Top Five Metal Stocks With Highest Returns On YTD Basis

With the markets just off from the soaring highs, but metal stocks are still shining bright giving good returns to the investors. We give you top five metals stocks that are shining with highest returns on a Year to Date (YTD) basis.

Sesa Sterlite: The company’s net profit decreased to Rs 1621.55 crore in Mar’14 from Rs 1868.29 crore in Dec’13. Its top line increased to Rs 20894.41 crore in Mar’14 from Rs 19523 crore in Dec’13.The board has declared a final dividend of Rs 1.75 per share (175% on face value of Re 1) The total dividend for the financial year adds up to Rs 3.25 per share (325% on face value of Re 1). It has given a return of 47.84 %.

Hindalco: Company’s top line increased to Rs 8345.06 crore in Mar’14 from Rs 7273.09 crore in Dec’13, up 14.74% (QoQ).  Its net profit decreased to Rs 248.15 crore in Mar’14 from Rs 334 crore in Dec’13. It has given a return of 36.06 %. The decrease in profit was mainly due to increase in depreciation and amortisation expenses (including impairment) and other expenses to a greater extent. The board has recommended a dividend of Re 1 per share.
 
Coal India: The company’s top line increased to Rs 19997.98 crore in Mar’14 from Rs 16928.13 crore in Dec’13. Bottom line increased to Rs 4434.18  crore in Mar’14 from Rs  3894.09 crore in Dec’13. During the current financial year the company has paid a dividend of Rs 29 per share (face value of Rs 10). It has given a return of 32.57%.

SAIL: Top line increased to Rs 13509.21 crore in Mar’14 from Rs 11426.24 in Dec’13. Bottom line decreased to Rs 452.58 crore in Mar’14 from Rs 532.60 crore in Dec’13 (QoQ). The expenses, during the quarter, increased to Rs 12804.67 in Mar’14 from Rs 10735.48 crore in Dec’13, up 19.28% (QoQ). Company has declared an interim dividend of Rs.2.02 per share. 

Tata Steel: The company’s top line increased to Rs 12041.92 crore in Mar’14 from Rs.10143.38 crore in Dec’13. Bottom line decreased to Rs 1978.64 crore in Mar’14 from Rs 1518.77 crore in Dec’13. It has given a return of 24%. The board has recommended a dividend of Rs 10 per share.