IndusInd Bank Ltd.
NSE: INDUSINDBKIndusInd Bank Ltd.: A 30-second snapshot
IndusInd Bank (INDUSINDBK) trades at ₹901.15, above its 50-DMA (₹868.32) and 200-DMA (₹841.76), up 11.92% over 12 months and 6.99% below its 52-week high. The trailing PE of 78.84 is the highest among the six Banking sector peers reviewed, while the bank's ROE of 1.36% is the lowest in the same peer set — a combination that reflects a significant earnings trough in the most recently reported period. Forward PE of 12.44 implies the market is pricing a material earnings recovery that has not yet appeared in reported financials.
P/E
78.8
Forward P/E
12.4
ROE
+1.4%
Debt / Equity
—
Profit Margin
+5.2%
Div. Yield
+0.2%
5Y ROE > 15%
0/5
5Y FCF > 0
2/5
Quality
35/100
News
6 headlines · 1 positive · 1 negative
IndusInd Bank Ltd stock (INE095A01012): valuation focus as India lender navigates forensic audit scr - AD HOC NEWS
AD HOC NEWS
Demand deposits to total deposits of IndusInd Bank Ltd. – NSE:INDUSINDBK - TradingView
TradingView
IndusInd Bank Issues New Shares Under Employee Stock Option Scheme - TipRanks
TipRanks
IndusInd Bank shares climb 8% in a month; what investors can do? - Business Today
Business Today
PM Modi's WFH push gains pace: HDFC, IndusInd roll out remote, hybrid work - Business Today
Business Today
Recent context
- ·A May 29 2026 headline specifically references a forensic audit process at IndusInd Bank, positioning valuation focus as the bank navigates that scrutiny — the combination of elevated trailing PE and an active audit is a key point of attention in recent coverage.
- ·The stock rose approximately 8% over a one-month window through late May 2026 (per Business Today, May 24), while the 3-month return stands at -6.58% — indicating a short-term recovery within a longer-period drawdown.
- ·IndusInd Bank issued new shares under an Employee Stock Option Scheme (May 28 2026) and rolled out hybrid/remote work policies alongside HDFC Bank, suggesting operational normalisation efforts concurrent with the ongoing governance review.
Strengths
- +Revenue grew 272.7% over five years, indicating significant balance-sheet and business-scale expansion over the period, even as earnings growth data for the same window is unavailable.
- +The stock has reclaimed and held above both the 50-DMA (₹868.32) and 200-DMA (₹841.76) as of the last reported price, with RSI at 49.33 — within a neutral range and not in oversold territory.
- +Drawdown from the 52-week high stands at -6.99%, indicating the current price level is close to the annual peak rather than in a deep trough relative to recent history.
- +Analyst coverage is active with 36 analysts providing ratings (mean 3.19 on a 1–5 scale, lower = more constructive), reflecting broad institutional attention to the name.
Weaknesses
- −ROE of 1.36% ranks 6th of 6 among Banking sector peers, with zero years of ROE above 15% in recorded history and a consistency score of 0 — the bank has not demonstrated sustained peer-level returns on equity in any of the measured periods.
- −Trailing PE of 78.84 is approximately 5x the PE of Axis Bank (15.09x) and HDFC Bank (16.57x); the gap between trailing (78.84) and forward (12.44) PE is 66 points, the largest in the peer group, embedding an earnings recovery of roughly 6x in current pricing.
- −A May 2026 news headline references the bank navigating forensic audit scrutiny — a material governance and regulatory overhang that quarterly financials may not fully capture.
- −FCF was positive in only 2 of the available history years, and the quality score of 41 ranks 4th of 6 among peers, reflecting below-median financial quality in the current peer context.
Open questions
- ?What specific scope and findings has the forensic audit covered so far, and what are the potential regulatory or financial consequences if material irregularities are confirmed?
- ?The forward PE of 12.44 implies a sharp earnings recovery — what are the underlying assumptions (credit cost normalisation, NIM expansion, recoveries) that analyst models use to arrive at that forward estimate?
- ?Given that ROE has not exceeded 15% in any recorded year, what structural changes in the business model or balance sheet would be required to bring returns to peer levels (Bajaj Finance 17.91%, Axis Bank 13.15%)?
- ?How has the loan book composition (demand deposits to total deposits, segment mix) shifted over the past 2–3 years, and does that composition support or complicate the implied earnings recovery?
Peer comparison: Banking
Ranks 4 of 6 on quality| Symbol | Name | P/E | ROE | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INDUSINDBK | IndusInd Bank Ltd.You're viewing | 78.8 | +1.4% | 41 |
| Industry avg | across 5 peers | 31.2 | +14.2% | 39 |
| BAJFINANCE | Bajaj Finance Ltd. | 29.1 | +17.9% | 53 |
| AXISBANK | Axis Bank Ltd. | 15.1 | +13.2% | 50 |
| HDFCBANK | HDFC Bank Ltd. | 16.6 | +13.8% | 50 |
| BAJAJFINSV | Bajaj Finserv Ltd. | 28.8 | +14.6% | 23 |
| HDFCLIFE | HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. | 66.2 | +11.3% | 20 |
Technical state
Current price
₹901.15
SMA 50
₹868.32
SMA 200
₹841.76
RSI (14)
49.3 (neutral)
From 52w high
-7.0%
1Y return
+11.9%
3M return
-6.6%
50-DMA
Above
200-DMA
Above
Algorithmic support levels
Algorithmic resistance levels
Risk flags
- highROE of 1.36% ranks last (6th of 6) among Banking sector peers — Bajaj Finance 17.91%, HDFC Bank 13.82%, Axis Bank 13.15%, Bajaj Finserv 14.6%, HDFC Life 11.28% — with zero years of ROE above 15% in recorded history and a consistency score of 0, indicating no sustained return-on-equity at peer-comparable levels.
- highTrailing PE of 78.84 is approximately 5x Axis Bank (15.09x) and 5x HDFC Bank (16.57x), while forward PE stands at 12.44 — a gap of 66 PE points implying an earnings recovery of roughly 6x in the next reported period that has not yet appeared in reported fundamentals; FCF-positive years total only 2 of available history.
- highA May 2026 headline references the bank navigating forensic audit scrutiny — active forensic audit processes in banking carry material governance and regulatory risk that quarterly results may not fully reflect.
- mediumProfit margin of 5.16% and quality score of 41 place INDUSINDBK at the lower end of the peer group; revenue growth of 272.7% over 5 years has not translated into sustained earnings, as earningsGrowth5y is unavailable and FCF was positive in only 2 of the recorded years.
- lowNews coverage totals only 6 articles over the observed window, limiting the signal quality of the sentiment read (1 positive, 4 neutral, 1 negative).
Cross-section contradictions
- Trailing PE of 78.84 and forward PE of 12.44 imply roughly a 6x step-up in earnings in the next reported period; yet ROE has never exceeded 15% in recorded history, FCF was positive in only 2 years, and the consistency score is 0 — the forward multiple relies on a recovery magnitude not visible in historical fundamentals.
- Stock trades above both the 50-DMA (868.32) and 200-DMA (841.76) and is only 6.99% below its 52-week high, while fundamental quality ranks 6th of 6 among peers and forensic audit scrutiny is cited in recent news — price positioning and fundamental/governance risk are diverging.
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Fundamentals & technicals: refreshed 8 Jun 2026 · refreshed daily at 01:00 IST
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