Double Dhamaka! 2:1 Stock Split & 10 Per Cent Dividend Announced: Multibagger Defence Stock Reports a 117 Per Cent Jump in PAT
The stock gave multibagger returns of over 100 per cent from its 52-week low of Rs 681.95 per share.
On Friday, shares of Paras Defence and Space Technologies Ltd jumped 6.67 per cent to an intraday high of Rs 1,387.30 per share from its previous closing of Rs 1,365.25 per share. The stock’s 52-week high is Rs 1,592.75 per share and its 52-week low is Rs 681.95 per share. The shares of the company saw a spurt in volume by more than 2.5 times on the BSE.
Paras Defence and Space Technologies Ltd (PDST) is a leading private Indian company in the defence and space sector. They design, develop, manufacture, and test a wide range of products and solutions for these critical fields. PDST caters to four main areas: Defence & Space Optics, Defence Electronics, Heavy Engineering, and Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) Protection Solutions. This specialisation allows them to serve a diverse clientele. They supply their products to both government and private entities.
Some of their government clients include prestigious organisations like the Indian Defence Force (IDF), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), and various shipyards. In the private sector, they partner with companies like Godrej, Tata Power, Larsen & Toubro, Kirloskar, TCS, and Solar Industries. Their reach extends beyond India as well, with international clients including Israel Aerospace Industries, Rafale Advanced Defence Systems, and Elbit Systems.
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Paras Defence & Space Technologies Limited has announced a sub-division or split of its existing equity shares in the ratio of 1:2, meaning every one share with a face value of Rs 10 will be divided into two shares with a face value of Rs 5 each, pending shareholder approval which will be obtained through a postal ballot electronic voting process with the record date to be decided subsequently. Furthermore, the company's board has recommended a final dividend of Rs 0.50 per equity share of Rs 5 for the financial year ending March 31, 2025, which will be paid post the completion of the aforementioned stock split.
According to Quarterly Results, the net sales increased by 36 per cent to Rs 108.23 crore and net profit increased by 117 per cent to Rs 20.76 crore in Q4FY25 compared to Q4FY24. In its annual results, the net sales increased by 44 per cent to Rs 364.66 crore and net profit increased by 104 per cent to Rs 61.46 crore in FY25 compared to FY24.
The company has a market cap of over Rs 5,000 crore with a 1-year stock price CAGR of 95 per cent. The stock gave multibagger returns of over 100 per cent from its 52-week low of Rs 681.95 per share. Investors should keep an eye on this small-cap aerospace & defence stock.
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