Risk factor
Very poor trading liquidity
Profitability factor
Greatly undervalued vs peers
About
Dhanlaxmi Bank Limited offers an extensive array of banking and financial services across India. The company operates through distinct divisions, including Treasury Operations, Corporate/Wholesale Banking, Retail Banking, and Other Banking Business Operations. It provides diverse deposit products, such as savings, current, and term accounts, alongside a broad portfolio of loan options like property, vehicle, commercial, personal, education, and business loans, as well as facilities for loans against securities. The bank also facilitates foreign exchange services, encompassing foreign currency cash, cheque deposits, demand drafts, and various remittance solutions. Further offerings include export and import services, credit products like industrial and trade advances, import/export assistance, and support for agricultural initiatives. Additionally, it manages corporate salary accounts, offers cash management services, and distributes insurance products covering life, health, and automotive needs. For Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Dhanlaxmi Bank delivers specialized banking services, which feature Non-Residential External (NRE) and Non-Resident Ordinary (NRO) accounts, recurring and term deposits, Foreign Currency Non-Resident (FCNR) fixed deposits, and Resident Foreign Currency (RFC) accounts, along with money transfer facilities and property loans tailored for NRIs. The institution also engages in micro and agricultural banking and provides financial planning services. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) benefit from a dedicated banking segment offering working capital facilities, trade solutions, and capacity expansion services. Consumer banking is enhanced through credit, debit, and gift cards, while investment, depository, and online banking services provide convenience. Safety deposit locker facilities are also available. As of March 31, 2021, Dhanlaxmi Bank maintained a network of 245 branches and 257 ATMs, distributed across 14 States and 1 Union Territory. The bank was established in 1927 and is headquartered in Thrissur, India.
Company Valuation
Considering past and projected metrics, the stock is distinctly 'cheaper' than its peers. Specifically, the stock is fairly valued on P/E, undervalued on EV/EBITDA, under