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Union Bank of India

UNIONBANK NSE

Key Fundamentals

LargecapPublic Sector BankBanks
Market Cap
1.3L Cr
Volatility
Moderate
P/E Ratio
6.58
EBITDA
₹25,488 Cr
Return on Equity
14.06%
Debt to Equity
0
Book Value
₹173.63
EPS
₹18.56
52W High
₹205.49
52W Low
₹127.87

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Key Insights

Strengths

3
  • Stock is trading at 0.97 times its book value
  • Company has delivered good profit growth of 46.9% CAGR over last 5 years
  • Company has been maintaining a healthy dividend payout of 19.9%

Weaknesses

4
  • Company has low interest coverage ratio.
  • The company has delivered a poor sales growth of 9.03% over past five years.
  • Contingent liabilities of Rs.6,97,277 Cr.
  • Company might be capitalizing the interest cost

Growth Rate

Revenue Growth
0.19% lower than 3Y
Net Income Growth
4.8% lower than 3Y
Cash Flow Change
-75.59% higher than 3Y
ROE
-10.67% lower than 3Y
ROCE
-3.27% lower than 3Y
EBITDA Margin (Avg.)
1.45% lower than 3Y

AI Analysis — Bull vs Bear

Anthropic anthropic claude-opus-4.6 2h ago
AI opinion · based on fundamentals
Risk high

Union Bank of India trades at a market cap of ₹1,34,893 Cr with a PE of 6.7x and PB of ~1.0x, reflecting a valuation well below broader market averages. The bank has delivered strong profit CAGR of 47% over five years and improved ROE to 16%, but revenue growth has been sluggish at 9% over five years with a TTM sales decline of -1%, and contingent liabilities of ₹6,97,277 Cr remain a material overhang.

Bull Case 7
  • Exceptional profit growth of 46.9% CAGR over the last 5 years, indicating a strong earnings recovery trajectory from prior stressed-asset cycles
  • PE ratio of 6.7x is significantly below the banking sector median and Nifty average, suggesting the stock is not priced for high expectations
  • Trading at 0.97x book value (PB of 1.04x reported, ~0.97x per screener), near or below replacement cost of equity — a level historically associated with PSU bank re-rating phases
  • ROE has improved to 16% on a last-year and 3-year average basis, up from a 10-year average of just 9%, reflecting structural improvement in profitability
  • Dividend yield of 2.79% with a consistent payout ratio of 19.9%, providing income support while the bank retains capital for growth
  • Stock CAGR of 39% over 5 years and 33% over 1 year shows sustained re-rating momentum, though the 10-year CAGR of just 2% highlights the long period of underperformance that preceded it
  • Compounded profit growth of 10% TTM on top of a high base (32% 3-year CAGR) suggests the earnings trajectory, while decelerating, remains positive
Bear Case 8
  • Contingent liabilities of ₹6,97,277 Cr are massive — roughly 5x the bank's market cap — posing a tail risk if even a fraction crystallizes
  • TTM sales growth is -1%, indicating top-line contraction and potential pressure on net interest income or fee income
  • Five-year compounded sales growth of only 9% is modest for a large PSU bank in a growing economy, suggesting market share stagnation or pricing pressure
  • Low interest coverage ratio flagged as a concern, which in a banking context may indicate thinning margins or elevated cost of deposits relative to lending yields
  • Potential capitalization of interest cost raises questions about the quality of reported earnings and true asset performance
  • 10-year stock CAGR of just 2% versus 39% over 5 years shows that long-term wealth creation has been poor and the recent rally could partly reflect mean reversion rather than structural change
  • ROE of 16% is respectable but still trails top private sector banks, and the 10-year average of 9% shows this level of profitability is not yet proven as sustainable
  • As a PSU bank, Union Bank remains subject to government-directed lending priorities, potential capital dilution, and governance constraints that can cap valuation multiples

This is AI-generated analysis, not financial advice. Do your own due diligence.

AI News Digest

Anthropic anthropic claude-opus-4.6 2h ago
Headwinds 2
  • RBI penalty for currency violations Aug 18

    RBI fined Union Bank ₹3.09 lakh for currency note violations, disclosed under SEBI LODR regulations on August 18, 2026.

  • Multiple strike disruption risk Sep 9

    Bank flagged work disruptions from strikes on Sep 11, Sep 28-30, and an ongoing strike from Oct 26 onwards, potentially affecting branch operations and customer services.

