Tag: Decline

  • “Q4 Decline in Net Profits Leads to Decreased EPS for Best Finance (BFC)”

    “Q4 Decline in Net Profits Leads to Decreased EPS for Best Finance (BFC)”


    Best Finance Company Limited (BFC) has released its fourth-quarter report for the fiscal year 2079-80, revealing a significant 76.87 percent decrease in its Net Profits compared to the same period last year. In the last quarter of FY 2079-80, the company’s earnings were only Rs. 3.86 crores, a sharp drop from the Rs. 16.72 crores earned in the corresponding quarter of FY 2078-79.

    While there’s a slight improvement in the Net Interest Income, which is the company’s core revenue, it amounts to Rs. 13.09 crores for the final quarter of FY 2079-80. On the other hand, the company’s Operating Profit has seen a substantial decline of 73.34 percent, reaching a total of Rs. 5.58 crores by the end of FY 2079-80.

     

  • “Himalayan Laghubitta’s Q4 Sees Shrunken Operating Profit and Net Profit Due to Core Business Revenue Decline.”

    “Himalayan Laghubitta’s Q4 Sees Shrunken Operating Profit and Net Profit Due to Core Business Revenue Decline.”


    In the last quarter of fiscal year 2079-80, the company witnessed a significant decline in both Net Operating Profit (core revenue) and Operating Profit, dropping by 24.52 percent and 79.04 percent, respectively. The core revenue shrank by nearly a quarter, reaching Rs. 20.23 crores. Additionally, the company faced Rs. 1.32 crore in impairment charges, impacting its overall profitability negatively.

  • “Nepal’s Market Hit by Decline in Mobile Phone Imports.”

    “Nepal’s Market Hit by Decline in Mobile Phone Imports.”


     

    According to the Customs Department’s international trade statistics, Nepal experienced a significant decline in the number of mobile phones entering the country. In the previous financial year (2078/79), the value of mobile imports exceeded Rs. 38 Arba, but in the last year (2079/80), it dropped to just Rs. 26 Arba. The data shows that 39 lakh 35 thousand 367 mobile phones were imported, with a value of Rs. 26 Arba 51 crore 47 lakh 20 thousand, resulting in the government collecting revenue of Rs. 4.88 Arba 73 lakh 76 thousand from mobile phone imports.

     

  • “Significant Decline in Real Estate Transactions in Nepal during FY 2079/80, Delay in Opening Land Allotment Impacts Economy”

    “Significant Decline in Real Estate Transactions in Nepal during FY 2079/80, Delay in Opening Land Allotment Impacts Economy”


    In the last financial year 2079/80, there was a significant decrease in real estate transactions, according to data from the Department of Land Management and Archive. The purchase and sale of land dropped by approximately 38%, resulting in a decrease in the number of processed documents for real estate transactions. In the financial year 2078/79, around 745,000 documents were processed, but in the last FY 2079-80, this number was limited to around 463,000.

    The decline in land transactions was evident in Ashad, the last month of the financial year 2079-80, with only 44,485 documents being processed compared to 55,069 documents in Jestha, which recorded the highest transactions for the financial year. The Department of Land Management and Archive reported that 42,461 land deeds were processed in Baisakh, and 49,150 in Chaitra. The numbers gradually decreased until Asoj when it dropped to about 26,000, but then it began to increase slowly again.

    The slowdown in real estate transactions had a significant impact on the government’s revenue collection. The real estate revenue decreased by about 29%, totaling only Rs. 41 Arba 15 crore 76 lakhs in the last financial year, compared to Rs. 57 Arba 66 crores 99 lakhs the previous year.

    The plotting of land also decreased considerably, with a 60% drop compared to the financial year 2078/79. In FY 2079-80, 285,000 plots were divided, whereas in FY 2078/79, 694,213 plots were divided.

    To address the slowdown in land transactions and its impact on the overall economy and government finances, the government had planned to open the allocation of land. However, the Land Management and Archive Department has not yet issued any instructions or circulars to do so, and the situation remains unchanged.

    The legal knot to open the land auction needs to be untied, and the First Amendment Regulations-2079 require amendment to open the land registry. The Ministry of Land Management, Cooperatives, and Poverty Alleviation is currently preparing for this.

    In recent days, the real estate business has shown signs of improvement due to the increase in investable capital in banks. As banks started accumulating investments, investments in real estate have started to increase again.

    Despite the announcement to facilitate the sale of real estate and the decision of the Council of Ministers to open the section, the implementation has been delayed. The Nepal Land & Housing Developers’ Association is urging the government to implement the decision and release Kittakat, claiming that the overall economic activity of the country is slowing down because the real estate sector is not functioning.

