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The Federal Bank Limited (FEDERALBNK)

Mid Cap

Financial Services stocks · Mid cap · NSE

The Federal Bank Limited is an Indian private sector bank offering a range of banking and financial services. It operates across retail, corporate, and institutional segments, supported by subsidiaries in financial services and operational support. The bank focuses on digital adoption and expanding its pan-India footprint.

₹343
-1.60 · -0.46%
Quote04 Sept, 03:59 pm IST
Fundamentals05 Sept 2026 · screener
Score05 Sept, 10:20 pm IST · v4.3-runtime-valuation
Tags03 May 2026
Coverage11/14 · 79%
Valuation2026-07-20 · Rf 6.8% · Financial Services P/E 18.5 (n=240)
Data confidence
Fresh enough for analysis
Investor decision lenses

One read, four checks

75+ is strong, 60-74 is usable, 45-59 is mixed, and below 45 needs caution. These are research lenses, not buy/sell instructions.

Weak fundamentals, management trust is acceptable, price trend is neutral, and recent execution is consistent.

Suggested next step
Research, do not rush
The four lenses are not strongly aligned. Compare peers and wait for a cleaner setup.
U-Score
WATCHLIST
36

Fundamental lens: valuation, quality, growth, balance sheet, and cash flow.

Trust
Healthy Trust
71

low confidence · 0/0 claims checked

Technical
Neutral
57

Timing lens: price trend and sector relative strength.

Result consistency
consistent
87

Rolling lens: recent quarterly delivery, not the latest single-result score.

Latest result

Quarter ended 30 Jun 2026

Good · 55/100

Rev +10% YoY · PAT +37% YoY · operating leverage

Filed 30 Jun 2026
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MetricThis quarterYoYQoQ
Revenue₹7,862 Cr+9.9%-1.1%
EBITDANDFNDFNDF
Operating marginNDFNDFNDF
PAT₹1,302 Cr+36.9%-6.5%
PAT margin16.6%+326 bps-96 bps

NDF means not disclosed in the current structured filing feed. It is intentionally not treated as zero.

Business & thesis

Growth engines, tailwinds/headwinds, and risk radar from management commentary

Business and thesis

Where growth can come from, and what can break the case

Thesis intactReviewed 2026-07-18T07:19:56.605Z
Management commentary snapshot

Federal Bank reports strong Q1 FY27 YoY profit growth and improved asset quality, driven by NII and fee income, despite some sequential moderation in key metrics.

The bank delivered robust YoY growth in core earnings and improved asset quality ratios, with decadal best GNPA/NNPA. However, QoQ performance shows some moderation in NII and a decline in fee income, suggesting a need to monitor sequential momentum and granular deposit growth.

Current business mix

Net Customer Assets mix (Jun-26)

Latest issuer-disclosed distribution across 3 reported categories.

Businessmix
Retail Book53.0%
Corporate36.0%
Commercial11.0%
Growth engines

Gold Loans

Gold loans grew by 33% YoY and 8.2% QoQ, driving retail growth towards secured, higher-yielding assets.

Commercial Banking (CoB)

CoB book grew by 25% YoY and 5.2% QoQ, now representing 23% of the non-retail book.

Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB)

CIB book grew by 14% YoY and 4.3% QoQ, with CIB (excl. credit substitutes) growing 16% YoY.

Credit Cards

Credit Cards grew by 36% YoY and 10% QoQ, with the bank ranking 9th in credit card spends among Pvt Sec Banks.

Capacity and execution

Banking Outlets

Total banking outlets increased to 1,650 in Jun-26 from 1,591 in Mar-26.

ATMs/Recyclers

Total ATMs/Recyclers increased to 2,135 in Jun-26 from 2,094 in Mar-26.

Unified Account Opening Solution

Unified Account Opening Solution rolled out across all branches, enabling faster Aadhaar eKYC-based onboarding.

Tailwinds

Diversified Advances Growth

Advances growth is diversified across Gold loans (8.2% QoQ), CoB (5.2% QoQ), CIB (4.3% QoQ), and Retail Book (2.6% QoQ).

Sustained Profitability Improvement

RoA improved to 1.22% (Q1 FY27) from 1.00% (Q1 FY26) and RoE to 12.01% (Q1 FY27) from 10.30% (Q1 FY26).

Digital Adoption

Digital transactions (Retail + Corporate) reached 94.46%, with 790 APIs made available and 392 RPA processes running.

Headwinds

Sequential Fee Income Decline

Fee income decreased by 3% QoQ to ₹957 Cr, despite a 22% YoY increase.

Sequential Micro Advances Decline

Micro Advances portfolio decreased by 2% QoQ to ₹3,761 Cr.

CASA Ratio Decline QoQ

CASA Ratio declined by 71 bps QoQ to 32.23%, though average CASA grew 6% QoQ.

Risk radar

Slippage Ratio

Slippage ratio was 61 bps in Q1 FY27, a significant improvement YoY (111 bps in Q1 FY26) but still a key metric for asset quality.

