MOTILAL OSWAL FIN Latest Share Price (MOTILALOFS)
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MOTILALOFS edged up 0.6% on above-average volume (1.5x avg), lagging Nifty's 2.0% move, reaching near its 52-week high of ₹1095.8.
With a market cap of ₹66,357.64 Cr., it trades at a P/E of 24.56. Track live valuations, technical indicators, and peers comparison below. Check delivery conviction and recent filings to build your view.
How good is this company?
Overall performance across 5 key dimensions.
MOTILAL OSWAL FIN flags & news
Key strengths, potential risks, and recent updates.
Green Flags
- ●High Capital EfficiencyROCE of 21.2% indicating pricing power
- ●Healthy Operating MarginsOPM is structurally strong at 40.5%
- ●High Promoter HoldingPromoters hold 66.7% skin-in-the-game
- ●Zero Pledge RiskNo recent active promoter pledging found
Red Flags
- ●Sales ContractionQuarterly sales dropped 11.2% YoY
- ●Promoter SellingPromoter holding decreased by 0.49% QoQ
- ●Rising Receivables vs SalesReceivables grew 30.2% outpacing sales growth of 18.0%
Latest MOTILAL OSWAL FIN News
What changed recently?
Recent events, corporate actions, and announcements.
MOTILAL OSWAL FIN valuation: P/E, P/B and sector benchmarks.
Twelve years of multiples investors have paid for MOTILAL OSWAL FIN, framed against the sector median so the premium or discount is obvious at a glance.
MOTILAL OSWAL FIN trades at a P/E of 24.56× and P/B of 4.26×, against the Financial Services sector median P/E of 39.73×.
Market-priced ratios use the latest available quote; accounting metrics use the latest reported filing. Compare values with matched peers and the company's own history.
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MOTILAL OSWAL FIN technical analysis: indicators, pivots and CPR.
Latest RSI, MACD and moving-average signals plus the latest pivot and Central Pivot Range levels for MOTILAL OSWAL FIN — derived from the latest tape, not yesterday's close.
MOTILAL OSWAL FIN last traded at ₹1,102 with an intraday range of ₹1,068.95–₹1,105 — latest indicator, pivot and CPR signals below.
Pivot points
Standard pivot — most widely referenced.
Pivot levels · Classic
Last: ₹1102.00| Level | Price (₹) | Distance | % Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| R4 | 1187.12 | +85.12 | +7.72% |
| R3 | 1151.07 | +49.07 | +4.45% |
| R2 | 1128.03 | +26.03 | +2.36% |
| R1 | 1115.02 | +13.02 | +1.18% |
| PIVOT | 1091.98 | -10.02 | -0.91% |
| CURRENT | 1102.00 | — | — |
| S1 | 1078.97 | -23.03 | -2.09% |
| S2 | 1055.93 | -46.07 | -4.18% |
| S3 | 1042.92 | -59.08 | -5.36% |
| S4 | 1006.87 | -95.13 | -8.63% |
MOTILALOFS is trading Above CPR, indicating Bullishness
CPR is Wider, suggesting unlikely for trending moves
Day's range: ₹1070–₹1091.3
Trading Above opening range, showing Bullishness
MOTILAL OSWAL FIN financials: P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, ratios.
Reported annual and quarterly results for MOTILAL OSWAL FIN — consolidated or standalone — with margins, YoY growth and key ratios inline.
