Ashish Kacholia-backed multibagger railway & defence forging stock rockets over 12 per cent in just 1 day after stellar quarterly results & dividend; PAT jumps over 100 per cent!
The stock gave multibagger returns of 195 per cent in just 1 year, 700 per cent in 2 years and a whopping 9,000 per cent in a decade.
Today, shares of Balu Forge Industries Ltd (BFIL) gained 12.3 per cent to Rs 526.25 per share from its previous closing of Rs 468.80 per share. The stock’s 52-week high is Rs 533.90 and its 52-week low is Rs 154.55. The stock gave multibagger returns of over 240 per cent from its 52-week low is Rs 154.55 per share. The shares of the company saw a spurt in volume by more than 1.01 times.
Balu Forge Industries Ltd. (BFIL), established in 1989, is a leading manufacturer of precision-engineered forged components, including crankshafts, catering to a wide range of industries like automobiles, defence, railways and even the new energy sector. Not only do they adhere to the latest emission regulations and produce components for new energy vehicles, but they are also actively researching new materials for lighter and more advanced components. BFIL has grown into a prominent player with over 1,000 employees, a global export network reaching over 80 countries, and a trusted supplier to more than 25 original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
According to Quarterly Results, the net sales increased by 56 per cent to Rs 175.31 crore and net profit skyrocketed by 105 per cent to Rs 34.17 crore in Q1FY25 compared to Q1FY24. In its annual results, the net sales increased by 14.2 per cent to Rs 326.64 crore and net profit increased by 30.4 per cent to Rs 38.91 crore in FY24 compared to FY23. The Board announced a final dividend of Rs 0.15 per fully paid-up equity share of Rs 10 each to the shareholders of the Company for the Financial Year 2023-24.
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The company’s acquisition of three state-of-the-art forging production lines, including a 16-ton and 10-ton closed-die forging hammer and an 8,000-ton mechanical press, will significantly expand our capacity to produce 72,000 tons of forged products annually. This investment strengthens our engineering product portfolio, enhances R&D, and positions us as a global leader in manufacturing highly complex products from various alloys. By integrating this new unit with our existing capabilities and adopting Industry 4.0 practices, we will deliver end-to-end solutions efficiently. Additionally, a proposed Rs 496.80 crore fundraising will support the procurement of Solid Wheel Rolling Machinery, capable of producing 1,300 mm diameter railway wheels, further bolstering our contributions to the defence, railways and aerospace sectors, aligning with the vision of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' and 'Viksit Bharat'.
According to the shareholding pattern, Ashish Kacholia owns 21,90,500 shares or 2.09 per cent stake in the company as of July 2024. The company has a market capitalization of over Rs 5,300 crore and the shares of the company have an ROE of 19 per cent & an ROCE of 25 per cent. The stock gave multibagger returns of 195 per cent in just 1 year, 700 per cent in 2 years and a whopping 9,000 per cent in a decade. Investors should keep an eye on this Small-Cap stock.
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