Infinity Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (ILBS) has released its third-quarter report for the current fiscal year, showing a decreased net profit of Rs. 1.38 crores. In the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year, the company had recorded a profit of Rs. 11.83 crores.
The microfinance company’s net interest income, which is its core revenue, has decreased by 24.19% to Rs. 19.30 crores in the third quarter of the current fiscal year, compared to Rs. 25.47 crores generated in the same period of FY 2078/79.
ILBS’s operating profit has experienced a significant decline of 88.48%, amounting to Rs. 1.94 crores up to the third quarter of the ongoing fiscal year. Additionally, the non-performing loan (NPL) of the company has nearly tripled, reaching 14.04%.
Furthermore, minor fluctuations have been observed in the company’s deposits, borrowings, and personnel expenses, with changes of -1.02%, -6.32%, and 6.77% respectively, as indicated in the third-quarter report.
Infinity Laghubitta maintains a paid-up capital of Rs. 49.74 crores, along with Rs. 17.96 crores in the form of reserve and surplus, which includes reserves and retained earnings.
The company’s earnings per share (EPS) ratio is lower at Rs. 3.70, while the net worth per share stands at Rs. 136.11.
At the end of the third quarter, the company’s closing price was Rs. 644.90.
