The Great Eastern Shipping Company Limited has informed the Exchange regarding Outcome of Board Meeting held on May 09, 2025.
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Great Eastern Shipping announced its audited consolidated results for Q4 and FY25 (ended March 31, 2025). Full-year revenue from operations rose modestly to Rs. 5,322.54 cr (up ~1.3% YoY from Rs. 5,255.17 cr), but net profit declined ~10% to Rs. 2,344.26 cr. Q4 was notably weaker, with revenue falling ~18% YoY to Rs. 1,223.04 cr and profit after tax dropping ~60% YoY to Rs. 363.09 cr. Operating margin compressed to 51.44% from 57.25% a year ago, mainly due to higher depreciation and ship impairment charges. The Board declared a fourth interim dividend of Rs. 5.40 per share, taking total FY25 dividends to Rs. 29.70 per share. Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP issued an unmodified (clean) audit opinion. The Board also approved the re-appointment of Mr. Bharat K. Sheth as Deputy Chairman & MD and Mr. G. Shivakumar as Executive Director, each for a 5-year term.
Shareholders benefit from continued strong dividends and a clean audit, but weaker Q4 earnings and margin compression highlight ongoing pressure in the shipping cycle. The stock may see short-term pressure given the sharp Q4 PAT decline, though the net cash balance sheet (negative net debt-to-equity of -0.41) provides comfort.