Himalayan Bank (XNEP:HBL) Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) %: 3.65% (As of Apr. 2026)

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XNEP:HBL Himalayan Bank Ltd XNEP:HBL
71 GF Score
Price NPR202.00
GF Value NPR217.78
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Himalayan Bank Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) %?

Himalayan Bank XNEP:HBL +0.65% 71 Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % is 3.65% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates XNEP:HBL with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of NPR217.78 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % is a measure of the difference between the interest income generated by banks or other financial institutions and the amount of interest paid out to their lenders (for example, deposits), relative to the amount of their interest-earning assets. It is usually calculated as a percentage of what the financial institution earns on loans in a time period and other assets minus the interest paid on borrowed funds divided by the average amount of the assets on which it earned income in that time period (the average earning assets).

GuruFocus calculates Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % as Net Interest Income (for Banks) divided by its average earning assets. Himalayan Bank's annualized Net Interest Income (for Banks) for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was NPR9,033 Mil. Himalayan Bank's average earning assets for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was NPR247,157 Mil. Therefore, Himalayan Bank's annualized Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 3.65%.


Himalayan Bank  (XNEP:HBL) Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % Explanation

The negative value of Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % mean the firm pays more interest for its debt than the interest revenue generated from its investment.


Himalayan Bank Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % Related Terms


Himalayan Bank Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Himalayan Bank's Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Himalayan Bank Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % Chart

Himalayan Bank Annual Data
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Himalayan Bank Quarterly Data
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Himalayan Bank Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Himalayan Bank's Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Himalayan Bank Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Himalayan Bank's Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Himalayan Bank's Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % falls into.


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Himalayan Bank Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % Calculation

Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % (NIM) is a measure of the difference between the interest income generated by banks or other financial institutions and the amount of interest paid out to their lenders (for example, deposits), relative to the amount of their interest-earning assets. It is usually calculated as a percentage of what the financial institution earns on loans in a time period and other assets minus the interest paid on borrowed funds divided by the average amount of the assets on which it earned income in that time period (the average earning assets).

Himalayan Bank's annualized Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as

Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) %(A: Jul. 2025 )
=(Interest Income + Interest Expense)/Average Earning Assets
=Net Interest Income (for Banks)/( (Earning Assets (A: Jul. 2024 ) + Earning Assets (A: Jul. 2025 ))/ count )
=10924.526/( (226220.336 + 229417.916)/ 2 )
=10924.526/227819.126
=4.80 %

where

Earning Assets(A: Jul. 2024 )
=Money Market Investments + Net Loan + Securities & Investments
=0 + 226220.336 + 0
=226220.336

Earning Assets(A: Jul. 2025 )
=Money Market Investments + Net Loan + Securities & Investments
=0 + 229417.916 + 0
=229417.916

Himalayan Bank's annualized Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) %(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=(Interest Income + Interest Expense)/Average Earning Assets
=Net Interest Income (for Banks)/( (Earning Assets (Q: Jan. 2026 ) + Earning Assets (Q: Apr. 2026 ))/ count )
=9032.708/( (248403.654 + 245910.836)/ 2 )
=9032.708/247157.245
=3.65 %

where

Earning Assets(Q: Jan. 2026 )
=Money Market Investments + Net Loan + Securities & Investments
=0 + 248403.654 + 0
=248403.654

Earning Assets(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=Money Market Investments + Net Loan + Securities & Investments
=0 + 245910.836 + 0
=245910.836

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Note: Interest Expense is the negative value.

In the calculation of annual Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) %, the Net Interest Income (for Banks) of the last fiscal year and the average earning assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the Net Interest Income (for Banks) data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) net interest income data. Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % is displayed in the 30-year financial page for Banks.

What does a Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % of 3.65% mean?
Himalayan Bank (XNEP:HBL) has a Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % of 3.65% as of Apr. 2026. Net interest margin is the ratio of a bank's net interest income to its average two-period earning assets. View historical data on Himalayan Bank and its competitors.
Is Himalayan Bank's Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % too high?
Himalayan Bank's current Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % is 3.65%. Overall, Himalayan Bank has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Himalayan Bank's Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % compare to competitors?
Himalayan Bank's Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % of 3.65% can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % for a Banks company?
A good Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % depends on the Banks industry context. However, Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % mean?
A high Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net interest margin is the ratio of a bank's net interest income to its average two-period earning assets. View historical data on Himalayan Bank and its competitors. Himalayan Bank's current Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % is 3.65%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Himalayan Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Himalayan Bank (XNEP:HBL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NPR217.78, compared to a current price of NPR202.00 — trading 7.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % is 3.65%. Himalayan Bank's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % calculated?
Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Himalayan Bank (XNEP:HBL), the current Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % is 3.65% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Himalayan Bank (XNEP:HBL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Himalayan Bank stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NPR202.00 is trading 7.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NPR217.78. GuruFocus considers Himalayan Bank to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XNEP:HBL:

  • Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) %: 3.65%
  • GF Value™: NPR217.78 vs. price of NPR202.00 (7.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XNEP:HBL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Himalayan Bank Business Description

Address Kamaladi, P.O. Box: 20590, Kathmandu, NPL
Himalayan Bank Ltd is a Nepal based company involved in the banking business. It includes products such as Loans and Advances, Letter of Credit, Guarantee, Remittance, Card Services, Bills purchase and discounting, Collection services, and many more. It also offers remittance services, card services, and other ancillary services like safe deposit locker services, as well as a wide range of electronic banking facilities. The products and services are offered to personal and business customers in Nepal. The company's maximum revenue is from the Loan and Advances product. Operates geographically within Nepal, with maximum revenue from Bagmati.
71GF Score

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