Top Borrower Concentration

Top 20 borrowers constitute 7.43% of the portfolio, indicating some concentration risk.

Management accountability

What management said, and what results must prove

Management accountability

What management said, and what results must prove

Issuer guidance and extracted claims are tracked against later reported outcomes. Treat these as management statements, not IndiaPulse forecasts.

Analyst reading lens
Compare BOTH

YoY comparison is crucial for assessing overall growth in profitability, balance sheet, and asset quality trends. QoQ comparison is important for monitoring sequential momentum in advances, deposits, and fee income, especially given some quarterly fluctuations.

Sector KPIs management disclosed

Net Advances Growth

Net Advances grew by 15% YoY and 1% QoQ to ₹2,77,498 Cr.

Net Interest Margin (NIM)

NIM stood at 3.33% in Q1 FY27, up from 2.94% in Q1 FY26, but down from 3.74% in Q4 FY26 (excluding one-off).

Gross NPA (GNPA)

GNPA was 1.52% in Q1 FY27, a decadal best, down from 1.91% in Q1 FY26 and 1.62% in Q4 FY26.

Net NPA (NNPA)

NNPA was 0.18% in Q1 FY27, a decadal best, down from 0.48% in Q1 FY26 and 0.37% in Q4 FY26 (excluding one-off).

Management forward view

Continuous Investment in Pan India Footprint

Management is focused on expanding banking outlets and ATMs/Recyclers, with a unified account opening solution rolled out.

Digitization as a Multiplier

Management emphasizes driving digital adoption across wholesale customers with solutions like Collection Hub and expanding digital payment capabilities.

Building Green Portfolio

The bank targets a green portfolio size of ₹15,000 Cr by March 2030 and aims for 750kWp in-house solar power generation by March 2028.

Thesis monitor

Numbers and claims to verify in the next filings

CheckpointCurrent evidenceWhat to verify next
Net Interest Margin (NIM)3.33%Sustained improvement or stabilization of NIM after the QoQ decline from 3.74%.
Sequential Deposit GrowthTotal Deposits up 2% QoQConsistent sequential growth in total deposits and stabilization of CASA ratio to support funding costs.
Asset Quality (GNPA/NNPA)GNPA 1.52%, NNPA 0.18%Maintenance of decadal best asset quality ratios and continued low slippage rates.
Growth in High-Yielding SegmentsGold loans up 8% QoQ, Credit Cards up 10% QoQContinued strong sequential growth in high-yielding segments like Gold loans and Credit Cards to drive profitability.

Verification checkpoints are IndiaPulse research interpretation, not investment advice.

Technical timing lens

Trend score and candlestick chart

57Neutral

MACD −

Stock trend: 57
Sector RS:

Technical chart

FEDERALBNKdaily · 1Y · AUTO+18.4%
Latest close ₹343.00 on 2026-09-04
Bar
-0.6%
RSI
44
MACD hist
-1.67
52W pos
84%
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Up bar
Down bar
EMA 20
EMA 50
Volume + 20D avg
Result date
RSI(14)
MACD / signal

Daily technical trend read

Neutral

Trend is undirectional — long-term uptrend intact. RSI 44.

  • Price above SMA200 (long-term uptrend) but mid-term MAs not aligned.
  • SMA20 roughly flat — short-term momentum stalled.
  • RSI(14) at 44 — sideways, no extreme reading.
  • MACD below signal, histogram expanding negatively — bearish momentum building.
  • 8% off 52W high · 81% above 52W low.

Mechanical read from the price + indicator series above. Not a recommendation — technical setups can reverse without warning, especially around earnings and macro events.

Nifty 500 leadership

Relative Strength & Trend Stage

93
RS percentile
Stage 2 Uptrend
1M return
-3.7%
3M return
+8.9%
6M return
+26.9%
1Y return
+74.6%
RS 1D
0
RS 20D
-1
Sector rank
#9
Industry rank
#10
Stage evidence
  • Price is 11.1% above the 30-week proxy.
  • The 50-DMA is above the 30-week proxy and its slope is rising +3.4%.
  • Both 3-month and 6-month returns are positive.
50-DMA
price below
200-DMA
price above
Sector
neutral
Industry
neutral
Relative-strength line vs Nifty 500 (base 100)
264 observations
04 Sept 2026Value 169.86-0.46%
92115138161184Aug 25Dec 25Apr 26Sept 26170
RS vs Nifty 500170

Valuation & score drivers

U-Score 36 · WATCHLIST · pillar breakdown, sector model, fair-value anchor

36U-SCORE
WATCHLIST

Fundamental score breakdown

WATCHLIST
Valuation10/30
Growth13/25
Quality2/20
Balance Sheet4/15
Cash Flow4/10
Piotroski
5/9 (+3)
Penalties
0
Raw sum
36

Why this score?

Top U-Score contributors and drags from the latest stored fundamentals.

36/100 · WATCHLIST

Positive drivers

  • Fair-value margin of safety is positive at 35.0%.
  • Growth contributes 13/25 to the score.
  • Cash flow contributes 4/10 to the score.