Positives 1
  • Q1FY27 profit surges 29% YoY Aug 21

    Net profit rose 29% YoY to $563mn in Q1FY27 with record operating profit. RoA expanded to 1.36% while GNPA improved to 2.65%.

Neutral 1
  • $600M dual tranche notes issued Aug 24

    Union Bank issued US$600 million in senior unsecured notes due 2029 and 2031, listed on NSE IFSC, to fund DIFC branch operations and general corporate purposes.

TL;DR: Union Bank delivered a strong Q1FY27 with 29% profit growth, improving return ratios and declining NPAs, signaling solid operational momentum. The $600M bond issuance supports international expansion. Key risks include potential service disruptions from multiple upcoming strikes starting September through October, though the RBI penalty is negligible in magnitude. The fundamental trend is improving, but prolonged strike action could weigh on near-term operational efficiency.

Quarterly Results

Particulars Jun 2023Sep 2023Dec 2023Mar 2024Jun 2024Sep 2024Dec 2024Mar 2025Jun 2025Sep 2025Dec 2025Mar 2026Jun 2026
Revenue
23,613
24,732
25,521
26,510
26,527
26,887
26,720
27,869
27,099
26,205
26,819
26,676
27,427
Expenses
7,978
7,962
8,012
9,365
9,367
8,686
8,096
9,673
8,844
9,056
7,994
8,744
8,388
Financing Profit
971
1,271
1,273
179
156
480
1,274
-49
400
-98
1,455
927
1,834
Fin. Margin %
4%
5%
5%
1%
1%
2%
5%
0%
1%
0%
5%
3%
7%
Other Income
4,209
4,221
4,281
5,102
4,799
5,926
4,614
6,223
4,869
5,550
5,183
5,999
5,233
Interest
14,664
15,498
16,236
16,966
17,004
17,720
17,350
18,245
17,855
17,247
17,370
17,005
17,206
Depreciation
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
PBT
5,180
5,492
5,554
5,281
4,954
6,406
5,889
6,175
5,269
5,453
6,638
6,926
7,067
Tax %
37%
35%
35%
37%
27%
26%
22%
19%
21%
21%
24%
23%
24%
Net Profit
3,272
3,572
3,625
3,328
3,642
4,751
4,623
5,011
4,428
4,426
5,073
5,504
5,642
EPS in Rs
4.79
4.82
4.89
4.36
4.77
6.22
6.06
6.56
5.8
5.8
6.65
7.21
7.39
Figures in ₹ Crores

Profit & Loss

Particulars Mar 2015Mar 2016Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025Mar 2026TTM
Revenue
32,164
32,316
32,817
32,952
34,314
37,479
69,311
68,230
81,163
1,00,376
1,06,600
1,06,799
1,07,127
Expenses
9,498
10,349
13,871
21,181
19,019
21,166
36,270
32,264
36,155
32,422
34,738
33,434
34,181
Financing Profit
-973
-1,928
-4,830
-11,700
-8,601
-9,523
-11,071
-4,213
-3,024
4,590
2,946
3,888
4,118
Fin. Margin %
-3%
-6%
-15%
-36%
-25%
-25%
-16%
-6%
-4%
5%
3%
4%
4%
Other Income
3,957
3,934
5,430
5,462
5,042
5,789
14,307
13,524
15,915
17,813
21,562
21,601
21,965
Interest
23,640
23,894
23,776
23,471
23,896
25,837
44,112
40,178
48,033
63,364
68,916
69,477
68,828
Depreciation
225
249
241
368
374
417
908
745
745
896
1,084
1,204
0
PBT
2,759
1,758
359
-6,607
-3,933
-4,151
2,327
8,566
12,147
21,507
23,424
24,284
26,083
Tax %
36%
24%
-58%
-21%
-25%
-27%
-22%
39%
31%
36%
23%
23%
Net Profit
1,771
1,347
573
-5,212
-2,922
-3,121
2,863
5,265
8,512
13,797
18,027
19,430
20,644
EPS in Rs
27.69
19.73
8.33
-44.61
-16.58
-9.12
4.47
7.7
12.45
18.07
23.62
25.45
27.05
Div. Payout %
22%
10%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
25%
24%
20%
20%
20%
Figures in ₹ Crores

