A low-priced penny stock surged 10 percent in today’s trading session after the company reported an impressive 177 percent year-on-year jump in net profit for the recent quarter, signaling strong operational performance and renewed investor confidence.
During Monday’s trading session, the shares of Murudeshwar Ceramics Ltd reached an intraday high of Rs.45.19 per share, rising 10 percent from the previous close of Rs.41.09 per share. The shares have retreated since then and are currently trading at Rs.41.55 apiece. Over the past five years, the shares have delivered over 180 percent returns.
Financial Performance
Murudeshwar Ceramics Ltd experienced a significant rise fueled by strong net profit and revenue growth, as reflected in its latest financial results. In Q4 FY25, the company reported revenue of Rs.69.21 crore, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 23.7 percent compared to Rs.55.93 crore in Q4 FY24. On a sequential basis, revenue surged by 37.7 percent from Rs.50.26 crore in Q3 FY25, indicating strong recovery and improved operational performance.
The company’s net profit for Q4 FY25 stood at Rs.3.24 crore, marking a robust 177 percent increase from Rs.1.17 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Sequentially, net profit rose by 94 percent from Rs.1.67 crore in Q3 FY25.
For the full year FY25, the company posted a total revenue of Rs.207.76 crore, up 8.9 percent from Rs.190.75 crore in FY24. Despite modest top-line growth, the bottom-line performance was strong, with annual net profit rising 87.9 percent to Rs.9.83 crore from Rs.5.23 crore in the previous fiscal year.
For the quarter ended March 31, 2025, Murudeshwar Ceramics Ltd. reported a total segment revenue of Rs.69.39 crore. This comprised Rs.36.98 crore from the sale of products and Rs.29.42 crore from the sale of services, reflecting the company’s balanced contribution from both segments in its overall revenue mix. Additionally, the Board of Directors recommends a final dividend of Rs.0.50 per equity share for the financial year ending March 31, 2025.
The company has a Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) of 5.09 percent and a Return on Equity (ROE) of 2.11 percent. Its Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio stands at 32.1, lower than the industry average of 40.58. Furthermore, the company maintains a current ratio of 2.43, a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.29, and an Earnings Per Share (EPS) of Rs.1.28.
Murudeshwar Ceramics Ltd. offers a diverse range of tile products, including glazed ceramic floor tiles, vitrified porcelain tiles, exterior floor tiles, polished vitrified tiles, and digital wall tiles. Its flagship brands, Naveen Ceramics and Naveen Diamontile are recognized for their high quality and extensive variety in sizes, colors, and designs, catering to a broad spectrum of customer preferences.
The company maintains a strong market presence through a wide retail network, operating over 73 company-owned showrooms across India, spanning Tier A, B, and C cities. Additionally, it ensures efficient supply chain management and timely delivery through a network of 42 depots strategically located across the country.
Written by – Siddesh S Raskar
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