Risk factor
Good trading liquidity
Profitability factor
Greatly undervalued vs peers
About
Punjab National Bank is an Indian financial institution offering a diverse range of banking and financial services. Its operations are structured across several key segments: Treasury, Corporate/Wholesale Banking, Retail Banking, and other ancillary banking activities. For individual customers, the bank delivers a comprehensive suite of personal banking solutions, including various savings and current account options, fixed and capital gain deposit schemes, and even gold monetization programs. It also extends a wide array of credit facilities, such as home, auto, education, personal, and mortgage loans, alongside various card products. The bank caters to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) through specialized schemes, provides banking services to government entities, and supports the agricultural sector with dedicated financial products. Its corporate banking portfolio encompasses services like loans against future lease rentals, working capital finance, term loans, export-import (EXIM) finance, cash management solutions, and even gold card schemes designed for exporters. Additionally, it facilitates international banking services. Beyond traditional banking, Punjab National Bank offers an extensive range of insurance products, covering life, fire, motor, marine, theft/burglary, fidelity guarantee, personal accident, health, travel, and household goods. It further provides investment-related services such as depository, mutual fund, merchant banking, and application supported by blocked amount (ASBA) facilities. To enhance accessibility and convenience, the bank provides modern digital and self-service options including mobile banking, SMS banking, missed call services, e-statements, ATMs, cash deposit machines, passbook updating machines, and electronic cheque deposit machines, in addition to debit cards. As of March 31, 2022, its extensive network comprised 10,098 branches across India, complemented by two international branches located in Hong Kong and Dubai, along with two representative offices in Bangladesh and Myanmar. Established in 1895, the bank maintains its headquarters in New Delhi, India.
Company Valuation
Based on key historical and expected multiples, the stock is greatly undervalued relative to its peers. Specifically, the stock is 'cheap' on P/E, undervalued on EV/EBITD
Target Price
The average target price of PNB.NS is 119 and suggests 12.5% upside potential. Usually, this means a HOLD recommendation among investment firms. This neutral recommendati