Everest Bank Posts Rs 2.11 Arba Net Profit in Q2; Annualized EPS at Rs. 30.86 as Cost of Fund Drops to 3.45

Everest Bank Limited (EBL) has recorded a net profit of Rs. 2.11 Arba in the Second quarter of FY 2082/83, reflecting a 2.04% growth compared to Rs. 2.07 arba earned during the same period last year.

The bank boasts a total paid-up capital of Rs. 13.72 Arba and reserves amounting to Rs. 14.94 Arba. Deposits from customers increased slightly by 2.05% to Rs. 3.04 Kharba, while loans and advances to customers grew 10.77% to Rs. 2.36 Kharba. Retained earnings declined by 31.68% to Rs. 3.34 Arba, and reserves expanded by 7.83% to Rs. 14.98 Kharba.

The bank’s net interest income increased by 5.96% to Rs. 4.57 arba. Operating profit for the period rose by 2.06% to Rs. 3.17 Arba, while impairment charges surged by 60.97% to Rs. 56.27 crore. The bank also reduced its cost of funds by 18.63% to 3.45%, enhancing profitability.

The capital adequacy ratio increased to 12.27% from 11.32%, while the net worth per share decreased to Rs. 235.04. The distributable profit after adjustments rose by 23.04% to Rs. 3.34 arba. Annualized Earnings per share (EPS) stood at Rs 30.86, down from Rs 32.06

The bank’s shares closed the quarter at Rs. 660, translating to a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 21.39 times.

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Major Financial Highlights:

* Figures are of the Immediate Previous Year Quarter Ending

Particulars (In Rs '000) Everest Bank Limited
Q2 2082/83 Q2 2081/82 Difference
Paid Up Capital 13,721,376.00 12,944,694.00* 6.00%
Share Premium 238,470.00 238,470.00* 0.00%
Retained Earnings 3,342,831.00 4,893,096.00* -31.68%
Reserves 14,948,378.00 13,863,240.00* 7.83%
Deposits 304,958,719.00 298,818,400.00* 2.05%
Loans and Advances  236,427,244.00 213,438,490.00* 10.77%
Net Interest Income 4,572,941.00 4,315,821.00 5.96%
Personal Expenses 1,409,770.00 1,263,963.00 11.54%
Impairment Charges/(Reversal) for loans and advances 562,752.00 349,598.00 60.97%
Operating Profit 3,171,646.00 3,107,657.00 2.06%
Net Profit 2,117,116.00 2,074,763.00 2.04%
Distributable Profit/(loss) after P/L Appropriation and Regulatory Adjustments 3,342,831.00 2,716,771.00 23.04%
Capital Adequancy(%) 12.27 11.32 8.39%
Non-Performing Loan 0.68 0.66 3.03%
Cost of Fund 3.45 4.24 -18.63%
Annualized EPS (In Rs.) 30.86 32.06 -3.73%
Net Worth per Share (In Rs.) 235.04 246.74 -4.74%
Qtr end PE Ratio (times) 21.39 - -
Qtr End Market Price 660 - -