HDFC Bank Ltd Analysis

Company Introduction

Founding Year: 1994

Headquarters Location: Mumbai, India

Core Business Summary: HDFC Bank is a leading Indian banking and financial services company providing a wide range of financial products and services.

Overview

HDFC Bank Ltd (HDFCBANK)

Current Price
₹ 982
PE Ratio
21.36
EPS
46
Market Cap
₹ 16,894 Cr

Company Overview

Core Products & Services: Credit cards, loans, savings accounts, investment products, and payment services

Industry Sector: Banking and Financial Services

Financials

2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Revenue 63,162 73,271 85,288 105,161 122,189 128,552 135,936 170,754 283,649 336,367
YoY % +16.0% +16.4% +23.3% +16.2% +5.2% +5.7% +25.6% +66.1% +18.6%
EBITDA 738 886 967 1,221 1,277 1,385 1,681 2,345 3,092 3,805
YoY % +20.1% +9.1% +26.3% +4.6% +8.5% +21.4% +39.5% +31.9% +23.1%
Net Profit 12,821 15,317 18,561 22,446 27,296 31,857 38,151 46,149 65,446 73,440
YoY % +19.5% +21.2% +20.9% +21.6% +16.7% +19.8% +21.0% +41.8% +12.2%
EPS 12.66 14.91 17.83 20.50 24.85 28.87 34.31 41.22 42.16 46.26
YoY % +17.8% +19.6% +15.0% +21.2% +16.2% +18.8% +20.1% +2.3% +9.7%

Growth Drivers

Historical Growth Drivers: Expansion of branch network, growth in retail loans, and increasing adoption of digital banking services

Future Growth Drivers: Continued investment in digital transformation, expansion into new markets, and strategic partnerships to enhance offerings

Product Innovation: Introduction of new digital payment products and services, such as mobile wallets and UPI-based transactions

Technology Adoption: Adoption of AI, machine learning, and cloud-based technologies to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency

Market Position

Competitive Position: One of the largest private sector banks in India

Estimated Market Share: Around 20-25% in the Indian banking sector

Technological Moat: Strong digital infrastructure and high level of investment in technology

Strengths

  • Over 6,300 branches across India
  • Gross NPA ratio of around 1.2%, indicating a strong asset quality
  • Revenue growth of around 20% CAGR over the last 5 years
  • Return on equity of around 15-16%, indicating strong profitability

Weaknesses

  • Exposure to economic downturns, which can impact loan growth and asset quality
  • Regulatory changes can impact the bank's operations and profitability
  • High competition in the Indian banking sector, which can impact market share and pricing power
  • Risks related to cybersecurity, data breaches, and other operational failures

Valuations

Valuations for HDFCBANK

Formula Bull Base Bear Margin of Safety
Ben Graham ₹ 823 ₹ 823 ₹ 303 -19.2%
Peter Lynch ₹ 463 -112.2%
PEG Ratio: 2.07

Rule of thumb (Lynch):
PEG ≈ 1 → Fairly valued
PEG < 1 → Undervalued (growth cheap relative to earnings)
PEG > 1.5 → Overvalued

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Outlook

Opportunities: Growing demand for digital banking, increasing financial inclusion, and expanding into new markets

Risks: Economic downturns, regulatory changes, and competition from fintech companies

Balanced Outlook: HDFC Bank is well-positioned to benefit from the growing demand for digital banking and increasing financial inclusion, but needs to navigate the risks and challenges in the Indian banking sector.

Stock Price Performance

2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Price 266.11 358.30 482.80 577.95 414.83 743.38 753.00 805.28 735.25 883.93
YoY % +34.6% +34.7% +19.7% -28.2% +79.2% +1.3% +6.9% -8.7% +20.2%
* The price is shown as of 01 April each year.

Stock 3 Year Rolling CAGR

Metric 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Average
Revenue 10.53% 12.80% 12.73% 6.92% 3.62% 9.93% 27.79% 25.36% 13.71%
EBITDA 9.43% 11.28% 9.71% 4.29% 9.60% 19.19% 22.52% 17.51% 12.94%
Net Profit 13.13% 13.59% 13.72% 12.38% 11.81% 13.15% 19.71% 16.75% 14.28%
EPS 12.09% 11.20% 11.70% 12.09% 11.35% 12.60% 7.11% 3.92% 10.26%
Price 21.97% 17.28% -4.93% 8.75% 21.99% 2.70% -0.79% 3.16% 8.77%

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