Rastriya Banijya Bank Earns Massive Rs 5.21 Arba, Distributable Profit Stands at Rs 3.03 Arba in Q4

Fri, Aug 5, 2022 7:06 AM on Financial Analysis, Latest,

Rastriya Banijya Bank Limited (RBBL) has published its fourth-quarter report for the FY 2078/2079 with an increment in Net Profit by 37.38%. The bank's net profit has increased from Rs. 3.79 Arba in the fourth quarter of FY 2077/2078 to Rs. 5.21 Arba in the fourth quarter of FY 2078/2079.

In the same quarter, the bank has Rs 3.03 arba as distributable profit after PL Appropriation and Regulatory Adjustments. This amount can be used for distributing dividends.

The bank’s deposits from customers decreased by 1.69% to Rs. 2.59 kharba whereas loans and advances to customers increased by 19.22% to Rs. 2.12 kharba by the fourth quarter. The bank's Net Interest Income (core business income) has increased by 17.29% to Rs. 9.67 Arba compared to the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

The bank’s paid-up capital stands at Rs. 14.94 Arba with Rs. 18.54 Arba in Reserve and surplus. The Non-performing loan (NPL) decreased to 2%.

The earnings per share (EPS) of the Bank stood at Rs. 34.90 and Net worth per share stood at Rs. 224.11. 

The Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) of the bank stands at 13.97%.

Note: RBBL has not yet issued IPO to the general public and all the existing shares are held by the government of Nepal.

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Major Highlights:

Particulars (In Rs '000") Rastriya Banijya Bank
Q4 2078/79 Q4 2077/78 Difference
Share Capital 14,940,359 10,184,892 46.69%
Share Premium
0 0  
Retained Earnings 3,032,373 3,453,804 -12.20%
Reserves 15,510,546 15,035,605 3.16%
Deposits from Customers 259,383,267 263,836,766 -1.69%
Loans & Advances to customers 212,049,559 177,870,982 19.22%
Net Interest Income 9,669,291 8,243,977 17.29%
Impairment Charge/(Reversal) -686,818 79,300 -966.10%
Personnel Expenses 3,361,713 3,237,313 3.84%
Operating Profit 7,018,496 5,098,102 37.67%
Profit/(Loss) for the Year 5,214,248 3,795,478 37.38%
Total Comprehensive Income  3,084,524 6,377,473 -51.63%
Distributable Profit/ (Loss) after P/L Appropriation and Regulatory Adjustments 3,032,373    
Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) 13.97 14.31 -2.38%
NPL 2 3.07 -34.85%
CD (as per NRB Directives) 85.89 66.81 28.56%
Cost of Fund (%) 6.01 3.24 85.49%
Interest Rate Spread (%) 4.29 4.37 -1.83%
Base Rate (%) 7.63 5.41 41.04%
EPS (In Rs.) 34.90 37.27 -6.35%
Net Worth per Share (In Rs.) 224.11 281.54 -20.40%
Qtr End PE Ratio (times) - - -
Qtr End Market Price  - - -