{"id":272683,"date":"2026-09-28T09:28:06","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T03:58:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=272683"},"modified":"2026-09-28T09:28:06","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T03:58:06","slug":"why-esaf-small-finance-bank-ltd-share-price-52-week-high-2026-09-28","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-esaf-small-finance-bank-ltd-share-price-52-week-high-2026-09-28\/","title":{"rendered":"ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price Jumps to Fresh 52-Week High at Rs 44.9: Here&#8217;s Why"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"univest-blue-summary\" style=\"border-left:4px solid #1F4E79;background:#EBF3FB;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 18px 0;font-style:italic;\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/esafsfb\/esaf-small-finance-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">ESAF Small Finance Bank Ltd. (ESAFSFB-BE)<\/a> share price reached a fresh 52-week high of Rs 44.9 today and stood at Rs 44.9, up 4.98% from the previous close. Market cap was Rs 2,207.45 crore.<\/em><\/div>\n<p class=\"univest-article-timestamp\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#5F6673;margin:8px 0 18px 0;;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;\"><strong>Published:<\/strong> 28 September 2026 at 9:18 AM IST<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:0!important;\">ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price was at Rs 44.90 on 28 September 2026, up 4.98% from the previous close of Rs 42.77, and it touched a fresh 52-week high at the same level. The company\u2019s market capitalisation stood at Rs 2,207.45 crore. This is a clear fresh 52-week high event for ESAFSFB-BE, and the supplied data confirms the price move without establishing any company-specific catalyst. For readers tracking ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price Today, the move places the stock in fresh stock news territory and makes the latest price action relevant for market watchers following ESAF Small Finance Bank Share News and ESAF Small Finance Bank Stock News on Univest.<\/p>\n<p>In today\u2019s session, the stock opened at Rs 44.90, matched the day\u2019s high and low at Rs 44.90, and closed at the same level in the supplied data. The day change was Rs 2.13, while turnover was Rs 0.01 crore. Because this is a fresh one-year high, investors following ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price Live and ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price Update will focus on how the price behaves after this yearly high rather than on any unsupported explanation for the move.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-esaf-small-finance-bank-ltd-share-price-52-week-high-2026-09-28\/#ESAF_Small_Finance_Bank_Share_Price_Today_Price_Action_Analysis\" title=\"ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis\">ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-esaf-small-finance-bank-ltd-share-price-52-week-high-2026-09-28\/#ESAF_Small_Finance_Bank_Ltd_ESAFSFB-BE_Fundamental_Analysis\" title=\"ESAF Small Finance Bank Ltd. (ESAFSFB-BE) Fundamental Analysis\">ESAF Small Finance Bank Ltd. (ESAFSFB-BE) Fundamental Analysis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-esaf-small-finance-bank-ltd-share-price-52-week-high-2026-09-28\/#Sector_and_Industry_Context\" title=\"Sector and Industry Context\">Sector and Industry Context<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-esaf-small-finance-bank-ltd-share-price-52-week-high-2026-09-28\/#Peer_Comparison\" title=\"Peer Comparison\">Peer Comparison<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-esaf-small-finance-bank-ltd-share-price-52-week-high-2026-09-28\/#Why_Investors_Are_Watching_ESAF_Small_Finance_Bank\" title=\"Why Investors Are Watching ESAF Small Finance Bank\">Why Investors Are Watching ESAF Small Finance Bank<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-esaf-small-finance-bank-ltd-share-price-52-week-high-2026-09-28\/#About_ESAF_Small_Finance_Bank\" title=\"About ESAF Small Finance Bank\">About ESAF Small Finance Bank<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-esaf-small-finance-bank-ltd-share-price-52-week-high-2026-09-28\/#Track_ESAF_Small_Finance_Bank_Share_Price_on_Univest\" title=\"Track ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price on Univest\">Track ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price on Univest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-esaf-small-finance-bank-ltd-share-price-52-week-high-2026-09-28\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-esaf-small-finance-bank-ltd-share-price-52-week-high-2026-09-28\/#Why_did_ESAF_Small_Finance_Bank_Share_Price_hit_a_fresh_52-week_high\" title=\"Why did ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price hit a fresh 52-week high?\">Why did ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price hit a fresh 52-week high?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-esaf-small-finance-bank-ltd-share-price-52-week-high-2026-09-28\/#What_is_ESAF_Small_Finance_Bank_Share_Price_today\" title=\"What is ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price today?\">What is ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-esaf-small-finance-bank-ltd-share-price-52-week-high-2026-09-28\/#How_much_did_ESAF_Small_Finance_Bank_stock_rise_today\" title=\"How much did ESAF Small Finance Bank stock rise today?\">How much did ESAF Small Finance Bank stock rise today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-esaf-small-finance-bank-ltd-share-price-52-week-high-2026-09-28\/#What_is_the_market_capitalisation_of_ESAF_Small_Finance_Bank\" title=\"What is the market capitalisation of ESAF Small Finance Bank?\">What is the market capitalisation of ESAF Small Finance Bank?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-esaf-small-finance-bank-ltd-share-price-52-week-high-2026-09-28\/#How_does_ESAF_Small_Finance_Bank_compare_with_sector_valuation\" title=\"How does ESAF Small Finance Bank compare with sector valuation?\">How does ESAF Small Finance Bank compare with sector valuation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-esaf-small-finance-bank-ltd-share-price-52-week-high-2026-09-28\/#What_do_ESAF_Small_Finance_Bank_fundamentals_show\" title=\"What do ESAF Small Finance Bank fundamentals show?