MOTILAL OSWAL FIN reports its full P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and ratios on this page — current market capitalisation of ₹66,357.64 Cr. and reported EPS of ₹17.92.
| Metric | Mar 2026 | Apr 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Interest Earned | 2,621 | 2,621 ▲ 0.0% |
| 42 | 42 ▲ 0.0% | |
| Total Income | 9,416 | 9,416 ▲ 0.0% |
| Net Interest Income (NII)Derived | 2,621 | 2,621 ▲ 0.0% |
| Profit Before Tax (PBT) | 2,465 | 2,465 ▲ 0.0% |
| 600 | 600 ▲ 0.0% | |
| Effective Tax %Derived | 24.32% | 24.32% |
| Total Profit for Period | 1,872 | 1,872 ▲ 0.0% |
| Less: Non-controlling Interests | 3 | 3 ▲ 0.0% |
| Net Profit (Owner's PAT)Derived | 1,869 | 1,869 ▲ 0.0% |
| PAT Growth YoY %Derived | -25.28% | -25.28% |
| Earnings Per Share (EPS ₹) | 31.06 | 31.06 ▲ 0.0% |
| Diluted Shares Outstanding (Cr) | 60 | 60 ▲ 0.0% |
| Share of Profit from Associates/JVs | 7 | 7 ▲ 0.0% |
| Other Comprehensive Income (Net of Tax) | 174 | 174 ▲ 0.0% |
| Fees & Commission Expense | 1,322 | 1,322 ▲ 0.0% |
| Dividend Income | 22 | 22 ▲ 0.0% |
| Impairment On Financial Instruments | 67 | 67 ▲ 0.0% |
| Net Gain Fair Value Changes | 566 | 566 ▲ 0.0% |
| Other Revenue From Operations | 1,470 | 1,470 ▲ 0.0% |
| Rental Income | 0 | 0 ▲ 0.0% |
| Period | Mar 2019 | May 2019 | Mar 2020 | May 2020 | Mar 2021 | May 2021 | Mar 2022 | Apr 2022 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | Mar 2024 | Apr 2024 | Mar 2025 | Apr 2025 | Mar 2026 | Apr 2026 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interest Earned | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1,228 | 1,228 ▲ 0.0% | 1,895 ▲ 54.3% | 1,895 ▲ 0.0% | 2,443 ▲ 29.0% | 2,443 ▲ 0.0% | 2,621 ▲ 7.3% | 2,621 ▲ 0.0% | |
6 | 6 ▲ 0.0% | 8 ▲ 41.6% | 8 ▲ 0.0% | 5 ▼ 30.8% | 5 ▲ 0.0% | 23 ▲ 322.8% | 23 ▲ 0.0% | 20 ▼ 13.0% | 20 ▲ 0.0% | 63 ▲ 213.7% | 63 ▲ 0.0% | — ▼ 100.0% | — | 42 | 42 ▲ 0.0% | ||
| Total Income | 2,468 | 2,468 ▲ 0.0% | 2,365 ▼ 4.2% | 2,365 ▲ 0.0% | 3,631 ▲ 53.5% | 3,631 ▲ 0.0% | 4,320 ▲ 19.0% | 4,320 ▲ 0.0% | 4,197 ▼ 2.8% | 4,197 ▲ 0.0% | 7,131 ▲ 69.9% | 7,131 ▲ 0.0% | 8,417 ▲ 18.0% | 8,417 ▲ 0.0% | 9,416 ▲ 11.9% | 9,416 ▲ 0.0% | |
| Net Interest Income (NII)Derived | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1,228 | 1,228 ▲ 0.0% | 1,895 ▲ 54.3% | 1,895 ▲ 0.0% | 2,443 ▲ 29.0% | 2,443 ▲ 0.0% | 2,621 ▲ 7.3% | 2,621 ▲ 0.0% | |
