Graphite India dividend ex-date tomorrow for Rs 11/share payout; last day today to trade shares

Graphite India announced a final dividend of ₹11 per share, with the ex-date due tomorrow, July 17, 2025. The stock last traded at ₹584.65, a slight decrease of 0.11% compared to the previous day's closing price. This dividend announcement comes as the company reports its financial performance for the year ending March 2025.

Graphite India, with a market capitalization of 11,422.63 Crore, has consistently rewarded its shareholders with dividends. The declared dividend reflects the company's financial standing and commitment to returning value to its investors. Shareholders should note the ex-date to be eligible for the dividend payout.

The company’s financial performance shows a mixed picture. For the year ending March 2025, Graphite India reported revenue of ₹2,560.03 Crore, a decrease from ₹2,949.69 Crore in the previous year. The net profit stood at ₹458.18 Crore, compared to ₹804.83 Crore in the previous year. The Earnings Per Share (EPS) was ₹23.65, down from ₹41.36 in the previous year. However, the Book Value Per Share (BVPS) increased to ₹300.20 from ₹287.37.

Analyzing Graphite India's financial performance over the past year, the quarterly revenue figures show fluctuations. The company reported revenue of ₹666 Crore for March 2025, ₹523 Crore for December 2024, ₹643 Crore for September 2024, ₹728 Crore for June 2024, and ₹720 Crore for March 2024. Similarly, the net profit figures for the same periods were ₹49 Crore, -₹21 Crore, ₹194 Crore, ₹236 Crore, and ₹16 Crore, respectively. These figures indicate variability in Graphite India's quarterly performance.
Further insights from the balance sheet reveal that Graphite India's total assets stood at ₹7,231 Crore as of March 2025, compared to ₹6,795 Crore in the previous year. The company's cash flow from operating activities was ₹500 Crore in March 2025, down from ₹680 Crore in the previous year.

In terms of ratios, the company’s Basic EPS (Rs.) for March 2025 was ₹23.65, a decrease from ₹41.36 in March 2024. The Dividend/Share (Rs.) remained constant at ₹11.00 for both March 2025 and March 2024. The Debt to Equity ratio stood at 0.03 for both March 2025 and March 2024, indicating a stable leverage position.

The announcement of the ₹11 dividend underscores Graphite India's intent to share its earnings with investors, even amidst fluctuating financial results. The ex-date tomorrow marks an important date for shareholders looking to benefit from this dividend payout.