NIC Asia Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (NICLBSL) has released its third-quarter report for FY 2079/2080, indicating a significant decline in net profit by 58.93%. According to the report, the net profit dropped to Rs. 23.24 crore, compared to Rs. 56.60 crore in the same quarter of the previous year.
The company’s borrowings decreased by 12.91% to Rs. 14.14 Arba, down from Rs. 16.23 Arba in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Deposits also saw a decline of 14.80% to Rs. 2.85 arba, while loans and advances decreased by 7.30% to 19.58 Arba during this quarter.
The core revenue, represented by net interest income, experienced a significant decrease of 34.96% to Rs. 77.67 Crores, compared to Rs. 1.19 Arba in the same quarter of the previous year.
In terms of financial position, the paid-up capital of the company remained at Rs. 1.73 arba in this quarter, and its reserve and surplus stood at Rs. 1.28 arba.
The company’s non-performing loans (NPL) increased from 1.46% to 4.91%.
The earnings per share (EPS) for the company is reported as Rs. 17.82, while the net worth per share stands at Rs. 173.65. The company traded at a price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple of 33.22 times.
