National Life shows disappointing performance in Q2; EPS decreased by 37%; Net worth per share stand at Rs 136.05

Tue, Feb 12, 2019 11:54 AM on Financial Analysis, Latest, Stock Market,

National Life Insurance Company Limited ( NLICL ) has earned a net profit of Rs 17.12 crore in the Q2 of 2075/76. In the reviewed period the profit of the company has increased by 0.22% in this quarter compared to the corresponding quarter of last fiscal year.

As per the unaudited report published today, the net earnings from premium has increased by 21.38% to Rs 2.98 arba in Q2 2075/76 from Rs 2.45 arba in the corresponding quarter of last fiscal year. The company's number of policyholders has decreased by 13.56% to 7 lakh in Q2 2075/76 to 8.1 lakhs in the corresponding quarter of the last fiscal year.

The insurance company has a paid-up capital of Rs 2.64 arba with a reserve of Rs 95.52 crore in Q2 2075/76. The company has declared 13.5% bonus share from the profit of 2073/74 FY. Though the decision is yet to endorse from the AGM. 

Highlights of Q2

Particulars (In Rs '000) NLICL    
  Q2 2075/76 Q2 2074/75 Difference
Paid Up Capital 2,649,727.34 1,656,079.58 60.00%
Reserved & Surplus 955,197.18 392,074.99 143.63%
Insurance Fund 23,714,880.93 19,263,147.87 23.11%
Net Earnings From Premium 2,984,059.20 2,458,501.17 21.38%
Insurance Claim Payment 1,181,408.36 716,593.22 64.86%
Policy Holders 700,143.00 809,970.00 -13.56%
Net Profit 171,187.59 170,811.53 0.22%
EPS 12.92 20.63 -37.36%
Net Worth Per Share 136.05 123.67 10.01%
P/E 54.87    

The company’s life insurance fund stands at Rs 23.71 arba. Its annualized EPS has stood at Rs 12.92, net worth per share at Rs 136.05.

According to a report, the company's P/E ratio is 54.87 times. LTP of the company’s stock stands at Rs 646.