AU Small Finance Bank
AU Small Finance Bank
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Key Insights
Strengths
1- Company's median sales growth is 33.4% of last 10 years
Weaknesses
3- Stock is trading at 3.97 times its book value
- Company has low interest coverage ratio.
- Company has a low return on equity of 13.9% over last 3 years.
Growth Rate
AI Analysis — Bull vs Bear
AU Small Finance Bank trades at a market cap of ₹77,525 Cr with a P/E of 28x and P/B of 4.05x. The bank has delivered strong compounded sales growth of 30% over 5 years and profit growth of 23% CAGR over 3 years, but carries a modest ROE of ~14% and a low interest coverage ratio, placing it in a high-valuation, moderate-return profile among Indian banking peers.
- Compounded sales growth of 34% over the last 10 years demonstrates a sustained ability to scale the loan book and deposit franchise
- TTM profit growth of 31% indicates accelerating earnings momentum relative to the 5-year profit CAGR of 18%
- Median sales growth of 33.4% over the last 10 years is among the highest in the small finance bank category
- 5-year compounded sales CAGR of 30% significantly outpaces the broader banking sector average of mid-teens growth
- Stock has returned 48% over the last 1 year, reflecting strong market re-rating and investor confidence in the growth trajectory
- 3-year compounded profit CAGR of 23% outpaces the 3-year sales CAGR of 31% on a relative basis, suggesting improving operating leverage over time
- Consistent ROE of 14% across both 3-year and 5-year periods shows earnings stability without sharp cyclical swings
- P/B ratio of 4.05x is elevated for a small finance bank generating only ~14% ROE, implying the market is pricing in significant future improvement
- ROE of ~14% over the last 3 years is modest relative to top-tier private banks that deliver 15-18%, yet AUBANK trades at a premium valuation
- Low interest coverage ratio flags vulnerability to margin compression or rising funding costs in a tighter liquidity environment
- P/E of 28x is at a premium to many established private sector banks, leaving limited room for earnings disappointment
- Dividend yield of just 0.09% offers negligible income return, making the stock entirely dependent on capital appreciation
- 10-year ROE of 16% has trended down to 14% in recent years, suggesting dilution or competitive pressure is weighing on return ratios
- 5-year stock CAGR of 12% lagged the 5-year profit CAGR of 18%, indicating periods of valuation de-rating despite earnings growth
- As a small finance bank, AUBANK faces regulatory constraints on lending mix and priority sector targets that larger universal banks do not
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AI News Digest
- AGM approves dividend, fundraising Sep 5
Shareholders approved a ₹1 dividend and special resolutions for debt and equity capital raises at the 31st AGM on September 5, 2026.
- ICICI Pru AMC stake approved Sep 9
RBI approved ICICI Prudential AMC to acquire up to 9.95% stake in AU Small Finance Bank, a standard regulatory clearance.
- Analyst and investor meetings scheduled Sep 7
AU Small Finance Bank scheduled analyst and investor meetings on September 10 and 17, and will participate in the Goldman Sachs Asia Leaders Conference in Hong Kong on August 31–September 1, 2026.
TL;DR: AU Small Finance Bank is actively engaging institutional investors through multiple scheduled meets and a Hong Kong conference, signaling confidence in its growth story. The RBI's approval for ICICI Prudential AMC to acquire up to 9.95% stake reflects credible institutional interest. AGM approvals for dividend and fundraising provide capital flexibility. No material headwinds are visible in recent news, and the trend appears stable to mildly positive.
Quarterly Results
| Particulars | Jun 2023 | Sep 2023 | Dec 2023 | Mar 2024 | Jun 2024 | Sep 2024 | Dec 2024 | Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | Sep 2025 | Dec 2025 | Mar 2026 | Jun 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 2,458 | 2,531 | 2,736 | 2,830 | 3,769 | 3,911 | 4,113 | 4,271 | 4,378 | 4,511 | 4,727 | 5,019 | 5,303 |
| Expenses | 1,048 | 1,122 | 1,269 | 1,346 | 1,761 | 1,854 | 1,938 | 2,197 | 2,076 | 2,128 | 2,181 | 2,231 | 2,321 |
| Financing Profit | 198 | 127 | 56 | -9 | 160 | 121 | 85 | -104 | -32 | 16 | 160 | 351 | 375 |
| Fin. Margin % | 8% | 5% | 2% | 0% | 4% | 3% | 2% | -2% | -1% | 0% | 3% | 7% | 7% |
| Other Income | 315 | 406 | 442 | 464 | 509 | 638 | 618 | 761 | 811 | 713 | 724 | 731 | 689 |
