A prominent missile manufacturing company has come into the spotlight after reporting a remarkable 100 percent year-on-year surge in revenue, drawing strong investor attention. The company also posted a significant increase in net profits in its latest financial results, further strengthening its growth outlook.
During Wednesday’s trading session, the shares of Bharat Dynamics Ltd reached an intraday high of Rs.1,927.10 per share, falling from the previous close of Rs.1,960.10 per share. The shares have retreated even further to Rs.1,883.50 per share. However, over the past five years, the shares have delivered over 1,500 percent return.
Financial Performance
Bharat Dynamics Ltd witnessed a sharp rise in performance, backed by strong growth in both revenue and net profit, as highlighted in its latest financial results. In Q4 FY25, the company reported revenue of Rs.1,876.54 crores, marking a 100 percent increase from Rs.942.60 crores in Q4 FY24. On a sequential basis, revenue grew by 104.8 percent from Rs.916.55 crores in Q3 FY25, reflecting consistent operational momentum.
Net profit for Q4 FY25 stood at Rs.272.77 crores, registering an 85.2 percent quarter-on-quarter increase from Rs.147.12 crores in Q3 FY25. However, on a year-on-year basis, it saw a marginal decline of 5.5 percent compared to Rs.288.77 crores in Q4 FY24.
For the full year FY25, Bharat Dynamics posted revenue of Rs.3,695.45 crores, up 35.3 percent from Rs.2,731.10 crores in FY24. Annual net profit came in at Rs.549.64 crores, reflecting a 10.3 percent decline from Rs.612.72 crores recorded in the previous fiscal year.
The Board of Directors of the company has recommended a final dividend of Rs.0.65 per share, subject to shareholder approval. As of 30th September 2024, the company’s total order book stands at approximately Rs.18,852 crores, with an additional Rs.20,000 crores worth of orders expected in the pipeline over the next 2-3 years. Export orders contribute around Rs.2,445 crores to the total, reflecting growing international interest.
Key products with strong export potential include Akash SAM, Light Weight Torpedo, CMDS, Konkurs-M, SAAW, Astra, NAG, and Helina/Dhruvastra. The robust pipeline and diverse product portfolio indicate a strong growth trajectory both domestically and globally.
The company has a Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) of 10.19 percent and a Return on Equity (ROE) of 13.71 percent. Its Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio stands at 127.01, higher than the industry average of 52.95. Furthermore, the company maintains a current ratio of 2.38, a nil debt-to-equity ratio, and an Earnings Per Share (EPS) of Rs.15.43.
Written by – Siddesh S Raskar
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