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Union Bank Of India (UNBK) Earnings: 1Q Net Income Misses Estimates Despite Improved Operating Profit

  • Net income: 36.8 billion rupees, up 14% year-on-year, but missed the estimate of 37.2 billion rupees.
  • Gross non-performing assets (NPA): Improved to 4.54% from 4.76% quarter-on-quarter.
  • Provisions: Increased significantly to 27.6 billion rupees from 12.6 billion rupees quarter-on-quarter.
  • Interest income: 263.6 billion rupees, up 12% year-on-year.
  • Interest expense: 169.5 billion rupees, up 16% year-on-year.
  • Other income: 45 billion rupees, up 15% year-on-year.
  • Provision for loan losses: 16.5 billion rupees, up 11% quarter-on-quarter.
  • Operating profit: 77.9 billion rupees, up 8.5% year-on-year, exceeding the estimate of 70.64 billion rupees.
  • Analyst ratings: 8 buys, 2 holds, 1 sell.

Union Bank Of India on Smartkarma

Analyst coverage of Union Bank Of India on Smartkarma provides insightful perspectives on the company’s recent developments. Brian Freitas, in his report “Union Bank of India (UNBK IN) Placement: Using Index Inclusion Well,” notes the bank’s plans to raise INR 30bn through a QIP. With the stock trading cheaper than its peers and index inclusion imminent, the timing for this raise appears opportune.

Sumeet Singh, in the report “Union Bank of India QIP – Well-Flagged and Just in Time for Index Inclusion,” highlights the strategic move by Union Bank Of India to raise up to US$370m through its QIP. The well-flagged nature of the deal and the company’s focus on enhancing free float and capital position are key points of interest for investors considering the stock.


A look at Union Bank Of India Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value5
Dividend5
Growth5
Resilience5
Momentum2
OVERALL SMART SCORE4.4

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

Union Bank of India has received high Smart Scores across various factors, indicating a positive long-term outlook. With top scores in Value, Dividend, Growth, and Resilience, the company is positioned well for sustainable performance and stability. These scores reflect strong fundamentals, attractive valuation, consistent dividend payouts, robust growth potential, and resilience to market fluctuations. Although the Momentum score is comparatively lower, the overall outlook remains optimistic for Union Bank of India.

As a leading provider of banking services in India, Union Bank offers a comprehensive range of financial solutions including retail and commercial banking, investment management, treasury services, and more. The company’s focus on customer service is evident through its online tele-banking facility and various ATM services, catering to the diverse needs of its clientele. With high Smart Scores in key areas, Union Bank of India appears well-equipped to navigate the competitive banking sector and deliver value to its stakeholders in the long run.

Summary:
Union Bank of India Limited provides a full range of banking services throughout India. The Company’s activities include retail banking, commercial and personal banking, investment management, treasury and NRI services, cash management and assorted ATM facilities. Union Bank has an online tele-banking facility for all its core banking customers.


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