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HDBFS

HDB FINANCIAL SERVICES L

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HDB FINANCIAL SERVICES L (HDBFS) Stock Analysis & Case Study

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

HDB FINANCIAL SERVICES L (HDBFS) trades at ₹723,on the numbers it tread carefully, a Downstox Snapshot Score of 41/100.

On the numbers, HDB FINANCIAL SERVICES L (HDBFS) tread carefully, a Downstox Snapshot Score of 41/100, weighing premium at 27.6× earnings, ROE of 14.7%, a 22% model probability of trading higher in a year. 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.

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

Market cap
₹59,996 Cr
Current price
₹723
P/E ratio
27.6×
P/B ratio
1314.55×
Book value
₹1
Dividend yield
0.55%
ROCE
9.8%
ROE
14.7%
Piotroski F-Score
4/9

Is HDBFS overvalued? HDBFS P/E vs its sector

HDBFS's P/E of 27.6× sits above the sector peer median of 15.9×, so on earnings it screens richer than peers, while its 0.55% dividend yield is below the peer median of 1.65%.

HDBFS P/E
27.6×
Peer median P/E
15.9×
HDBFS div yield
0.55%
Peer median yield
1.65%

HDBFS share price target 2027, 2028, 2029, 2030, 2031, a probability view

Unlike a single guessed number, this is a probability-weighted range from a 10,000-path Monte-Carlo simulation on 1.0y of HDBFS history (-17%/yr drift, 26%/yr volatility).

YearLow (P10)Median target (P50)High (P90)Upside vs today
HDBFS 2027₹420₹588₹815-18%
HDBFS 2028₹300₹480₹763-33%
HDBFS 2029₹222₹396₹697-45%
HDBFS 2030₹167₹323₹625-55%
HDBFS 2031₹126₹264₹557-63%

Median (P50) is the central estimate; the P10–P90 band is the 80% confidence range. Probabilities, not promises.

What is the probability HDBFS goes up, or doubles?

22%
Higher in 1 year
Modelled chance the price is above today in 12 months
4%
Higher in 5 years
Modelled chance the price is above today in 5 years
0%
Doubles in 5 years
Modelled chance of reaching ₹1,435 within 5 years

The bull case for HDBFS

  • A healthy 14.7% return on equity.
  • Upside scenario: the model's optimistic (P90) 3-year path reaches ₹697.

The bear case & risks

  • At 27.6× earnings the stock carries a premium to the market, strong growth is already in the price, so any miss tends to be punished.
  • A steep 1314.5× price-to-book means most of the value is intangible/expectations, not assets on the books.
  • The probability model is cautious 12 months out, only a 22% chance of finishing above today's price.
  • Downside scenario: the model's pessimistic (P10) 3-year path falls to ₹222.

HDBFS volatility & expected range, how bumpy is the ride?

Over the last 1.0 years HDBFS compounded at -17%/year with annualized volatility of 26%. That volatility implies a 1-year 80% range of ₹420₹815, the honest backbone behind any single price target.

HDBFS price forecast, the full 60-month probability fan

Spot Price · Today
₹0
Based on 1.0 years of daily NSE data ·0.0% annualised volatility
5-yr median forecast
₹0
P(price ↑ in 5y)
0%
1-Year Forecast
2027
₹0
Median (P50)
18.1%
80% range₹420–₹815
P(price ↑)22%
P(price 2×)0%
3-Year Forecast
2029
₹0
Median (P50)
44.8%
80% range₹222–₹697
P(price ↑)9%
P(price 2×)0%
5-Year Forecast
2031
₹0
Median (P50)
63.3%
80% range₹126–₹557
P(price ↑)4%
P(price 2×)0%

HDBFS price probability fan

Each band shows where 10,000 simulated paths land. The wider the fan, the more uncertainty.

Probability Fan
HDBFS simulated paths · 60 months · 10,000 trials
P10–P90 (80%)P25–P75 (50%)Median (P50)

Probability of key outcomes

What are the odds HDBFS hits common targets within the simulated horizon?

0%
P(↑ 1Y)
Above today's price in 1 year
0%
P(↑ 5Y)
Above today's price in 5 years
0%
P(2×)
Doubles within 5 years
0%
P(↓)
Falls below today in 5 years

Full multi-horizon detail on the HDBFS price target & forecast page.

HDBFS 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. HDBFS scores 4/9,mixed financial health.

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

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

BrokerMargin requiredApprox. leverage
UpstoxCHEAPEST26.8%3.7×
ZerodhaCHEAPEST26.8%3.7×
DhanCHEAPEST26.8%3.7×

Compare every broker on the HDBFS MTF page.

HDBFS vs peers,sector comparison

StockP/EDiv yieldMarket cap
HDBFS (this stock)27.6×0.55%₹59,996 Cr
RELIANCE23.1×0.45%₹17.95L Cr
TCS14.7×3.01%₹7.69L Cr
HDFCBANK15.9×1.65%₹12.11L Cr
INFY14.4×4.51%₹4.32L Cr
ICICIBANK17.9×0.81%₹9.70L Cr
SBIN11.5×1.67%₹9.61L Cr

About HDB FINANCIAL SERVICES L: sector, index & market-cap context

HDB FINANCIAL SERVICES L (HDBFS) is a mid-cap NSE-listed company, and a constituent of the Nifty 100 index group, with a market capitalisation of ₹59,996 Cr. See more Nifty 100 stocks.

How the HDBFS Snapshot Score & forecast are built

The Downstox Snapshot Score is a transparent, rules-based read of HDB FINANCIAL SERVICES L'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.

HDBFS analysis, FAQs

Is HDB FINANCIAL SERVICES L (HDBFS) a good buy?

On the numbers, HDB FINANCIAL SERVICES L (HDBFS) tread carefully, a Downstox Snapshot Score of 41/100, weighing premium at 27.6× earnings, ROE of 14.7%, a 22% model probability of trading higher in a year. This is a data snapshot for research, not investment advice.

Is HDBFS overvalued or undervalued?

HDBFS trades at 27.6× earnings versus a peer median of 15.9×, so it screens richer than its sector peers.

What is the HDBFS share price target for 2031?

HDBFS's probability-weighted 2031 median target is ₹264, with an 80% range of ₹126₹557 (10,000-path Monte-Carlo).

What is the probability HDBFS doubles in 5 years?

The modelled probability of HDBFS reaching ₹1,435 (2×) within 5 years is 0%.

What is the bull case for HDBFS?

A healthy 14.7% return on equity.

What are the risks in HDBFS?

At 27.6× earnings the stock carries a premium to the market, strong growth is already in the price, so any miss tends to be punished. A steep 1314.5× price-to-book means most of the value is intangible/expectations, not assets on the books. The probability model is cautious 12 months out, only a 22% chance of finishing above today's price.

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