CK Birla Group's Electricals Stock Gains Over 2 Per Cent After Q4 FY25 Results; PAT Surges 125 Per Cent YoY, Revenue Up 10 Per Cent
The stock has delivered a 12.26 per cent return in the past three months, though its one-year return remains modest at 1.47 per cent.
Orient Electric Limited, a part of the USD 3 billion CK Birla Group, reported strong financial performance for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ending March 31, 2025. The company’s stock reacted positively to the results, climbing over 1.5 per cent on May 27, 2025.
In its Q4 FY25 results, Orient Electric posted a 9.4 per cent year-on-year increase in revenue to Rs 862 crore. The company achieved significant margin expansion, with gross margins improving by 67 basis points to 31.4 per cent and EBITDA margins rising sharply by 385 basis points to 7.8 per cent. As a result, Profit After Tax (PAT) surged by 125 per cent compared to the same quarter last year.
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For the full year FY25, the company reported a 10 per cent year-on-year increase in revenue from operations, reaching Rs 3,094 crore. Gross margin expanded by 172 basis points to 32.1 per cent. EBITDA rose by 41 per cent to Rs 204 crore, while the EBITDA margin improved by 145 basis points to 6.6 per cent. PAT for the year stood at Rs 83.8 crore, marking a 9.4 per cent increase over FY24. Profit Before Tax (PBT) increased by 17 per cent to Rs 112 crore.
Ravindra Singh Negi, MD & CEO of Orient Electric, stated that the company has achieved secular growth across segments, driven by premiumisation, operational efficiency, and a strong customer-first approach. The Lighting business witnessed double-digit volume growth, outpacing the industry, supported by a surge in sales of premium BLDC fans, which rose over 50 per cent year-on-year in Q4.
Despite being classified as a small-cap stock with a market capitalisation of Rs 4,961 crore, Orient Electric has demonstrated operational resilience. The stock has delivered a 12.26 per cent return in the past three months, though its one-year return remains modest at 1.47 per cent.
Orient Electric Limited is a leading Indian brand in the consumer electrical space, with a presence in over 30 countries. Its extensive product portfolio includes fans, lighting solutions, home appliances, and switchgear. The company has a wide distribution network across 125,000 retail outlets in India and a service reach covering more than 450 cities, ensuring deep market penetration even in smaller towns.
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