ESAF Small Finance Bank (NSE:ESAFSFB) 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: 0.67 (As of Aug. 07, 2026)

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NSE:ESAFSFB ESAF Small Finance Bank Ltd NSE:ESAFSFB
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Price ₹42.54
GF Value ₹36.66
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is ESAF Small Finance Bank 1-Year Sharpe Ratio?

ESAF Small Finance Bank NSE:ESAFSFB +1.97% 49 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.67 as of Aug. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:ESAFSFB with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹36.66 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

The 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk over the past year. As of today (2026-08-07), ESAF Small Finance Bank's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.67.


ESAF Small Finance Bank  (NSE:ESAFSFB) 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Explanation

The 1-Year Sharpe Ratio inidicates the risk-adjusted return of an investment over the past year. It is calculated as the annualized result of the average monthly excess return divided by its standard deviation over the past year. The monthly excess return is the monthly investment return minus the monthly risk-free rate (typically the 10-year Treasury Constant Maturity Rate). If the risk-free rate for a specific region is not available, U.S. data is used by default.

The greater a portfolio's Sharpe Ratio, the better its risk-adjusted performance. A negative Sharpe Ratio means the risk-free rate is greater than the portfolio’s historical or projected return, or else the portfolio's return is expected to be negative.


ESAF Small Finance Bank 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Related Terms


ESAF Small Finance Bank 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, ESAF Small Finance Bank's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 1-Year Sharpe 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 1-Year Sharpe Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, ESAF Small Finance Bank's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where ESAF Small Finance Bank's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio falls into.


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ESAF Small Finance Bank 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Calculation

The 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the performance of an investment such as a stock or portfolio compared to a risk-free asset. A stock / portfolio's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio can be calculated by dividing the difference between the one-year returns of the investment and the risk-free rate, by the standard deviation of the investment returns over one year.

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What does a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 0.67 mean?
ESAF Small Finance Bank (NSE:ESAFSFB) has a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 0.67 as of Aug. 07, 2026. 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk. View historical data for ESAF Small Finance Bank and its competitors.
Is ESAF Small Finance Bank's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio too high?
ESAF Small Finance Bank's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.67. 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 1-Year Sharpe Ratio compare to competitors?
ESAF Small Finance Bank's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 0.67 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 1-Year Sharpe Ratio for a Banks company?
A good 1-Year Sharpe Ratio depends on the Banks industry context. However, 1-Year Sharpe Ratio 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 1-Year Sharpe Ratio mean?
A high 1-Year Sharpe Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk. View historical data for ESAF Small Finance Bank and its competitors. ESAF Small Finance Bank's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.67. 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 ₹36.66, compared to a current price of ₹42.54 — trading 16% above its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.67. 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 1-Year Sharpe Ratio calculated?
1-Year Sharpe Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ESAF Small Finance Bank (NSE:ESAFSFB), the current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.67 as of Aug. 07, 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 ₹42.54 is trading 16% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹36.66. GuruFocus considers ESAF Small Finance Bank to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:ESAFSFB:

  • 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: 0.67
  • GF Value™: ₹36.66 vs. price of ₹42.54 (16% 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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