New Risk • May 22
New minor risk - Financial data availability The company's latest financial reports are more than 6 months old. Last reported fiscal period ended September 2025. This is considered a minor risk. If the company has not reported its earnings on time, it may have been delayed due to audit problems or it may be finding it difficult to reconcile its accounts. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (7.6% average weekly change). Negative equity (-৳24b). Earnings have declined by 91% per year over the past 5 years. Revenue is less than US$1m. Minor Risks Latest financial reports are more than 6 months old (reported September 2025 fiscal period end). Market cap is less than US$100m (৳3.85b market cap, or US$31.4m). 공시 • May 04
AB Bank PLC., Annual General Meeting, Jun 18, 2026 AB Bank PLC., Annual General Meeting, Jun 18, 2026, at 10:00 Central Asia Standard Time. Location: hybrid system, at kurmitola golf club, dhaka cantonment, dhaka 1206, dhaka Bangladesh 공시 • Oct 27
AB Bank PLC. to Report Q3, 2025 Results on Oct 30, 2025 AB Bank PLC. announced that they will report Q3, 2025 results on Oct 30, 2025 공시 • Jul 21
AB Bank PLC. to Report Q2, 2025 Results on Jul 31, 2025 AB Bank PLC. announced that they will report Q2, 2025 results After-Market on Jul 31, 2025 공시 • Jun 02
AB Bank PLC., Annual General Meeting, Aug 05, 2025 AB Bank PLC., Annual General Meeting, Aug 05, 2025, at 10:00 Central Asia Standard Time. Location: hybrid system, Bangladesh 공시 • May 22
AB Bank PLC. to Report Q1, 2025 Results on May 31, 2025 AB Bank PLC. announced that they will report Q1, 2025 results on May 31, 2025 공시 • Apr 21
AB Bank PLC. to Report Q1, 2025 Results on Apr 30, 2025 AB Bank PLC. announced that they will report Q1, 2025 results on Apr 30, 2025 공시 • Dec 09
AB Bank Announces Managing Director Changes Tarique Afzal, managing director of the country's first private commercial bank -AB Bank (Arab Bangladesh Bank) - has resigned from his position citing health grounds. Mr. Afzal left the country for Canada on December 01, He sent his resignation from Canada. He submitted his resignation letter to the bank's board of directors on Friday from Canada and Board accepted it in its meeting held on Sunday, a senior bank official confirmed to The Financial Express. Syed Mizanur Rahman, the bank's additional managing director, has taken on the role of managing director in the interim. The official also mentioned that the resignation will now be sent to the central bank for necessary approval. Mr. Afzal joined AB Bank in 2018 as a deputy managing director and was appointed as the president and managing director in July 2019. Mr. Afzal had previously faced controversy due to his active involvement in politics. Despite his position as AB Bank's managing director, he was a member of the Awami League's international subcommittee. However, his colleagues informed The FE that they had never seen him attend any party meetings or engage in political activities. Reported Earnings • Nov 07
Third quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: ৳0.03 (vs ৳0.13 in 3Q 2023) Third quarter 2024 results: EPS: ৳0.03 (down from ৳0.13 in 3Q 2023). Revenue: ৳1.14b (down 40% from 3Q 2023). Net income: ৳28.8m (down 75% from 3Q 2023). Profit margin: 2.5% (down from 6.0% in 3Q 2023). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 2% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 15% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Oct 29
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 15% After last week's 15% share price decline to ৳7.10, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 9.5x. Average trailing P/E is 5x in the Banks industry in Bangladesh. Total loss to shareholders of 45% over the past three years. 공시 • Oct 28
AB Bank PLC. to Report Q3, 2024 Results on Oct 31, 2024 AB Bank PLC. announced that they will report Q3, 2024 results on Oct 31, 2024 Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Aug 14
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 38% After last week's 38% share price gain to ৳11.30, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 15.2x. Average trailing P/E is 6x in the Banks industry in Bangladesh. Total loss to shareholders of 23% over the past three years. New Risk • Aug 06
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of Bangladeshi stocks, typically moving 6.8% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (6.8% average weekly change). Market cap is less than US$100m (৳6.18b market cap, or US$52.4m). Reported Earnings • Aug 06
Second quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: ৳0.04 (vs ৳0.30 in 2Q 2023) Second quarter 2024 results: EPS: ৳0.04 (down from ৳0.30 in 2Q 2023). Revenue: ৳1.87b (down 31% from 2Q 2023). Net income: ৳37.3m (down 86% from 2Q 2023). Profit margin: 2.0% (down from 10.0% in 2Q 2023). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 10% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 20% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. 공시 • Jul 29
AB Bank PLC. to Report Q2, 2024 Results on Jul 31, 2024 AB Bank PLC. announced that they will report Q2, 2024 results on Jul 31, 2024 Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jul 07
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 16% After last week's 16% share price gain to ৳7.80, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 7.9x. Average trailing P/E is 5x in the Banks industry in Bangladesh. Total loss to shareholders of 39% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • May 09
First quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: ৳0.12 (vs ৳0.11 in 1Q 2023) First quarter 2024 results: EPS: ৳0.12 (up from ৳0.11 in 1Q 2023). Revenue: ৳1.94b (up 14% from 1Q 2023). Net income: ৳104.2m (up 7.4% from 1Q 2023). Profit margin: 5.4% (down from 5.7% in 1Q 2023). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 16% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 6% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. 공시 • May 07
AB Bank PLC., Annual General Meeting, Jun 12, 2024 AB Bank PLC., Annual General Meeting, Jun 12, 2024, at 10:30 Bangladesh Standard Time. Location: Sena Malancha, Dhaka Cantonment, Western side of Naval Headquarters on Airport Road Dhaka Bangladesh 공시 • Apr 23
