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Dhanlaxmi Bank

Latest CMP 32
Today's Change ▲ 0.25%
52-Week High / Low 36 | 20
Price Date: 14-Aug-2026
Recommendation Strong Buy
Target Price 54
Expected Upside 29.0%
Forecast Horizon 2 Years
Historical CAGR 2.8%
1,000 Invested 15-Aug-2006
Today's Value 1,738
Investment Period 20 Years

Stock Snapshot

Post Results Return
-4.8%
Mild Negative Re-rating
1-Year Target Price
57
2-Year Target Price
54
52-Week High / Low
36 / 20
20-Day Return
-4.3%
Market Cap (Cr.)
1,276
Current PE
13.0
P/BV Ratio
0.9
Dividend Yield
Industry PE
9.8

Price Performance

Basis of our Recommendation

Dhanlaxmi Bank's management has not provided recent updates, but the broader context suggests a challenging revenue outlook, with expectations of contraction over the forecast period. Despite this, profitability is anticipated to improve due to expanding margins, supported by a strong balance sheet characterized by high asset quality and a conservative lending profile. Vista's financial outlook reflects these dynamics, projecting a modest upside of approximately 0.03% with a 12-month target price of ₹34.85. The bank's competitive position remains stable within a fragmented market, where it holds a market share of 0.42%. The small to medium private banking sector is experiencing growth, driven by increasing credit demand and favorable economic conditions, although competitive pricing pressures pose challenges. The macroeconomic environment in India is supportive, with contained inflation and favorable liquidity conditions, which could benefit the banking sector. Over the next 12-24 months, key watchpoints include the bank's ability to navigate revenue pressures while capitalizing on margin expansion opportunities, as well as monitoring the competitive landscape and regulatory developments that may impact its operations

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Key Parameters

Balance Sheet Strength
Elite Balance Sheet
Market Share
Stable
Industry Outlook
Improving
Analyst View
Not Available
Dividend History
No Dividend History
FII Holdings
Reducing

Financial Snapshot

Actuals Forecast
FY24 FY25 FY26 FY27 FY28
Revenue (Cr.) 458 483 622 690 685
Profit Before Tax (Cr.) 70 72 138 230 209
PBT Margin 15.3% 14.9% 2218.6% 33.3% 30.6%
Net Profit (Cr.) 58 67 103 170 155
Earnings Per Share 1.5 1.7 2.6 4.3 3.9

Analyst Recommendations

No analyst recommendations available.

Consensus Recommendation ► None
Consensus Target
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Analysts' Viewpoint

Company Overview

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Dhanlaxmi Bank Limited provides various banking and financial services in India. The company operates through Treasury Operations, Corporate/Wholesale Banking, Retail Banking, and Other Banking Business Operations segments. It offers deposit products, such as savings and current accounts, and term deposits; loans, including personal, home, new and used car, two wheeler, commercial, gold, education, business, and green loans, as well as loans against securities and properties, and lease rental discounting; and foreign exchange services comprising foreign currency cash, cheque deposits, foreign currency demand drafts, and remittances. The company also provides export and import services; credit products comprising industrial and trade advance, import export assistance, and agricultural assistance; corporate salary; credit treasury bills and linked loans; trade finance, electronic bank guarantees, and liberalized remittance schemes; 3 in 1 trading accounts; and mutual funds investment services, as well as life, health, and car insurance products. In addition, it offers non-resident Indians (NRI) banking services, such as non-residential external accounts, non-resident ordinary accounts, recurring and term deposits, foreign currency non-resident fixed deposits, and resident foreign currency, as well as money transfer services and NRI property loans; and micro and agricultural banking, and financial planning services. Further, the company provides SME banking services, including working capital facilities, trade facilities, and capacity expansion services; credit, debit, and gift cards; retail and corporate net, mobile phone, and SMS banking; online services, such as bill payment, unified payments interface, prepaid mobile/DTH/data card recharges, missed call, shopping, positive pay, online trading, and custom duty online payments; and depository services, as well as safe deposit lockers. Dhanlaxmi Bank Limited was incorporated in 1927 and is based in Thrissur, India.