| Profit Before Tax (PBT) | 384 | 384 ▲ 0.0% | 285 ▼ 25.8% | 285 ▲ 0.0% | 1,457 ▲ 410.8% | 1,457 ▲ 0.0% | 1,616 ▲ 10.9% | 1,616 ▲ 0.0% | 1,242 ▼ 23.1% | 1,242 ▲ 0.0% | 3,032 ▲ 144.1% | 3,032 ▲ 0.0% | 3,226 ▲ 6.4% | 3,226 ▲ 0.0% | 2,465 ▼ 23.6% | 2,465 ▲ 0.0% | |
94 | 94 ▲ 0.0% | 70 ▼ 25.8% | 70 ▲ 0.0% | 259 ▲ 271.2% | 259 ▲ 0.0% | 305 ▲ 17.8% | 305 ▲ 0.0% | 309 ▲ 1.4% | 309 ▲ 0.0% | 586 ▲ 89.5% | 586 ▲ 0.0% | 718 ▲ 22.5% | 718 ▲ 0.0% | 600 ▼ 16.5% | 600 ▲ 0.0% | ||
| Effective Tax %Derived | 24.47% | 24.47% | 24.47% | 24.47% | 17.78% | 17.78% | 18.88% | 18.88% | 24.91% | 24.91% | 19.34% | 19.34% | 22.26% | 22.26% | 24.32% | 24.32% | |
| Total Profit for Period | 298 | 298 ▲ 0.0% | 190 ▼ 36.4% | 190 ▲ 0.0% | 1,259 ▲ 564.3% | 1,259 ▲ 0.0% | 1,312 ▲ 4.2% | 1,312 ▲ 0.0% | 935 ▼ 28.8% | 935 ▲ 0.0% | 2,446 ▲ 161.6% | 2,446 ▲ 0.0% | 2,508 ▲ 2.6% | 2,508 ▲ 0.0% | 1,872 ▼ 25.3% | 1,872 ▲ 0.0% | |
| Less: Non-controlling Interests | 4 | 4 ▲ 0.0% | 6 ▲ 43.4% | 6 ▲ 0.0% | 14 ▲ 125.6% | 14 ▲ 0.0% | 3 ▼ 81.0% | 3 ▲ 0.0% | 3 ▲ 16.2% | 3 ▲ 0.0% | 5 ▲ 47.3% | 5 ▲ 0.0% | 7 ▲ 43.6% | 7 ▲ 0.0% | 3 ▼ 51.8% | 3 ▲ 0.0% | |
| Net Profit (Owner's PAT)Derived | 294 | 294 ▲ 0.0% | 183 ▼ 37.6% | 183 ▲ 0.0% | 1,245 ▲ 579.2% | 1,245 ▲ 0.0% | 1,310 ▲ 5.2% | 1,310 ▲ 0.0% | 932 ▼ 28.9% | 932 ▲ 0.0% | 2,441 ▲ 162.0% | 2,441 ▲ 0.0% | 2,502 ▲ 2.5% | 2,502 ▲ 0.0% | 1,869 ▼ 25.3% | 1,869 ▲ 0.0% | |
| PAT Growth YoY %Derived | — | — | -37.62% | -37.62% | 579.20% | 579.20% | 5.17% | — | -28.87% | -28.87% | 162.00% | 162.00% | 2.48% | 2.48% | -25.28% | -25.28% | |
| Earnings Per Share (EPS ₹) | 5.04 | 5.04 ▲ 0.0% | 3.10 ▼ 38.5% | 3.10 ▲ 0.0% | 21.24 ▲ 585.2% | 21.24 ▲ 0.0% | 21.97 ▲ 3.4% | 21.97 ▲ 0.0% | 15.74 ▼ 28.4% | 15.74 ▲ 0.0% | 40.96 ▲ 160.2% | 40.96 ▲ 0.0% | 41.74 ▲ 1.9% | 41.74 ▲ 0.0% | 31.06 ▼ 25.6% | 31.06 ▲ 0.0% | |
| Diluted Shares Outstanding (Cr) | 58 | 58 ▲ 0.0% | 59 ▲ 1.6% | 59 ▲ 0.0% | 59 ▼ 1.0% | 59 ▲ 0.0% | 60 ▲ 1.7% | 60 ▲ 0.0% | 59 ▼ 0.7% | 59 ▲ 0.0% | 60 ▲ 0.7% | 60 ▲ 0.0% | 60 ▲ 0.6% | 60 ▲ 0.0% | 60 ▲ 0.4% | 60 ▲ 0.0% | |
| Share of Profit from Associates/JVs | 8 | 8 ▲ 0.0% | -26 ▼ 423.6% | -26 ▲ 0.0% | 62 ▲ 339.2% | 62 ▲ 0.0% | 2 ▼ 97.2% | 2 ▲ 0.0% | 2 ▲ 14.2% | 2 ▲ 0.0% | -0 ▼ 100.5% | -0 ▲ 0.0% | — ▲ 100.0% | — | 7 | 7 ▲ 0.0% | |