AB Bank PLC. to Report Fiscal Year 2023 Results on Apr 29, 2024 AB Bank PLC. announced that they will report fiscal year 2023 results on Apr 29, 2024 New Risk • Mar 04
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of Bangladeshi stocks, typically moving 7.4% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (7.4% average weekly change). Market cap is less than US$100m (৳9.40b market cap, or US$85.7m). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Feb 05
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 24% After last week's 24% share price gain to ৳10.50, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 12.4x. Average trailing P/E is 7x in the Banks industry in Bangladesh. Total returns to shareholders of 10% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Nov 04
Third quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: ৳0.13 (vs ৳0.12 in 3Q 2022) Third quarter 2023 results: EPS: ৳0.13 (up from ৳0.12 in 3Q 2022). Revenue: ৳1.88b (down 3.3% from 3Q 2022). Net income: ৳113.2m (up 13% from 3Q 2022). Profit margin: 6.0% (up from 5.1% in 3Q 2022). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 25% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 2% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. 공시 • Oct 24
AB Bank Limited to Report Q3, 2023 Results on Oct 31, 2023 AB Bank Limited announced that they will report Q3, 2023 results on Oct 31, 2023 Reported Earnings • Jul 27
Second quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: ৳0.31 (vs ৳0.23 in 2Q 2022) Second quarter 2023 results: EPS: ৳0.31 (up from ৳0.23 in 2Q 2022). Revenue: ৳2.69b (up 21% from 2Q 2022). Net income: ৳270.1m (up 34% from 2Q 2022). Profit margin: 10.0% (in line with 2Q 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 34% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 15% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Reported Earnings • May 07
First quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: ৳0.13 (vs ৳0.18 in 1Q 2022) First quarter 2023 results: EPS: ৳0.13 (down from ৳0.18 in 1Q 2022). Revenue: ৳1.72b (down 2.9% from 1Q 2022). Net income: ৳116.2m (down 23% from 1Q 2022). Profit margin: 6.8% (down from 8.6% in 1Q 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Board Change • Nov 16
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there is only 1 independent director on the board. The company's board is composed of: 1 independent director. 5 non-independent directors. Independent Director Shafiqul Alam was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2020. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Reported Earnings • Nov 06
Third quarter 2022 earnings released Third quarter 2022 results: Revenue: ৳1.95b (up 37% from 3Q 2021). Net income: ৳100.0m (down 11% from 3Q 2021). Profit margin: 5.1% (down from 7.9% in 3Q 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 79% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 12% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. 공시 • Aug 04
AB Bank Limited Appoints Khairul Alam Choudhury as Chairman AB Bank Limited informed that the Board of Directors elected Mr. Khairul Alam Choudhury as the Chairman of the Company. Reported Earnings • Jul 29
Second quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: ৳0.24 (vs ৳0.15 in 2Q 2021) Second quarter 2022 results: EPS: ৳0.24 (up from ৳0.15 in 2Q 2021). Revenue: ৳2.23b (up 42% from 2Q 2021). Net income: ৳201.5m (up 55% from 2Q 2021). Profit margin: 9.1% (up from 8.3% in 2Q 2021). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 83% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 9% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Upcoming Dividend • May 18
Upcoming dividend of ৳0.20 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 25 May 2022. Payment date: 07 August 2022. The company last paid an ordinary dividend in March 2012. The average dividend yield among industry peers is 5.5%. 공시 • Apr 28
AB Bank Limited Recommends Cash Dividend for the Year Ended December 31, 2021 The board of directors of AB Bank Limited has recommended 2% cash dividend for the year ended December 31, 2021. Date of AGM is July 7, 2022. Board Change • Apr 27
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there is only 1 independent director on the board. The company's board is composed of: 1 independent director. 6 non-independent directors. Independent Director Shafiqul Alam was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2020. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Aug 16
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 16% share price gain to ৳16.30, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 26.9x. Average trailing P/E is 8x in the Banks industry in Bangladesh. Total returns to shareholders of 35% over the past three years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • May 20
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 20% share price gain to ৳12.00, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 22.1x. Average trailing P/E is 8x in the Banks industry in Bangladesh. Total returns to shareholders of 3.4% over the past three years. Is New 90 Day High Low • Jan 14
New 90-day high: ৳13.20 The company is up 35% from its price of ৳9.80 on 15 October 2020. The Bangladeshi market is up 16% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Banks industry, which is up 12% over the same period. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Dec 29
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 16% share price gain to ৳12.40, the stock is trading at a trailing P/E ratio of 45.9x, up from the previous P/E ratio of 39.6x. This compares to an average P/E of 7x in the Banks industry in Bangladesh. Total return to shareholders over the past three years is a loss of 39%. Is New 90 Day High Low • Dec 28
New 90-day high: ৳12.50 The company is up 18% from its price of ৳10.60 on 29 September 2020. The Bangladeshi market is up 5.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Banks industry, which is up 1.0% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Dec 07
New 90-day high: ৳11.30 The company is up 10.0% from its price of ৳10.30 on 08 September 2020. The Bangladeshi market is flat over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Banks industry, which is up 3.0% over the same period.