Up to 8-Month Falgun: EBL Leads with Highest EPS Among Commercial Banks

As per the unaudited financial reports of commercial banks published up to the end of Falgun (the 8th month of the current fiscal year), Everest Bank Limited (EBL) has recorded the highest annualized Earnings Per Share (EPS)among commercial banks, standing at Rs. 34.86 based on a par value of Rs. 100.

Following closely behind, Standard Chartered Bank Nepal (SCBNL) posted an annualized EPS of Rs. 32.50, while Nepal Bank Limited (NBL) recorded Rs. 30.50, showcasing strong earnings performance despite challenging economic conditions.

Other top performers include:

• Nabil Bank with an EPS of Rs. 26.54

• NMB Bank with Rs. 22.19

• Prime Commercial Bank at Rs. 19.36

• Sanima Bank and Global IME Bank both hovering around Rs. 18.5

On the lower end of the spectrum, Kumari Bank and Agricultural Development Bank (ADBNL) posted annualized EPS of Rs. 5.54 and Rs. 5.74, respectively, signaling a need for performance improvement in the remaining months of the fiscal year.

With only four months remaining, investor attention will remain focused on how these banks maintain or improve their profitability metrics, which play a crucial role in determining dividends and shareholder value.