\">What do ESAF Small Finance Bank fundamentals show?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-esaf-small-finance-bank-ltd-share-price-52-week-high-2026-09-28\/#Is_ESAF_Small_Finance_Bank_profitable_in_the_latest_data\" title=\"Is ESAF Small Finance Bank profitable in the latest data?\">Is ESAF Small Finance Bank profitable in the latest data?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-esaf-small-finance-bank-ltd-share-price-52-week-high-2026-09-28\/#What_is_ESAF_Small_Finance_Banks_book_value_per_share\" title=\"What is ESAF Small Finance Bank\u2019s book value per share?\">What is ESAF Small Finance Bank\u2019s book value per share?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-esaf-small-finance-bank-ltd-share-price-52-week-high-2026-09-28\/#How_does_ESAF_Small_Finance_Bank_compare_with_peers\" title=\"How does ESAF Small Finance Bank compare with peers?\">How does ESAF Small Finance Bank compare with peers?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ESAF_Small_Finance_Bank_Share_Price_Today_Price_Action_Analysis\"><\/span><strong>ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:16px 0 22px 0;\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;background:#F7F9FC;\">Metric<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;background:#F7F9FC;\">Value<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Current Price<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 44.9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Previous Close<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 42.77<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Today&#39;s Move<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">+Rs 2.13 (+4.98%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Open<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 44.9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>High<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 44.9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Low<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 44.9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Turnover<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 0.01 crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Market Capitalisation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 2,207.45 crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>ESAF Small Finance Bank Ltd. (ESAFSFB-BE) traded at Rs 44.9 versus the previous close of Rs 42.77, a rise of 4.98%. The stock opened at Rs 44.9, reached a high of Rs 44.9 and touched a low of Rs 44.9.<\/p>\n<p>ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price Today shows a straightforward session: the stock moved from a previous close of Rs 42.77 to Rs 44.90, gaining Rs 2.13 or 4.98%. The open, high and low were all Rs 44.90, which means the supplied session data records a single-price print at the fresh 52-week high. Turnover came in at Rs 0.01 crore, which is the only transactional value supplied and should be read as a factual traded-value metric.<\/p>\n<p>For readers searching ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price, ESAFSFB-BE Share Price Live and ESAF Small Finance Bank Stock Performance, the key fact is the new yearly high of Rs 44.90. The data confirms the event but does not establish a company-specific reason for the move. It also places ESAF Small Finance Bank Stock News among the day\u2019s notable bank names on Stock Market Today and Share Market Today screens. From here, the next question is how the price sits against the company\u2019s disclosed fundamentals and sector benchmarks.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ESAF_Small_Finance_Bank_Ltd_ESAFSFB-BE_Fundamental_Analysis\"><\/span><strong>ESAF Small Finance Bank Ltd. (ESAFSFB-BE) Fundamental Analysis<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:16px 0 22px 0;\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;background:#F7F9FC;\">Metric<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;background:#F7F9FC;\">Value<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Market Capitalisation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 2,207.45 crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>P\/B Ratio<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">1.19x<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>ROE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">-8.93%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>ROCE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">-1.58%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>EPS<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs -0.1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Book Value Per Share<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 36.05<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Dividend Yield<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">0%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>ESAF Small Finance Bank Ltd. (ESAFSFB-BE) fundamental metrics show P\/B 1.19x, ROE -8.93%, ROCE -1.58%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.<\/p>\n<p>ESAF Small Finance Bank Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 2207.45 crore, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P\/B at 1.19x 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. Additional supplied 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 supplied same industry benchmark, these figures can be compared with benchmark median P\/E of 14.36x, median ROE of 11.81%, median ROCE of 11.17%. These numbers explain the fundamental backdrop without converting the article into a buy or sell view.