DCBBANK vs SOUTHBANK: Stock Comparison

DCB Bank Limited vs South Indian Bank LtdUpdated 24 Aug 26, 4:08 PM ISTNSE & company filings

South Indian Bank Ltd is the larger company by market capitalisation. DCB Bank Limited shows faster revenue growth and a higher ROCE, while South Indian Bank Ltd shows a lower P/E, a higher ROE and a higher dividend yield. These are relative readings on individual metrics — weigh valuation against growth, margins, leverage and capital efficiency rather than treating any single number as decisive.

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DCBBANK leads 5; SOUTHBANK leads 7 of 12

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DCBBANKSOUTHBANK

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Market CapContext only
₹6,435 Cr
₹11,821 Cr
P/E RatioSOUTHBANK has the lower reading
8.14x
7.85x
P/B RatioDCBBANK has the lower reading
0.99x
1.04x
EPSDCBBANK has the higher reading
₹24.43
₹5.77
Book ValueContext only
₹203.01
₹45.1
Dividend YieldSOUTHBANK has the higher reading
0.71%
0.98%

✓ marks the usual favourable reading; it is not a recommendation.

Key Differences

Market Cap
SOUTHBANK is the larger company
₹11,821 Cr vs ₹6,435 Cr
P/E Ratio
SOUTHBANK has a lower P/E
7.85x vs 8.14x
P/B Ratio
DCBBANK has a lower P/B
0.99x vs 1.04x
EPS
DCBBANK has higher earnings per share
₹24.43 vs ₹5.77
Dividend Yield
SOUTHBANK has a higher dividend yield
0.98% vs 0.71%
Revenue Growth (TTM YoY)
DCBBANK has faster revenue growth
12.4% vs 11.2%
EPS Growth (TTM YoY)
SOUTHBANK has faster EPS growth
18.3% vs 13.3%
Qtr Sales Growth
SOUTHBANK has stronger quarterly sales growth
11.2% vs 9.49%

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Profile

MetricDCBBANKSOUTHBANK
SectorFinancial ServicesFinancial Services
IndustryPrivate Sector BankPrivate Sector Bank

Price

MetricDCBBANKSOUTHBANK
Live Price₹199.74₹45.16
Day Change-1.89%0.42%
Volume24.34 L84.88 L
52-Week High₹205.9₹49.9
52-Week Low₹119.51₹28.11
Distance from 52W High-2.99%-9.5%

Valuation

MetricDCBBANKSOUTHBANK
Market Cap₹6,435 Cr₹11,821 Cr
P/E Ratio8.14x7.85x
P/B Ratio0.99x1.04x
EPS₹24.43₹5.77
Book Value₹203.01₹45.1
Dividend Yield0.71%0.98%

Growth

MetricDCBBANKSOUTHBANK
Revenue Growth (TTM YoY)12.4%11.2%
EPS Growth (TTM YoY)13.3%18.3%
Qtr Sales Growth9.49%11.2%
Qtr Profit Growth16.1%17.2%

Profitability & Leverage

Debt-to-equity is shown for reference only — it is not a like-for-like metric for banks and financials.
MetricDCBBANKSOUTHBANK
ROE12%13.5%
ROCE7.4%6.42%
Net Margin21.92%26%
Operating Margin69.9%66.7%
Debt to Equity12x11x

Shareholding

As of Jun 2026 • change vs previous quarter
MetricDCBBANKSOUTHBANK
Promoter Holding0.76%0%
FII Holding13.48% 0.84 pp25.39% 1.18 pp
DII Holding32.28% 0.52 pp14.25% 1.49 pp
Public Holding38.02% 0.31 pp60.36% 2.67 pp

How to Read This Comparison

Valuation ratios (P/E, P/B) use the latest consolidated figures where available; growth numbers compare against the same period last year; shareholding percentages come from the most recent quarterly filings, with the change shown against the prior quarter. A "more favourable" highlight is relative between these two companies only — it is not a rating, a recommendation, or a comparison against the wider sector. Rows with no reported data for either company are hidden rather than shown empty.

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Data source: NSE and company filings via StockeZee. This comparison is informational — it is not investment advice, and StockeZee is not a SEBI-registered investment adviser.