Shares of Astral Ltd declined 5.47% to Rs 1,306.00 in early trade on Tuesday, making it one of the top losers on the Nifty Midcap 150. Other notable losers on the Nifty Midcap 150 included GlaxoSmithKline, BSE Limited, Supreme Ind, and Mazagon Dock.
Astral Ltd's revenue for the quarter-ending June 2025 stood at Rs 1,361.20 Crore, compared to Rs 1,383.60 Crore in June 2024. The net profit for the same period was Rs 79.20 Crore, down from Rs 119.50 Crore in the previous year. The earnings per share (EPS) decreased to Rs 3.02 from Rs 4.48.
Here's a summary of Astral Ltd's quarterly financial performance:
| Heading | Jun 2024 | Sep 2024 | Dec 2024 | Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | Rs 1,383.60 Crore | Rs 1,370.40 Crore | Rs 1,397.00 Crore | Rs 1,681.40 Crore | Rs 1,361.20 Crore |
| Net Profit | Rs 119.50 Crore | Rs 108.70 Crore | Rs 112.70 Crore | Rs 178.00 Crore | Rs 79.20 Crore |
| EPS | 4.48 | 4.10 | 4.25 | 6.67 | 3.02 |
The company's annual financial performance provides further insights. Consolidated revenue for the year-ending March 2025 was Rs 5,832.40 Crore, an increase from Rs 5,641.40 Crore in March 2024. However, net profit saw a slight decrease from Rs 545.70 Crore in 2024 to Rs 518.90 Crore in 2025. The EPS also saw a decrease from Rs 20.33 to Rs 19.50.
Key annual financial indicators are presented below:
| Heading | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | Rs 3,176.30 Crore | Rs 4,394.00 Crore | Rs 5,158.50 Crore | Rs 5,641.40 Crore | Rs 5,832.40 Crore |
| Net Profit | Rs 415.20 Crore | Rs 492.30 Crore | Rs 461.00 Crore | Rs 545.70 Crore | Rs 518.90 Crore |
| EPS | 20.13 | 24.08 | 17.00 | 20.33 | 19.50 |
| BVPS | 95.31 | 117.57 | 109.95 | 121.46 | 134.46 |
| ROE | 21.34 | 20.71 | 16.84 | 17.13 | 14.48 |
| Debt to Equity | 0.02 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
Furthermore, a detailed look into the annual income statement reveals the following (all figures in Crore):
| Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 5,832 | 5,641 | 5,158 | 4,394 | 3,176 |
| Other Income | 41 | 42 | 26 | 34 | 25 |
| Total Income | 5,873 | 5,683 | 5,185 | 4,428 | 3,201 |
| Total Expenditure | 5,129 | 4,920 | 4,528 | 3,765 | 2,648 |
| EBIT | 743 | 762 | 656 | 663 | 553 |
| Interest | 41 | 29 | 40 | 12 | 13 |
| Tax | 183 | 188 | 155 | 158 | 124 |
| Net Profit | 518 | 545 | 461 | 492 | 415 |
Cash flow data indicates the following (all figures in Crore):
| Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Activities | 629 | 823 | 556 | 543 | 664 |
| Investing Activities | -512 | -541 | -479 | 71 | -454 |
| Financing Activities | -118 | -202 | -190 | -44 | -153 |
| Others | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Net Cash Flow | -1 | 79 | -111 | 570 | 56 |
The balance sheet provides the following data (all figures in Crore):
| Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share Capital | 26 | 26 | 26 | 20 | 20 |
| Reserves & Surplus | 3,590 | 3,159 | 2,682 | 2,315 | 1,875 |
| Current Liabilities | 1,143 | 1,121 | 1,333 | 940 | 688 |
| Other Liabilities | 295 | 190 | 330 | 110 | 89 |
| Total Liabilities | 5,056 | 4,497 | 4,373 | 3,387 | 2,672 |
| Fixed Assets | 2,513 | 2,136 | 1,764 | 1,362 | 1,114 |
| Current Assets | 2,148 | 1,985 | 2,249 | 1,745 | 1,269 |
| Other Assets | 394 | 375 | 359 | 279 | 289 |
| Total Assets | 5,056 | 4,497 | 4,373 | 3,387 | 2,672 |
| Contingent Liabilities | 0 | 368 | 183 | 213 | 246 |
Key financial ratios for Astral Ltd as of March 2025 include a basic EPS of Rs 19.50, a book value per share of Rs 134.46, and a return on equity of 14.48%. The debt to equity ratio is 0.04. As of March 2025, the P/E ratio was 66.37 and the P/B ratio was 9.62.
The company has announced several dividends. A final dividend of Rs 2.25 per share (225%) was announced on May 21, 2025, with an effective date of August 14, 2025. Prior dividends include an interim dividend of Rs 1.50 per share (150%) on October 31, 2024, and a final dividend of Rs 2.25 per share (225%) on May 17, 2024.
Astral Ltd has also issued bonus shares in the past. A bonus ratio of 1:3 was announced on February 7, 2023, with a record date of March 14, 2023. Another bonus ratio of 1:3 was announced on February 3, 2021, with a record date of March 19, 2021.
The company has also undergone stock splits. A split was announced on May 3, 2014, with the old face value of Rs 2 being split into a new face value of Rs 1. Another split was announced on May 20, 2013, with the old face value of Rs 5 being split into a new face value of Rs 2.
Moneycontrol analysis indicates a very bearish sentiment for Astral Ltd as of August 12, 2025.
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