Decoding the Stocks Trading Above Rs. 2,000; Key EPS, P/E, and Floated Share Insights
Summary
Only a handful of NEPSE-listed companies trade above Rs. 2,000, with Unilever Nepal, Bottlers Nepal and Rastriya Beema Company among the standout names. The analysis compares their 52-week highs, floated shares, EPS and price-to-earnings ratios to explain why these stocks command such premium valuations.
Key Points
- Unilever Nepal trades at Rs. 46,200, the highest among the high-priced NEPSE stocks and only about 7% below its 52-week high.
- Low floated shares appear to be a major factor behind the elevated prices of companies such as Unilever Nepal and Bottlers Nepal (Terai).
- Unilever Nepal reports the highest EPS at Rs. 1,712.27, while Bottlers Nepal (Terai) posts an EPS of Rs. 544.86.
- Bottlers Nepal (Terai) has the lowest P/E ratio in the group at 21.23, while Salt Trading and Reliance Spinning Mills trade at the richest multiples.
