# GBBL vs MLBL

[GBBL](https://nepse.link/stocks/GBBL) (Garima Bikas Bank Limited) and [MLBL](https://nepse.link/stocks/MLBL) (Mahalaxmi Bikas Bank Ltd.) are two of the most traded Development Banks stocks on NEPSE. Their numbers side by side, as of 2026-11-06, with results from q1 FY 083/084.

GBBL is ahead of MLBL on 4 of the 6 measures below. None of this is a recommendation; it is what the latest numbers say. GBBL is the bigger company by market value (Rs 2,726.89 crore), 1.6 times MLBL (Rs 1,682.71 crore).

## Which is ahead on each measure

- GBBL is cheaper on P/E (28.4 against 35.5 for MLBL).
- MLBL is cheaper on price to book (2.2 against 2.6 for GBBL).
- GBBL has done better over a year (+19.7% against +3.2% for MLBL).
- GBBL declared the bigger latest dividend (20.00% for 082/083).
- GBBL earns more on its equity (ROE 9.15% against 6.32%).
- MLBL grew its net profit faster against the same quarter last year (+21.5% against -4.2% for GBBL).

## GBBL and MLBL side by side

| Measure | GBBL | MLBL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Last close | Rs 411.70 | Rs 373.00 |
| Change, 1 month | +2.67% | +4.25% |
| Change, 1 year | +19.74% | +3.23% |
| EPS | Rs 14.50 | Rs 10.50 |
| P/E | 28.4 | 35.5 |
| Book value per share | Rs 155.68 | Rs 166.73 |
| Price to book | 2.64 | 2.24 |
| ROE | 9.15% | 6.32% |
| Net profit growth, same quarter last year | -4.2% | +21.5% |
| Latest dividend | 20.00% (082/083) | 10.37% (081/082) |
| Market value | Rs 2,726.89 crore | Rs 1,682.71 crore |
| Average daily turnover, 30 days | Rs 2.25 crore | Rs 1.78 crore |

## Do they move together?

Over the last year their daily returns had a correlation of 0.71 (1 means they move in step, 0 means unrelated). That is high: holding both adds little diversification.

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