HIDCL Profitable by Rs. 67.93 Crore in Q4; Equity Investment Rises to Rs. 4.46 Arba
Tue, Aug 18, 2026 10:26 AM on Financial Analysis, Highlight News, Company Analysis,
Hydroelectricity Investment and Development Company Limited (HIDCL) has published its unaudited fourth-quarter financial report for fiscal year 2082/83, reporting a 27.29% decline in net profit. The company posted a net profit of Rs. 67.93 Crore, down from Rs. 93.43 Crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year.
As of Q4, HIDCL’s paid-up capital stands at Rs. 24.93 Arba, up 1.50% from Rs. 24.56 Arba a year earlier. However, its reserves declined by 9.13% to Rs. 3.15 Arba, compared to Rs. 3.47 Arba in the previous year.
HIDCL’s investment portfolio continued to expand during the period. Its investment in equity increased by 5.46% to Rs. 4.46 Arba, while loans extended to power projects rose by 14.94% to Rs. 8.45 Arba, compared to Rs. 7.35 Arba in the corresponding period last year.
The company held deposits of Rs. 13.76 Arba with various banks at the end of the fourth quarter, down 7.28% from Rs. 14.84 Arba recorded a year earlier. Revenue from contracts with customers increased by 11.05% to Rs. 2.67 Crore.
Meanwhile, finance income declined by 28.96% to Rs. 99.10 Crore from Rs. 139.50 Crore in the previous year. Administration expenses increased by 37.33% to Rs. 2.99 Crore, compared to Rs. 2.18 Crore in Q4 FY 2081/82.
The company’s annualized Earnings Per Share (EPS) stands at Rs. 2.73, down from Rs. 3.80 in the previous year. HIDCL reported a net worth per share of Rs. 112.65, compared to Rs. 114.13 a year earlier.
At the quarter-end, the company’s Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio stands at 284.70 times, while its current ratio is reported at 30.74 times.
Major Highlights:
| Particulars (Rs in 000) | HIDCL | ||
| Q4 2082/83 | Q4 2081/82 | Difference | |
| Paid Up Capital | 24,928,211 | 24,559,813 | 1.50% |
| Reserves | 3,152,596 | 3,469,253 | -9.13% |
| Property, Plant and Equipment | 19,339 | 7,579 | 155.17% |
| Investment in Equity | 4,463,347 | 4,232,313 | 5.46% |
| Loan to Power Projects (Net) | 8,451,234 | 7,352,946 | 14.94% |
| Deposits with Banks | 13,760,000 | 14,840,000 | -7.28% |
| Revenue from contract with Customers | 26,726 | 24,066 | 11.05% |
| Finance Income | 991,005 | 1,395,025 | -28.96% |
| Administration Expenses | (29,965) | (21,820) | 37.33% |
| Net Profit | 679,337 | 934,332 | -27.29% |
| EPS (In Rs.) | 2.73 | 3.80 | |
| Net Worth per Share (In Rs.) | 112.65 | 114.13 | |
| Qtr End P/E Ratio | 284.70 | ||
| Current Ratio | 30.74 | ||
