Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited (BBL) 3Q/9M2025: Steady Profit, Strong Capital Ratios, Earnings Growth, Lower Credit Costs
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Summary:
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Net profit (9M2025): THB 38.5 billion, up from THB 35.1 billion in 9M2024. Q3 net profit was THB 13.9 billion (Q3 2024: THB 12.6 billion).
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Operating profit before tax (9M2025): THB 46.65 billion. Income tax expense was THB 8.14 billion.
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Total comprehensive income (9M2025): THB 46.1 billion (up from THB 33.5 billion in 9M2024), as other comprehensive income rose on gains from investments and fair value adjustments.
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Earnings per share (9M2025): THB 20.04 (vs THB 18.23 last year). Q3 EPS was THB 7.22.
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Net interest income (9M2025): THB 94.36 billion, down slightly from THB 99.92 billion, reflecting lower market interest rates.
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Net fees and service income (9M2025): THB 20.22 billion (slightly lower year-on-year).
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Credit costs: Expected credit loss expense (9M2025) down to THB 29.5 billion from THB 27.2 billion in 2024.
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Loans to customers: THB 2.32 trillion (down from THB 2.43 trillion at Dec 2024); net NPL ratio at 0.77% (up from 0.64%), indicating moderate asset quality deterioration but stable within industry benchmarks.
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Deposits: THB 3.17 trillion; total assets THB 4.54 trillion.
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Capital ratios: Consolidated CET1 ratio is 18.01%, Total capital ratio 22.6%—well above regulatory minimums.
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Dividend: Paid out (THB 16.22B in 2025, including interim and final), not restated for Q3.
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Balance sheet: Shareholder equity THB 586.3 billion, book value per share up to THB 307/share.
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Outlook: Group highlights prudent provisioning, strong capital base, steady income, disciplined cost control, and active balance sheet management in a variable operating environment.
BBL remains one of the strongest banks in Thailand for capital, scale, and operational resilience.