This small-cap stock engaged in providing credit ratings, research, risk analysis, and advisory services, supporting financial decision-making across various sectors in the Indian and global markets, skyrocketed 15 percent after the company reported March quarterly results with a 77 percent YoY increase in net profit and announced a 110 percent dividend.
With a market capitalization of Rs. 4,514.67 crores, the share of CARE Ratings Limited has reached an intraday high of Rs. 1,543.05 per equity share, rising nearly 14.91 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 1,342.85. Since then, the stock has retreated and is currently trading at Rs. 1,508.30 per equity share.
Coming into the quarterly results of CARE Ratings Limited, the company’s consolidated revenue from operations increased by 21.64 percent YOY, from Rs. 90.14 crore in Q4 FY24 to Rs. 109.65 crore in Q4 FY25, and grew by 13.77 percent QoQ from Rs. 96.38 crore in Q3 FY25.
In Q4 FY25, CARE Ratings Limited’s consolidated net profit increased by 76.66 percent YOY, reaching Rs. 43.37 crore compared to Rs. 24.55 crore during the same period last year. As compared to Q3 FY25, the net profit has increased by 52.93 percent, from Rs. 28.36 crore. The basic earnings per share increased by 76.46 percent and stood at Rs. 14.24 as against Rs. 8.07 recorded in the same quarter in the previous year, 2024.
Dividend: The CARE Ratings board of directors has recommended paying a final dividend at the rate of 110 percent on the face value of paid-up equity shares of Rs. 10 each for the financial year 2024-25, which is a dividend of Rs. 11 per equity share. The date of payment of the dividend shall be 27 July 2025.
FY25 Result: CARE Ratings Limited’s revenue has increased from Rs. 331.68 crore in FY24 to Rs. 402.32 crore in FY25, which is a growth of 21.30 percent. The net profit has also grown by 36.51 percent, from Rs. 102.56 crore in FY24 to Rs. 140 crore in FY25.
In FY25, CARE Ratings Limited showed strong growth in its business segments. The ratings business, which is their main focus, brought in Rs. 360.1 crores, making up 89.5 percent of the total revenue and growing by 21 percent from the previous year. The non-ratings business contributed Rs. 42.2 crores, accounting for 10.5 percent of the revenue, with a higher growth of 27 percent year-over-year.
CARE Ratings Limited was established in 1993 and is one of India’s leading credit rating agencies. It provides credit ratings and grading services across sectors, helping corporates raise capital and enabling investors to make informed decisions based on credit risk assessments. The company is recognized by SEBI, RBI, and the Government of India.
Written By – Nikhil Naik
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