IDFC First Bank logo

IDFC First Bank

IDFCFIRSTB NSE

Key Fundamentals

MidcapPrivate BankBanks
Market Cap
₹68,564 Cr
P/E (TTM)
29.67
EBITDA
₹2,668 Cr
Return on Equity
3.4%
Debt to Equity
0
Book Value
₹56.21
EPS (TTM)
₹2.68
52W High
₹89.61
52W Low
₹58.08

Price-based figures as of 09 Oct 2026, 15:59 IST · EPS basis: Standalone · TTM

Tapetide Score

Data-driven rating, 0–100. How it works →

Key Insights

Strengths

1
  • Company's median sales growth is 26.4% of last 10 years

Weaknesses

5
  • Company has low interest coverage ratio.
  • Company has a low return on equity of 5.71% over last 3 years.
  • Contingent liabilities of Rs.5,47,873 Cr.
  • Earnings include an other income of Rs.7,956 Cr.
  • Dividend payout has been low at 8.38% of profits over last 3 years

Growth Rate

Revenue Growth
11.37% lower than 3Y

change over 1 year

Net Income Growth
8.06% higher than 3Y

change over 1 year

Cash Flow Change
-52.88%

change over 1 year

EBITDA Margin Change
-0.76%

change over 1 year

AI Analysis — Bull vs Bear

Figures as of 1 Oct 2026
AI opinion · based on fundamentals
Risk high

As of the 2026-10-01 close, IDFC First Bank traded at Rs 80.39, with a market cap of Rs 69,313.84 Cr, a trailing P/E of 30, and a P/B of 1.43. Revenue has grown fast: 21% compounded over 3 years and 27% over 10 years. Profitability is weak, though. ROE is 3.4%, and 3-year compounded profit growth is -12%, even though TTM profit is up 72% from a low base.

Bull Case 7
  • Sales have grown consistently. Compounded sales growth is 27% over 10 years, 20% over 5 years and 21% over 3 years, and median annual sales growth over the last decade is 26.4%. This points to a strong ability to expand the loan book and franchise.
  • TTM profit growth of 72% suggests earnings are recovering from a weak base. If this continues, the current 3.4% ROE could move back toward the 6% 3-year and 5-year averages.
  • At the 2026-10-01 close, the stock traded at 1.43x book value. That multiple is modest for a bank that has compounded sales at 20%+ for five years, and it leaves room for a re-rating if returns improve.
  • Sales grew 12% on a TTM basis, so the top line is still expanding even as growth slows from its historical pace.
  • 5-year compounded profit growth of 30% shows the bank has delivered strong multi-year earnings expansion in the past, despite volatility in between.
  • The stock returned 16% over the past year. At Rs 80.39 on 2026-10-01, it was about 38% above its 52-week low of Rs 58.08, which shows improving market sentiment.
  • A market cap of Rs 69,313.84 Cr puts the bank among the larger private lenders in India, which supports liquidity and institutional interest.
Bear Case 8
  • ROE is low at 3.4%, and the 3-year average is only 5.71%. Both are well below what is typical for Indian private banks, which means profits per unit of equity are poor.
  • A trailing P/E of 30 on EPS of Rs 2.68 (as of 2026-10-01) is demanding given the low ROE. The valuation already assumes a strong earnings recovery.
  • 3-year compounded profit growth is -12%, compared with 21% sales growth over the same period. Rising costs and credit costs have absorbed the growth in revenue.
  • Contingent liabilities of Rs 5,47,873 Cr are large relative to the Rs 69,313.84 Cr market cap. That is a sizeable off-balance-sheet exposure, although for a bank much of it is typically derivatives and guarantees.
  • Other income of Rs 7,956 Cr is a large share of earnings. Profit quality depends partly on fee, treasury and other non-core income rather than core lending spreads alone.
  • Shareholder returns have been weak over long periods. Stock CAGR is -4% over 3 years and only 1% over 10 years, despite 27% compounded sales growth over the decade.
  • Dividend payout has averaged a low 8.38% of profits over 3 years, and the dividend yield is only 0.31%, so income for shareholders is minimal.
  • The interest coverage ratio is low and ROCE is 5.29%. Both point to thin margins between funding costs and asset yields.

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

AI News Digest

7h ago
Positives 1
  • Q2FY27 loans up 20.4% YoY Oct 5

    Domestic loans grew 5.4% QoQ and 20.4% YoY to ₹3,13,864 crore. CASA ratio improved to 51.3%, bulk deposit reliance fell to 13.9%, and LCR strengthened to 125%.

Neutral 2
  • Nuvama CEO Forum investor meet Sep 24

    IDFC First Bank will take part in the Nuvama Emerging India CEO Forum on September 28, 2026, in Mumbai. It will use its existing Q1FY27 investor presentation, so no new disclosures are expected.

  • Shyamal Malhotra joins as SMP Sep 22

    Shyamal Malhotra was appointed Senior Management Personnel effective September 22, 2026. He brings over 25 years of experience from Deutsche Bank and JSW.

