AU Small Finance Bank Q2 net profit jumps 87% at Rs322cr

AU small Finance Bank saw 26.51% higher revenues for the quarter ended Sep-20 at Rs1,498cr. Operating profit reported on a consolidated basis showed 67.92% yoy growth

October 28, 2020 7:11 IST India Infoline News Service

AU Small FInance BANK saw 26.51% higher revenues for the quarter ended Sep-20 at Rs1,498cr. Operating profit reported on a consolidated basis showed 67.92% yoy growth at Rs466cr. The Net profit for the Sep-20 quarter was up 87.2% yoy at Rs322cr.


The impact was visible on the margins too. Operating margins moved up by 750 bps to 31.13% while the net profit margins were up by 700 bps at 21.49% on a yoy basis. The growth on a yoy basis was on the back of improved asset quality too.
Here are the financial highlights


Particulars Sep-20 Quarter Growth (YOY) Growth (QOQ)
Total Revenues Rs1,498cr +26.51% +6.26%
Operating Profit Rs466cr +67.92% +4.65%
Net Profits Rs322cr +87.20% +60.29%
Key Ratios Sep-20 Quarter Sep-19 Quarter Jun-20 Quarter
Diluted EPS Rs10.47 Rs5.79 Rs6.52
Operating Margins 31.13% 23.45% 31.60%
Net Profit Margin 21.49% 14.50% 14.24%
Gross NPA (%) 1.54% 2.01% 1.69%
Net NPA (%) 0.45% 1.14% 0.62%
Return on Assets 0.73% 0.49% 0.46%



Key takeaways from the Sep-20 quarter results

  • The big takeaway was the sharp fall in the gross NPA level to 1.54%. With substantial provisions already made, the net NPAs are now at just 0.45%. The ROA has, as a result, moved up sharply to 0.73%, much higher than private sector standards.
  • The CASA ratio which is the ratio of low cost current and savings account deposits in the overall mix is up from 16% to 21% of the mix, holding promise of further tempering of cost of funds for the SFB.
  • The overall AUM has moved up to Rs30,590cr a growth of 10% yoy. The retail AUM dominates at 84% of the mix.

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