Balance Sheet

Particulars Mar 2015Mar 2016Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025Mar 2026
Equity Capital
636
687
687
1,169
1,763
3,423
6,407
6,835
6,835
7,634
7,634
7,634
Reserves
19,263
22,361
23,406
24,083
25,073
30,567
58,331
64,026
71,969
89,964
1,06,200
1,25,918
Borrowing
26,628
30,637
41,226
45,680
43,276
52,714
51,922
51,245
42,737
26,974
64,992
77,798
Deposits
3,25,990
3,44,118
3,77,195
4,10,288
4,17,505
4,52,436
9,25,654
10,34,368
11,20,322
12,24,593
12,74,789
13,09,759
Other Liabilities
11,048
9,562
13,167
9,900
10,964
16,369
40,063
37,292
46,495
52,831
57,714
66,395
Total Liabilities
3,83,566
4,07,365
4,55,681
4,91,120
4,98,581
5,55,509
10,82,377
11,93,766
12,88,357
14,01,996
15,11,329
15,87,503
Fixed Assets
2,690
3,939
3,896
3,824
3,743
4,734
7,303
7,171
8,826
9,224
9,765
11,596
CWIP
4
13
21
34
44
54
63
37
22
36
59
64
Investments
85,818
90,573
1,13,441
1,25,485
1,28,391
1,54,251
3,39,059
3,51,839
3,43,727
3,43,953
3,61,903
3,43,623
Other Assets
2,95,053
3,12,840
3,38,322
3,61,777
3,66,402
3,96,470
7,35,952
8,34,718
9,35,782
10,48,783
11,39,602
12,32,220
Total Assets
3,83,566
4,07,365
4,55,681
4,91,120
4,98,581
5,55,509
10,82,377
11,93,766
12,88,357
14,01,996
15,11,329
15,87,503
Figures in ₹ Crores

Cash Flow

Particulars Mar 2015Mar 2016Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025Mar 2026
Operating
-3,567
81
-6,624
6,097
-7,778
-7,681
20,527
36,339
6,056
19,930
-204
-358
Investing
-318
-9
-280
-315
-297
-377
-601
-558
-2,561
-1,394
-19
-71
Financing
3,168
-2
10,194
10,792
1,758
20,144
-18,861
-786
-10,654
-11,489
338
77
Net Cash Flow
-718
70
3,289
16,574
-6,317
12,086
1,066
34,995
-7,159
7,047
115
-351
Free Cash Flow
-3,909
72
-6,911
5,782
-8,076
-8,058
19,926
35,897
3,673
18,624
-220
-388
CFO/OP
-13
0
-27
74
-45
-55
63
103
21
34
0
0
Figures in ₹ Crores

Ratios

Particulars Mar 2015Mar 2016Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025Mar 2026
ROE %
9%
6%
2%
-21%
-11%
-10%
6%
8%
11%
16%
17%
16%

Insights

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Shareholding Pattern

Others0.53%Promot.74.76%Public4.11%FIIs8.63%DIIs11.98%As ofJun 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions about Union Bank of India

What does Union Bank of India do?
Union Bank of India is engaged in the Business of Banking Services, Government Business ,Merchant Banking, Agency Business Insurance, Mutual Funds, Wealth Management etc.[1]
Where is Union Bank of India (UNIONBANK) listed?
Union Bank of India trades as UNIONBANK on the NSE and under code 532477 on the BSE.
Which sector does Union Bank of India belong to?
Union Bank of India is classified under the Financial Services sector, in the Banks industry.
What is the market capitalisation of Union Bank of India?
Union Bank of India has a market capitalisation of ₹1,34,893 Cr, which places it in the Large Cap band.
What is the PE ratio of Union Bank of India?
Union Bank of India trades at a PE ratio of 6.58, on earnings per share of ₹18.56, against a book value of ₹173.63 per share.
What is the 52-week high and low of Union Bank of India?
Over the last 52 weeks Union Bank of India has traded between ₹127.87 and ₹205.49.
Does Union Bank of India pay dividends?
Union Bank of India has a dividend yield of 2.79%.
What is the Return on Equity (ROE) of Union Bank of India?
Union Bank of India reported a return on equity of 14.06%. Its debt-to-equity ratio is 0.00.

Company Information

Union Bank of India is engaged in the Business of Banking Services, Government Business ,Merchant Banking, Agency Business Insurance, Mutual Funds, Wealth Management etc.[1]

CEO Mr. S. Ramasubramanian
Employees 73,945
Listed 2002-09-24
Face Value ₹ 10
Issued Size 7,63,36,05,607

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