ESAF Small Finance Bank (NSE:ESAFSFB) Book Value per Share: ₹34.65 (As of Mar. 2026)

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NSE:ESAFSFB ESAF Small Finance Bank Ltd NSE:ESAFSFB
49 GF Score
Price ₹35.20
GF Value ₹33.23
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is ESAF Small Finance Bank Book Value per Share?

ESAF Small Finance Bank NSE:ESAFSFB -2.38% 49 Book Value per Share is ₹34.65 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:ESAFSFB with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹33.23 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

ESAF Small Finance Bank's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹34.65.

During the past 12 months, ESAF Small Finance Bank's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -8.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.10% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the book value growth rate using book value per share data.

During the past 10 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of ESAF Small Finance Bank was 57.90% per year. The lowest was 1.30% per year. And the median was 16.50% per year.

ESAF Small Finance Bank's current price is ₹35.20. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹34.65. Hence, today's PB Ratio of ESAF Small Finance Bank is 1.02.

During the past 10 years, the highest P/B Ratio of ESAF Small Finance Bank was 1.32. The lowest was 0.67. And the median was 0.85.

Warning Sign:

ESAF Small Finance Bank Ltd stock PB Ratio (=1.02) is close to 2-year high of 1.05.


ESAF Small Finance Bank  (NSE:ESAFSFB) Book Value per Share Explanation

Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.

For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.


ESAF Small Finance Bank Book Value per Share Related Terms


ESAF Small Finance Bank Book Value per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ESAF Small Finance Bank's Book Value per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

ESAF Small Finance Bank Book Value per Share Chart

ESAF Small Finance Bank Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Book Value per Share
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ESAF Small Finance Bank Quarterly Data
Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Mar22 Jun22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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NSE:ESAFSFB vs PNC: Book Value per Share Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, ESAF Small Finance Bank's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


ESAF Small Finance Bank PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, ESAF Small Finance Bank's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where ESAF Small Finance Bank's PB Ratio falls into.


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ESAF Small Finance Bank Book Value per Share Calculation

ESAF Small Finance Bank's Book Value Per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(17,865-0)/516
=34.65

ESAF Small Finance Bank's Book Value Per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(17,865-0)/516
=34.65

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Theoretically it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated. Total Stockholders Equity is a balance sheet item and equal to Total Assets less Total Liabilities of the company.

Book value may include intangible items which may come from the company's past acquisitions. Book value less intangibles is called Tangible Book.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Book Value per Share →
What does a Book Value per Share of ₹34.65 mean?
ESAF Small Finance Bank (NSE:ESAFSFB) has a Book Value per Share of ₹34.65 as of Mar. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on ESAF Small Finance Bank and its competitors.
Is ESAF Small Finance Bank's Book Value per Share too high?
ESAF Small Finance Bank's current Book Value per Share is ₹34.65. Overall, ESAF Small Finance Bank has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ESAF Small Finance Bank's Book Value per Share compare to PNC?
ESAF Small Finance Bank's Book Value per Share of ₹34.65 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Book Value per Share for a Banks company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Banks industry context. However, Book Value per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on ESAF Small Finance Bank and its competitors. ESAF Small Finance Bank's current Book Value per Share is ₹34.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ESAF Small Finance Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ESAF Small Finance Bank (NSE:ESAFSFB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹33.23, compared to a current price of ₹35.20 — trading 5.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is ₹34.65. ESAF Small Finance Bank's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ESAF Small Finance Bank (NSE:ESAFSFB), the current Book Value per Share is ₹34.65 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is ESAF Small Finance Bank (NSE:ESAFSFB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ESAF Small Finance Bank stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹35.20 is trading 5.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹33.23. GuruFocus considers ESAF Small Finance Bank to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:ESAFSFB:

  • Book Value per Share: ₹34.65
  • GF Value™: ₹33.23 vs. price of ₹35.20 (5.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:ESAFSFB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


ESAF Small Finance Bank Business Description

Other Exchanges 544020:India
Address Thrissur-Palakkad National Highway, Building No.VII/83/8, ESAF Bhavan, Mannuthy, Thrissur, KL, IND, 680651
ESAF Small Finance Bank Ltd is one of the dominant small finance banks in India in terms of client base size, the yield on advances, Net Interest Margin, assets under management CAGR, total deposit CAGR, loan portfolio concentration in rural and semi-urban areas, and the ratio of microloan advances to gross advances. It delivers its products and services through its business correspondents, customer service centers (which are operated by its business correspondents), Branches, banking agents, ATMs, ATM cum debit cards, mobile banking platforms, SMS alerts, internet banking portals, & unified payment interface facilities. It has business segments, segregating them into Treasury, Wholesale Banking, Retail Banking, & Other Banking Operations. The majority of revenue comes from Retail Banking.
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