Private banks in India are financial institutions owned by private shareholders rather than the government. These banks are essential to the Indian banking sector, offering a wide range of financial services to individuals and businesses.
In contrast, public sector undertaking (PSU) banks are primarily owned and operated by the central or state government. The government oversees their management and operations, distinguishing them from privately-owned banks.
The Price-to-earnings ratio, known as the P/E ratio, is a financial metric commonly used by retail investors to analyze if a stock is expensive or inexpensive compared to its earnings.
The industry P/E ratio is the average Price-to-Earnings ratio of all the companies within a particular industry. It is calculated by averaging the P/E ratios of individual companies in that industry. This metric provides a benchmark to compare the valuations of different companies within the same sector.
A company with a P/E ratio higher than the industry average typically suggests that investors anticipate greater growth from the stock compared to its peers. It might also indicate that the stock is overvalued relative to the industry.
On the other hand, a lower P/E ratio compared to the industry average may indicate that the company is undervalued relative to its peers. It could also imply that the stock is relatively inexpensive by industry standards.
The below list highlights a few private banks in India whose P/E ratio is less than the industry P/E:
Karnataka Bank Limited
With a market capitalization of Rs 8,436.24 crores, the shares of this company tumbled by 0.25 percent and closed at Rs 223.15 apiece on Friday’s market session.
The P/E ratio of Karnataka Bank stood at 6.46 times, whereas the industry P/E is at 12.4 times. This demonstrates that the stock is deemed to be undervalued when compared to its peers.
Reviewing the financials of Karnataka Bank on a QoQ basis, the Net Interest Income (NII) saw an increment of 0.84 percent from ₹827 crores in Q3FY24 to ₹834 crores in Q4FY24. On the other hand, the net profits of the firm witnessed a 17.2 percent decrease from ₹331 crores to ₹274 crores during the same period.
The Current Account Savings Account (CASA) Ratio for this company as of March 2024 stood at 31.97 percent.
South India Bank Limited
With a market capitalization of Rs 7,003.48 crores, the shares of this company rose by 1.42 percent and opened at Rs 27.16 apiece on Friday’s market session.
The P/E ratio of South India Bank stood at 6.50 times, whereas the industry P/E is 12.4 times. This demonstrates that the stock is deemed to be undervalued when compared to its peers.
The Current Account Savings Account (CASA) Ratio for this company as of March 2024 stood at 32.08 percent.
Reviewing the financials of South India Bank on a QoQ basis, the Net Interest Income (NII) saw a rise of 6.7 percent from ₹819 crores in Q3FY24 to ₹874.67 crores in Q4FY24. On the other hand the net profits of the firm witnessed a decline of 32.1 percent from ₹305 crores to ₹287 crores during the same period.
DCB Bank Limited
With a market capitalization of Rs 4,322.35 crores, the shares of this company tumbled by 1.83 percent and closed at Rs 136.85 a piece on Friday’s trading session
The P/E ratio of DCB Bank stood at 8.08 times, whereas the industry P/E is 12.4 times. This demonstrates that the stock is deemed to be undervalued when compared to its peers.
Reviewing the financials of DCB Bank on a QoQ basis, the Net Interest Income (NII) saw a rise of 7.1 percent from Rs 473 crores in Q3FY24 to Rs 507.48 crores in Q4FY24. Additionally, the net profits also witnessed a rise of 23.5 percent from Rs 126 crores to Rs 155.68 crores during the same period.
The Current Account Savings Account (CASA) Ratio for this company as of March 2024 stood at 26.02 percent.
Written by: Zahal
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