Upakar Laghubitta Swings to Rs. 5.61 Crore Profit in Q4; EPS Rises to Rs. 52.93

Summary

Upakar Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited swung to a net profit of Rs. 5.61 crore in the fourth quarter of FY 2082/83, with earnings per share rising to Rs. 52.93. Net interest income improved and impairment charges fell, though the NPL ratio climbed to 9.97% and capital adequacy declined.

Key Points
  • Upakar Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited reported a net profit of Rs. 5.61 crore in Q4 FY 2082/83, versus a net loss of Rs. 1.59 crore a year earlier.
  • EPS rose sharply to Rs. 52.93 from a negative Rs. 15.01, while net worth per share increased to Rs. 305.54.
  • Net interest income grew 21.81% and impairment charges fell 46.10%, helping boost operating profit.
  • Asset quality weakened as the NPL ratio increased to 9.97% and capital adequacy declined to 8.23%.
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