SBI Share Price Update: Key Data and Recent News
State Bank of India (SBI), a leading public sector bank in India, is a closely watched stock in the Indian market. As of Tuesday, May 20, 2025, around 3:30 PM IST, the SBI share price on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) was trading around ?786 - ?795. The stock has seen some fluctuations, with a day's high reaching near ?800 and a low around ?783.
Historical Performance & Key Metrics:
SBI has a significant market capitalization, standing at approximately ?7.01 to ?7.15 lakh crore (INR 7.01 to 7.15 trillion).
Looking at its performance over different periods:
- Recent Months: The stock has shown strong returns in the last three months, with an increase of around 9%.
- One Year: Over the past year, the share price has experienced a slight decrease.
- Long Term: SBI has delivered substantial returns over the longer term, with a 5-year return showcasing significant growth (around 400-420%).
- 52-Week Range: The stock's 52-week high has been around ?912, and the low has been approximately ?680.
- All-Time High: The all-time high for SBI's share price was ?912.00, reached on June 3, 2024. The all-time low was ?13.20, recorded on September 20, 2001.
Key financial ratios include:
- Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Approximately 9.03 - 9.15
- Earnings Per Share (EPS) - TTM: Around ?86.91
- Price-to-Book (P/B) Ratio: Roughly 1.40 - 1.54
- Dividend Yield: Approximately 2.00% - 2.01%
Recent News & Developments:
- Fundraising Plans: SBI's board was scheduled to meet on May 20, 2025, to consider and approve a long-term fundraising program for the financial year 2025-26, potentially up to $3 billion.
- Dividend Announcement: SBI has a record of consistently raising its dividend for the past five years. The latest dividend ex-date was May 16, 2025, with a payment date of May 30, 2025.
- Analyst Views & Targets: Some market analysts have set target prices for SBI, with some technical analysts suggesting potential upside based on chart patterns and breakouts above certain resistance levels (e.g., a target of ?850 if certain technical strengths are maintained). However, some recent technical analysis also suggests a potential for a short-term pullback if the stock faces resistance at higher levels.
- Market Sentiment: General market news indicates some caution in Asian markets recently. IT stocks and global trends have weighed on broader market sentiment, which can also influence individual stock movements.
- Mutual Fund Activity: SBI Mutual Fund, India's largest fund house, has been actively adjusting its portfolio, which includes increasing its stake in some major companies.
Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Stock market investments are subject to market risks. Please consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
SBI Bank Revenue Growth Analysis
For Q2 FY25 (September 2024), State Bank of India (SBI) has declared an increased revenue growth. Interest Earned increased to Rs 1,13,870.56 Cr in the current quarter, which is 12.30% higher than Q2 FY24 of Rs 1,01,378.80 Cr and 2.10% more than Q1 FY25 of Rs 1,11,525.98 Cr. Further, Other Income stood high at Rs 15,270.55 Cr, up by 41.53% YoY as well as higher by 36.85% QoQ.
SBI Profit Trends
Net Profit was at Rs 18,331.44 Cr for second quarter FY25 up by 27.95 %YoY (Rs 14, 330.02 Cr) and 7.62 % QoQ (Rs 17, 035.16 Cr). This has been realized by better revenues and effective cost control which have both led to this significant profit lift.
SBI Operating Margins
SBI’s Operating expenses up to Rs 27,596.35 Cr during Q2 FY 25 as against Rs 30,276.89 Cr during Q1 FY25, down by 10.61%. This augmented the healthier Profit Before Tax (PBT) to Rs 24,788.01 Crore, up with 28.45% YoY and 7.79% QoQ.
Asset Quality and Margins
Gross NPA remained at a healthy level resulting in 2.13% of Gross NPA against 2.55% in Q2 FY24 and Net NPA at 0.53% against 0.64% YoY. The net profit margin (NPM) of the bank also went up to 16.10 percent against 14.14 percent in the second quarter of FY24 and 15.27 percent in the first quarter of FY25.
This analysis is made according to SBI’s Standalone Quarterly Results. Shareholders may observe that the stock is part of the Nifty 50 index which indicates the importance of the company in the banking industry.