(MEN) Mountain Energy Nepal को तेस्रो त्रैमासमा ५०% नाफा वृद्धि, ऋण घटाउँदै लागत नियन्त्रणमा सफल(MEN)Mountain Energy Nepal Posts 50% Profit Growth in Q3 FY 2081/82 Despite Lower Borrowings and Cost Pressures
काठमाडौं, नेपाल – Mountain Energy Nepal Limited ले आर्थिक वर्ष 2081/82 को तेस्रो त्रैमासमा उल्लेखनीय वित्तीय प्रगति गरेको छ। कम्पनीले गत वर्षको तुलनामा ५०.४५% नाफा वृद्धि गर्दै रु. ४६.५० करोड खुद नाफा आर्जन गरेको छ। आम्दानी वृद्धि, ऋण न्यूनीकरण र खर्च व्यवस्थापनका कारण कम्पनीको वित्तीय प्रदर्शन उल्लेखनीय रह्यो।
राजस्वमा ६% वृद्धि, स्थायीत्व संकेत
त्रैमासिक विवरण अनुसार, कम्पनीको कुल राजस्व रु. ९२.२७ करोड पुगेको छ, जुन अघिल्लो वर्षको रु. ८७.०१ करोड भन्दा ६.०५% ले वृद्धि हो। जलविद्युत उत्पादनमा निरन्तरता र संचालनमा प्रभावकारीताले कम्पनीलाई स्थायीत्व प्रदान गरेको देखिन्छ।
नाफा र प्रति सेयर आम्दानीमा उछाल
गत वर्षको रु. ३०.९१ करोड खुद नाफाको तुलनामा यस त्रैमासमा कम्पनीले रु. ४६.५० करोड खुद नाफा कमाएको छ। यसका साथै, प्रति सेयर आम्दानी (EPS) पनि ३०.८२% ले वृद्धि भई रु. २३.८२ पुगेको छ। यो लगानीकर्ताका लागि सकारात्मक संकेत हो।
ऋणमा १२.६४% कमी, ब्याज लागत घट्यो
कम्पनीले आफ्नो कुल ऋण रु. ३१.७७ अर्बबाट घटाएर रु. २७.७५ अर्ब ल्याएको छ, जुन १२.६४% को कमी हो। यसका कारण ब्याज लागतमा पनि उल्लेखनीय कमी देखिएको छ—गत वर्षको रु. २०.७८ करोडको तुलनामा यस त्रैमासमा रु. १८.१७ करोडमा झरेको छ, अर्थात १२.५६% कमी।
खर्च व्यवस्थापनमा सुधार
प्रशासनिक खर्च रु. २८.५० करोडबाट घटेर रु. २८.१० करोड मा झरेको छ। यद्यपि धेरै ठूलो कमी छैन, कम्पनीले खर्च नियन्त्रणको स्पष्ट प्रयास गरेको देखिन्छ। समग्रमा, संचालन खर्च स्थिर राखी मुनाफा बढाउनु सकारात्मक रणनीति हो।
सम्पत्ति र प्रति सेयर नेटवर्थमा केही गिरावट
कम्पनीको स्थिर सम्पत्ति (PPE) मा ३.६३% कमी आएको छ, जुन रु. २८.०८ करोडबाट घटेर रु. २७.०६ करोड पुगेको हो। त्यस्तै, प्रति सेयर नेटवर्थ (Net Worth per Share) पनि रु. १५१.७२ बाट घटेर रु. १४५.८७ मा झरेको छ, जुन ३.८५% को गिरावट हो।
शेयर मूल्य र बजार मूल्यांकन
त्रैमासको अन्त्यमा Mountain Energy को शेयर मूल्य रु. ५६६.१० थियो। यस आधारमा कम्पनीको P/E अनुपात २३.७६ पटक रहेको छ, जसले गर्दा कम्पनीको मूल्यांकन बजारमा औसत दरमा भएको देखिन्छ।
Kathmandu, Nepal – Mountain Energy Nepal Limited has delivered an impressive financial performance for the third quarter of the fiscal year 2081/82, registering a 50.45% year-on-year increase in net profit. The company’s robust profitability comes on the back of increased revenue, reduced borrowings, and better expense management—solidifying its position in Nepal's growing energy sector.
Strong Revenue Growth Backed by Operational Efficiency
In Q3 2081/82, the company recorded total revenue of Rs. 922.76 million, reflecting a 6.05% growth compared to Rs. 870.16 million in the same quarter last year. This steady rise in revenue signals consistent energy generation and efficient project execution across its hydropower assets. Such growth is especially notable amid market volatility and rising operational challenges in the hydropower sector.
Significant Jump in Net Profit and EPS
The bottom line saw a remarkable boost, with net profit rising to Rs. 465.06 million, up from Rs. 309.12 million in Q3 2080/81. This translated to a jump in Annualized Earnings Per Share (EPS) from Rs. 18.21 to Rs. 23.82, a 30.82% increase, indicating higher returns for shareholders.
Debt Reduction Strengthens Financial Health
A key highlight of this quarter is Mountain Energy’s strategic reduction in debt. The company lowered its borrowings by 12.64%, bringing it down to Rs. 2.77 billion from Rs. 3.17 billion. Lower debt not only reduces financial risk but also leads to decreased interest payments, which was clearly reflected in the company's 12.56% drop in finance coststo Rs. 181.78 million.
Disciplined Cost Control
The company maintained tight control over expenses. Administrative costs saw a minor decline of 1.37%, reducing from Rs. 28.50 million to Rs. 28.11 million. These efficiency efforts, coupled with reduced borrowing, enabled Mountain Energy to maximize profits without major increases in operating costs.
Asset Base and Net Worth Trends
While financial metrics were strong, the company’s Property, Plant, and Equipment (PPE) declined slightly by 3.63% to Rs. 27.06 million. Additionally, Net Worth per Share saw a 3.85% drop, from Rs. 151.72 to Rs. 145.87, which could reflect dividend payments or accounting adjustments despite profitability.
Market Valuation and Investor Outlook
At the end of Q3, Mountain Energy’s share price stood at Rs. 566.10, placing its Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio at 23.76 times. This suggests that the stock is fairly valued compared to other energy sector players, considering its EPS growth and profitability track record.
