Overview of AU Small Finance Bank’s Recent Performance:
On the last trading day, AU Small Finance Bank opened at ₹739.35 and closed at ₹736.85. The stock witnessed a high of ₹741.1 and a low of ₹703.5, contributing to a market capitalization of ₹47,499.71 crore. The 52-week high and low stand at ₹813 and ₹548.15, respectively, with a total of 80,794 shares traded on the BSE.
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The recent crash in AU Small Finance Bank’s stock can be attributed to a 13% decline, driven by challenges in the October-December quarter of the financial year 2023-24. The bank reported a 4% decrease in net profit to Rs 375 crore for the December 2023 quarter, primarily due to a rise in bad loans. The stock opened at Rs 678.75 on BSE, quickly dropping by 13.28% to a low of Rs 625. As of 10 am, it was trading at Rs 644.10, reflecting a 9% decrease.
Market Indicators and Stakeholder Distribution:
The lower price band for AU Small Finance Bank shares is at Rs 601.85, marking a 15% decline. The bank’s market cap on BSE is Rs 43,075.76 crore, showing a 16.56% increase over the last year. As of December 2023, promoters held a 25.46% stake, while the public held 74.54% of the bank’s shares. Investors are advised to stay informed about the bank’s performance as it navigates challenges in the financial landscape.
Total income increased to Rs 3186 crore
The bank’s overall income saw a rise, reaching Rs 3,186 crore, as per the recently released data. This marks an increase from Rs 2,413 crore recorded in the same period last year. Specifically, interest income also showed growth, reaching Rs 2,736 crore compared to Rs 2,118 crore in the December quarter of the previous financial year.
However, there’s a concern regarding Non-Performing Assets (NPAs). By the end of December 2023, AU Small Finance Bank’s gross NPA rose to 1.98% of total loans, up from 1.81% a year ago. The net NPA also experienced an increase, reaching 0.68%. Citi, a brokerage firm, has maintained a ‘neutral’ stance on AU Small Finance Bank’s stock but has adjusted the target price to Rs 790 from the earlier Rs 832.