Equitas Small Finance Bank – Why we see opportunity in the underperformance

The stock price will be driven by the twin engines of earnings and possible valuation rerating

Madhuchanda Dey
March 18, 2024 / 01:57 PM IST
Equitas Small Finance Bank – Why we see opportunity in the underperformance

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PRO Only Highlights
Quarterly performance largely backed by improved realisations
Medium-term triggers China plus and protectionist measures for tyre industry
Valuations not inexpensive; but improved medium-term outlook

Highlights

Equitas Small Finance Bank (CMP: Rs 94, Market Cap: Rs 10,701 crore) has underperformed the broad Nifty index in the past six months with a return of 7 percent,  against an 11 percent by Nifty, despite resilient growth and positive outlook on margin. Is the current consolidation therefore an opportunity?

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