Healthcare · Hospital/Nursing Management
Nawaloka Hospitals PLC is a private healthcare provider in Sri Lanka delivering inpatient and outpatient clinical services, diagnostic and laboratory testing, and allied healthcare services.
NHL shares are up 27.8% over the past year and last closed at Rs 11.50 on Sep 30, 2026.
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +7.6 | +9.7 | -12.1 | +26.6 | +2.9 | +2.1 | -11.7 | +0.0 | -10.2 | +0.0 | +0.0 | +0.0 |
| 2025 | +36.4 | -6.7 | -3.6 | +1.9 | +9.1 | +0.0 | +8.3 | +23.1 | +10.0 | +44.3 | -14.2 | -3.7 |
| 2024 | +0.0 | +0.0 | -2.5 | +5.1 | -2.4 | +2.5 | -4.9 | -2.6 | +2.6 | +2.6 | -2.5 | +12.8 |
| 2023 | -11.1 | -7.8 | -3.4 | +0.0 | -10.5 | -21.6 | +0.0 | +0.0 | +0.0 | +0.0 | +0.0 | +0.0 |
| 2022 | +6.5 | -5.1 | -30.1 | -7.7 | +8.3 | -20.0 | +3.8 | +5.6 | +1.8 | +6.9 | -8.1 | +26.3 |
| 2021 | -6.8 | -7.3 | -3.9 | +4.1 | +11.8 | -1.8 | +16.1 | +4.6 | +23.5 | +11.9 | -5.3 | +3.4 |
| 2020 | +0.0 | +5.3 | -27.5 | +0.0 | +0.0 | +3.0 | -2.9 | +0.0 | +18.2 | +41.0 | +1.8 | +5.4 |
| 2019 | +0.0 | -6.4 | -4.5 | +0.0 | -7.1 | +0.0 | +2.6 | -5.0 | +2.6 | +2.6 | +0.0 | -5.0 |
| 2018 | +2.2 | +2.1 | -2.1 | -2.1 | -2.2 | -2.2 | +4.5 | -4.3 | +2.3 | -2.2 | -2.3 | +9.3 |
| 2017 | +0.0 | +2.2 | +2.2 | -2.1 | +0.0 | +2.2 | +0.0 | -2.1 | +2.2 | +4.3 | -6.1 | +0.0 |
| 2016 | -9.1 | +13.3 | +2.9 | +2.9 | +11.1 | +2.5 | +0.0 | +12.2 | +0.0 | -2.2 | +4.4 | -4.3 |
| 2015 | -3.0 | -3.1 | -6.5 | +10.3 | -6.3 | +3.3 | +0.0 | +6.5 | +9.1 | -5.6 | -2.9 | +0.0 |
| 2014 | +10.0 | -3.0 | +0.0 | +3.1 | -3.0 | +0.0 | +0.0 | +6.3 | +8.8 | -10.8 | -3.0 | +3.1 |
| 2013 | +3.3 | -6.5 | +0.0 | +6.9 | +6.5 | -6.1 | -6.5 | +0.0 | +3.4 | +0.0 | -3.3 | +3.4 |
| 2012 | +0.0 | +0.0 | +0.0 | -6.5 | -3.4 | +7.1 | -3.3 | +3.4 | +13.3 | -5.9 | -6.3 | +0.0 |
| Average | +2.8 | -1.0 | -6.5 | +3.0 | +1.0 | -1.9 | +0.4 | +3.4 | +6.3 | +6.7 | -3.7 | +3.9 |
| ASPI average | +3.1 | -2.7 | -4.7 | +2.0 | +0.2 | +0.8 | +3.1 | +2.2 | +3.2 | -0.1 | +1.0 | +3.0 |
| Median | +0.0 | -3.1 | -3.5 | +2.4 | -1.1 | +0.0 | +0.0 | +1.7 | +3.0 | +2.6 | -3.0 | +3.1 |
| % up | 46% | 38% | 14% | 57% | 43% | 47% | 36% | 50% | 86% | 54% | 15% | 54% |
| Line | FY2026 | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 | FY2020 | FY2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | Rs 13.2B +20.3% | Rs 11.0B +6.1% | Rs 10.4B +11.5% | Rs 9.3B -39.2% | Rs 15.3B +29.4% | Rs 11.8B +38.2% | Rs 8.6B -2.3% | Rs 8.8B +10.1% |
| Operating profit | Rs 1.7B +72.0% | Rs 1.0B -1.6% | Rs 1.0B | Rs -73.5M | Rs 1.7B +10.4% | Rs 1.5B +27.4% | Rs 1.2B +47.0% | Rs 802.4M -31.7% |
| Net profit | Rs 1.1B +1,770.2% | Rs 56.4M turned profitable | Rs -304.7M loss narrowed | Rs -2.4B loss widened | Rs -96.6M fell into loss | Rs 501.3M +3,036.7% | Rs 16.0M turned profitable | Rs -565.1M fell into loss |
| EPS | 0.75 +1,775.0% | 0.04 | -0.22 | -1.73 | -0.07 | 0.36 +3,500.0% | 0.01 | -0.40 |
Compared with the same period a year earlier.
