Karnataka Bank Ltd shares are down 3.3% in ongoing trade, moving toward Rs 199.55 compared to the previous level of Rs 206.92. The decline reflects profit booking and broader market volatility, though analysts note the bank’s fundamentals remain steady with consistent earnings and improving asset quality.
Karnataka Bank Ltd, a private sector lender, is witnessing selling pressure in today’s session as its stock fell 3.3%. The drop comes amid weakness in financial sector stocks and investor caution around mid-cap banks. Despite the decline, Karnataka Bank continues to report stable financials, supported by healthy credit growth and improved profitability.
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Karnataka Bank shares are trading around Rs 199.55, down 3.3% from the previous level of Rs 206.92.
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The company’s market capitalization stands near Rs 7,578 crore.
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Revenue for the trailing twelve months is reported at Rs 8,942 crore, with net profit of Rs 1,148 crore.
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Return on equity (ROE) is at 11.6%, while the price-to-earnings ratio remains attractive at 6.6 compared to the industry average of 14.27.
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The stock has traded between Rs 162.20 and Rs 220.40 over the past 52 weeks.
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Analysts highlight that the bank’s fundamentals remain intact despite short-term volatility.
The decline underscores the impact of market sentiment on mid-cap financial stocks. With steady earnings and improving operational efficiency, Karnataka Bank is expected to remain resilient, though near-term performance may continue to reflect broader market trends.
Sources: NSE Data, Value Research, MarketsMojo