Mahuli Laghubitta Earns Rs. 3.44 Crore Net Profit with EPS of Rs. 37.28 in Q1 FY 2082/83, Boosted by Strong Interest Income and Lower Impairment Charges

Mahuli Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (MSLB) has reported an outstanding financial performance in the first quarter of FY 2082/83, with its net profit skyrocketing by 7,563.62% to Rs. 3.44 crore, compared to just Rs. 4.49 lakh in the same quarter last year.

The surge in profit was fueled by a strong rise in core revenue and a substantial fall in impairment charges. Net interest income surged by 31.91% to Rs. 11.13 crore, while impairment charges dropped sharply by 75%, signaling better loan performance. Operating profit also jumped from Rs. 6.42 lakh to Rs. 4.92 crore this quarter.

The microfinance institution’s retained earnings rose by 11.43% to Rs. 13.83 crore, and reserves increased by 6.65% to Rs. 31.88 crore. Loans and advances expanded by 6.04% to Rs. 556.47 crore, supported by a modest rise in customer deposits of 2.26%. Borrowings stood at Rs. 304.97 crore, up 4.80% year-on-year.

Key indicators also showed improvement, with the capital adequacy ratio increasing to 12.51% from 10.23%, while the cost of fund decreased to 6.82% from 7.51%. However, the non-performing loan (NPL) ratio rose slightly to 5.95% from 4.83%.

The company’s Earnings Per Share (EPS) stood at Rs. 37.28, while the Net Worth Per Share reached Rs. 223.60. At the end of the quarter, the stock traded at Rs. 1,273.90, with a P/E ratio of 34.17 times.

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Major Financial Highlights:

* Figures are of the Immediate Previous Year Quarter Ending

Particulars (In Rs '000) Mahuli Laghubitta
Q1 2082/83 Q1 2081/82 Difference
Paid Up Capital 369,923.50 369,923.50* 0.00%
Share Premium 0.00 0.00 -
Retained Earnings 138,396.19 124,196.86* 11.43%
Reserves 318,831.57 298,940.75* 6.65%
Borrowings 3,049,741.68 2,910,098.13* 4.80%
Deposits from Customers 1,871,558.49 1,830,212.90* 2.26%
Loans and Advances to Customers 5,564,748.21 5,247,941.26* 6.04%
Net Interest Income 111,373.59 84,434.63 31.91%
Personnel Expenses 53,316.01 48,444.10 10.06%
Impairment Charges 7,486.58 29,950.47 -75.00%
Operating Profit 49,253.46 642.69 7563.62%
Net Profit 34,477.42 449.88 7563.62%
Distributable Profit/ (Loss) after P/L Appropriation and Regulatory Adjustments  138,396.19 55,625.98 148.80%
Capital Adequacy (%) 12.51 10.23 22.29%
NPL (%) 5.95 4.83 23.19%
Cost of Fund (%) 6.82 7.51 -9.19%
EPS (In Rs.) 37.28 0.49 7563.62%
Net Worth per Share (In Rs.) 223.60 214.39 4.30%
Qtr end PE Ratio (times) 34.17 - -
Qtr End Market Price 1273.90 - -