Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL), a key player in India's defence shipbuilding sector, reported its Q4FY25 results on May 29, 2025. While revenue saw a modest increase, the company experienced a significant decline in net profit, which was followed by a decline in the stock price, indicating market sentiment towards the earnings.
| Metric |
Q4FY25 |
Q4FY24 |
Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations |
₹3,174.4 Crores |
₹3,103.7 Crores |
+2.3% |
| Net Profit (PAT) |
₹325.3 Crores |
₹663 Crores |
-51% |
| EBITDA |
₹90 Crores |
₹524 Crores |
-82.8% |
| Total Expenses |
₹3,114.1 Crores |
₹2,604 Crores |
+19.6% |
The sharp decline in net profit is attributed to increased expenses, including higher costs for materials, procurement, finance, and employee benefits.
Following the earnings announcement, MDL's stock price fell by 8%, reaching an intraday low of ₹3,450 on the BSE on May 30, 2025 .
Despite the profit decline, MDL's Board has suggested a final dividend of ₹2.71 per equity share for FY25, subject to the approval of shareholders at the upcoming Annual General Meeting. This is in addition to the interim dividends of ₹23.19 and ₹3.00 per share paid earlier in the fiscal year.
For the full fiscal year FY25, MDL reported:
Revenue from Operations: ₹11,431.9 Crores (up 20.7% YoY)
Net Profit: ₹2,413.5 Crores (up 24.6% YoY)
The annual growth indicates a strong performance, despite the challenges faced in the fourth quarter.
MDL's Q4FY25 net profit declined significantly due to increased operational expenses.
Revenue growth remained modest, highlighting the impact of cost pressures.
MDL recommended a final dividend of ₹2.71 per equity share for FY25, subject to shareholder approval.
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Economic Times — Mazagon Dock Q4 Results: Cons PAT falls 51% YoY to Rs 325 crore; Rs 2.71 per share dividend announced
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/earnings/mazagon-dock-q4-results-cons-pat-falls-51-yoy-to-rs-325-crore-rs-2-71-per-share-dividend-announced/articleshow/121493944.cms
LiveMint — Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Q4 Results: Net profit drops 51% to ₹325.3 crore, revenue up 2.3% YoY; Dividend declared
https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/mazagon-dock-shipbuilders-q4-results-net-profit-drops-51-to-rs-325-3-crore-revenue-up-2-3-yoy-dividend-declared-11748529059779.html
NDTV Profit — Mazagon Dock Dividend Set At Rs 2.71 Per Share
https://www.ndtvprofit.com/quarterly-earnings/mazagon-dock-dividend-set-at-rs-271-per-share
Business Standard — Mazagon Dock slips after Q4 PAT slides 51% YoY to Rs 325 cr
https://www.business-standard.com/markets/capital-market-news/mazagon-dock-slips-after-q4-pat-slides-51-yoy-to-rs-325-cr-125053000394_1.html