Karnali Development Bank Reports Impressive Q2 Report with Substantial Profit Growth; EPS at Rs. 19.02

Karnali Development Bank Limited (KRBL) has unveiled a stellar performance in its second-quarter report for the current fiscal year 2080-81, showcasing a remarkable surge in Net Profit. The financials reveal that the company has achieved an impressive net profit of Rs. 4.78 crores, a substantial increase from the Rs. 1.63 crores reported in the corresponding quarter of FY 2079-80.

The report includes a 6.07% growth in deposits, amounting to Rs. 4.66 Arba, and a 3.79% uptick in loans and advances, reaching Rs. 3.42 Arba during this quarter.

Despite an overall positive financial outlook, the Net Interest Income experienced a 21.11% decline, standing at Rs. 6.11 crores in the second quarter of FY 2080-81. However, the company has successfully managed to curtail personnel expenses, which have seen a 7.44% decrease, totaling Rs. 3.01 crores.

The Annualized Earnings per Share (EPS) for the development bank stands at Rs. 19.02, accompanied by a Net worth per Share of Rs. 110.17. However, the non-performing loan (NPL) ratio increased from 3.17% to 4.47%.

Notably, the Impairment charge allocation has exhibited a significant positive shift, declining by an impressive 458.34%, thereby bolstering the overall profitability of the company.

In terms of financial structure, the company boasts Rs. 50.28 crores in paid-up capital and reserves amounting to Rs. 39.23 crores.

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Major Financial Highlights:

* Figure is of Immediate Fiscal Year Ending

Particulars (In Rs '000) Karnali Development Bank 
Q2 2080/81 Q2 2079/80 Difference
Paid Up Capital 502,830.00 502,830.00* 0.00%
Share Premium  458.93 458.93* 0.00%
Retained Earnings -341,711.99 40,745.33* -938.65%
Reserves  392,383.84 49,333.51* 695.37%
Deposits 4,663,227.45 4,396,444.77* 6.07%
Loans & Advances  3,422,576.61 3,297,662.48* 3.79%
Net Interest Income 61,173.65 77,546.39 -21.11%
Personnel Expenses 30,164.29 32,587.30 -7.44%
Impairment Charges/(Reversal) for loans and advances -36,420.78 10,163.68 -458.34%
Operating Profit 47,830.69 16,371.52 192.16%
Net Profit 47,830.69 16,371.52 192.16%
Capital Adequacy (%) 10.10 11.38 -11.25%
NPL (%) 4.47 3.17 41.01%
Cost of Fund (%) 9.01 9.96 -9.54%
EPS (In Rs.) 19.02 6.51 192.16%
Net Worth per Share (In Rs.) 110.17 118.01 -6.64%
Qtr End Market Price 448 - -
Qtr end PE Ratio (times) 23.55