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sector_and_Industry_Context\"><\/span><strong>Sector and Industry Context<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:16px 0 22px 0;\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;background:#F7F9FC;\">Metric<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;background:#F7F9FC;\">Value<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Sector<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Bank<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Industry<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Bank &#8211; Private<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Benchmark Scope<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">same industry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Benchmark Median P\/E<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">14.36x<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Benchmark Average P\/E<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">19.14x<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Benchmark P\/E Range<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">6.98x to 71.63x<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Company P\/B Ratio<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">1.19x<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Benchmark Median P\/B<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">1.33x<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Company ROE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">-8.93%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Benchmark Median ROE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">11.81%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Company ROCE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">-1.58%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Benchmark Median ROCE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">11.17%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Company Market Capitalisation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 2,207.45 crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Benchmark Median Market Cap<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 19,222.14 crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>ESAF Small Finance Bank Ltd. (ESAFSFB-BE) is classified under sector: Bank and industry: Bank &#8211; Private.<\/p>\n<p>ESAF Small Finance Bank Ltd. (ESAFSFB-BE) has a ROE of -8.93%, which is below the benchmark median of 11.81%, a difference of -175.61%. ESAF Small Finance Bank Ltd. (ESAFSFB-BE) has a ROCE of -1.58%, which is below the benchmark median of 11.17%, a difference of -114.15%.<\/p>\n<p>Track stocks reaching yearly peaks through the <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\/52-week-high\">Univest 52-week-high screener<\/a>. The peer table below provides the company-level comparison.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Peer_Comparison\"><\/span><strong>Peer Comparison<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:16px 0 22px 0;\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;background:#F7F9FC;\">Company<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;background:#F7F9FC;\">Symbol<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;background:#F7F9FC;\">Market Cap (Cr)<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;background:#F7F9FC;\">P\/E<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;background:#F7F9FC;\">P\/B<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;background:#F7F9FC;\">ROE (%)<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;background:#F7F9FC;\">ROCE (%)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/suryoday\/suryoday-small-finance-bank-ltd-share-price-today\" style=\"color:#0645AD;text-decoration:underline;\"><strong>Suryoday Small Finance Bank Ltd.<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">SURYODAY<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">1,592.86<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">8.3<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">0.74<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">7.63<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">7.72<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/capitalsfb\/capital-small-finance-bank-ltd-share-price-today\" style=\"color:#0645AD;text-decoration:underline;\"><strong>Capital Small Finance Bank Ltd.<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">CAPITALSFB<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">1,280.53<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">8.5<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">0.86<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">10.15<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">12.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/dhanbank\/dhanlaxmi-bank-ltd-share-price-today\" style=\"color:#0645AD;text-decoration:underline;\"><strong>Dhanlaxmi Bank Ltd.<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">DHANBANK<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">1,160.81<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">10.05<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">0.86<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">8.07<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">7.23<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/finopb\/fino-payments-bank-ltd-share-price-today\" style=\"color:#0645AD;text-decoration:underline;\"><strong>Fino Payments Bank Ltd.<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">FINOPB<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">1,068.94<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">50.95<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">1.41<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">13.74<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">11.49<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/utkarshbnk\/utkarsh-small-finance-bank-ltd-share-price-today\" style=\"color:#0645AD;text-decoration:underline;\"><strong>Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Ltd.<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">UTKARSHBNK<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">2,457.52<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">0<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">0.91<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">-40.73<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">-24<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>Its ROE of -8.93% compares with a peer median of 8.07% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at -1.58% versus the displayed peer median of 7.72%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. ESAF Small Finance Bank Ltd. (ESAFSFB-BE) has a market capitalisation of Rs 2,207.45 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 1 has a larger market capitalisation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Investors_Are_Watching_ESAF_Small_Finance_Bank\"><\/span><strong>Why Investors Are Watching ESAF Small Finance Bank<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price hit Rs 44.90, which is the fresh 52-week high in the supplied data.