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AXISBANK

Axis Bank

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Axis Bank (AXISBANK) Stock Analysis & Case Study

Is AXISBANK a good buy? The data-driven verdict.

Axis Bank (AXISBANK) trades at ₹1,359,on the numbers it worth a closer look, a Downstox Snapshot Score of 57/100.

On the numbers, Axis Bank (AXISBANK) worth a closer look, a Downstox Snapshot Score of 57/100, weighing fairly valued at 16.0× earnings, ROE of 13.2%. Below: the full bull case, bear case, sector-relative valuation, and a probability-weighted price target for 20272031.

Last updated . Data snapshot for research, not investment advice.

The Downstox take on AXISBANK

The debate on Axis is whether a private bank earning a respectable but not best-in-class return on equity deserves to trade closer to its sector leaders or stay at this more moderate earnings multiple. The valuation is not demanding, yet the Piotroski score sitting below the halfway mark hints that recent improvements in profitability and asset quality have not been broad or consistent. With almost no dividend, the story rests entirely on reinvested returns compounding. Watch whether the return on equity climbs toward the leaders, or settles as the bank's real ceiling.

Downstox editorial view, written by our own analysts. Information, not investment advice.

AXISBANK fundamentals at a glance, PE, PB, ROE, ROCE, market cap, dividend yield

Market cap
₹4.23L Cr
Current price
₹1,359
P/E ratio
16.0×
P/B ratio
1.98×
Book value
₹687
Dividend yield
0.07%
ROCE
6.2%
ROE
13.2%
Piotroski F-Score
4/9

Is AXISBANK overvalued? AXISBANK P/E vs its Banking

AXISBANK's P/E of 16.0× sits below the Banking peer median of 17.9×, so on earnings it screens cheaper than peers, while its 0.07% dividend yield is below the peer median of 0.16%.

AXISBANK P/E
16.0×
Peer median P/E
17.9×
AXISBANK div yield
0.07%
Peer median yield
0.16%

The bull case for AXISBANK

  • A 16.0× P/E sits in the fair-value band, neither cheap nor stretched.
  • A healthy 13.2% return on equity.

The bear case & risks

  • No model or past record guarantees future returns, treat this as one input, not a decision.

AXISBANK Piotroski F-Score: 4/9, how financially strong is it?

4/9

The Piotroski F-Score grades financial strength on nine profitability, leverage and efficiency checks. AXISBANK scores 4/9,mixed financial health.

AXISBANK MTF margin & leverage, Upstox, Zerodha, Groww, Dhan

Margin Trading Facility lets you buy AXISBANK with part of the capital. Lower margin % = higher leverage. Rates compared across brokers (no competitor publishes this):

BrokerMargin requiredApprox. leverage
Upstox27.1%3.7×
Zerodha23.1%4.3×
DhanCHEAPEST22.0%4.5×

Compare every broker on the AXISBANK MTF page.

AXISBANK vs peers,Banking comparison

StockP/EDiv yieldMarket cap
AXISBANK (this stock)16.0×0.07%₹4.23L Cr
HDFCBANK15.9×1.65%₹12.11L Cr
ICICIBANK17.9×0.81%₹9.70L Cr
SBIN11.5×1.67%₹9.61L Cr
KOTAKBANK21.0×0.12%₹4.00L Cr
INDUSINDBK80.6×0.16%₹71,728 Cr
YESBANK22.3×0.00%₹78,371 Cr

About Axis Bank: sector, index & market-cap context

Axis Bank (AXISBANK) is a large-cap NSE-listed company in the Banking sector, and a constituent of the Nifty 50 index group, with a market capitalisation of ₹4.23L Cr. See more Nifty 50 stocks.

How the AXISBANK Snapshot Score & forecast are built

The Downstox Snapshot Score is a transparent, rules-based read of Axis Bank's public fundamentals plus a statistical forecast, not an analyst opinion. It rewards low-to-fair valuation, high ROE/ROCE, a strong Piotroski F-Score, a dividend, low volatility and a favourable probability of upside; it penalises rich valuations, weak capital efficiency, a low F-Score and high volatility. The price target is a 10,000-path Monte-Carlo simulation on real historical volatility, a distribution, not a single guess. The bull and bear cases are generated from the same data, so you always see both sides.

This is information, not investment advice. Do your own due diligence and consult a SEBI-registered adviser before investing.

AXISBANK analysis, FAQs

Is Axis Bank (AXISBANK) a good buy?

On the numbers, Axis Bank (AXISBANK) worth a closer look, a Downstox Snapshot Score of 57/100, weighing fairly valued at 16.0× earnings, ROE of 13.2%. This is a data snapshot for research, not investment advice.

Is AXISBANK overvalued or undervalued?

AXISBANK trades at 16.0× earnings versus a peer median of 17.9×, so it screens cheaper than its Banking peers.

What is the bull case for AXISBANK?

A 16.0× P/E sits in the fair-value band, neither cheap nor stretched. A healthy 13.2% return on equity.

What are the risks in AXISBANK?

No model or past record guarantees future returns, treat this as one input, not a decision.

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