UCO Bank, formerly United Commercial Bank, is a major Indian commercial bank headquartered in Kolkata, West Bengal. Established in 1943, UCO Bank is a government-owned bank that provides a range of banking services to its customers. It has a network of more than 3,000 branches and over 6,000 ATMs across India. UCO Bank offers services such as savings accounts, current accounts, fixed deposits, debit and credit cards, home loans, and personal loans. The bank also provides online banking, mobile banking, and other digital services such as UPI, NEFT, and RTGS.
UCO bank Q3 Results highlights
- UCO Bank’s Q3 net profit declines by 23% YoY to Rs 503 crore.
- Operating profit drops to Rs 1119 crore due to increased expenses.
- Net interest margin remains at 2.84%, with marginal rise in net interest income to Rs 1,988 crore.
- Provisions of Rs 277 crore made during the quarter; Rs 105 crore set aside for IMPS glitch recovery.
- Provisions for bad loans decrease to Rs 116 crore, improving asset quality.
- Gross non-performing assets ratio falls 178 basis points to 3.85%.
Stock history of UCO Bank
UCO Bank’s stock has been volatile over the years. The stock peaked in November 2010, reaching a high of Rs. 140. However, after that, the stock plummeted to a low of Rs. 9.20 in April 2020. Since then, the stock has been on a gradual flat curve, oscillating between Rs.4o to Rs.50.55 in 2024.
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In February 2024, UCO Bank’s stock is projected to attain a maximum valuation of 55.00, with a corresponding minimum valuation of 47.83. Subsequently, as the year unfolds, the market anticipates fluctuations in the stock prices, culminating in a peak of 61.64 and a trough of 53.60 in December 2024. The comprehensive outlook for UCO Bank suggests a dynamic trajectory marked by diverse price ranges throughout the calendar year.
When | Maximum Price | Minimum Price |
January 2025 | ₹52.45 | ₹40.34 |
February 2025 | ₹53.79 | ₹41.38 |
March 2025 | ₹55.89 | ₹42.99 |
April 2025 | ₹54.79 | ₹42.15 |
May 2025 | ₹53.20 | ₹40.92 |
June 2025 | ₹55.59 | ₹42.76 |
July 2025 | ₹54.50 | ₹41.92 |
August 2025 | ₹56.19 | ₹43.22 |
September 2025 | ₹58.15 | ₹44.73 |
October 2025 | ₹59.67 | ₹45.90 |
November 2025 | ₹61.16 | ₹47.04 |
December 2025 | ₹62.69 | ₹48.22 |
Year | Maximum Price | Minimum Price |
2026 | ₹65.82 | ₹46.08 |
2027 | ₹72.40 | ₹50.68 |
2028 | ₹101.37 | ₹50.68 |
2029 | ₹87.76 | ₹43.88 |
2030 | ₹114.09 | ₹79.86 |
UCO Bank Financial Condition: Last 5 years
Year | Mar 2019 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Revenue (Rs Crore) |
14,331 | 15,134 | 14,446 | 14,981 | 17,651 |
Interest (Rs Crore) |
10,019 | 10,042 | 8,966 | 8,508 | 10,307 |
Expenses+ (Rs Crore) |
12,753 | 11,539 | 8,845 | 7,658 | 6,729 |
Fin. Profit (Rs Crore) |
-8,441 | -6,446 | -3,365 | -1,185 | 614 |
Oth. Inc (Rs Crore) |
1,514 | 2,871 | 3,424 | 3,101 | 2,508 |
Deprec. (Rs Crore) |
137 | 137 | 134 | 165 | 218 |
PBT (Sales Crore) |
-7,065 | -3,713 | -75 | 1,750 | 2,905 |
Net Profit (Rs Crore) |
-4,321 | -2,437 | 167 | 930 | 1,862 |
EPS Rs | -7.97 | -2.46 | 0.17 | 0.78 | 1.56 |
Div. Payout % | -0% | -0% | -0% | -0% | -0% |
FAQs
Many factors such as the bank’s performance in the coming months, government decisions in banks, internal decisions by the managing authorities along market sentiments will decide the future of UCO Bank in 2024.
As UCO Bank is a PSU bank, it is expected that all the above factors will go in favor of UCO Bank and it is expected to grow in 2024.
What is the market cap of UCO Bank?
The market capitalization of UCO Bank ₹60,437 is crore as of February 5th, 2024.
It is not easy to pinpoint the future of UCO Bank’s share price but looking optimistically it can reach ₹200 mark by the end of 2035 or very soon after 2030.
UCO bank is expected to trade between Rs. ₹79.86 to Rs. ₹114.09 in 2030.
The maximum and minimum UCO bank share price target for 2025 is ₹₹62.69 and ₹₹42.15 respectively.
Conclusion
What did we learn?
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