ESAF Small Finance Bank (NSE:ESAFSFB) Net-Net Working Capital: ₹0.00 (As of Jun. 2026)

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NSE:ESAFSFB ESAF Small Finance Bank Ltd NSE:ESAFSFB
49 GF Score
Price ₹41.98
GF Value ₹36.69
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is ESAF Small Finance Bank Net-Net Working Capital?

ESAF Small Finance Bank NSE:ESAFSFB +2.59% 49 Net-Net Working Capital is ₹0.00 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:ESAFSFB with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹36.69 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 8 Banks companies, ESAF Small Finance Bank ranks worse than 12499987.5% on this metric.

In calculating the Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Benjamin Graham assumed that a company's accounts receivable is only worth 75% its value, its inventory is only worth 50% of its value, but its liabilities have to be paid in full. In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. This is a conservative way of estimating the company's value.

ESAF Small Finance Bank's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹0.00.

The industry rank for ESAF Small Finance Bank's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:ESAFSFB's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Banks industry.
Industry Median: 1.775
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.

ESAF Small Finance Bank  (NSE:ESAFSFB) Net-Net Working Capital Explanation

One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Graham's strategy produced similar results.

Benjamin Graham looked for companies whose market values were less than two-thirds of their net-net value. They are collected under our Net-Net screener.


ESAF Small Finance Bank Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms


ESAF Small Finance Bank Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ESAF Small Finance Bank's Net-Net Working Capital 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 Net-Net Working Capital Chart

ESAF Small Finance Bank Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Net-Net Working Capital
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ESAF Small Finance Bank Quarterly Data
Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Mar22 Jun22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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ESAF Small Finance Bank Net-Net Working Capital Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, ESAF Small Finance Bank's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital 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 Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, ESAF Small Finance Bank's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where ESAF Small Finance Bank's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital falls into.


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ESAF Small Finance Bank Net-Net Working Capital Calculation

ESAF Small Finance Bank's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Net-Net Working Capital(A: Mar. 2026 )
=(Balance Sheet Cash And Cash Equivalents+Marketable Securities+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(11745.247+0+0.75 * 0+0.5 * 0-290814.405
-0-0)/515.663
=-541.19

ESAF Small Finance Bank's Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC) per share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

* 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.

In calculating the Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Benjamin Graham assumed that a company's accounts receivable is only worth 75% its value, its inventory is only worth 50% of its value, but its liabilities have to be paid in full.

In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. In "Security Analysis", preferred stock is dubbed "an imperfect creditorship position" that is best placed on the balance sheet alongside funded debt.

This is a conservative way of estimating the company's value.

What does a Net-Net Working Capital of ₹0.00 mean?
ESAF Small Finance Bank (NSE:ESAFSFB) has a Net-Net Working Capital of ₹0.00 as of Jun. 2026. Ben Graham defined net-net working capital as the per-share sum of cash, 75% of receivables and 50% of inventory less total liabilities. View historical data on ESAF Small Finance Bank According to the industry distribution chart, ESAF Small Finance Bank ranks #999999 out of 8 companies in the Banks industry.
Is ESAF Small Finance Bank's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
ESAF Small Finance Bank's current Net-Net Working Capital is ₹0.00. Based on the distribution chart, ESAF Small Finance Bank ranks #999999 out of 8 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ESAF Small Finance Bank has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ESAF Small Finance Bank's Net-Net Working Capital compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, ESAF Small Finance Bank ranks #999999 out of 8 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places ESAF Small Finance Bank in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 1.78. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net-Net Working Capital for a Banks company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Banks companies is 1.78, based on 8 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net-Net Working Capital significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net-Net Working Capital 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 Net-Net Working Capital mean?
A high Net-Net Working Capital can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham defined net-net working capital as the per-share sum of cash, 75% of receivables and 50% of inventory less total liabilities. View historical data on ESAF Small Finance Bank For the Banks industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 1.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ESAF Small Finance Bank's current Net-Net Working Capital is ₹0.00. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹36.69, compared to a current price of ₹41.98 — trading 14.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is ₹0.00. ESAF Small Finance Bank's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net-Net Working Capital calculated?
Net-Net Working Capital is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ESAF Small Finance Bank (NSE:ESAFSFB), the current Net-Net Working Capital is ₹0.00 as of Jun. 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 ₹41.98 is trading 14.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹36.69. GuruFocus considers ESAF Small Finance Bank to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:ESAFSFB:

  • Net-Net Working Capital: ₹0.00
  • GF Value™: ₹36.69 vs. price of ₹41.98 (14.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 4 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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