Nepal Bank (XNEP:NBL) ROA %: 1.36% (As of Apr. 2026) — Near Median


XNEP:NBL Nepal Bank Ltd XNEP:NBL
80 GF Score
Price NPR269.90
GF Value NPR288.37
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Nepal Bank ROA %?

Nepal Bank XNEP:NBL +1.66% 80 ROA % is 1.36% as of Apr. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 1.35. GuruFocus rates XNEP:NBL with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of NPR288.37 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,529 Banks companies, Nepal Bank ranks worse than 54.48% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Nepal Bank's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was NPR5,953 Mil. Nepal Bank's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was NPR437,271 Mil. Therefore, Nepal Bank's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 1.36%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Nepal Bank's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

XNEP:NBL' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01   Med: 1.35   Max: 2.77
Current: 0.92

During the past 13 years, Nepal Bank's highest ROA % was 2.77%. The lowest was 0.01%. And the median was 1.35%.

XNEP:NBL's ROA % is ranked worse than
54.48% of 1529 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.98 vs XNEP:NBL: 0.92

Nepal Bank  (XNEP:NBL) ROA % Explanation

ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A bank’s ROA % is typically well under 2%.

Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:

ROA %(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=5952.516/437270.9785
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(5952.516 / 13719.752)*(13719.752 / 437270.9785)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=43.39 %*0.0314
=1.36 %

Note: The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) revenue data.

* 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.


Be Aware

Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).

Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.

E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.


Nepal Bank ROA % Related Terms


Nepal Bank ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nepal Bank's ROA % 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.

Nepal Bank ROA % Chart

Nepal Bank Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.43 1.21 1.23 0.01 0.83

Nepal Bank Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
ROA % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.52 1.03 0.59 0.69 1.36

Nepal Bank ROA % Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Nepal Bank's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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.


Nepal Bank ROA % vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Nepal Bank's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nepal Bank's ROA % falls into.


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Nepal Bank ROA % Calculation

Nepal Bank's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Jul. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (A: Jul. 2024 )+Total Assets (A: Jul. 2025 ))/ count )
=3078.031/( (340353.228+398641.671)/ 2 )
=3078.031/369497.4495
=0.83 %

Nepal Bank's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Apr. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Jan. 2026 )+Total Assets (Q: Apr. 2026 ))/ count )
=5952.516/( (423779.08+450762.877)/ 2 )
=5952.516/437270.9785
=1.36 %

* 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.

In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) net income data. ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of 1.36% mean?
Nepal Bank (XNEP:NBL) has a ROA % of 1.36% as of Apr. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Nepal Bank and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.35. Over the past decade, Nepal Bank's ROA % has ranged from 0.01 to 2.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Nepal Bank ranks #833 out of 1529 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 54.5%.
Is Nepal Bank's ROA % too high?
Nepal Bank's current ROA % of 1.36% is near median its 10-year median of 1.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 2.77. The Banks industry median ROA % is 0.98. Nepal Bank's value of 1.36% is 38.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nepal Bank ranks #833 out of 1529 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nepal Bank has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nepal Bank's ROA % compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Nepal Bank ranks #833 out of 1529 companies for ROA %. This places Nepal Bank in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 0.98. Nepal Bank's value of 1.36% is 38.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Nepal Bank's own ROA % has ranged from 0.01 to 2.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.35 vs. the industry median of 0.98, Nepal Bank has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROA % for a Banks company?
The median ROA % among Banks companies is 0.98, based on 1,529 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nepal Bank's current ROA % of 1.36% is 38.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Nepal Bank and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median ROA % is 0.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nepal Bank's current ROA % is 1.36%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nepal Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nepal Bank (XNEP:NBL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NPR288.37, compared to a current price of NPR269.90 — trading 6.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 1.36%, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.35 and 38.8% above the Banks industry median of 0.98. Nepal Bank's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nepal Bank (XNEP:NBL), the current ROA % is 1.36% 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 Nepal Bank (XNEP:NBL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nepal Bank stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NPR269.90 is trading 6.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of NPR288.37. GuruFocus considers Nepal Bank to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XNEP:NBL:

  • ROA %: 1.36% (near median its 10-year median of 1.35)
  • GF Value™: NPR288.37 vs. price of NPR269.90 (6.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 38.8% above the Banks median (#833 of 1529)

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


Nepal Bank Business Description

Address Dharmapath, Newroad, G.P.O, Box: 36, Kathmandu, NPL
Nepal Bank Ltd is engaged in providing banking products and services. It offers products and services such as deposits and accounts services, loans and advances to corporate and consumers, remittance services, and products. The bank operates in the segments of Banking, Treasury, Remittance, and Government. It derives maximum revenue from the Banking segment, which involves functions like collecting deposits and lending activities, among other similar activities. It provides banking through its branch offices in different geographical locations within the country.
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