| Other Comprehensive Income (Net of Tax) | -3 | -3 ▲ 0.0% | -60 ▼ 1964.1% | -60 ▲ 0.0% | 292 ▲ 587.7% | 292 ▲ 0.0% | 41 ▼ 85.9% | 41 ▲ 0.0% | -46 ▼ 213.2% | -46 ▲ 0.0% | 185 ▲ 497.9% | 185 ▲ 0.0% | -8 ▼ 104.2% | -8 ▲ 0.0% | 174 ▲ 2350.2% | 174 ▲ 0.0% | |
| Fees & Commission Expense | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 861 | 861 ▲ 0.0% | 1,138 ▲ 32.1% | 1,138 ▲ 0.0% | 1,329 ▲ 16.8% | 1,329 ▲ 0.0% | 1,322 ▼ 0.5% | 1,322 ▲ 0.0% | |
| Dividend Income | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 9 ▲ 0.0% | 9 ▼ 2.7% | 9 ▲ 0.0% | 10 ▲ 16.6% | 10 ▲ 0.0% | 22 ▲ 119.6% | 22 ▲ 0.0% | |
| Impairment On Financial Instruments | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 43 | 43 ▲ 0.0% | 54 ▲ 26.2% | 54 ▲ 0.0% | 9 ▼ 83.9% | 9 ▲ 0.0% | 67 ▲ 671.6% | 67 ▲ 0.0% | |
| Net Gain Fair Value Changes | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 139 | 139 ▲ 0.0% | 1,465 ▲ 955.9% | 1,465 ▲ 0.0% | 1,290 ▼ 11.9% | 1,290 ▲ 0.0% | 566 ▼ 56.1% | 566 ▲ 0.0% | |
| Other Revenue From Operations | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 68 | 68 ▲ 0.0% | 74 ▲ 8.8% | 74 ▲ 0.0% | 127 ▲ 72.5% | 127 ▲ 0.0% | 1,470 ▲ 1059.4% | 1,470 ▲ 0.0% | |
| Rental Income | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 ▲ 0.0% | 1 ▲ 101.1% | 1 ▲ 0.0% | 0 ▼ 28.8% | 0 ▲ 0.0% | 0 ▼ 78.7% | 0 ▲ 0.0% |
MOTILAL OSWAL FIN segment analysis : revenue and profit mix.
Disclosed business segments at MOTILAL OSWAL FIN with their share of revenue and profit, switchable between consolidated and standalone reporting.
MOTILAL OSWAL FIN discloses revenue and profit across multiple business segments — toggle between consolidated and standalone views to see the mix.
Segment-wise Financial Analysis
The Bull, Bear, and Flip case for MOTILAL OSWAL FIN.
Our AI distills the core fundamental drivers supporting MOTILAL OSWAL FIN, the risks that threaten it, and the quantitative conditions that could weaken the thesis.
What you're getting.
No strengths or opportunities on record.
Key Risks.
No weaknesses or threats on record.
Flip Conditions.
Valuation risk. a P/E above 32 (~0.8× the sector multiple of 39.7) would leave less room for earnings disappointment.
Reassess if quarterly profit growth turns negative for two consecutive quarters. The bull case relies on compounding earnings.
Watch interest coverage if debt-to-equity climbs above 1.00. Balance sheet risk re-prices growth multiples fast.