Per-share figures are as reported, not adjusted for splits.
| # | Company | Price | Mkt cap | P/E | P/B | EPS | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ASIR.N0000 | 28.10 | Rs 32.0B | 6.4 | 1.25 | 4.39 | 11.69% | 0.00% |
| 2 | LHCL.N0000 | 114.75 | Rs 25.7B | 10.8 | 1.57 | 10.66 | 14.56% | 2.61% |
| 3 | NHL.N0000 · this company | 11.50 | Rs 16.2B | 15.3 | 2.67 | 0.75 | 16.28% | 0.00% |
| 4 | CHL.N0000 | 61.00 | Rs 9.7B | 10.7 | 0.85 | 5.68 | 8.07% | 1.80% |
| 5 | SINH.N0000 | 22.10 | Rs 9.5B | 43.9 | 7.92 | 0.50 | 4.65% | 0.00% |
| 6 | AMSL.N0000 | 12.80 | Rs 6.8B | 8.0 | 0.92 | 1.61 | 11.46% | 0.00% |
| Peer median · 5 companies | - | - | 10.7 | 1.25 | - | - | 0.00% |
Nawaloka Hospitals PLC is a private healthcare provider in Sri Lanka delivering inpatient and outpatient clinical services, diagnostic and laboratory testing, and allied healthcare services. The Group operates purpose-built hospital facilities and specialist multidisciplinary centres of excellence in areas such as cardiology, oncology, orthopaedics and neurology, and maintains accredited diagnostic laboratories. The company expanded its service portfolio to include telemedicine and digital health solutions (including the "NawalokaCare" mobile app and electronic medical records), a surgical hub, and dedicated international patient services delivered through the ELITE Medical Centre and the International Patient Care Centre (IPCC). Its international patient offering includes end-to-end medical tourism packages with logistical support, multilingual assistance and culturally aligned amenities for overseas patients. Nawaloka emphasises quality and accreditation (ISO 9001:2015 and SLAB ISO 15189:2012 for its laboratories), sustainability initiatives and partnerships such as its role as Official Healthcare Partner of Sri Lanka Cricket. The Group serves both domestic and international patients, attracting referrals from markets including the Maldives, the Middle East, Europe and Australia.
Nawaloka's June-quarter net profit fell 90.3% despite operating profit growth. Heavy debt and a premium valuation leave little room for continued weakness below the operating line.
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Union Bank of Colombo (UBC.N0000) hosted Pensioners' Day and launched a competitive pension loan of up to Rs. 8 million at the bank's lowest interest rates, including Rs. 30,000 in annual PickMe rides for government pensioners. The event included partners such as Nawaloka Hospitals providing health screenings and services.
Union Bank (UBC.N0000) launched a competitive pension loan of Rs 8 million at the lowest interest rates while hosting a Pensioners' Day offering health screenings and benefits, including Rs 30,000 in annual PickMe rides for government pensioners; Nawaloka Hospitals participated as a partner.
NovaNest Properties launched Rainbow Apartments in Ratmalana, a new residential development with multiple amenities and a full-time medical centre backed by Nawaloka Hospitals PLC, including a 24-hour ambulance service.
Colombo Stock Exchange midday: ASPI down 0.17% (37.22 pts) to 22,043.43 and S&P SL20 down 0.15% to 6,157.85. Capital goods led turnover (LKR 46.2m of LKR 216.8m); notable gainers HNB, RCL, SPEN, SDB, NHL and decliners GREG, MELS, JKH, CARS, LOLC.
Union Bank (UBC) launched the Union Bank Pension Loan offering government and other pensioners up to Rs. 8 million with repayment up to 15 years, low interest and no personal guarantor; benefits include Rs.30,000 of annual PickMe rides, a Rs.7,000 yearly Nawaloka Hospitals health package and a pre-approved credit card.
Union Bank of Colombo (UBC.N0000) launched the Union Bank Pension Loan allowing government pensioners to borrow up to Rs. 8 million with up to 15-year repayment, low interest, no guarantor and benefits including LKR30,000 annual PickMe rides and a LKR7,000 yearly health package at Nawaloka Hospitals.
The ASPI edged up 0.01% to 22,256.49 with turnover above Rs.1.56bn and foreign investors net-selling Rs.225mn. Hemas, NDB and Hayleys Fibre were top turnover contributors (Hemas and Hayleys up, Panasian Power down).
Colombo Stock Exchange closed flat, with the ASPI up 0.01% at 22,256.49 and the S&P SL20 down 0.03% at 6,193.65. Top positives were LB Finance, National Development Bank, Aitken Spence and Nawaloka; declines came from Melstacorp, Central Finance, Sunshine and Windforce; turnover Rs 1.56bn.
Healthcare news centred on public-sector capacity and control. The Government will take full ownership of Neville Fernando Hospital, with the Sri Lanka Air Force managing daily operations and Treasury funding salaries and operations. Cabinet approved 39 hospital infrastructure projects for the public investment programme, alongside NIC-linked e-health records, while four hospital construction projects were launched, including cardiology and emergency facilities.
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