TL;DR: IDFC First Bank's Q2FY27 business update shows strong momentum. Loans grew 20.4% YoY, and the liability franchise got stronger: CASA reached 51.3%, bulk deposits fell to 13.9%, and LCR rose to 125%. These articles don't cover any headwinds. However, the update covers only balance-sheet figures, so asset quality, credit costs and margin trends are still unknown. The trend looks better on funding quality, and the full Q2FY27 results will show whether the loan growth leads to higher profits without more stress in microfinance or unsecured lending.

Quarterly Results

Particulars Jun 2023Sep 2023Dec 2023Mar 2024Jun 2024Sep 2024Dec 2024Mar 2025Jun 2025Sep 2025Dec 2025Mar 2026Jun 2026
Revenue
6,868
7,356
7,879
8,219
8,789
8,957
9,343
9,413
9,642
9,937
10,417
10,553
11,051
Expenses
4,135
4,398
4,895
5,169
5,426
6,285
6,261
6,441
6,580
6,576
6,982
7,118
6,873
Financing Profit
-390
-448
-609
-700
-731
-1,497
-1,359
-1,534
-1,647
-1,463
-1,490
-1,441
-901
Fin. Margin %
-6%
-6%
-8%
-9%
-8%
-17%
-15%
-16%
-17%
-15%
-14%
-14%
-8%
Other Income
1,414
1,430
1,517
1,642
1,619
1,727
1,780
1,895
2,227
1,891
2,125
1,630
2,309
Interest
3,123
3,406
3,593
3,750
4,094
4,169
4,441
4,506
4,709
4,824
4,925
4,876
5,079
Depreciation
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
PBT
1,024
982
908
942
888
230
421
361
580
428
635
189
1,409
Tax %
25%
23%
21%
23%
23%
13%
19%
16%
20%
18%
21%
-68%
24%
Net Profit
765
751
716
724
681
201
339
304
463
352
503
319
1,075
EPS (₹)
1.15
1.12
1.01
1.02
0.96
0.27
0.46
0.42
0.63
0.48
0.58
0.37
1.25
Gross NPA %
2.17%
2.11%
2.04%
1.88%
1.9%
1.92%
1.94%
1.87%
1.97%
1.86%
1.69%
1.61%
1.51%
Net NPA %
0.7%
0.68%
0.68%
0.6%
0.59%
0.48%
0.52%
0.53%
0.55%
0.52%
0.53%
0.48%
0.44%
Figures in ₹ Crores

Profit & Loss

Particulars Mar 2015 6mMar 2016Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025Mar 2026TTM
Revenue
0
3,649
8,533
8,930
11,948
16,308
15,968
17,173
22,728
30,322
36,501
40,549
41,958
Expenses
3
494
1,425
1,725
4,534
9,871
8,786
12,380
13,410
17,979
23,593
26,412
27,549
Financing Profit
-3
353
592
73
-1,335
-3,795
-1,406
-2,674
-775
-1,528
-4,301
-5,197
-5,295
Fin. Margin %
—
10%
7%
1%
-11%
-23%
-9%
-16%
-3%
-5%
-12%
-13%
-13%
Other Income
0
403
1,013
1,118
852
1,722
2,211
3,222
4,467
6,002
7,022
7,873
7,956
Interest
0
2,802
6,515
7,132
8,749
10,232
8,588
7,467
10,092
13,872
17,210
19,334
19,703
Depreciation
0
41
134
163
2,813
305
329
373
425
618
820
844
0
PBT
-3
716
1,471
1,027
-3,295
-2,379
476
175
3,267
3,855
1,900
1,833
2,661
Tax %
0%
35%
31%
16%
-41%
20%
5%
17%
25%
23%
20%
11%
—
Net Profit
-3
467
1,020
859
-1,944
-2,864
452
145
2,437
2,957
1,525
1,636
2,249
EPS (₹)
-516
1.38
3
2.52
-4.07
-5.95
0.8
0.23
3.68
4.18
2.08
1.9
2.68
Div. Payout %
0%
18%
25%
30%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
12%
13%
—
Figures in ₹ Crores

