HDFC Bank: Valuations Look Appealing, But They Aren't

  • HDFC Bank has shown exceptional growth over decades, but recent years have seen slower growth and overvaluation, leading to a cautious hold rating. Despite a strong historical performance, recent quarterly earnings indicate moderate deposit growth and declining loan growth, with a high loan-to-deposit ratio. Asset quality remains strong, with gross non-performing assets improving, but the bank's return on equity has declined to around 14%.