Rs 1,624 Crore Order Book and 325 Per Cent Dividend Announced: Compressors, Pumps & Diesel Engines Manufacturer Stock
The stock is up by 75 per cent from its 52-week low of Rs 786 per share and has given multibagger returns of over 1,000 per cent in 5 years.
Established in Pune in 1958, Kirloskar Pneumatic Company Ltd. (KPCL) is a diversified manufacturer providing a comprehensive range of air, refrigeration, and gas compressors, vapour absorption chillers, and industrial gearboxes. Serving diverse sectors including oil & gas and playing a key role in India's CNG business, KPCL leverages technology partnerships with global leaders and research institutions to deliver cutting-edge solutions.
Kirloskar Pneumatic Company Limited (KPCL) has announced impressive financial results for FY25, showcasing a significant income growth of 23 per cent compared to the previous fiscal year. The company's revenue from operations reached Rs 1,629 crore, a notable increase from the Rs 1,323 crore reported in FY24. This robust performance is further highlighted by a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of Rs 281 crore, representing 17 per cent of sales, up from Rs 178 crore in the prior year.
In a move to commemorate its 50th Annual General Meeting (AGM), the Board of Directors has proposed a total dividend of 500 per cent for FY25. This comprises a final dividend of 325 per cent, equivalent to Rs 6.50 per share, in addition to an interim dividend of 175 per cent or Rs 3.50 per share. This marks the highest dividend payout in the company's history. Furthermore, KPCL's order book stood strong at around Rs 1,624 crore as of April 1st, 2025, reflecting a 12 per cent increase from the Rs 1,475 crore recorded at the beginning of the previous year.
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The company's Compression business continues to be the primary revenue driver, contributing approximately 94 per cent of the total. KPCL also demonstrated a strong focus on innovation, filing a record number of 41 Intellectual Property applications during the year and scaling up production of new product lines. To further enhance its in-house manufacturing capabilities, KPCL inaugurated new facilities at its Saswad and Nashik plants. For the fourth quarter of FY25, the company reported a revenue from operations of Rs 583 crore, a 19 per cent year-on-year growth compared to the Rs 490 crore in Q4 FY24 and a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs 81 crore, marking a substantial 35 per cent increase from the Rs 60 crore in the same period last year.
The company has a market cap of over Rs 8,000 crore and has delivered good profit growth of 20.2 per cent CAGR over the last 5 years with a healthy dividend payout of 31.6 per cent. The stock is up by 75 per cent from its 52-week low of Rs 786 per share and has given multibagger returns of over 1,000 per cent in 5 years. Investors should keep an eye on this small-cap stock.
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