  • “NEPSE Index Sees Significant Decline of 4.72% This Week”

    “NEPSE Index Sees Significant Decline of 4.72% This Week”


    During the past week, the NEPSE (Nepal Stock Exchange) index experienced a significant decline, closing at 2049.38 after a loss of 101.61 points, equivalent to a 4.72% decrease. In comparison, the index had closed at 2,150.99 the previous week, registering a gain of 4.64% from the week before that.

    Throughout the week, the index reached its highest point at 2,158.83, but also dipped to its lowest point at 2,033.59, indicating a considerable volatility of 125.24 points. Comparatively, the previous week had witnessed a slightly higher volatility of 147.56 points.

    In summary, the NEPSE index experienced a notable downturn during the week, resulting in a significant loss of points. The index displayed fluctuations between its highest and lowest points, demonstrating a level of volatility that was slightly lower than the previous week.

  • NEPSE Index Sees Minor Decline of 0.14% as Unique Nepal Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (UNLB) Faces Significant Loss

    NEPSE Index Sees Minor Decline of 0.14% as Unique Nepal Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (UNLB) Faces Significant Loss


    The NEPSE index concluded the trading day at 2,091.39 points, experiencing a slight decline of 2.94 points from the previous day’s closing. This translates to a loss of 0.14%. In contrast, the index had recorded a significant gain of 52.26 points in the previous session.

    At the start of the trading day, the index opened at 2,097.53 points and reached its highest point at 2,107.60. However, it also dipped to a low of 2,075.21 before ultimately settling at 2,091.39 at the closing bell.

    A total of 276 different stocks were traded, with a considerable number of 69,168 transactions taking place. Throughout these trades, a significant volume of shares, totaling 12,975,168, were exchanged, resulting in a turnover amount of Rs. 4.74 Arba. This represents a decrease in turnover compared to the previous trading day, which recorded a turnover of Rs. 4.86 Arba.

    SHIVAM CEMENTS LTD (SHIVM) stood out with the highest turnover of Rs. 29.82 crores, closing at a market price of Rs. 563.50 per share. The shares of HIDCLP also saw notable trading activity.

    Six stocks experienced an upward trend and hit the positive circuit for the day, reflecting a significant increase in their market value. On the other hand, Unique Nepal Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (UNLB) witnessed a substantial loss of 10% during today’s trading.

    Among the various sector indices, only five closed in the green, with the “Finance” sector showing the highest gain of 5.22%. However, the “Non-Life Insurance” sector recorded the highest loss of 2.48% for the day.

  • Gold Prices in Nepal Witness Decline, with Fine Gold and Tejabi Gold Experiencing Decreases of Rs. 1100 and Rs. 1050 per Tola respectively

    Gold Prices in Nepal Witness Decline, with Fine Gold and Tejabi Gold Experiencing Decreases of Rs. 1100 and Rs. 1050 per Tola respectively


    Today, the price of fine gold in Nepal has experienced a decline of Rs. 1100 per tola, while tejabi gold has fallen by Rs. 1050 from yesterday’s price. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association’s official website, fine gold is currently being traded at Rs. 110,000 per tola, compared to yesterday’s rate of Rs. 111,100 per tola. Tejabi gold, on the other hand, is being traded at Rs. 109,500 today, in contrast to yesterday’s rate of Rs. 110,550 per tola.

    Additionally, silver has also witnessed a decrease in price, with a drop of Rs. 5 per tola. The current trading rate for silver in the local market is Rs. 1,370 per tola, compared to yesterday’s closing rate of Rs. 1,365 per tola.

    In the international market, the current price of gold stands at $1,989.70 per ounce, while silver is trading at $23.75 per ounce.

  • Infinity Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited Reports Decreased Net Profit in Q3, with Decline in Core Revenue and Operating Profit

    Infinity Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited Reports Decreased Net Profit in Q3, with Decline in Core Revenue and Operating Profit


    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.

  • NMB Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited Reports Significant Decline in Net Profit for Q3 FY 2079/80

    NMB Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited Reports Significant Decline in Net Profit for Q3 FY 2079/80


    NMB Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (NMBMF) has released its third-quarter report for the fiscal year 2079/80, revealing a significant decline in net profit. The company’s net profit stood at Rs. 1.15 crores, representing a decrease of 89.80% compared to the same quarter of the previous fiscal year.

    Personnel expenses reported by the company for the first three quarters of the current fiscal year witnessed a slight increase of 5%, totaling Rs. 17.14 crores. Meanwhile, the operating profit experienced a substantial decline of 90% and reached Rs. 1.61 crores during the same period. The net interest income, which represents the core revenue of the microfinance institution, also decreased to Rs. 25.96 crores, reflecting a decline of 25.85% compared to the corresponding quarter of FY 078/79.

