NMB Bank posts EPS of Rs 23.39 in FY 2073/74; reserve increases by massive 75%

NMB Bank Limited (NMB) has been able to increase its net profit by 35.54% in FY 2073/74 to Rs 1.51 arba. With this, NMB Bank has posted Earnings Per Share (EPS) of Rs 23.39 till the end of Q4 of FY 2073/74. As per the unaudited financial statement published by the bank today, its operating profit has also increased by 59.85% to Rs 1.98 arba. It has mobilized deposits of Rs 73.22 arba and disbursed loans of Rs 61.21 arba. With this, it has earned Rs 2.56 arba in net interest income, a 27.56% year-on-year increase. NMB Bank’s cost of funds and base rate have increased to 5.06% and 10.12% respectively, largely affected by increase in interest rates on deposits. Its non-performing loan has slightly decline to 1.66% at the end of FY 2073/74 from 1.81% in the corresponding quarter. As at the end of Q4 of FY 2073/74, its paid up capital stands at Rs 6.46 arba, reserve at Rs 4.26 arba with net worth per share of Rs 166. It is seeking approval from SEBON to float 1.14 crore units further public offering (FPO) shares at a premium price, after which its paid up capital will reach Rs 7.60 arba. Major Indicators:
Indicators (Rs in "000")  FY 2073/74 Q4  FY 2072/73 Q4  Growth (%)
Paid Up Capital             6,461,774             4,486,924                     44.01
Reserve and Surplus             4,269,440             2,428,536                     75.80
Deposits           73,224,063           64,781,464                     13.03
Loans and Advances           61,219,060           53,021,384                     15.46
Net Interest Income             2,568,174             2,013,282                     27.56
Provision                183,553                403,106                    (54.47)
Write Back                223,565                476,862                    (53.12)
Operating Profit             1,984,257             1,241,305                     59.85
Net Profit             1,511,386             1,115,065                     35.54
Capital Adequacy Ratio (%)                     13.85                     10.98                     26.14
NPL (%)                       1.66                       1.81                      (8.29)
Base Rate (%)                     10.12                       6.68                     51.50
Cost of Fund (%)                       5.06                       3.99                     26.82
CD Ratio (as per NRB) )%)                     74.90                     78.69                      (4.82)
EPS (Annualized)                     23.39                     24.85                      (5.88)
Networth Per Share                  166.07                  154.12                        7.75
P/E Ratio                     19.68 -