CSE filing·Jul 24, 2026
Mr. Madawala Liyanage Don Nirosha Yasantha ceased to perform the duties of Chief Executive Officer of the Company with effect from 22nd July 2026.Abans Finance PLC
AFSL.N0000Banks & Finance · Finance/Rental/Leasing
Rs 94.40
+0.00%as of Aug 3, 2026
Price history
+27.74%
P/E
8.1
P/B
1.67
EPS
Rs 11.63
Div Yield
2.88%
Market Cap
Rs 7.0B
Beta
-0.10
ROE
12.2%
Op Margin
54.6%
Annual fundamentals
| Year | Revenue | Net profit | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Rs 2.5B | Rs 425.8M | 5.78 |
| 2024 | Rs 1.4B | Rs 104.3M | 1.42 |
| 2023 | Rs 1.6B | Rs 355.1M | 4.82 |
| 2022 | Rs 1.6B | Rs 430.3M | 6.46 |
| 2021 | Rs 1.2B | Rs 287.2M | 4.31 |
| 2020 | Rs 1.1B | Rs 103.4M | 1.55 |
| 2019 | Rs 1.0B | Rs 23.7M | 0.36 |
Recent dividends
- 2026 · first interimRs 2.72
About Abans Finance PLC
Abans Finance PLC is a Sri Lanka-based non-banking financial institution offering a range of consumer and small business financial solutions under the regulatory oversight of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka and listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange. The company is rated A- (lka) by Fitch Ratings. Its core activities centre on leasing and hire-purchase products, with particular emphasis on registered two-wheelers and three-wheelers and a growing offering for four-wheelers, electric vehicles and unregistered vehicle financing. The company also offers deposit and savings products, fixed deposits and a suite of lending products, including recently launched gold loans and targeted micro-enterprise support. Abans Finance distributes its products through a nationwide branch network of nineteen branches and leverages synergies with its parent, Abans PLC, and the parent’s broader retail footprint. The company is focused on geographic expansion, digital transformation and cross-selling to deepen customer relationships across Sri Lanka.
AI analysis
neutralStrong earnings momentum and an oversubscribed A- rated debenture underpin growth, but a premium P/B of 1.90, CEO uncertainty, thin liquidity, and a -9.0% one-month decline temper enthusiasm.
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Recent news
CSE filing·Jul 6, 2026
RESIGNATION OF MR. K. J. C. PERERA AS MEMBER OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE AND THE NOMINATION & GOVERNANCE COMMITTEECSE filing·Jun 25, 2026
Addition of Member to Human Resources & Remuneration CommitteeDaily FT·Jun 19, 2026·Earnings & resultsPositive
Abans Finance doubles profit in landmark 20th anniversary yearAbans Finance PLC reported profit after tax of Rs. 857 million for the year ended 31 Mar 2026, a 101% increase from the prior year. Total assets rose 54% to Rs. 20.81 billion, loans reached Rs. 14.65 billion and customer deposits were Rs. 11.04 billion.
IT & Digital
Daily FT·May 14, 2026·Capital raisePositive
Abans Finance launches maiden debenture issue listing on CSEAbans Finance PLC listed its maiden five-year debenture on the CSE after subscriptions of 13,384,000 debentures against a 10,000,000 offer, raising Rs.1,338,400,000. The A- (lka) rated issue, managed by NDB Investment Bank, is intended to expand the firm's asset base and support growth and digital transformation.
IT & Digital
Ada Derana·May 12, 2026·Capital raisePositive
Abans Finance Launches Maiden Debenture Issue Listing on CSEAbans Finance PLC (AFSL.N0000) listed its maiden five-year debenture issue, with subscriptions of 13,384,000 units oversubscribing the 10,000,000 offer and raising LKR 1,338,400,000. The A- (lka) rated issue, managed by NDB Investment Bank, aims to expand the company's asset base and support growth and digital initiatives.
IT & Digital
EconomyNext·Apr 30, 2026·Market commentaryPositive
Sri Lanka stocks down midday, plantations see interestColombo Stock Exchange ASPI fell 0.37% to 22,552.24 midday, with plantations (Watawala, Sunshine, Namunukula among others) leading gains while John Keells, Sampath and Commercial Bank weighed on the index. Market turnover was Rs2bn; Abans Finance completed a debenture issue to raise Rs1.33bn.
Tea & Plantation Crops
Daily FT·Apr 28, 2026·Capital raisePositive
Abans Finance debenture issue draws Rs. 1.31 billion subscriptionsAbans Finance PLC's initial Rs. 1 billion debenture issue was oversubscribed, attracting Rs. 1.31 billion in subscriptions (13.14 million debentures). The company offered 10 million debentures of Rs.100 each with an option to issue a further 5 million, enabling up to Rs. 1.5 billion.
Interest Rates
Daily FT·Apr 27, 2026·Capital raisePositive
Abans Finance debenture issue closes today, initial Rs. 1 b offer oversubscribedAbans Finance PLC's debenture issue was oversubscribed with applications exceeding Rs. 1 billion for the initial tranche; the company may issue up to an additional Rs. 500 million, capping the raise at Rs. 1.5 billion.
CSE filing·Apr 22, 2026
INTERIM DIVIDEND OF RS.2.72/- PER SHARE FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2025/2026Dividend · Rs 2.72 · XD May 4, 2026
First Interim dividend of LKR 2.72/share; XD 2026-05-04; record 2026-05-04; payable 2026-05-21; FY 2025/2026
Banks & Finance sector: what is happening
Last 30 days to Aug 4, 2026Regulatory tightening dominated banks/finance as Cabinet named the SEC to regulate virtual asset service providers within a CBSL/FIU/IRD framework and approved a 2026-2030 national AML policy. The FIU flagged long-running trade-based money laundering via phantom imports, after probes found about $715m in fraudulent remittances. CBSL kept LTV caps on vehicle and gold loans. Services PMI signaled June expansion led by financial services.
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