Infinity Laghubitta Reports 280.57% Net Profit Surge, Driven by Significant Decrease in Impairment Charges; Distributable Profit Is In Negative

Infinity Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (ILBS) has unveiled its third-quarter financial report for the fiscal year 2080/2081, demonstrating remarkable financial strength with a significant surge in net profit. The company disclosed an impressive 280.57% increase in net profit, soaring to Rs. 5.25 crores from Rs. 1.38 crores compared to the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

ILBS's performance was underscored by a 3.26% rise in core revenue, specifically net interest income, which reached Rs. 19.93 crores from Rs. 19.3 crores in the same quarter of the previous year.

While deposits experienced a slight decrease of 3.17% to Rs. 1.27 Arba, loans and advances witnessed a notable uptick of 17.32%, reaching Rs. 5.15 Arba during the third quarter.

During Q3, ILBS reported a noteworthy decrease in impairment charges, amounting to negative Rs. 1.55 crores, reflecting a substantial decline. This reduction played a pivotal role in driving the surge in net profit for the period.

In terms of financial position, ILBS showcased a paid-up capital of Rs. 49.74 Crores, accompanied by reserves and surplus standing at Rs. 26.57 crores and negative retained earnings of Rs. 4.46 crores.

The annualized earnings per share (EPS) stood impressively at Rs. 14.10, accompanied by a net worth per share recorded as Rs. 144.45. However, ILBS reported a negative distributable profit of Rs. 4.46 Crores.

Report:

Major Financial Highlights:

* Figures are of Immediate Previous Year Quarter Ending

Particulars (In Rs '000) Infinity Laghubitta
Q3 2080/81 Q3 2079/80 Difference
Paid Up Capital 497,415.94 497,415.94* 0.00%
Share Premium 0.00 0.00 -
Retained Earnings -44,623.09 666.14* -
Reserves 265,736.46 167,912.28* 58.26%
Deposits 1,277,521.23 1,319,298.14* -3.17%
Loans & Advances to Customers 5,155,407.54 4,394,361.79* 17.32%
Net Interest Income 199,376.28 193,086.36 3.26%
Personnel Expenses 135,588.79 138,143.04 -1.85%
Impairment Charges -15,584.00 56,583.41 -
Operating Profit 75,142.50 19,474.60 285.85%
Net Profit 52,599.75 13,821.41 280.57%
Distributable Profit  -44,623.08 0.00 -
Capital Adequacy (%) 11.94 12.14 -1.65%
NPL (%) 4.97 14.04 -64.60%
Cost of Fund (%) 8.39 11.01 -23.80%
EPS (In Rs.) 14.10 3.70 280.57%
Net Worth per Share (In Rs.) 144.45 133.89 7.89%
Qtr end PE Ratio (times) 66.67 - -
Qtr End Market Price 940 - -