediate focus remains the current level versus the prior close and the yearly high zone.
ESAF Small Finance Bank Ltd. (ESAFSFB) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 2,225.51 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 8.03x |
| P/B Ratio | 1.2x |
| ROE | -8.93% |
| ROCE | -1.58% |
| EPS | Rs -0.1 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 36.05 |
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
ESAF Small Finance Bank Ltd. (ESAFSFB) fundamental metrics show P/E 8.03x, P/B 1.2x, ROE -8.93%, ROCE -1.58%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.
ESAF Small Finance Bank Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 2225.51 crore, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 8.03x, P/B at 1.2x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of -8.93% and ROCE of -1.58%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs -0.1, book value per share of Rs 36.05, dividend yield of 0%, adding context to earnings, balance-sheet value and historical payout. Against the latest Univest same industry benchmark, these figures can be compared with benchmark median P/E of 13.75x, median ROE of 11.12%, median ROCE of 11.03%. These numbers explain the fundamental backdrop without converting the article into a buy or sell view.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Bank |
| Industry | Bank – Private |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 8.03x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 13.75x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 18.05x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 0x to 70x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 1.2x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 1.28x |
| Company ROE | -8.93% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 11.12% |
| Company ROCE | -1.58% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 11.03% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 2,225.51 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 18,739.13 crore |
ESAF Small Finance Bank Ltd. (ESAFSFB) is classified under sector: Bank and industry: Bank – Private.
ESAF Small Finance Bank Ltd. (ESAFSFB) has a P/E ratio of 8.03x, which is below the benchmark median of 13.75x, a difference of -41.6%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.
ESAF Small Finance Bank Ltd. (ESAFSFB) has a ROE of -8.93%, which is below the benchmark median of 11.12%, a difference of -180.31%. ESAF Small Finance Bank Ltd. (ESAFSFB) has a ROCE of -1.58%, which is below the benchmark median of 11.03%, a difference of -114.32%.
Track stocks reaching yearly peaks through the Univest 52-week-high screener. The peer table below provides the company-level comparison.
Peer Comparison
| Company | Symbol | Market Cap (Cr) | P/E | P/B | ROE (%) | ROCE (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Ltd. | UTKARSHBNK | 2,421.93 | 0 | 0.9 | -40.73 | -24 |
| Suryoday Small Finance Bank Ltd. | SURYODAY | 1,540.77 | 8.03 | 0.72 | 7.63 | 7.72 |
| Capital Small Finance Bank Ltd. | CAPITALSFB | 1,271.89 | 8.44 | 0.85 | 10.15 | 12.8 |
| Dhanlaxmi Bank Ltd. | DHANBANK | 1,119.37 | 9.69 | 0.83 | 8.07 | 7.23 |
| Fino Payments Bank Ltd. | FINOPB | 1,057.71 | 50.42 | 1.4 | 7.04 | 7.13 |
ESAF Small Finance Bank Ltd. (ESAFSFB) has a P/E ratio of 8.03x compared with the displayed peer median of 8.44x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of -8.93% compares with a peer median of 7.63% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at -1.58% versus the displayed peer median of 7.23%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. ESAF Small Finance Bank Ltd. (ESAFSFB) has a market capitalisation of Rs 2,225.51 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 1 has a larger market capitalisation.
Why Investors Are Watching ESAF Small Finance Bank
- ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price was trading at Rs 44.67, up 3.59% from the previous close.
- ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price was near its 52-week high at the latest timestamp.
- ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price has a market capitalisation of Rs 2,225.51 Cr.
- ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price shows a P/E of 8.03 and a P/B of 1.2.
- ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price has negative ROE of -8.93 and ROCE of -1.58.
About ESAF Small Finance Bank
ESAF Small Finance Bank Ltd. operates in the Bank sector and the Bank – Private industry. ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price is tracked on NSE and BSE under the symbol ESAFSFB. The latest company context available to Univest includes financial ratios, market capitalisation and sector classification, which are the main reference points for ESAF Small Finance Bank Stock Analysis today. For readers following ESAF Small Finance Bank Latest News, the company profile is best read through its banking classification and the financial metrics shown alongside ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price.
Disclaimer: Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Uniresearch Global Pvt. Ltd. (Research Analyst, SEBI Registration Number INH000013776), a subsidiary of Univest Communication Technologies Private Limited.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price in focus today?
Ans. ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price was trading at Rs 44.67, up 3.59%, and remained near its 52-week high. That price action, along with the Rs 2,225.51 Cr market cap, places it in today’s stock news.
What is the current ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price?
Ans. ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price stood at Rs 44.67 at 2:22 PM IST on 29 September 2026. The previous close was Rs 43.12, so the stock was trading Rs 1.55 higher during the update.
How close is ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price to its 52-week high?
Ans. ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price was trading near its 52-week high in the latest update. The day’s high matched Rs 44.67, which keeps the yearly-high reference important for readers tracking ESAFSFB.
What does the valuation show for ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price?
Ans. ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price has a P/E of 8.03 and a P/B of 1.2. Those figures sit below the same-industry median P/E of 13.75 and the peer median P/B of 1.28.
What do the profitability ratios show for ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price?
Ans. ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price carries ROE of -8.93 and ROCE of -1.58. These negative ratios contrast with the industry median ROE of 11.12 and ROCE of 11.03 in the same benchmark set.
What is the book value for ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price?
Ans. ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price has a book value of Rs 36.05 per share. That figure helps compare the stock’s price with accounting net worth and adds context to the current market valuation.
Does ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price pay a dividend?
Ans. ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price has a dividend yield of 0. The latest figure means no dividend yield is reflected in the current data set, so investors typically focus on valuation and return ratios.
How does ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price compare with peers?
Ans. ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price at a P/E of 8.03 is below several peers such as Capital Small Finance Bank, Dhanlaxmi Bank and Jana Small Finance Bank. Its market cap is also below the benchmark median.
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