Galaxy Surfactants to pay ₹4.00 dividend, ex-date due today

Galaxy Surfactants is set to pay a final dividend of ₹4.00 per share, with the ex-date due today, August 1, 2025. The company's stock last traded at ₹2,665.90, marking a decrease of 1.14% compared to the previous day's closing price. This dividend announcement follows a period of fluctuating financial performance, highlighting the company's efforts to reward its shareholders amidst varying market conditions. Investors will be closely monitoring the stock's reaction to this dividend payout, especially given the current market volatility. Galaxy Surfactants, with a market capitalization of 9451.88 Crore, has demonstrated resilience in its financial performance over the past year. The final dividend payout reflects the company's commitment to delivering value to its shareholders. Understanding the dividend details and the company’s financial health provides a comprehensive view for investors. Financial Performance Overview Galaxy Surfactant's financial performance reveals key trends over the recent quarters and years. The consolidated revenue for March 2025 stood at ₹1,144.93 Crore, up from ₹929.00 Crore in March 2024. The net profit for the same period was ₹75.87 Crore, compared to ₹77.50 Crore in the previous year. The Earnings Per Share (EPS) was ₹21.40 in March 2025, slightly lower than ₹21.86 in March 2024. These figures reflect the company's ability to grow its revenue while maintaining a stable profit margin. Looking at the yearly data, the revenue for the year ending March 2025 reached ₹4,223.67 Crore, up from ₹3,794.38 Crore in the previous year. The net profit increased to ₹304.91 Crore from ₹301.47 Crore. The EPS also saw a slight increase from ₹85.03 to ₹86.00. The Book Value Per Share (BVPS) rose from ₹614.74 to ₹666.44, indicating a stronger financial foundation. However, the Return on Equity (ROE) decreased from 13.83% to 12.90%, and the Debt to Equity ratio remained stable at 0.06. The company's income statement provides further insights into its financial structure. The annual sales for March 2025 reached ₹4,223 Crore, with other income adding ₹25 Crore, resulting in a total income of ₹4,249 Crore. Total expenditure amounted to ₹3,849 Crore, leading to an EBIT of ₹399 Crore. After accounting for interest (₹19 Crore) and tax (₹75 Crore), the net profit stood at ₹304 Crore. In terms of cash flow, the cash flow from operating activities was ₹420 Crore, while investing activities resulted in a cash outflow of ₹294 Crore, and financing activities saw an outflow of ₹157 Crore. This resulted in a net cash flow decrease of ₹27 Crore. The balance sheet reflects the company's financial stability, with total assets and total liabilities both standing at ₹3,462 Crore. Key components include a share capital of ₹35 Crore, reserves & surplus of ₹2,327 Crore, current liabilities of ₹978 Crore, and fixed assets of ₹1,289 Crore. Galaxy Surfactant's dividend payout and comprehensive financial health underscores its efforts to balance shareholder returns with sustainable growth.