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CD Ratio:70.79%(Max 90%)
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NICA

Commercial BanksActiveQuant Score: 45/100

NIC Asia Bank Ltd.

LTP Date:2026-10-13Financial Report:082/083 (Q4)
Last Traded Price
रु. 318.00
24h Change
-2.40 (-0.75%)

Artha Quant Score & Rating

Neutral / HoldComposite Rank
45/ 100
Overall Composite ScoreWeighted synthesis of fundamentals, balance sheet & momentum
4-Pillar Score BreakdownBenchmark /100
Valuation & Multiples32 / 100
P/E at 260.7x, P/B 1.8x
Profitability & Operations38 / 100
Annualized ROE 0.7%, EPS Rs 1.2
Asset Quality & Solvency41 / 100
NPL ratio 9.26%, CD 61.1%
Momentum & Market Trend48 / 100
24h move -0.75%

About Artha Quant Score: Scores are algorithmically synthesized from NEPSE quarterly filings (P/E, ROE, P/B ratios), sector-specific operational metrics, balance sheet cushion, and price momentum. Intended for research and educational benchmarking, not financial advice.

Valuation & Key Ratios

Fundamental Dossier
Market CapRs 47.44 B
Traded: 2026-10-13
P/E Ratio260.66x
FY 082/083 (Q4)
P/B Ratio1.85x
FY 082/083 (Q4)
Reported EPSरु. 1.22
FY 082/083 (Q4) (Ann.)
Book Value (BVPS)रु. 172.32
FY 082/083 (Q4) Audit
Graham Numberरु. 68.78
FY 082/083 (Q4) Model
PEG Ratio-2.45x
Growth: -104.69% (YoY)
DPS / Div Yield-29.91% (रु. -95.1)
FY 081/082 Declared
Promoter Holding: 51%Public Float: 49%

Regulatory Solvency, Asset Quality & Efficiency

082/083 (Q4)
CAR (Capital Fund)11.1%Min 11%
CD Ratio61.07%Max 90%
NPL Ratio9.26%Watch < 5%
Cost of Funds4.02%Avg Deposit Cost
Base Rate5.83%Min Lending Rate
Interest Spread3.5%Max 4.0%
Return on Equity0.71%Equity Return
Return on Assets0.05%Asset Return
Balance Sheet & Profitability Highlights
Deposits:Rs 343.68 B
Loans:Rs 192.02 B
Net Profit:Rs 18.17 Cr
Reserves:Rs 25.65 B
Distributable:-14,186,853,201
Paid-up Capital:Rs 14.92 B
Retained Earnings:-14,186,853,201
NICA Interactive Price Trajectory
रु. 318.00+4.00 (+1.27%)2026-10-13
Period Highरु. 320.40
Period Lowरु. 313.00
Trading Sessions5
Hovered Volume55,755
313315317319320
2026-09-28 (Start)2026-10-13 (Latest)

Financial Intelligence & Key Takeaways

Elevated Multiple: P/E 260.66x (Premium Risk)

Commanding a steep 260.66x earnings multiple, current pricing prices in aggressive expansion, leaving little margin for earnings misses.

Priced Above Graham Value (Rs 68.78)

Stock price trades well above Graham's tangible value (Rs 68.78), relying heavily on anticipated growth rather than asset backing.

Robust Liquidity: CD Ratio 61.07% (28.93% Headroom)

CD ratio stands comfortably at 61.07% against NRB's statutory 90% cap, providing ample 28.93% credit expansion headroom.

Elevated NPL: 9.26% (Credit Stress Alert)

Non-performing loans stand elevated at 9.26%, creating heavy impairment provisioning charges that erode bottom-line profitability.

Subdued Capital Efficiency: ROE 0.71%

Annualized return on equity (ROE) stands depressed at 0.71%, lagging risk-free fixed deposit yields and demanding capital turnaround.

NICA Related News & Market Dispatches

3 Dispatches
बैंकिङ र वित्तीयOct 15

Increasing lending in the private sector, deposits in banks 83 trillion 50 billion

Kathmandu. In the 2 months of the current fiscal year 2083/084, loans from banks and financial institutions to the private sector increased by 1.6 percent (93 billion 52 million) and reached 59 trillion 50 billion 58 million. According to the report on the economic and financial situation up to August published by Nepal Rastra Bank. During the same period last year, such [...]

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प्रमुख समाचारOct 14

Preparing to bring in private investment in the energy sector, LOI will be given to the private sector

Kathmandu. Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Viraj Bhakta Shrestha has said that the necessary policy arrangements to allow the private sector to enter the electricity business have reached the final stage. He informed that preparations are being made to give the Letter of Intent (LOI) to the private sector. While reviewing the work progress of the last 6 months held at the Ministry on Wednesday, Minister Shrestha said that the energy sector will be the basis of the country's economic development [...]

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पुँजी बजारOct 14

NEPSE shock to Vindhyavasini Hydropower, demand clarification within three days

Kathmandu. Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) has suspended the share trading of Vindhyavasini Hydropower Development Company Limited due to late provision of price sensitive information. NEPSE has also directed the company to submit an explanation within three working days. According to NEPSE, the meeting of the board of directors of the company was held on October 26 at 3:30 pm. The meeting will convene the annual general meeting, book [...]

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Quarterly Reports & Disclosures

40 Reports
FYQuarterNet ProfitEPSBook ValueCD RatioNPLP/E
082/083q4Rs 18.17 Cr1.22172.3261.07%9.26%256.6x
082/083q3Rs 14.03 Cr1.27172.9765.39%8.85%246.5x
082/083q2Rs 13.12 Cr1.77198.3367.1%1.57%176.8x
082/083q1Rs 12.22 Cr3.28198.7466.08%6.99%95.4x
081/082q4-3,872,042,781-25.96197.9073.97%8.74%-12.1x
081/082q3Rs 15.68 Cr1.41129.3083.47%5.75%222.0x
081/082q2Rs 15.17 Cr2.04198.9283.19%1.47%153.4x
081/082q1Rs 11.05 Cr2.91203.7979.14%4.24%107.6x
080/081q4Rs 1.38 B9.26202.2477.98%3.41%33.8x
080/081q3Rs 1.91 B17.21205.4785.81%3.08%18.2x
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Corporate Profile

Symbol:NICA
Sector:Commercial Banks
Listed Shares:-
Registrar:NIC Asia Capital Limited
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Banking Liquidity Tracker
As of 2026-10-11
CD Ratio
70.79%(+19.21% Headroom)
0%NRB Limit: 90%
Total Deposits
रु. 8,515 अर्ब
Commercial: Rs 7701B
Total Credit
रु. 6,077 अर्ब
Commercial: Rs 5401B
Interbank Daily Rate2.75%
As of: 2026-10-11NRB Source
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NEPSE Index
2,528.16-0.76%
Banking CD Ratio
71.28%(<90%)
Interbank Rate
2.75%
USD / NPR (Buy)
रु. 134.82
91D T-Bill
3.14%
Source: NRB / NEPSELIVE / 24H