EARNINGS RELEASE FOR THE YEAR 2023
MASRAF AL RAYAN REPORTS A NET PROFIT OF QAR 1,452 MILLION FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2023
- Net Profit of QAR 1,452 million, an increase of +8% year on year
- Total Income reached QAR 9.56 billion, compared to QAR 7.14 billion for the same period last year
- Net financing assets closed at QAR 108.2 billion and Deposits at QAR 92.7 billion
- Cost to Income (efficiency) ratio 25.6%
- The Capital Adequacy ratio stood at 22.05%
Doha, January 23, 2024:
Masraf Al Rayan Q.P.S.C today released its consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023 with a Net Profit attributable to the equity holders of the bank of QAR 1,452 million. The results issued are subject to Qatar Central Bank’s approval and endorsement by shareholders at the Bank’s Annual General Assembly.
His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Bin Qassim Al Thani, Chairman of the Board stated:
“Masraf al Rayan ended 2023 on a firm footing, delivering increased profitability of QAR 1,452 million. Total revenues for the Group rose by QAR 2.4bn and operating expenses decreased by QAR 282 million compared to last year. The results reflect strong performance, across all geographies and subsidiaries, in line with the bank’s strategic direction.”
Commenting on the year-end financial performance, Fahad Bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, Group Chief Executive Officer said:
“Masraf al Rayan generated solid Net Operating Income of QAR 3.5 billion during the year owing to diversified revenue streams from financing, investment income, fee and foreign currency activities. The bank has been successful in optimizing its cost base and achieved a Cost to Income ratio of 25.6%. We continue to strengthen our balance sheet, enrich our non-performing coverage, and enhance our non-performing financing ratio. We face the coming year with confidence and energy, with a clear focus to deliver seamless, customer-first journeys through full digitization across web, mobile, and physical touchpoints as we roll out our technology strategy.”
Key Financial Highlights
| Balance Sheet - QAR billion | 2023 | 2022 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | 164 | 168 | -2% |
| Financing assets | 108 | 118 | -8% |
| Investments | 39 | 32 | 22% |
| Deposits | 93 | 97 | -5% |
| Total Shareholders' Equity | 23.6 | 23.1 | 2% |
| Income Statement - QAR million | 2023 | 2022 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total income | 9,560 | 7,137 | 34% |
| Net operating profit | 3,554 | 4,251 | -16% |
| Operating Expenses | 909 | 1,178 | 23% |
| Net Impairement Charges | 1,164 | 1,710 | 32% |
| Net profit attributable to shareholders | 1,452 | 1,344 | 8% |
| Earnings Per Share (QAR) | 0.151 | 0.140 | 8% |
| Group ratios | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (%) | ||
| Cost to Income | 25.6% | 27.7% |
| Loan Quality | ||
| Non-Performing loans (QAR million) | 6,425 | 7,295 |
| NPL ratio (%) | 5.71% | 5.99% |
| Capital Management (%) | ||
| Capital adequacy ratio (CAR) | 22.05% | 20.29% |
Cash Dividend
After reviewing the audited financials today, the Board was satisfied with the 2023 financial performance and has recommended (subject to QCB approval) to the Annual General Assembly the distribution of a cash dividend of 10% of the nominal share value, i.e. QAR 0.10 per share.