Return-quality risk. ROE below 9% would indicate weaker capital compounding.
MOTILAL OSWAL FIN peer comparison — same-sector benchmarks.
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MOTILAL OSWAL FIN chart patterns: breakouts, tops and bottoms.
Auto-detected classical chart patterns for MOTILAL OSWAL FIN — Double Top/Bottom, Head & Shoulders, Triple Bottom and more — with break levels, targets and quality scores across Intraday, Daily and Weekly timeframes.
MOTILAL OSWAL FIN delivery volume — last 20 sessions of conviction.
Daily traded volume and delivery percentage for MOTILAL OSWAL FIN over 20 sessions — the gap between intraday flipping and genuine accumulation.
Latest session delivery in MOTILAL OSWAL FIN stood at 33.1% of traded volume, against a 20-day average of 34.7%.
MOTILAL OSWAL FIN announcements: results, concalls, ratings, M&A.
Filings MOTILAL OSWAL FIN sent to the exchanges, sequenced as they hit the tape — concall transcripts, results, credit ratings and presentations.
MOTILAL OSWAL FIN files concall transcripts, results, credit ratings and corporate-action notices on the NSE and BSE exchange portals — latest 189 documents below.
Analysts/Institutional Investor Meet/Con. Call Updates
Please find enclosed herewith the Transcript of the Earnings Conference Call with Investor(s)/ Analyst(s) held on Friday, October 30, 2026 to discuss…
Resignation of Director/KMP/SMP
Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited has informed the Exchange about Resignation of Director/KMP/SMP
Press Release
Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited has informed the Exchange regarding a Press Release dated November 03, 2026, titled "Motilal Oswal Financial…
Change in Management
Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited has informed the Exchange about change in Management of the Company for Leadership Strengthening and…
Outcome of Board Meeting
Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited has informed the Exchange regarding Outcome of Board Meeting held on November 03, 2026 - Leadership…
Investor decks & rating reports.
Analysts/Institutional Investor Meet/Con. Call Updates
Analysts/Institutional Investor Meet/Con. Call Updates
Press Release
Investor Presentation
MOTILAL OSWAL FIN dividend history, splits and bonus issues.
Every dividend, stock split and bonus issue MOTILAL OSWAL FIN has declared, sequenced by announce and record date.
MOTILAL OSWAL FIN corporate-action history below covers all declared dividends, stock splits and bonus issues recorded with NSE and BSE.
About MOTILAL OSWAL FIN: business, sector, key facts.
What MOTILAL OSWAL FIN does, where it operates, the people running it, and the numbers that describe the entity behind the ticker.
MOTILAL OSWAL FIN operates in the Stockbroking & Allied industry under the Financial Services sector, listed as NSE: MOTILALOFS, BSE: 532892.
Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited (MOFSL) is a prominent financial services company operating within India. Their business model is multifaceted, encompassing various segments to cater to a diverse clientele. The core of their operations revolves around providing a comprehensive suite of financial products and services to both individual and institutional investors.
A significant portion of MOFSL's business comes from its capital market activities. This includes a robust broking and distribution network offering access to a wide range of investment options. These options span equities, derivatives, commodities, currencies, mutual funds, and insurance products. They also provide crucial support services such as depository participation and portfolio management, catering to diverse investor needs and risk profiles.
Beyond basic brokerage, MOFSL caters to high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) through specialized private wealth management services. This segment offers sophisticated financial planning, encompassing equity investments, alternative investments, credit solutions, estate planning, and property advisory. The company further extends its reach into the institutional market, offering institutional broking services (cash and derivatives), private equity services, and investment banking advisory and transaction services.
The company's activities also extend into asset management and advisory, playing a key role in managing investment portfolios and providing expert financial guidance. Their services here include the management of mutual funds and the provision of advisory services for various clients. Finally, MOFSL is involved in home finance, offering home loans as another facet of their diverse financial services offerings.