Balance Sheet

Particulars Mar 2015Mar 2016Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025Mar 2026
Equity Capital
0.05
3,393
3,399
3,404
4,782
4,810
5,676
6,218
6,618
7,070
7,322
8,602
Reserves
-3
10,240
11,279
11,852
13,378
10,533
12,132
14,786
19,103
25,091
30,756
38,750
Borrowing
0
57,160
50,262
57,287
69,983
57,397
45,786
52,963
57,212
50,936
38,975
36,621
Deposits
—
8,219
40,208
48,198
70,479
65,108
88,688
1,05,634
1,44,637
2,00,576
2,52,065
2,94,475
Other Liabilities
3
4,204
7,011
5,778
8,563
11,353
10,861
10,581
12,371
12,442
14,701
21,333
Total Liabilities
0
83,216
1,12,160
1,26,520
1,67,185
1,49,200
1,63,144
1,90,182
2,39,942
2,96,115
3,43,819
3,99,780
Fixed Assets
0
644
781
781
917
965
1,201
1,282
1,876
2,525
2,596
2,444
CWIP
0
29
5
3
34
73
65
79
214
95
67
113
Investments
0
29,729
50,472
61,202
58,475
45,405
45,412
46,145
61,124
74,710
80,716
85,966
Other Assets
0
52,814
60,901
64,535
1,07,759
1,02,758
1,16,466
1,42,676
1,76,728
2,18,785
2,60,440
3,11,257
Total Assets
0
83,216
1,12,160
1,26,520
1,67,185
1,49,200
1,63,144
1,90,182
2,39,942
2,96,115
3,43,819
3,99,780
Figures in ₹ Crores

Cash Flow

Particulars Mar 2015Mar 2016Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025Mar 2026
Operating
0
-13,034
14,247
-5,941
17,293
10,927
14,061
2,604
3,600
11,328
14,395
6,915
Investing
0
7,171
-5,074
-1,008
-412
-3,764
-2,826
-2,884
-11,969
-9,792
-3,095
-14,219
Financing
0
7,475
-6,974
6,744
-12,207
-12,539
-9,598
10,211
6,509
-2,954
-8,682
4,969
Net Cash Flow
0
1,612
2,198
-205
4,675
-5,376
1,637
9,930
-1,860
-1,418
2,617
-2,335
Free Cash Flow
0
-13,212
13,993
-6,104
17,037
10,534
13,519
2,131
2,447
10,189
13,542
6,178
CFO/OP
0
-406
204
-78
232
172
188
51
42
98
113
51
Figures in ₹ Crores

Ratios

Particulars Mar 2015Mar 2016Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025Mar 2026
ROE %
—
7%
7%
6%
-12%
-17%
3%
1%
10%
10%
4%
4%

Insights

Beta

AI-extracted from concalls & annual reports · figures as reported, with sources

Log in to view IDFC First Bank insights

92 extracted metrics + investor summaries across FY10–FY27.

Log in — free

Shareholding Pattern

FIIs36.10%Public26.68%Others5.06%Govt.7.79%DIIs24.37%As ofJun 2026

Documents

Frequently Asked Questions about IDFC First Bank

What does IDFC First Bank Ltd do?
IDFC First Bank is engaged in the business of Banking Services. IDFC FIRST Bank was founded by the merger of Erstwhile IDFC Bank and Erstwhile Capital First on December 18, 2018.
Where is IDFC First Bank Ltd (IDFCFIRSTB) listed?
IDFC First Bank Ltd trades as IDFCFIRSTB on the NSE and under code 539437 on the BSE.
Which sector does IDFC First Bank Ltd belong to?
IDFC First Bank Ltd is classified under the Banks sector, in the Private Bank industry.
What is the market capitalisation of IDFC First Bank Ltd?
IDFC First Bank Ltd has a market capitalisation of ₹68,564 Cr as of 9 Oct 2026, which places it in the Large Cap band.
What is the PE ratio of IDFC First Bank Ltd?
IDFC First Bank Ltd trades at a PE ratio of 29.67 as of 9 Oct 2026, on earnings per share of ₹2.68, against a book value of ₹56.21 per share.
What is the 52-week high and low of IDFC First Bank Ltd?
Over the last 52 weeks IDFC First Bank Ltd has traded between ₹58.08 and ₹89.61 as of 9 Oct 2026.
Does IDFC First Bank Ltd pay dividends?
IDFC First Bank Ltd has a dividend yield of 0.32%.
What is the Return on Equity (ROE) of IDFC First Bank Ltd?
IDFC First Bank Ltd reported a return on equity of 3.40%. Its debt-to-equity ratio is 0.00.

Company Information

IDFC First Bank is engaged in the business of Banking Services. IDFC FIRST Bank was founded by the merger of Erstwhile IDFC Bank and Erstwhile Capital First on December 18, 2018.

Website idfcbank.com
CEO Mr. Vembu Vaidyanathan AMP (HBS), MBA
Employees 42,190
Listed 2015-11-06
Face Value ₹ 10
Shares Outstanding 8,62,21,96,236

For AI agents and developers

Reading this as an AI agent, LLM or automated pipeline? Every page on Tapetide is also published as clean Markdown — no navigation, no scripts, just the data. Fetch https://tapetide.com/stocks/IDFCFIRSTB.md for IDFC First Bank Ltd: company profile, latest price, key fundamentals, the Tapetide Score, growth rates, quarterly and annual financial statements, shareholding pattern, technical indicators, analyst ratings and exchange filings.

Append .md to any Tapetide URL for the same treatment. A full index of what we publish is at /llms.txt and /llms-full.txt. For live, structured queries instead of documents, use our Indian stock market MCP server.

Explore More