In the first quarter of fiscal year 2081/82, Arun Valley Hydropower Development Company Limited (AHPC) demonstrated robust financial growth across multiple metrics. The company’s paid-up capital doubled, reaching Rs. 3.73 Arba, up from Rs. 1.87 Arba in Q1 2080/81, while its reserves and surplus surged by 231.59%, rising from Rs. 7.70 crores to Rs. 25.53 crores, indicating enhanced financial resilience.
Property, plant, and equipment assets increased by 3.83% to Rs. 2.61 Arba, reflecting continued infrastructure investments. The company’s investment portfolio also grew substantially by 64.94%, totaling Rs. 1.23 Arba compared to Rs. 74.83 crores in the previous year’s quarter. Revenue from power sales was a major highlight, soaring by 485.57% to Rs. 7.74 crores from Rs. 1.32 crores, driving a significant increase in net profit, which jumped 720.51% to Rs. 11.32 crores, up from Rs. 1.38 crores last year.
Administrative expenses rose by 40.37% to Rs. 11.10 lakhs, while finance expenses sharply declined by 70.72%, dropping from Rs. 4.21 crores to Rs. 1.23 crores, likely contributing to the boosted net profit. The company’s annualized earnings per share (EPS) climbed to Rs. 12.12, a 310.26% increase from Rs. 2.96 last year. Net worth per share also saw a modest improvement of 2.60%, reaching Rs. 106.83, compared to Rs. 104.12 in the previous period.
By the quarter’s close, AHPC’s price-to-earnings (PE) ratio was recorded at 23.84, with a market price of Rs. 289 per share.
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Financial Summary – Arun Valley Hydropower Development Company
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