Aviyan Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (AVYAN) has recently released its third-quarter report, revealing a significant shift from profit to a Net Loss of Rs. 1.21 crores compared to the profit of Rs. 1.02 crores earned in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year.
The company’s core revenue source, Net Interest income, experienced a decline of 18.26%, amounting to Rs. 3.28 crores up to the third quarter of the ongoing fiscal year. This decrease in Net Interest income has adversely affected the profitability of AVYAN.
One concerning aspect in the report is the substantial increase in Non-Performing Loans (NPL), which rose to 4.61% in the third quarter of FY 2079/80, compared to only 0.45% in the corresponding quarter of FY 2078/79. This rise in NPL has further impacted the company’s profitability.
Another notable change is the doubling of the Cost of Funds, which reached 13.90% in Q3 of the ongoing fiscal year. This increase has added to the financial challenges faced by AVYAN.
The staff expenses of the financial institution have witnessed a sharp spike of 94.13%, amounting to Rs. 5.31 crores up to the third quarter, in contrast to Rs. 2.73 crores in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year. This surge in staff expenses has added to the financial burden of the company.
AVYAN currently maintains a paid-up capital of Rs. 25 crores, with reserve and surplus funds amounting to Rs. 2.19 crores. However, the company reports a negative Earnings per Share (EPS) ratio of Rs. -6.50 and a Net Worth of Rs. 108.79.
The closing price of AVYAN’s shares at the end of the third quarter of the ongoing fiscal year stood at Rs. 619.9. The third-quarter report highlights the challenges faced by AVYAN, with a significant shift from profit to a net loss and various financial indicators pointing towards a decline in performance.
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