In summary, Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited's business model is characterized by its breadth and depth of services. They cater to a wide range of clients from individual investors to large institutional clients, offering a comprehensive and integrated approach to financial services in the Indian market. Their long history, starting in 1987, speaks to their experience and established position within the industry.
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Questions investors ask about MOTILAL OSWAL FIN (MOTILALOFS).
Quick answers grounded in this page's data — price action, fundamentals, ratios and ownership.
01What is the current share price of MOTILAL OSWAL FIN (MOTILALOFS)?
The current share price of MOTILAL OSWAL FIN (MOTILALOFS) is ₹1,102.00. Today, the stock has gained by ₹7.00 (0.64%), trading in a range of ₹1,068.95 to ₹1,105.00. The stock opened at ₹1,086.35 with a trading volume of 19,37,964 shares.
02Is MOTILAL OSWAL FIN stock a good investment for long-term?
MOTILAL OSWAL FIN can be considered for long-term investment based on several factors. The company has a market capitalization of ₹66,357.64 Cr., P/E ratio of 24.56, ROE of 14.46%, and ROCE of 21.2%. The dividend yield stands at 0.55%. However, investment decisions should be based on your financial goals, risk appetite, and thorough research. It's recommended to consult with a SEBI-registered financial advisor before making investment decisions.
03What is the 52-week high and low price of MOTILAL OSWAL FIN stock?
The 52-week high price of MOTILAL OSWAL FIN (MOTILALOFS) is ₹1,095.85, while the 52-week low is ₹614.90. Currently trading at ₹1,102.00, the stock is 79.22% above its 52-week low and -0.56% below its 52-week high. These levels help investors understand the stock's price volatility and trading range over the past year.
04Should I buy MOTILAL OSWAL FIN stock at the current price?
Whether to buy MOTILAL OSWAL FIN stock at ₹1,102.00 depends on multiple factors. The stock is currently trading with a P/E ratio of 24.56 and P/B ratio of 4.26. Today's performance shows a gain of 0.64%. Consider analyzing the company's fundamentals, technical indicators, industry trends, and your investment horizon. Compare these metrics with industry peers and consult a financial advisor for personalized advice.
05What is the dividend yield of MOTILAL OSWAL FIN and when is the next dividend?
MOTILAL OSWAL FIN offers a dividend yield of 0.55%, which means for every ₹100 invested at the current price of ₹1,102.00, you can expect to receive approximately ₹0.55 annually as dividends. The face value of the stock is ₹1.00. For information about the next dividend announcement and ex-dividend date, please check the company's official announcements or visit the BSE/NSE websites.
06What are the key financial ratios and metrics of MOTILAL OSWAL FIN?
MOTILAL OSWAL FIN's key financial metrics include: P/E Ratio: 24.56, P/B Ratio: 4.26, ROE: 14.46%, ROCE: 21.2%, Dividend Yield: 0.55%, EPS: ₹17.92, Book Value: ₹214.80, and Debt-to-Equity: 0.45. The company's market cap stands at ₹66,357.64 Cr.. These metrics help evaluate the company's valuation, profitability, and financial health.
07How is MOTILAL OSWAL FIN stock performing today in the market?
MOTILAL OSWAL FIN stock opened at ₹1,086.35 and is currently trading at ₹1,102.00, showing a gain of ₹7.00 (0.64%). The intraday high is ₹1,105.00 and low is ₹1,068.95. The trading volume stands at 19,37,964 shares, indicating strong market participation today.
08What is the P/E ratio of MOTILAL OSWAL FIN and what does it indicate?
MOTILAL OSWAL FIN has a Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio of 24.56, which means investors are willing to pay 24.56 for every ₹1 of earnings. With an EPS of ₹17.92, this P/E ratio indicates moderate valuation in line with market standards. Compare this with industry peers and historical P/E ratios for better context.
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