Coal India Declares ₹5.15 Final Dividend Amidst Strong Q4 FY25 Profit Growth
Coal India announces a final dividend of ₹5.15 per share for FY2025, following a 12% rise in Q4 net profit, reflecting robust financial health and shareholder commitment.
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Coal India Declares ₹5.15 Final Dividend Amidst Strong Q4 FY25 Profit Growth
Coal India Limited (CIL) has announced a final dividend of ₹5.15 per share for the financial year 2024-25. This declaration follows a notable 12% year-on-year increase in net profit for the fourth quarter, underscoring the company’s strong financial performance and commitment to shareholder value.
Financial Performance Highlights for Q4 FY2025
- Net Profit: ₹9,604 crore, marking a 12% increase from ₹8,572 crore in Q4 FY2024.
- Revenue: ₹37,825 crore, a slight decline of 1% compared to ₹38,213 crore in the previous year.
- EBITDA: ₹11,790 crore, reflecting a 4% rise from ₹11,388 crore in Q4 FY2024.
- EBITDA Margin: Improved to 31.2% from 29.8% year-on-year.
- Earnings Per Share (EPS): Increased to ₹15.58 from ₹13.91 in the same quarter last year.
These figures indicate a robust operational performance, with improvements across key financial metrics.
Dividend Details and Key Dates
- Dividend Amount: ₹5.15 per equity share.
- Dividend Type: Final dividend for FY2024-25.
- Record Date: To be announced in due course.
- Payment Date: Within 30 days from the date of declaration at the Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Including interim dividends of ₹15.75 and ₹5.60 per share paid earlier in the fiscal year, the total dividend for FY2024-25 amounts to ₹26.50 per share, representing a 265% payout on the face value of ₹10 per share.
Operational Highlights
- Coal Production: 781.05 million tonnes in FY2025, a 1% increase from 773.65 million tonnes in FY2024.
- Offtake: 763.06 million tonnes, up from 753.51 million tonnes in the previous year.
- Overburden Removal: 2,018.20 million cubic metres, reflecting a 3% year-on-year growth.
These operational metrics demonstrate Coal India’s commitment to meeting domestic demand and enhancing productivity.
Strategic Initiatives and Sustainability Efforts
- Joint Venture: Formation of Coal Gas India Limited in partnership with GAIL (India) Ltd to set up a Coal-to-Synthetic Natural Gas (SNG) plant in the Eastern Coalfields Ltd command area.
- Renewable Energy: Commissioning of a 50 MW solar power plant at Nigahi, Northern Coalfields Ltd, marking the company’s largest solar installation to date.
- Critical Minerals: Awarded the Khattali Chotti graphite block in Madhya Pradesh, marking a strategic entry into the critical minerals sector.
These initiatives align with Coal India’s strategic goals of diversification and sustainability.
Market Performance and Shareholder Information
- Current Share Price (as of May 7, 2025): ₹384.20.
- 52-Week Range: ₹349.25 – ₹543.55.
- Market Capitalization: Approximately ₹2,668.8 crore.
- Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio: 13.75.
- Return on Equity (RoE): 93.26%.
The stock has experienced fluctuations over the past year, but the strong financial performance and consistent dividend payouts are expected to maintain investor confidence.
What Lies Ahead
Coal India’s robust financial performance and consistent dividend payouts reflect its solid business strategy and focus on shareholder value. The company’s strategic initiatives in renewable energy and critical minerals, along with its commitment to operational efficiency, position it well for sustained growth in the coming years. Investors will be watching for continued progress in these areas and the company’s ability to navigate the evolving energy landscape.
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