Dividend History of Standard Chartered Bank Nepal Limited (SCB)
Standard Chartered Bank Nepal Limited (SCB) has one of the best dividend history when compared to other banking companies listed in Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE). The banks dividend history in the past ten years ranges from 11.84% to as high as 105.26%.
The bank has an average dividend history of 41.095% per year within the last ten fiscal years. However the banks dividend history can be seen as falling within the last couple of years.
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Dividend History of Standard Chartered Bank Nepal (SCB)
The table below presents the dividend history of Standard Chartered Bank Nepal (SCB) since fiscal year 2068/69.
| Fiscal Year | Bonus Shares (%) | Cash Dividend (%) | Total Dividend (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78/79 | 0 | 16.51% | 16.51% |
| 77/78 | 10 | 3.6 | 13.06 |
| 76/77 | 7 | 4.84 | 11.84 |
| 75/76 | 0 | 22.5 | 22.5 |
| 74/75 | 0 | 17.5 | 17.5 |
| 73/74 | 100 | 5.26 | 105.26 |
| 72/73 | 33.33 | 1.75 | 35.08 |
| 71/72 | 25 | 19.21 | 44.21 |
| 70/71 | 10 | 41.5 | 51.5 |
| 69/70 | 10 | 40 | 50 |
| 68/69 | 15 | 45 | 60 |
About the Company
Standard Chartered Bank Nepal Limited (SCB) is the only international bank currently operating in Nepal since 1987 A.D. The Bank is an integral part of Standard Chartered Group having an ownership of 70.21% in the company with 29.79% shares owned by the general public of Nepal. It is present in 59 markets and serves customers in close to 150 markets around Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
SCB is also actively engaged with the communities in raising awareness around Financial Literacy, Environment, Health and Education including conducting relief activities for COVID-19 pandemic.
As per the latest financial report of Standard Chartered Bank Nepal (SCB) for fiscal year 2078/79, the company has posted a net profit of Rs 2.26 billion. The company has earning per share of Rs 24.07 and net worth per share of Rs 192.00.
The dividend capacity of Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) for fiscal year 2078/79 is 16.90%. And the recent Board meeting has proposed 16.51% Cash Dividend for fiscal year 2078/79 subject to approval by NRB and upcoming AGM.
Key Financial Ratios of SCB for fiscal year 2078/79
| Earning Per Share (EPS) | Rs 24.07 |
| Net Worth Per Share | Rs 192.00 |
| Dividend Capacity | 16.90% |
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