How Did BHEL Achieve a 3% Increase in Q4 Net Profit?

Synopsis
In a remarkable financial performance, BHEL reported a net profit of Rs 504.45 crore for Q4 FY 2024-25, marking a 3% increase from the previous year. This article dives into the details of their impressive revenue growth and future outlook, highlighting the company's strong position in the industry.
Key Takeaways
- BHEL achieved a 3% increase in Q4 net profit.
- Revenue from operations rose to Rs 8,993 crore.
- Final dividend declared is 50 paise per Rs 2 share.
- EBITDA increased by 10.91% to Rs 980.95 crore.
- Stock price up by over 10% in May.
New Delhi, May 16 (NationPress) The renowned public sector Maharatna entity, BHEL, announced a net profit of Rs 504.45 crore for the January-March quarter of the fiscal year 2024-25, marking a 3 percent growth compared to Rs 489.6 crore during the same timeframe last year.
In sequential terms, the net profit experienced a remarkable nearly four-fold increase from Rs 135 crore in the December quarter.
BHEL witnessed a 9 percent rise in operational revenue, reaching Rs 8,993 crore in the fourth quarter, up from Rs 8,260 crore in the same quarter last year. On a quarter-on-quarter basis, it surged 23.5 percent from Rs 7,277 crore.
Revenue from the power segment showed a slight increment, growing from Rs 6,168 crore in Q4FY24 to Rs 6,192 crore in Q4FY25.
The industry segment recorded a significant 34 percent increase year-on-year, climbing to Rs 2,801 crore in Q4FY25 from Rs 2,092 crore in the same quarter last year.
The heavy machinery manufacturer also announced a final dividend of 50 paise per Rs 2 share for FY25.
“The Board has recommended a Final Dividend of 25 percent (Rs 0.50 per share of Rs 2 each) on the company’s paid-up share capital for FY 2024-25. Should the Final Dividend be declared at the Annual General Meeting, it will be paid or dispatched within 30 days from the meeting date,” stated the company in its filing with the stock exchanges.
The company’s EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization) reached Rs 980.95 crore in March 2025, reflecting a 10.91 percent increase from Rs 884.45 crore in March 2024.
BHEL's EPS (earnings per share) rose to Rs 1.45 in March 2025, up from Rs 1.41 in March 2024.
The BHEL stock has appreciated by over 10 percent in May, following an almost 5 percent rise in April and a robust 20.8 percent increase in March.