Rise in net interest income leads to excellent 72.74% rise in net profit of Kumari Bank in Q4; EPS stands at Rs 14.42

Thu, Aug 12, 2021 3:43 AM on Financial Analysis, Latest,

Kumari Bank Limited (KBL) has published its fourth-quarter report for the FY 2077/78 with an outstanding rise in net profit by 72.74%.

The bank’s profit has increased from Rs 1.15 arba in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2076/77 to Rs 2 arba in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2077/78. In the same quarter, the bank has Rs 1.09 arba as distributable profit after PL Appropriation and Regulatory Adjustments.

The bank’s deposits from customers have a growth rate of 27.58% to Rs 1.48 kharba and loans and advances to customers have increased by 24.64% to Rs 1.37 kharba in the fourth quarter.

The net interest income of the bank (core business revenue) has increased by 46.56% to Rs 5.23 arba from Rs 3.57 arba of the corresponding quarter.

The bank’s paid-up capital stands at Rs 13.87 arba with Rs 5.11 arba as its reserve and surplus.

The Non-Performing Loan (NPL) has decreased to 1.08% from 1.39%. The company's CCD and Base rate is 81.01% and 7.79% respectively.

The EPS of the bank stands at Rs 14.42. The net worth per share stands at Rs 136.89. The company traded at a P/E ratio of 25.73 times.

Click here for Q4 report:

Financial Highlights:

Particulars (In Rs '000") Kumari Bank Limited
Q4 2077/78 Q4 2076/77 Difference
Share Capital 13,878,475 12,520,049 10.85%
Share Premium 88,804 571,628 -84.46%
Retained Earnings 1,141,766 1,317,543 -13.34%
Reserves 3,889,235 2,858,953 36.04%
Deposits from Customers 148,694,071 116,547,033 27.58%
Loans & Advances to customers 137,998,572 110,717,260 24.64%
Net Interest Income 5,236,955 3,573,198 46.56%
Impairment Charge/(Reversal) 544,520 461,786 17.92%
Personnel Expenses 2,238,172 1,408,601 58.89%
Operating Profit 2,852,094 1,686,079 69.16%
Non Operating Income 27,959 23,336 19.81%
Profit/(Loss) for the Year 2,001,145 1,158,506 72.74%
Total Comprehensive Income  2,137,126 1,303,224 63.99%
Distributable Profit/ (Loss) after P/L Appropriation and Regulatory Adjustments 1,094,207    
Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) 13.71 15.35 -10.68%
NPL 1.08 1.39 -22.30%
CCD (as per NRB Directives) 81.01 75.85 6.80%
Cost of Fund (%) 5.55 6.77 -18.02%
Interest Rate Spread (%) 3.13 4.07 -23.10%
Base Rate (%) 7.9 10.08 -21.63%
EPS (In Rs.) 14.42 9.25 55.83%
Net Worth per Share (In Rs.) 136.89 137.92 -0.75%
Qtr End PE Ratio (times) 25.73 - -
Qtr End Market Price  371 - -