Himalayan Distillery Reports 161% Surge in Q4 Net Profit, Revenue Crosses Rs. 7.20 Arba
Thu, Aug 14, 2025 9:23 AM on Financial Analysis, Company Analysis, Latest,
Himalayan Distillery Limited (HDL) has posted impressive financial results for the fourth quarter of FY 2081/82, reflecting strong growth across revenue, profitability, and equity.
The company’s revenue from operations jumped to Rs. 7.20 Arba in Q4 2081/82, up 73.3% from Rs. 4.15 Arba in the same period last year. Other income remained stable at Rs. 6.69 Crore, a marginal increase of 0.85% year-on-year.
On the expense front, administration costs rose by 59.05% to Rs. 11.38 Crore, while selling and distribution expenses slightly declined by 4.37% to Rs. 45.76 Crore.
The company’s net profit surged to Rs. 95.33 Crore, representing an impressive 161.13% increase compared to Rs. 36.50 Crore in Q4 2080/81. This translated into an annualized EPS of Rs. 31.02, up 127% from Rs. 13.66, while net worth per share reached Rs. 135.84, an 8.2% rise from the previous year.
Himalayan Distillery also strengthened its balance sheet with paid-up capital of Rs. 3.07 Arba, up 15% from Rs. 2.67 Arba, and other equity (retained earnings) rising sharply by 61.32% to Rs. 1.10 Arba. The company’s property, plant, and equipment almost doubled to Rs. 93.71 Crores, while investments grew to Rs. 11.12 Crores. Notably, trade receivables jumped over 6-fold to Rs. 15.62 Lakhs, reflecting higher sales on credit.
The company maintained a healthy liquidity ratio of 9.92 and reported a quarter-end P/E ratio of 39.87.
Major Financial Highlights:
| Particulars (Rs in 000) | Himalayan Distillery Limited | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2081/82 | Q4 2080/81 | Difference | |
| Paid Up Capital | 3,073,401 | 2,672,523 | 15.00% |
| Other Equity (Retained Earnings) | 1,101,653 | 682,894 | 61.32% |
| Property, Plant and Equipment | 937,112 | 484,888 | 93.26% |
| Investment | 111,200 | 101,100 | 9.99% |
| Trade Receivables | 1,562 | 216 | 622.16% |
| Revenue from Operation | 7,201,151 | 4,155,237 | 73.30% |
| Other Income | 66,945 | 66,384 | 0.85% |
| Administration Expenses | 113,755 | 71,522 | 59.05% |
| Selling and Distribution Expenses | 457,586 | 478,504 | -4.37% |
| Net Profit | 953,264 | 365,049 | 161.13% |
| Annualized EPS (In Rs.) | 31.02 | 13.66 | 127.07% |
| Net Worth per Share (In Rs.) | 135.84 | 125.55 | 8.20% |
| Qtr End P/E Ratio | 39.87 | ||
| Liquidity Ratio | 9.92 | ||
