ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price Jumps to Fresh 52-Week High at Rs 44.9: Here's Why

Published: 28 September 2026 at 9:18 AM IST

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’s 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.

In today’s session, the stock opened at Rs 44.90, matched the day’s 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.

ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 44.9
Previous Close	Rs 42.77
Today's Move	+Rs 2.13 (+4.98%)
Open	Rs 44.9
High	Rs 44.9
Low	Rs 44.9
Turnover	Rs 0.01 crore
Market Capitalisation	Rs 2,207.45 crore

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.

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.

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’s 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’s disclosed fundamentals and sector benchmarks.

ESAF Small Finance Bank Ltd. (ESAFSFB-BE) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 2,207.45 crore
P/B Ratio	1.19x
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-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.

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.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric	Value
Sector	Bank
Industry	Bank – Private
Benchmark Scope	same industry
Benchmark Median P/E	14.36x
Benchmark Average P/E	19.14x
Benchmark P/E Range	6.98x to 71.63x
Company P/B Ratio	1.19x
Benchmark Median P/B	1.33x
Company ROE	-8.93%
Benchmark Median ROE	11.81%
Company ROCE	-1.58%
Benchmark Median ROCE	11.17%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 2,207.45 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 19,222.14 crore

ESAF Small Finance Bank Ltd. (ESAFSFB-BE) is classified under sector: Bank and industry: Bank – Private.

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%.

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Peer Comparison

Company	Symbol	Market Cap (Cr)	P/E	P/B	ROE (%)	ROCE (%)
Suryoday Small Finance Bank Ltd.	SURYODAY	1,592.86	8.3	0.74	7.63	7.72
Capital Small Finance Bank Ltd.	CAPITALSFB	1,280.53	8.5	0.86	10.15	12.8
Dhanlaxmi Bank Ltd.	DHANBANK	1,160.81	10.05	0.86	8.07	7.23
Fino Payments Bank Ltd.	FINOPB	1,068.94	50.95	1.41	13.74	11.49
Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Ltd.	UTKARSHBNK	2,457.52	0	0.91	-40.73	-24

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.

Why Investors Are Watching ESAF Small Finance Bank

• ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price hit Rs 44.90, which is the fresh 52-week high in the supplied data.
• The stock rose Rs 2.13, or 4.98%, versus the previous close of Rs 42.77.
• Market capitalisation stood at Rs 2,207.45 crore in the latest snapshot.
• P/B is 1.19, while book value per share is Rs 36.05 and EPS is -0.1.
• ROE of -8.93% and ROCE of -1.58% keep ESAF Small Finance Bank Fundamental Analysis in focus.

About ESAF Small Finance Bank

ESAF Small Finance Bank Ltd. operates in the Bank sector and the Bank – 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’s 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why did ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price hit a fresh 52-week high?

Ans. 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.

What is ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price today?

Ans. ESAF Small Finance Bank Share Price was Rs 44.90 in the supplied data. That level was also the day’s high, low and opening price, making the session unusually flat after the fresh 52-week-high print.

How much did ESAF Small Finance Bank stock rise today?

Ans. 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.

What is the market capitalisation of ESAF Small Finance Bank?

Ans. ESAF Small Finance Bank’s 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.

How does ESAF Small Finance Bank compare with sector valuation?

Ans. ESAF Small Finance Bank’s 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.

What do ESAF Small Finance Bank fundamentals show?

Ans. 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.

Is ESAF Small Finance Bank profitable in the latest data?

Ans. 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.

What is ESAF Small Finance Bank’s book value per share?

Ans. 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.

How does ESAF Small Finance Bank compare with peers?

Ans. In the supplied peer set, ESAF Small Finance Bank’s market cap is above Suryoday, Capital, Dhanlaxmi and Fino, but below Utkarsh. Its negative ROE and ROCE remain below several peers.