Look at the detailed overview and past performance of one of the leading commercial banks: Nabil Bank Limited

SYMBOL: NABIL

SECTOR: COMMERCIAL BANK

TOTAL LISTED SHARES: 90,084,075 (Promoter: Public = 60:40)

INTRODUCTION:

Nabil Bank Limited (previously known as Nepal Arab Bank Limited) is the nation’s first private sector bank, commencing its business since July 1984. Nabil was incorporated with the objective of extending international standard modern banking services to various sectors of the society. Nabil, as a pioneer in introducing many innovative products and marketing concepts in the domestic banking sector, represents a milestone in the banking history of Nepal as it started an era of modern banking with customer satisfaction measured as a focal objective while doing business. Nabil is moving forward with a Mission to be “1st Choice Provider of Complete Financial Solutions” for all its stakeholders; Customers, Shareholders, Regulators, Communities and Staff.  

Branches

ATMs

79

133

(As per Bank's website)

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Name

Role

Experience

Mr. Shambhu Prasad Poudyal

Chairman

 

More than 17 years of experience at NRB and held directorship at diverse companies.

Mr. Nirvana Chaudhary

Board Member

 

Managing director of Chaudhary Group. Also holds directorship at United Insurance Company.

Mr. Pratap Kumar Pathak

Board Member

Served at many government offices and held the post of Expert Consultant of the Ministry of Youth and Sports

Mr. Virender Paul Dani

Board Member

Served as MD & CEO of Nepal SBI Bank. Held the post of Senior VP of SBI Life Insurance Co. Ltd., Mumbai.

Mr. Dayaram Gopal Agrawal

Board Member

Entrepreneur, a social activist and a media person. More than 30 years of experience in the business.

Mr. Upendra Prasad Poudyal

Board Member

Served at SCB and NMB banks and was president of Nepal Banker's Association.

Mr. Malay Mukherjee

Board Member

Senior executive with an extensive knowledge in credit analysis, risk management and technology development.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Mr. Anil Keshary Shah

Mr. Shah started his banking journey as a teller at Nepal Grindlays Bank (later Standard Chartered Bank Nepal). Later he became Head of Consumer Banking and Chief Operating Officer at the same bank, after which he moved to Nabil Bank where he was appointed as the CEO after a year. Later he became the CEO of new venture, Mega Bank, before moving again to Nabil Bank. He is also known for his motivational talks among youths.

FINANCIAL INDICATORS

Ratio

Indicator

FY 15/16

FY 16/17

FY 17/18

Q3 18/19

Net Profit/Gross Income

Percent

37.30

39.22

31.12

60.82

Earnings Per Share

NPR

59.27

59.86

49.51

47.69

Market Value Per Share

NPR

2,344

1,523

921

736

Price Earnings Ratio

Ratio

39.55

25.44

18.60

15.59

Dividend (inc. Bonus)

Percent

45.00

48.00

34.00

-

Cash Dividend

Percent

15.00

18.00

22.00

-

Return on Total Assets

Percent

2.32

2.69

2.61

2.33

Return on Equity

Percent

25.61

22.41

20.94

19.48

Book Net Worth

NPR

244

270

256

242.38

Source: Annual and Quarterly Reports, (*Profit Ratio, EPS, ROA, ROE are annualized)

FACTS AND FIGURES

Note: All the data plotted in the figures above for the last period 2018/19 include only 9 months data (up to Chaitra of 2075), due to which profit seems to be lowered compared to other years. However, based on the third quartile profit, the annualized profit and CAGR would be Rs. 4,254,761,333.3 and15% respectively.

KEY INDICATORS V/S INDUSTRY

(Source: SS Pro)

PRICE HISTORY OF NABIL SINCE JULY 2015

Highest Trading Price: Rs 2,794

Lowest Trading Price: Rs 678

Highest Closing Price: Rs 2,700

Lowest Closing Price: Rs 682

52 Week High: Rs 984

52 Week Low: Rs 678

DIVIDEND HISTORY

MONTHLY STOCK OUTLOOK

(Source: SS Pro)

Based on its stock performance since 2011, Nabil Bank Limited (NABIL) has closed higher in 88.89 % of July months. In terms of price change, it has gained the most (10.56 % on average) in April month.

MEASUREMENT OF INVESTMENT RISK (VaR)

SYSTEMATIC RISK (β)

With double digit Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) on various parameters like deposits, loans, total assets, and profit, Nabil Bank is still going strong in the industry even after 35 years of its operation. It is the industry leader in Earning per Share (EPS) and is second to Nepal Bank Limited in terms of Networth per share.

Though PEG ratio and Graham number suggest overvaluation of Nabil Bank's stock price, lucrative dividend declaration and strong fundamentals have always attracted investors to purchase its shares.