| Interest | 1,212 | 1,282 | 1,411 | 1,492 | 1,848 | 1,936 | 2,091 | 2,177 | 2,334 | 2,367 | 2,386 | 2,437 | 2,607 |
| Depreciation | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PBT | 513 | 533 | 498 | 455 | 669 | 759 | 703 | 657 | 779 | 729 | 884 | 1,082 | 1,064 |
| Tax % | 25% | 25% | 25% | 18% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 23% | 25% | 23% | 24% | 23% | 25% |
| Net Profit | 387 | 402 | 375 | 371 | 503 | 571 | 528 | 504 | 581 | 561 | 668 | 832 | 796 |
| EPS in Rs | 5.8 | 6.01 | 5.61 | 5.54 | 6.76 | 7.68 | 7.1 | 6.77 | 7.79 | 7.52 | 8.94 | 11.12 | 10.63 |
| Gross NPA % | 1.76% | 1.91% | 1.98% | 1.67% | 1.78% | 1.98% | 2.31% | 2.28% | 2.47% | 2.41% | 2.3% | 2.03% | 2.1% |
| Net NPA % | 0.55% | 0.6% | 0.68% | 0.55% | 0.63% | 0.75% | 0.91% | 0.74% | 0.88% | 0.88% | 0.88% | 0.74% | 0.76% |
Profit & Loss
| Particulars | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 704 | 1,010 | 1,280 | 1,767 | 2,949 | 4,286 | 4,950 | 5,922 | 8,205 | 10,555 | 16,064 | 18,636 | 19,561 |
| Expenses | 209 | 289 | 445 | 832 | 1,163 | 1,612 | 2,224 | 2,634 | 3,410 | 4,629 | 7,491 | 8,345 | 8,861 |
| Financing Profit | 212 | 326 | 339 | 109 | 180 | 296 | 142 | 601 | 1,016 | 528 | 520 | 768 | 903 |
| Fin. Margin % | 30% | 32% | 26% | 6% | 6% | 7% | 3% | 10% | 12% | 5% | 3% | 4% | 5% |
| Other Income | 2 | 5 | 810 | 388 | 462 | 706 | 1,421 | 994 | 1,034 | 1,697 | 2,526 | 2,978 | 2,857 |
| Interest | 282 | 395 | 496 | 827 | 1,607 | 2,377 | 2,585 | 2,688 | 3,780 | 5,398 | 8,052 | 9,524 | 9,797 |
| Depreciation | 7 | 9 | 6 | 53 | 62 | 89 | 104 | 140 | 185 | 225 | 259 | 272 | 0 |
| PBT | 208 | 323 | 1,143 | 443 | 580 | 914 | 1,458 | 1,454 | 1,865 | 1,999 | 2,788 | 3,474 | 3,759 |
| Tax % | 33% | 34% | 28% | 34% | 34% | 26% | 20% | 22% | 23% | 23% | 24% | 24% | — |
| Net Profit | 140 | 212 | 822 | 292 | 382 | 675 | 1,171 | 1,130 | 1,428 | 1,535 | 2,106 | 2,641 | 2,856 |
| EPS in Rs | 15.9 | 23.99 | 14.46 | 5.11 | 6.53 | 11.09 | 18.75 | 17.94 | 21.42 | 22.93 | 28.29 | 35.3 | 38.21 |
| Div. Payout % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 5% | 6% | 0% | 0% | 3% | 5% | 4% | 4% | 3% | — |
Balance Sheet
| Particulars | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Capital | 44 | 44 | 284 | 286 | 292 | 304 | 312 | 315 | 667 | 669 | 745 | 748 |
| Reserves | 767 | 965 | 1,703 | 1,995 | 2,871 | 4,073 | 5,963 | 7,199 | 10,311 | 11,890 | 16,422 | 19,225 |
| Borrowing | 2,878 | 4,783 | 7,120 | 7,639 | 8,613 | 10,335 | 7,030 | 5,991 | 6,299 | 5,479 | 11,660 | 13,872 |
| Deposits | — | — | 0 | 7,923 | 19,422 | 26,164 | 35,979 | 52,585 | 69,365 | 87,182 | 1,24,269 | 1,52,661 |
| Other Liabilities | 346 | 502 | 674 | 989 | 1,424 | 1,267 | 2,307 | 2,988 | 3,575 | 4,205 | 4,751 | 5,291 |
| Total Liabilities | 4,035 | 6,294 | 9,781 | 18,833 | 32,623 | 42,143 | 51,591 | 69,078 | 90,216 | 1,09,426 | 1,57,846 | 1,91,797 |
| Fixed Assets | 19 | 24 | 36 | 380 | 440 | 438 | 477 | 609 | 707 | 784 | 825 | 881 |
| CWIP | 0 | 0 | 240 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 14 | 33 | 67 | 87 | 555 |
| Investments | 140 | 232 | 2,150 | 3,051 | 7,162 | 10,668 | 10,815 | 15,306 | 20,072 | 27,133 | 37,848 | 44,794 |
| Other Assets | 3,877 | 6,038 | 7,355 | 15,396 | 25,014 | 31,027 | 40,294 | 53,149 | 69,404 | 81,441 | 1,19,086 | 1,45,567 |
| Total Assets | 4,035 | 6,294 | 9,781 | 18,833 | 32,623 | 42,143 | 51,591 | 69,078 | 90,216 | 1,09,426 | 1,57,846 | 1,91,797 |
Cash Flow
| Particulars | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating | -747 | -1,938 | -2,405 | 2,505 | 848 | 660 | 5,056 | 6,849 | 5,494 | 2,608 | 5,462 | 1,829 |
| Investing | -23 | -33 | 552 | -1,890 | -2,305 | -1,267 | -990 | -4,753 | -4,320 | -4,855 | -4,780 | -5,090 |
| Financing | 782 | 1,964 | 2,448 | 521 | 1,436 | 2,237 | -2,655 | -948 | 2,323 | -802 | 2,407 | 2,318 |
| Net Cash Flow | 12 | -7 | 596 | 1,136 | -21 | 1,629 | 1,412 | 1,147 | 3,497 | -3,049 | 3,090 | -943 |
| Free Cash Flow | -756 | -1,952 | -2,662 | 2,341 | 724 | 569 | 4,916 | 6,568 | 5,190 | 2,270 | 5,205 | 1,027 |
| CFO/OP | -139 | -254 | -250 | 284 | 58 | 35 | 197 | 220 | 122 | 52 | 72 | 27 |
Ratios
| Particulars | Mar 2015 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE % | 19% | 23% | 55% | 14% | 14% | 18% | 22% | 16% | 15% | 13% | 14% | 14% |
Insights
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Company Information
AU Small Finance Bank Limited is engaged in providing a range of banking and financial services including retail banking, wholesale banking, treasury operations and other services. [1]
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