Main drags

  • Quality is weaker at 2/20; verify the latest quarterly trend.
  • Balance sheet is weaker at 4/15; verify the latest quarterly trend.
  • Valuation is weaker at 10/30; verify the latest quarterly trend.
Sector valuation model

Bank valuation: P/B adjusted for ROE and asset quality

Banks are balance-sheet businesses, so book value quality matters more than simple earnings multiples.

Bank P/B
Primary lens
Price/book and ROE/ROA, not trailing PE alone.
Secondary checks
Capital adequacy, credit cost, NPA trend, deposit franchise.
Main risk check
Low P/B can be a trap if asset quality or credit cost is worsening.
PE
18.1
PB
2.1
EV/EBITDA
ROE
11.6%
ROCE
6.4%
FCF Yield
Debt/Equity
0.1
MoS
+35.0%
Score movement

Stored run vs live recompute

This shows the stored score trend when snapshots exist, and also compares the latest stored nightly score with a live recompute from current fundamentals and price.

Stored run: 05 Sept 2026
v4.3-runtime-valuation
Final score
36
Previous: 36
Verdict
WATCHLIST
Previous: WATCHLIST
Margin of safety
+35.0%
Previous: +35.0%

Score history

12 stored score snapshots. Latest stored move: +4 points.

05 Sept 2026
v4.3-runtime-valuation
37
37
35
35
35
32
32
32
32
32
32
36

Factor attribution

No pillar movement versus the latest stored run. Historical score trend will appear after snapshot storage is enabled.

Modelled fair value

Graham Number
₹263.16
-30.3% MoS
Growth-justified P/E
27.8
Growth-justified Value
₹527.25
+35.0% MoS
PEG
1.06

Trust score

Does management behaviour match later outcomes? Claim delivery, forensic breakdown, evidence depth

Trust Score
71Healthy Trust · low confidenceTrust Lite

Trust asks: does management behaviour match later outcomes? Higher is better, but confidence and evidence depth matter as much as the number.

Healthy Trust: Claim history is still being built. It ranks around the 66th percentile of the scored universe and 79th percentile within Financial Services. Main check: financial discipline is weak at 56/100.

Healthy Trust Lite: Promoter pledge is zero. Key concern: ROCE is low at 6.4%.

Computed 05 Sept 2026
management-trust-v1
148 docs text-extracted · 30 concalls text-extracted
Score band
Healthy Trust

Generally investable credibility. Look for weak sub-scores before increasing position size.

Relative rank
66th percentile

overall median 67 · Financial Services: 79th pctile, median 62 · Mid: 41st pctile, median 76

Evidence depth
Financial-only

148 documents have extracted text, but claim history is not strong enough yet.

Claim delivery
Outcome history still building

0 claims extracted · No contradicted claim yet

How to read this Trust Score

Healthy Trust · low confidence
What it measures
Reliability of management and financial delivery, using financial behaviour only.
Confidence
Treat this as an early read until more concalls and outcomes are matched.
Investor use
Acceptable, but check the weakest sub-score before increasing exposure.

Read Trust alongside U-Score, result consistency, and technical trend. A cheap stock with weak Trust needs a larger margin of safety; a high Trust score does not make an expensive stock attractive by itself.

Forensic breakdown

Read low sub-scores as due-diligence warnings, not automatic sell signals.

Promoter
78
strong · holding, pledge, alignment
Cash flow
67
acceptable · profit to cash conversion
Balance sheet
73
acceptable · leverage and solvency
Discipline
56
watch · capital discipline
Results
87
strong · quarterly consistency

Trust positives

  • Promoter pledge is zero.
  • 5 years of positive FCF.
  • 4/4 latest quarters had positive YoY revenue growth.
  • 3/4 latest quarters had positive YoY PAT growth.

Trust risks

  • ROCE is low at 6.4%.

Trust Lite uses financial behaviour only. Prefer claim-tested Trust when enough concall claims have later outcomes.

Financials

Full fundamentals table and 10-year revenue / profit / ROE history

Fundamentals

Valuation

P/E
18.10
P/B
2.12
EV/EBITDA
Market Cap
84792.00Cr

Profitability

ROE
11.60%
ROCE
6.39%
ROA
1.20%
Dividend Y
0.35%

Growth (CAGR)

Revenue 5Y
16.00%
EPS 5Y
21.00%
Revenue 3Y
19.00%
EPS 3Y
11.00%

Balance Sheet

Debt/Equity
0.11
Interest Coverage
Altman Z
1.95
Book Value
162.00

Cash Flow

FCF Yield
FCF Positive Y
5/5
OCF
4349.00 Cr
EPS TTM
19.00

Shareholding

Promoter Hold
Promoter Pledge
0.00%
Momentum 52W
84%

Financial History

Updated 5/9/2026

Revenue

₹ Cr
No data

Net Profit

₹ Cr
No data

Return on Equity

%
No data

Peers

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