A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS ON STOCK PRICE BEHAVIOR OF NEPALESE COMMERCIAL BANKS

dc.contributor.advisorJoginder Goet
dc.contributor.authorBishal Adhikari
dc.date.accessioned2025-02-05T06:39:39Z
dc.date.available2025-02-05T06:39:39Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.description.abstractThe stock market in Nepal is still in its developmental stages and requires support from various stakeholders to operate efficiently. It's crucial for the government to establish and enforce effective regulations to foster the growth of the stock market. Listed companies play a vital role by adhering to these regulations, promptly disclosing financial statements, avoiding rumors, and refraining from stock price manipulation. This study aims to evaluate the behavior of share prices, particularly focusing on the weak efficient market hypothesis, and determine whether successive price changes are independent or dependent on historical price changes, with a specific emphasis on the banking sector. The primary indicator of a company's profitability from the perspective of ordinary shareholders is the earnings per share (EPS). NABIL boasts the highest EPS at RS.61.912, while Nepal Investment Bank Limited has the lowest at Rs.33.18. Higher earnings typically correlate with better performance. However, there's noticeable fluctuation in dividend per share, with SCBNL offering the highest average dividend of Rs.50.712, while HBL offers the lowest at Rs.28.424. Investors inclined towards longterm investments often favor companies with higher dividend yields. All banks demonstrate healthy and positive price-to-earnings (P/E) multiples. However, the relationship between earnings and price exhibits mixed behavior, emphasizing the need for firms to strike a balance between dividends and retained earnings. Dividend distribution plays a crucial role in achieving organizational goals and satisfying shareholders. Decisions regarding dividends are typically made by the board of directors, considering factors like the cost of paying dividends versus retaining earnings. The allocation of profits between dividend payouts and retained earnings significantly impacts the market value of shares. Therefore, it's imperative for companies to adopt a prudent policy that aligns with both shareholders' interests and corporate objectives. Keywords: Market Price Per Share, Dividend Per Share, Price Earnings Ratio, Book Value Per Share, Return on Assets And Return on Equity
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14540/23947
dc.language.isoen_US
dc.publisherShanker Dev Campus
dc.titleA COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS ON STOCK PRICE BEHAVIOR OF NEPALESE COMMERCIAL BANKS
dc.typeThesis
local.academic.levelMasters
local.affiliatedinstitute.titleShanker Dev Campus
local.institute.titleFaculty of Management
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