    However, concerning financial performance, NMBMF faced challenges as the non-performing loan (NPL) ratio more than doubled, reaching 8.97%. This increase indicates a higher proportion of loans in default or showing signs of financial distress.

    In terms of earnings per share (EPS), the company reported a slump to Rs. 2.34, while the net worth per share stood at Rs. 164.73 for NMBMF.

    At the end of the third quarter of the current fiscal year, the quarter-end price of NMBMF’s shares was Rs. 525.

  • Mahila Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited Reports Decline in Q3 Profits

    Mahila Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited Reports Decline in Q3 Profits


    Mahila Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (MLBSL) has released its third-quarter report for the fiscal year 2079/2080, revealing a net profit of Rs. 5.24 crores. This marks a significant decline of 52.80% compared to the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year, which reported a net profit of Rs. 11.11 crores.

    MLBSL has witnessed a substantial increase in impairment charges, rising by 604.13% to reach Rs. 3.26 crores until the end of Q3 in the current fiscal year. Additionally, the Non-Performing Loan (NPL) of the company has surged, reaching 9.80% in the third quarter of FY 2079/80. It can be inferred that higher impairment charges and NPL have adversely affected the company’s profitability.

    On a different note, MLBSL’s net interest income, which represents its core revenue, has experienced a slight decline of 3.57% and amounts to Rs. 20.58 crores until the end of Q3 in FY 2079/80. Meanwhile, the company’s personnel and staff expenses have increased to Rs. 12.59 crores, reflecting a growth of 22.52% compared to the third quarter of FY 2078/79.

    MLBSL has successfully raised its paid-up capital by 47.50%, totaling Rs. 21.75 crores. The company also maintains a reserve and surplus, comprising reserves and retained earnings, amounting to Rs. 22.46 crores.

    With an Earnings per Share (EPS) of Rs. 32.17, MLBSL showcases its profitability per share. The Net Worth per Share of the company stands at Rs. 203.24, indicating its value per share based on its net worth.

    Overall, MLBSL’s Q3 report demonstrates a decline in profits, driven by increased impairment charges and NPL. The company also faces challenges related to net interest income and rising personnel expenses. However, it has managed to strengthen its financial position through an increase in paid-up capital and maintains a favorable EPS and net worth per share.

  • Gold Prices in Domestic Market Decline by Rs. 800 per Tola, Silver Also Witnesses a Decrease

    Gold Prices in Domestic Market Decline by Rs. 800 per Tola, Silver Also Witnesses a Decrease


    Gold prices in the domestic market have experienced a decline of Rs. 800 per tola. The official website of the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association indicates that fine gold is currently trading at Rs. 110,800 per tola, down from yesterday’s rate of Rs. 111,600 per tola. Similarly, Tejabi gold is being traded at Rs. 110,250 today, compared to yesterday’s rate of Rs. 111,050 per tola.

    In addition, the price of silver has also dropped by Rs. 55 per tola. The lustrous white metal is currently being traded at Rs. 1,375 per tola in the local market, down from the previous day’s closing rate of Rs. 1,430 per tola.

    Internationally, the current price of gold stands at USD $2,011.50 per ounce, while silver is being traded at $24 per ounce.

  • Nerude Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited reports a significant decline in net profit and increase in NPL for Q3 FY 2079/80

    Nerude Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited reports a significant decline in net profit and increase in NPL for Q3 FY 2079/80


    Nerude Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (NLBBL) has released its third-quarter report for FY 2079/2080, revealing a significant decline in net profit by 85.22%. According to the report, the net profit decreased to Rs. 3.15 crores, compared to Rs. 21.37 crores in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

    The company’s borrowings decreased by 5.57% to Rs. 4.91 Arba, down from Rs. 5.20 Arba in the same quarter of the previous year. On the other hand, deposits increased by 5.29% to Rs. 3.37 Arba, while loans and advances experienced a slight decrease of 0.26% to 9.89 Arba during this quarter.

    The core revenue, represented by net interest income, saw a significant decrease of 30.82% to Rs. 33.05 crores, compared to Rs. 47.78 crores in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

    The provision for possible losses amounted to Rs. 7.10 crores, marking a substantial increase of 1278.48%, impacting the overall profitability for this period.

    In terms of financial position, the paid-up capital of the company stood at Rs. 73.20 crores in this quarter, with reserve and surplus at Rs. 52.27 crores.

    The company’s non-performing loans (NPL) stood at a higher level of 9.78%.

    The earnings per share (EPS) for the company is reported as Rs. 5.75, while the net worth per share stands at Rs. 171.41. The company traded at a price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple of 106.97 times.