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Indusind Bank (IIB) Earnings: 4Q Net Income Lags Behind Estimates Despite Rise in Interest Income

  • IndusInd Bank’s net income for Q4 was 23.5 billion rupees, up 15% year-over-year but missed estimates of 23.77 billion rupees.
  • The gross non-performing assets remained constant at 1.92% compared to the previous quarter, which was higher than the estimated 1.89%.
  • Provisions for the bank stood at 8.99 billion rupees, down 3.7% from the previous quarter, which was lower than the estimated 10.39 billion rupees.
  • Interest income was reported at 122 billion rupees, up by 22% year-over-year, which surpassed the estimates of 120.33 billion rupees.
  • The bank reported an increase in interest expense at 68.2 billion rupees, up by 27% year-over-year, higher than the estimate of 65.78 billion rupees.
  • Operating profit for the bank was 40.3 billion rupees, up 7.5% year-over-year but fell short of the estimated 42.17 billion rupees.
  • Other income amounted to 25 billion rupees, up 16% year-over-year, slightly above the estimated 24.61 billion rupees.
  • The bank’s investment ratings comprised 44 buys, 4 holds, and 1 sell.

Indusind Bank on Smartkarma

Indusind Bank‘s analyst coverage on Smartkarma has seen a notable report by Hemindra Hazari, a prominent independent analyst. In his bearish insight titled “Need to Reactivate the Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee in the Wake of the IndusInd Bank Fiasco,” Hazari highlights the importance of Indian companies reactivating their Stakeholders Relationship Committee. The report underscores the need for stronger engagement with stakeholders to enhance governance, particularly in light of recent challenges faced by Indusind Bank.

Hazari emphasizes the significance of proactive stakeholder engagement to avoid potential governance lapses and public scrutiny. The rejection of an independent director’s re-appointment by shareholders signals a shift in institutional investors’ reliance on proxy advisory firms. The report points out the necessity for corporate boards to be better prepared to engage with stakeholders effectively, suggesting the reactivation and re-orientation of the Stakeholders Relationship Committee for improved governance practices within Indusind Bank and other Indian companies.


A look at Indusind Bank Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value4
Dividend4
Growth4
Resilience4
Momentum3
OVERALL SMART SCORE3.8

Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma

Based on the Smartkarma Smart Scores, Indusind Bank shows a promising long-term outlook. With strong scores across Value, Dividend, Growth, and Resilience, the bank appears well-positioned for future success. These scores indicate that Indusind Bank is performing well in terms of its financial health, ability to provide returns to shareholders, potential for expansion, and ability to withstand economic challenges. While the Momentum score is slightly lower, the overall high scores reflect positively on the bank’s overall outlook.

Indusind Bank Limited, a Mumbai-based Indian new generation bank established in 1994, offers a variety of banking and financial services including wholesale banking, credit monitoring, risk management, and investment banking. With branches across India as well as offices in Dubai and London, the bank has established a strong presence in the financial sector. The combination of solid Smart Scores in key areas indicates that Indusind Bank is well-equipped to thrive in the long term.


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