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ICICI Bank Limited (ICICIBANK)

Large Cap

Financial Services stocks · Large cap · NSE

ICICI Bank is a leading Indian private sector bank providing a comprehensive suite of financial products and services. It serves retail and corporate clients, with significant operations in life and general insurance, asset management, and international banking through its subsidiaries.

₹1,423.2
-6.80 · -0.48%
Quote04 Sept, 03:59 pm IST
Fundamentals05 Sept 2026 · screener
Score05 Sept, 10:20 pm IST · v4.3-runtime-valuation
Tags03 May 2026
Coverage12/14 · 86%
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.

Mixed 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
FAIR VALUE
46

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

Trust
Healthy Trust
72

low confidence · 0/0 claims checked

Technical
Neutral
51

Timing lens: price trend and sector relative strength.

Result consistency
stable
79

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

Latest result

Quarter ended 30 Jun 2026

Average · 45/100

Rev +6% YoY · PAT +13% YoY · +5% QoQ · operating leverage

Filed 18 Jul 2026
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MetricThis quarterYoYQoQ
Revenue₹52,241 Cr+6.4%+5.3%
EBITDANDFNDFNDF
Operating marginNDFNDFNDF
PAT₹16,276 Cr+12.6%+3.8%
PAT margin31.2%+171 bps-46 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 under stressReviewed 2026-07-19T00:41:45.471Z
Management commentary snapshot

ICICI Bank reports strong Q1-2027 core operating profit and PAT growth YoY, driven by robust loan book expansion across all key segments. Net NPA ratio saw a slight QoQ increase, while NIM improved.

The bank demonstrates strong underlying business momentum with healthy loan growth and improving NIM. However, the sequential uptick in Net NPAs and decline in CASA ratio warrant close monitoring, despite overall stable asset quality.

Current business mix

Loan Portfolio Composition (Gross of BRDS/IBPC) at Jun 30, 2026

Latest issuer-disclosed distribution across 5 reported categories.

Businessmix
Retail49.2%
Rural loans6.4%
Business banking21.4%
Domestic corporate and others19.9%
Overseas book3.1%
Growth engines

Business Banking Portfolio

INTACT

Business banking portfolio grew by 28.2% y-o-y and 6.9% q-o-q, driven by leveraging branch network and digital platforms.

Domestic Corporate Portfolio

INTACT

Domestic corporate portfolio grew by 18.5% y-o-y and 6.9% q-o-q.

Mortgages

INTACT

Mortgages, the largest component of retail loans, grew by 14.6% y-o-y and 3.2% q-o-q, with ~90% of customers having existing relationships.

Digital Platforms

INTACT

Growth in Business Banking is driven by digital platforms like InstaBIZ, Merchant STACK, Trade Online, and DigiEase for onboarding.

Capacity and execution

Branch Network Expansion

INTACT

Total branches increased to 7,608 at Jun 30, 2026, from 7,511 at Mar 31, 2026.

ATM and CRM Network

UNDER_STRESS

Total ATMs and CRMs decreased to 12,190 at Jun 30, 2026, from 12,087 at Mar 31, 2026.

Tailwinds

Strong Domestic Loan Growth

INTACT

Total domestic loan book (gross) grew by 17.9% y-o-y and 4.7% q-o-q.

Improving Domestic NIM

INTACT

Domestic Net Interest Margin increased to 4.45% in Q1-2027 from 4.41% in Q4-2026.

Digital Adoption

INTACT

Digital platforms like InstaBIZ and DigiEase are driving growth and process efficiency in Business Banking.

Headwinds

Sequential Decline in CASA Deposits

UNDER_STRESS

Period end CASA deposits declined by 2.6% q-o-q at Jun 30, 2026.

Increase in Net NPA Ratio

UNDER_STRESS

Net NPA ratio increased to 0.35% at Jun 30, 2026, from 0.33% at Mar 31, 2026.

Credit Card Portfolio Decline

UNDER_STRESS

Credit card loans declined by 1.9% y-o-y and 1.7% q-o-q.

Risk radar

Asset Quality Deterioration

UNDER_STRESS

Net additions to gross NPAs were ₹ 27.07 bn in Q1-2027, up from ₹ 11.74 bn in Q4-2026.

Concentration Risk

INTACT

Exposure to top 10 groups was 10.1% of total exposure at Jun 30, 2026.

Overseas Book Growth

INTACT

Overseas book grew by 52.5% y-o-y and 18.9% q-o-q, which, while small, warrants monitoring given global uncertainties.

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 provides insight into long-term growth trends and seasonal impacts, while QoQ is crucial for assessing sequential momentum in loan disbursements, deposit accretion, asset quality, and net interest margin.

Sector KPIs management disclosed

Net Interest Margin (NIM)

INTACT

Net interest margin was 4.36% in Q1-2027, up from 4.32% in Q4-2026 and 4.34% in Q1-2026. Domestic NIM was 4.45% in Q1-2027, up from 4.41% in Q4-2026.

Total Loans Growth

INTACT

Total loans grew by 19.6% y-o-y and 5.0% q-o-q in Q1-2027.

Net NPA Ratio

UNDER_STRESS

Net NPA ratio was 0.35% at Jun 30, 2026, compared to 0.33% at Mar 31, 2026 and 0.41% at Jun 30, 2025.

Provision Coverage Ratio

UNDER_STRESS

Provision coverage ratio was 74.7% at Jun 30, 2026, down from 75.8% at Mar 31, 2026.

Management forward view

Focus on Granular Lending

INTACT

Management emphasizes focus on parameterised and programme-based lending, granularity, collateral, and robust monitoring in Business Banking.

Leveraging Digital and Branch Network

INTACT

Growth is driven by leveraging the branch network and digital platforms for customer acquisition and service delivery.

