Shares of Astral Ltd declined 7.38% to Rs 1,279.60 in Tuesday's trading session, making it one of the top losers on the Nifty Midcap 150. At 12:00 pm, the stock faced significant selling pressure, contributing to its sharp decline.
Among other stocks that declined in Nifty Midcap 150 were KPR Mill, Kalyan Jeweller, Blue Star and 3M India.
Financial Performance
Astral Ltd's financial performance shows a mix of quarterly and annual results. Here's an overview:
Quarterly Results
The consolidated quarterly results show fluctuations in revenue and net profit over the recent periods.
| Period | Revenue (Rs Crore) | Net Profit (Rs Crore) | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Rs 1,383.60 Crore | Rs 119.50 Crore | 4.48 |
| Sep 2024 | Rs 1,370.40 Crore | Rs 108.70 Crore | 4.10 |
| Dec 2024 | Rs 1,397.00 Crore | Rs 112.70 Crore | 4.25 |
| Mar 2025 | Rs 1,681.40 Crore | Rs 178.00 Crore | 6.67 |
| Jun 2025 | Rs 1,361.20 Crore | Rs 79.20 Crore | 3.02 |
The revenue for the quarter-ending Jun 2025 stood at Rs 1,361.20 Crore, a decrease compared to Rs 1,383.60 Crore in Jun 2024. The net profit also decreased from Rs 119.50 Crore in Jun 2024 to Rs 79.20 Crore in Jun 2025.
Annual Results
The consolidated annual results provide a broader view of the company's financial health.
| Year | Revenue (Rs Crore) | Net Profit (Rs Crore) | EPS | BVPS | ROE | Debt to Equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Rs 3,176.30 Crore | Rs 415.20 Crore | 20.13 | 95.31 | 21.34 | 0.02 |
| 2022 | Rs 4,394.00 Crore | Rs 492.30 Crore | 24.08 | 117.57 | 20.71 | 0.04 |
| 2023 | Rs 5,158.50 Crore | Rs 461.00 Crore | 17.00 | 109.95 | 16.84 | 0.03 |
| 2024 | Rs 5,641.40 Crore | Rs 545.70 Crore | 20.33 | 121.46 | 17.13 | 0.03 |
| 2025 | Rs 5,832.40 Crore | Rs 518.90 Crore | 19.50 | 134.46 | 14.48 | 0.04 |
The annual revenue increased from Rs 5,641.40 Crore in 2024 to Rs 5,832.40 Crore in 2025. However, the net profit saw a slight decrease from Rs 545.70 Crore in 2024 to Rs 518.90 Crore in 2025. The EPS also decreased from 20.33 in 2024 to 19.50 in 2025.
Annual Income Statement
| Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs 5,832 Crore | Rs 5,641 Crore | Rs 5,158 Crore | Rs 4,394 Crore | Rs 3,176 Crore |
| Other Income | Rs 41 Crore | Rs 42 Crore | Rs 26 Crore | Rs 34 Crore | Rs 25 Crore |
| Total Income | Rs 5,873 Crore | Rs 5,683 Crore | Rs 5,185 Crore | Rs 4,428 Crore | Rs 3,201 Crore |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 5,129 Crore | Rs 4,920 Crore | Rs 4,528 Crore | Rs 3,765 Crore | Rs 2,648 Crore |
| EBIT | Rs 743 Crore | Rs 762 Crore | Rs 656 Crore | Rs 663 Crore | Rs 553 Crore |
| Interest | Rs 41 Crore | Rs 29 Crore | Rs 40 Crore | Rs 12 Crore | Rs 13 Crore |
| Tax | Rs 183 Crore | Rs 188 Crore | Rs 155 Crore | Rs 158 Crore | Rs 124 Crore |
| Net Profit | Rs 518 Crore | Rs 545 Crore | Rs 461 Crore | Rs 492 Crore | Rs 415 Crore |
Corporate Actions
Astral Ltd has a history of corporate actions, including dividends, bonus issues and stock splits. The company announced a final dividend of Rs 2.25 per share(225%) with an effective date of August 14, 2025. Earlier dividends include an interim dividend of Rs 1.50 per share(150%) on November 14, 2024, and a final dividend of Rs 2.25 per share(225%) on August 16, 2024.
The company has also issued bonus shares. One recent bonus issue was announced on February 7, 2023, with a bonus ratio of 1:3 and an ex-bonus date of March 14, 2023. The company has split their stock multiple times with the recent one being on 25 Sep, 2014 where old FV was 2 and new FV was 1.
With the stock's decline of 7.38%, Astral Ltd has seen significant selling pressure in today's session.
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