CEDB Hydropower Posts Impressive Net Profit of Rs. 35.30 Crores in Q3; EPS Surges to Rs. 45.51
Tue, May 13, 2025 9:27 AM on Financial Analysis, Highlight News, Company Analysis,
CEDB Hydropower Development Company (CHDC) has reported a impressive financial performance for the third quarter of fiscal year 2081/82, with a remarkable net profit of Rs. 35.30 crores, marking a 327.46% growth compared to the same period last fiscal year.
The company’s earnings per share (EPS) stood at an impressive Rs. 45.51, up from Rs. 13.12 in Q3 of 2080/81, reflecting a substantial 246.93% year-on-year increase. This performance signals strong operational efficiency and profit maximization.
Key financial highlights include:
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Total revenue reached Rs. 38.09 crores, up by 253.64% from Rs. 10.77 crores in Q3 2080/81.
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Total expenses rose to Rs. 1.98 crores, a 33.56% increase, but still significantly lower compared to the surge in revenue.
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Reserve and surplus increased by 28.31% to Rs. 74.39 crores, while paid-up capital expanded by 23.21% to Rs. 1.03 Arba.
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The company’s investment portfolio surged to Rs. 1.16 Arba, up by 81.59%.
Despite a 64.13% reduction in fixed deposit investments (now at Rs. 5.56 crores), the company has redirected funds towards strategic investments and advances, with the latter growing by 32.90% to Rs. 57.85 crores.
CEDB Hydropower's net worth per share increased slightly to Rs. 171.93, while the quarter-end market price stood at Rs. 2,555.46, translating to a price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of 56.15 times.
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Major Highlights:
| Particulars (In Rs '000) | CEDB Hydropower Development Company | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2081/82 | Q3 2080/81 | Difference | |
| Paid Up Capital | 1,034,237.06 | 839,410.00 | 23.21% |
| Reserve & Surplus | 743,964.77 | 579,814.24 | 28.31% |
| Advances | 578,530.92 | 435,310.52 | 32.90% |
| Investment In Fixed Deposits | 55,600.00 | 155,000.00 | -64.13% |
| Investment | 1,169,518.50 | 644,048.41 | 81.59% |
| Total Revenue | 380,953.94 | 107,722.62 | 253.64% |
| Total Expenses | 19,861.22 | 14,871.03 | 33.56% |
| Net Profit | 353,026.52 | 82,587.95 | 327.46% |
| EPS (In Rs.) | 45.51 | 13.12 | 246.93% |
| Net Worth per Share (In Rs.) | 171.93 | 169.07 | 1.69% |
| Qtr end PE Ratio (times) | 56.15 | - | - |
| Qtr End Market Price | 2555.46 | - | - |