Driving Credit Card Spends

INTACT

Growth in retail credit card spends is driven by brand collaborations, UPI on credit card, and EMI campaigns.

Thesis monitor

Numbers and claims to verify in the next filings

CheckpointCurrent evidenceWhat to verify next
Net NPA Ratio0.35% at Jun 30, 2026Further sequential increases in Net NPA ratio and net additions to gross NPAs.
CASA Ratio (Period End)39.5% at Jun 30, 2026Sustained sequential decline in CASA deposits and its impact on funding costs.
Domestic Net Interest Margin4.45% in Q1-2027Maintenance or further improvement in domestic NIM amidst changing interest rate cycles.
Business Banking Loan Growth28.2% YoY, 6.9% QoQContinued strong growth and asset quality in the Business Banking portfolio, given its high growth rate.

Verification checkpoints are IndiaPulse research interpretation, not investment advice.

Technical timing lens

Trend score and candlestick chart

51Neutral

MACD −

Stock trend: 51
Sector RS:

Technical chart

ICICIBANKdaily · 1Y · AUTO+4.8%
Latest close ₹1423.20 on 2026-09-04
Bar
-0.6%
RSI
49
MACD hist
-0.53
52W pos
81%
2026-09-04O ₹1432.10H ₹1438.30L ₹1421.40C ₹1423.20Vol 66.9L sh
₹1.17k₹1.25k₹1.33k₹1.41k₹1.49k52H52L1423.202026-032026-06VolRSIMACD2026-032026-042026-062026-072026-09
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 49.

  • Price above SMA200 (long-term uptrend) but mid-term MAs not aligned.
  • SMA20 roughly flat — short-term momentum stalled.
  • RSI(14) at 49 — sideways, no extreme reading.
  • MACD below signal but histogram contracting — bearish momentum easing.
  • 4% off 52W high · 20% 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

59
RS percentile
Stage 1 Base / Transition
1M return
+0.2%
3M return
+11.6%
6M return
+12.4%
1Y return
+0.1%
RS 1D
-1
RS 20D
+8
Sector rank
#9
Industry rank
#10
Stage evidence
  • Price is within 5.8% of the 30-week proxy.
  • The 30-week proxy changed +0.4% over 20 sessions.
  • The moving-average structure does not confirm Stage 2 or Stage 4.
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 97.13-0.48%
86899397101Aug 25Dec 25Apr 26Sept 2697
RS vs Nifty 50097

Valuation & score drivers

U-Score 46 · FAIR VALUE · pillar breakdown, sector model, fair-value anchor

46U-SCORE
Distress Watch

Fundamental score breakdown

FAIR VALUE
Valuation10/30
Growth15/25
Quality8/20
Balance Sheet1/15
Cash Flow9/10
Piotroski
5/9 (+3)
Penalties
0
Raw sum
46

Why this score?

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

46/100 · FAIR VALUE

Positive drivers

  • FCF yield is supportive at 5.4%.
  • Fair-value margin of safety is positive at 34.6%.
  • Cash flow contributes 9/10 to the score.

Main drags

  • Altman Z is 1.7, in distress territory.
  • Balance sheet is weaker at 1/15; 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
18.2
PB
2.7
EV/EBITDA
ROE
15.9%
ROCE
7.2%
FCF Yield
5.4%
Debt/Equity
0.1
MoS
+34.6%
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
46
Previous: 46
Verdict
FAIR VALUE
Previous: FAIR VALUE
Margin of safety
+34.6%
Previous: +34.6%

Score history

12 stored score snapshots. Latest stored move: +0 points.

05 Sept 2026
v4.3-runtime-valuation
48
48
46
46
46
46
46
46
46
46
46
46

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
₹963.93
-47.6% MoS
Growth-justified P/E
27.8
Growth-justified Value
₹2,174.49
+34.6% MoS
PEG
0.86

Trust score

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

Trust Score
72Healthy 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 69th percentile of the scored universe and 81st percentile within Financial Services. Main check: balance sheet trust is weak at 55/100.

Healthy Trust Lite: Promoter pledge is zero. Key concern: Altman Z is 1.67.

Computed 05 Sept 2026
management-trust-v1
135 docs text-extracted · 35 concalls text-extracted
Score band
Healthy Trust

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

Relative rank
69th percentile

overall median 67 · Financial Services: 81st pctile, median 62 · Large: 47th pctile, median 73

Evidence depth
Financial-only

135 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
89
strong · profit to cash conversion
Balance sheet
55
watch · leverage and solvency
Discipline
56
watch · capital discipline
Results
79
strong · quarterly consistency

Trust positives

  • Promoter pledge is zero.
  • FCF yield is 5.4%.
  • 9 years of positive FCF.
  • 4/4 latest quarters had positive YoY revenue growth.

Trust risks

  • Altman Z is 1.67.
  • ROCE is low at 7.2%.

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
18.20
P/B
2.70
EV/EBITDA
Market Cap
1021463.00Cr

Profitability

ROE
15.90%
ROCE
7.18%
ROA
2.05%
Dividend Y
0.84%

Growth (CAGR)

Revenue 5Y
17.00%
EPS 5Y
24.00%
Revenue 3Y
17.00%
EPS 3Y
17.00%

Balance Sheet

Debt/Equity
0.12
Interest Coverage
Altman Z
1.67
Book Value
527.00

Cash Flow

FCF Yield
5.44%
FCF Positive Y
9/5
OCF
67325.00 Cr
EPS TTM
78.36

Shareholding

Promoter Hold
Promoter Pledge
0.00%
Momentum 52W
80%

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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All information is for study purposes only. For investment decisions, consult your financial advisor. See Playbook for methodology.