On 4th August 2025, Godfrey Phillips India Limited announced its unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter ending 30th June 2025 which had been reviewed earlier by the Audit Committee. The statutory auditors, S.R. Batliboi & Co. LLP, completed a limited review with no qualifications.
The company has announced a bonus issue of equity shares in a 2:1 ratio, meaning shareholders will receive two fully paid bonus shares for every one share they currently own. This will be funded by capitalization of general reserves and retained earnings. The record date for determining eligibility for the bonus shares has been set for 16th September 2025, subject to necessary shareholder and regulatory approvals.
Additionally, Godfrey Phillips has proposed to increase its authorized share capital from Rs 25 crore to Rs 50 crore, subject to shareholder and regulatory consent. The company will convene its 88th Annual General Meeting on 4 September 2025, to be conducted via video conferencing. The final dividend for the financial year 2024-25 has been recommended at Rs 60 per equity share and the record date for dividend payment has been set as 22nd August 2025.
The standalone financial results reflected a total income of Rs 1963.97 crore for the quarter, with a profit before tax of Rs 455.17 crore and a net profit after tax of Rs 364.98 crore from continuing operations. The company reported a loss from discontinued operations at Rs 14.35 crore. Earnings per share from continuing operations stood at Rs 70.20 (not annualized). On the consolidated front, total income was Rs 1889.97 crore with net profit after tax of Rs 356.28 crore. The company continues to operate predominantly in the cigarettes and tobacco sector, which contributed majorly to revenues and profits.
Godfrey Phillips India Limited maintains a strong financial position with significant reserves and is focused on rewarding shareholders through dividends and bonus shares. The upcoming AGM will formalize these proposals.
Key Fundamentals
- Market Capitalization: Rs 51,293 Crore
- Current Price: Rs 9,874
- 52-Week High/Low: Rs 9,891 / Rs 4,000
- Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: 42.2
- Book Value per Share: Rs 1,009
- Dividend Yield: 0.57%
- Return on Capital Employed (ROCE): 29.6%
- Return on Equity (ROE): 24.3%
- Face Value: Rs 2
- Price to Book Value Ratio: 9.79
- Earnings Per Share (EPS): Rs 231
- Promoter Holding: 72.6%
- Industry P/E: 32.5
- EV/EBITDA: 30.0
- Market Cap to Sales Ratio: 8.50
- Return over 3 years: 103%
What This Means for Investors
The company’s announcement of strong quarterly financial results underpins its stable business model, particularly in the tobacco sector. The proposed bonus share issuance at a 2:1 ratio significantly increases the share capital, offering existing shareholders a valuable opportunity to enhance their holdings without additional investment. Meanwhile, the recommended final dividend demonstrates the company’s commitment to returning value to shareholders.
The increase in authorized share capital provides flexibility for future growth and potential capital raising initiatives. The upcoming Annual General Meeting will be an important event to approve these corporate actions, potentially influencing investor confidence. Overall, these developments indicate a proactive management approach in bolstering shareholder wealth while sustaining operational performance.
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