Jeevan Bikas Laghubitta’s Net Profit Soars by 33.45% in Q3; EPS Rises to Rs. 30.87

Jeevan Bikas Laghubitta (JBLB) has published its unaudited financial statement for the third quarter of fiscal year 2081/82, showcasing a remarkable 33.45% surge in net profit, which reached Rs. 35.56 Crores compared to Rs. 26.65 Crores in the same quarter of the previous fiscal year.

The microfinance company witnessed a strong 28% growth in net interest income, which climbed to Rs. 1.47 Arba. This rise in core earnings contributed significantly to the 33.45% boost in operating profit, which stood at Rs. 50.81 Crores.

Earnings per share (EPS) improved to Rs. 30.87, up from Rs. 26.37, marking a growth of 17.06%. The company’s paid-up capital increased by 14% to Rs. 1.53 Arba, which, combined with improved earnings, signals continued growth momentum.

Customer deposits grew by 10.56%, reaching Rs. 11.64 Arba, while loans and advances edged up by 2.75% to Rs. 26.58 Arba. However, non-performing loans (NPL) rose slightly to 4.97% from 4.79%, and the capital adequacy ratio (CAR) declined marginally to 10.36%.

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* Figure is of the Immediate Fiscal Year Ending

Particulars (In Rs '000) Jeevan Bikas Laghubitta
Q3 2081/82 Q3 2080/81 Difference
Paid Up Capital 1,536,171.55 1,347,518.90* 14.00%
Retained Earnings 633,420.94 607,650.84* 4.24%
Reserves & Surplus  1,423,893.29 1,341,691.70* 6.13%
Deposits from Customers 11,645,801.62 10,533,042.51* 10.56%
Loans and Advances to Customers 26,586,547.77 25,874,567.91* 2.75%
Net Interest Income 1,474,432.31 1,151,908.43 28.00%
Staff Expenses 625,401.67 516,805.46 21.01%
Operating Profit 508,126.39 380,757.10 33.45%
Net Profit 355,688.47 266,529.97 33.45%
Capital Adequacy (%) 10.36 10.63 -2.54%
NPL (%) 4.97 4.79 3.76%
Cost of Fund (%) 8.31 9.66 -13.98%
EPS (In Rs.) 30.87 26.37 17.06%
Net Worth per Share (In Rs.) 233.92 244.66 -4.39%
Qtr end PE Ratio (times) 42.63 - -
Qtr End Market Price 1316.00 - -