Small-cap Transformer Stock, engaged in the manufacture of power transformers, electric motors, elevator systems, drives, and industrial automation, is in focus after the company announced an ex-dividend date next week, with a dividend payout of 700 percent.

With a market capitalization of Rs. 3,464.46 crores, the share of Bharat Bijlee Limited has reached an intraday high of Rs. 3,087 per equity share, rising nearly 1.85 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 3,030.90. Since then, the stock has retreated and is currently trading at Rs. 3,065.05 per equity share. 

What is the News?

Bharat Bijlee Limited is issuing a dividend of Rs. 35 per equity share, representing a 700 percent payout over the face value of Rs. 5 per share. The record date for the dividend is set as 4th September 2025. The company has a dividend yield of 1.14 percent.

Company Overview

Bharat Bijlee Limited was established in 1946 and is headquartered in Mumbai, India. The company is a pioneer and one of the most trusted names in electrical engineering in the country. 

The company operates primarily in two segments, such as Power Systems, which includes comprising Transformers and Projects divisions, and Industrial Systems, which includes Electric Motors, Drives & Industrial Automation, and Elevator Systems. It caters to diverse industries such as power, refineries, steel, cement, railways, machinery, construction, and textiles.

The company offers a wide range of products, including power transformers (up to 200 MVA, 200 kV), generator transformers, unit auxiliary transformers, and special application transformers. It also provides turnkey solutions for EHV switchyards, HV and MV substations, electrical balance of plant, and industrial power distribution and illumination systems. 

Bharat Bijlee began manufacturing electric motors in 1958 and offers a complete range that includes hazardous area motors and MV motors up to 1000 kW. The company also produces green gearless elevator machines and has technology partnerships for variable frequency drives.

Recent quarter results

Coming into financial highlights, Bharat Bijlee Limited’s revenue has increased from Rs. 375 crore in Q1 FY25 to Rs. 465 crore in Q1 FY26, which has grown by 24 percent. The net profit has also grown by 16.67 percent from Rs. 24 crore in Q1 FY25 to Rs. 28 crore in Q1 FY26.

Bharat Bijlee Limited’s revenue and net profit have grown at a CAGR of 15.41 percent and 23.84 percent, respectively, over the last five years.

In terms of return ratios, the company’s ROCE and ROE stand at 9.66 percent and 7 percent, respectively. Bharat Bijlee Limited has an earnings per share (EPS) of Rs. 118.24, and its debt-to-equity ratio is 0.04x.

Written By – Nikhil Naik

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