During Wednesday’s trading session, shares of a manufacturer of seating systems and interior components for automotive and surface transport hit a 20 percent upper circuit, after reporting Q4 FY25 financial results with a net profit growth of around 50 percent QoQ and 42 percent YoY.
With a market capitalisation of Rs. 567 crores, the shares of Bharat Seats Limited hit a 20 percent upper circuit at Rs. 90.6 on BSE, as against its previous closing price of Rs. 75.5. The stock has delivered positive returns of around 20 percent in one year, and has gained over 24 percent in last one month.
What’s the News
According to the latest regulatory filings on the stock exchanges, Bharat Seats Limited announced the financial results for Q4 FY25 on Wednesday during market hours.
For Q4 FY25, Bharat Seats reported a revenue from operations of Rs. 393 crores, reflecting a growth of around 28 percent QoQ from Rs. 306.4 crores in Q3 FY25, and a year-on-year rise of around 41 percent from Rs. 278 crores in Q4 FY24.
The net profit increased to Rs. 11.4 crores in Q4 FY25, marking a nearly 50 percent QoQ rise from Rs. 7.6 crores reported in the previous quarter, and around a 42 percent YoY rise compared to Rs. 8 crores in Q4 FY24.
EBITDA for the quarter stood at Rs. 23 crore, marking a 34 percent increase from Rs. 17 crore reported in the same period last year. However, the EBITDA margin contracted by 30 basis points year-on-year, declining to 5.8 percent from 6.1 percent. Further, the company’s Board recommended a dividend of Re. 1.1 per equity share of face value of Rs. 2 each (55 percent) for FY25.
About the company
Bharat Seats Limited is a joint venture company with Maruti Suzuki India Limited, Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan, and Rohit Relan and Associates, engaged in the manufacture of complete seating systems, moulded carpets, and extruded components for automotive and surface transport.
As of 31st March 2025, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. holds a 14.81 percent stake in Bharat Seats, comprising 93 lakh shares, thereby classifying Maruti Suzuki as a promoter of the company. Additionally, Suzuki Motor Corporation also holds a 14.81 percent stake in the company.
Written by Shivani Singh
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