HDFC has a lower cost of funding than banks due to having fewer sources of funds. HDFC also has the lowest cost-income ratio in Asia, with expenses making up just 14% of net interest income, compared to over 50% for banks. HDFC spends just 0.51% of its assets on total expenses, while most banks spend between 2.3-3%. HDFC also has a low non-performing loan ratio of 0.81% and low employee attrition. HDFC has a higher profit margin than its competitors and pays a higher dividend, demonstrating better future prospects resulting from its strong core competencies discussed in the previous section.