Q.1
How fast has the bank grown its book (total assets)?
NII growth for the business was 2.1% for FY-2025. This figure is below the 5 year historic median growth rate, indicating that the bank is growing at a slower rate than it achieved in the past. Over the past 5 years its NII has grown at a CAGR of 10.7%.
Q.2
How does the current net interest margin (NIM) compare to its 5 year median?
Net interest margin (NIM), which is difference between the rate of interest earned on assets and the rate of interest paid on liabilities was 2.65% , below its 5 year median level. NIM has increased by 2.68% over the last 5 years.
Q.3
How does the pre-provisioning operating profit margin (PPOP) compare to its 5 year median?
Pre-provisioning operating profit margin, which is the bank’s core operating profit before provisioning for bad loans, was 8.08%, in line with its 5 year median level. PPOP margin has - by 8.08% over the last 5 years.
Q.4
How does the Return on Assets (RoA) compare to its 5 year median?
The RoA for the bank was 1.2% , above its 5 year median level. RoA has grown by 1 basis points over the last 5 years.
Q.5
How well does the bank manage its operating costs?
For every 100 Rupees earned , the bank incurs a cost of Rs.47.9 . This is lower than its 10 year historic median level of Rs. 48.45 . The business has deteriorated its cost management.
Q.6
How much return does the business generate on shareholders’ money?
Return generated on the shareholders’ money is 15.7% which is higher than its 10 year historic median of 5.05% . Meaning that the business is generating more return for its shareholders than it did in the past.
Q.7
How much capital does the bank have available to absorb losses?
The minimum capital adequacy ratio (CAR) which banks are needed to maintain is 9%. This bank currently maintains a CAR of 17%.
Q.8
What is the bank’s asset quality like?
The current Gross Non Performing Assets ratio, the loans which are overdue by more than 90 days, is 2 % , below its 5 year median level. And the Net Non Performing Assets ratio, which is GNPA minus provisions made for bad loans, stands at 1 % - indicating stable asset quality.