LB Finance Tops K Seeds 1Q 2026/27 Finance Sector Ranking 📈

• Overview: K Seeds Investments named LB Finance PLC as the top-performing non-bank financial institution under Category 1 (assets > Rs. 100 Bn) among 29 listed Sri Lankan finance companies for Q1 2026/27 (April–June 2026). • Industry Context: The non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) sector faced external shocks, accelerating fuel & energy costs (+47% price revision), rupee depreciation (~8.7% to ~Rs. 334/US$), and a 100 bps policy rate hike to 8.75% by CBSL. Inflation hit a 3-year high of 6.8% in June. • Ranking Criteria: Evaluation was based on 10 equally weighted KPIs from quarterly CSE reports, including net profit margin, return on equity, return on assets, cost-to-income ratio, net interest margin, credit-to-deposits, operating leverage, loan book impairment, loan growth, and net profit growth. • Key Takeaway: Despite broader economic pressures, LB Finance's strong balance sheet and vehicle financing & lending franchise helped it maintain resilience and lead Category 1 peers.