ESAF Small Finance Bank (NSE:ESAFSFB) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 04, 2026)


NSE:ESAFSFB ESAF Small Finance Bank Ltd NSE:ESAFSFB
50 GF Score
Price ₹34.15
GF Value ₹33.14
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is ESAF Small Finance Bank Moat Score?

ESAF Small Finance Bank has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

ESAF Small Finance Bank has

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes ESAF Small Finance Bank might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

ESAF Small Finance Bank  (NSE:ESAFSFB) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

ESAF Small Finance Bank Moat Score Related Terms

NSE:ESAFSFB
50GF Score
ESAF Small Finance Bank Ltd NSE:ESAFSFB
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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 ₹34.15 is trading 3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹33.14. GuruFocus considers ESAF Small Finance Bank to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:ESAFSFB:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: ₹33.14 vs. price of ₹34.15 (3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 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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₹34.15
Price
₹33.14
GF Value