<\/li>\n<li>The stock rose Rs 2.13, or 4.98%, versus the previous close of Rs 42.77.<\/li>\n<li>Market capitalisation stood at Rs 2,207.45 crore in the latest snapshot.<\/li>\n<li>P\/B is 1.19, while book value per share is Rs 36.05 and EPS is -0.1.<\/li>\n<li>ROE of -8.93% and ROCE of -1.58% keep ESAF Small Finance Bank Fundamental Analysis in focus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_ESAF_Small_Finance_Bank\"><\/span><strong>About ESAF Small Finance Bank<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>ESAF Small Finance Bank Ltd. operates in the Bank sector and the Bank &#8211; Private industry. The supplied data classifies the company within the same industry benchmark set used in this article. For readers following ESAF Small Finance Bank Company News, this context is useful because the fresh 52-week high should be viewed alongside the bank\u2019s disclosed valuation, return ratios and sector placement. ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price, ESAF Small Finance Bank Stock News and ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price Today remain the main search themes around this event on Univest.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Track_ESAF_Small_Finance_Bank_Share_Price_on_Univest\"><\/span><strong>Track ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price on Univest<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Use <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/esafsfb\/esaf-small-finance-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">ESAF Small Finance Bank Ltd. (ESAFSFB-BE) live share-price page<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\/52-week-high\">Univest 52-week-high screener<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs\">Univest market blogs<\/a> to review live stock data, yearly-high lists and related market analysis.<\/p>\n<p>Track ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price on Univest for live share price updates, fundamental ratios, shareholding pattern, 52-week levels, market insights and bank-sector context. Univest also helps readers follow ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price Today, ESAF Small Finance Bank Stock News and ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price Update in one place.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#CC0000;border-radius:8px;padding:16px 20px;margin:24px 0;\">\n<p style=\"color:#FFFFFF;font-size:13px;line-height:1.7;margin:0;\"><strong style=\"color:#FFFFFF;\">Disclaimer:<\/strong> 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 Univest (SEBI RA INH000013776).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_did_ESAF_Small_Finance_Bank_Share_Price_hit_a_fresh_52-week_high\"><\/span><strong>Why did ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price hit a fresh 52-week high?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The supplied data confirms ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price touched Rs 44.90, a fresh 52-week high, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. The session also shows a 4.98% rise from the previous close.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_ESAF_Small_Finance_Bank_Share_Price_today\"><\/span><strong>What is ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price today?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price was Rs 44.90 in the supplied data. That level was also the day\u2019s high, low and opening price, making the session unusually flat after the fresh 52-week-high print.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_did_ESAF_Small_Finance_Bank_stock_rise_today\"><\/span><strong>How much did ESAF Small Finance Bank stock rise today?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price gained Rs 2.13, or 4.98%, versus the previous close of Rs 42.77. The move also took the stock to a fresh one-year high of Rs 44.90.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_market_capitalisation_of_ESAF_Small_Finance_Bank\"><\/span><strong>What is the market capitalisation of ESAF Small Finance Bank?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> ESAF Small Finance Bank\u2019s market capitalisation stood at Rs 2,207.45 crore in the latest data. Market cap indicates company size, and here it places the bank below the sector median of Rs 19,222.14 crore.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_ESAF_Small_Finance_Bank_compare_with_sector_valuation\"><\/span><strong>How does ESAF Small Finance Bank compare with sector valuation?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> ESAF Small Finance Bank\u2019s P\/B of 1.19 is below the sector median of 1.33 and the average of 1.50. The comparison uses the same-industry benchmark set of 28 companies. Its P\/B ratio is 1.19x.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_ESAF_Small_Finance_Bank_fundamentals_show\"><\/span><strong>What do ESAF Small Finance Bank fundamentals show?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The latest snapshot shows EPS of -0.1, ROE of -8.93%, ROCE of -1.58%, book value of Rs 36.05 and dividend yield of 0. These figures give context to ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_ESAF_Small_Finance_Bank_profitable_in_the_latest_data\"><\/span><strong>Is ESAF Small Finance Bank profitable in the latest data?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The latest profitability ratios are negative, with ROE at -8.93% and ROCE at -1.58%. Revenue and net profit figures improved across the supplied periods, but the latest return metrics remain negative.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_ESAF_Small_Finance_Banks_book_value_per_share\"><\/span><strong>What is ESAF Small Finance Bank\u2019s book value per share?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Book value per share is Rs 36.05 in the supplied data. It is one of the core fundamental metrics used in ESAF Small Finance Bank Fundamental Analysis alongside EPS, ROE and ROCE.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_ESAF_Small_Finance_Bank_compare_with_peers\"><\/span><strong>How does ESAF Small Finance Bank compare with peers?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> In the supplied peer set, ESAF Small Finance Bank\u2019s market cap is above Suryoday, Capital, Dhanlaxmi and Fino, but below Utkarsh. 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