Paras Defence Stock Split: A Sweet Deal or a Stock Market Trap?

We all love a good deal-there's something deeply satisfying about getting our hands on something expensive at a massive discount. It feels like a small win.

That same feeling translates into the world of investing too. When a company's share price climbs too high and starts to feel out of reach for everyday investors, the company often steps in with a solution: a stock split.

This doesn't change the value of what you own, but it lowers the price per share and increases the number of shares in your hand, making it feel more affordable and often drawing in a fresh wave of interest from other investors.

Recently, one smallcap defence stock has announced a stock split. The stock in the action is Paras Defence and Space Technologies.

Here's all you need to know.

• Paras Defence and Space Technologies on 30 April 2025, announced a stock split.
• The company has announced a stock split in ratio of 1:2. This means dividing each existing equity share of Rs 10 face value into two equity shares of Rs 5 each, fully paid up.
• The record date for the proposed sub-division/split of equity shares will be determined once the company receives approval from the shareholders.
• This will be the company's first-ever stock split.

So, is this a sweet deal?

A stock split doesn't change the company's fundamentals, but it can make shares more accessible to retail investors by lowering the per-share price.

This increased affordability often boosts liquidity and draws renewed investor interest-especially in a retail-driven market like India.

For a high-growth company like Paras Defence, which operates in a strategic and fast-expanding sector, the move could generate positive sentiment and wider participation.

However, it's important to remember that a stock split by itself doesn't create value. If the excitement isn't backed by earnings growth or strong business momentum, the euphoria can fade quickly, leaving new investors holding the bag.

In short, it's a sweet deal only if the company continues to deliver on its growth story.

A Look at the Financials

For the March 2025 quarter, the company's revenue jumped 35.8% to Rs 1,082.3 million (m), up from Rs 796.9 m.

The company generated 50.9% of its revenue from optics and optronic systems sales and 49.1% from defence engineering sales in Q4 FY25.

Its net profit for the quarter rallied 116.9% YoY to Rs 208.3 m, up from Rs 96 m a year back.

Paras Defence and Technology's Financial Snapshot (FY20-24)

(Rs m, Consolidated)	FY20	FY21	FY22	FY23	FY24
Revenue	1,470	1,433	1,826	2,224	2,535
Revenue Growth (%)	(-4.8)	(-2.5)	27.4	21.8	14
Net Profit	197	158	271	359	300
Net Profit Margin (%)	13.4	11	14.8	16.2	11.8
Return on Equity (%)	11.4	7.6	7.2	8.7	6.8
Return on Capital Employed (%)	15.3	15.4	11.9	13.2	10.8

Source: Equitymaster

Its revenue grew at a CAGR of 76.8% from FY20 to FY24, while the company turned profitable.

Despite this, the company maintained strong financial health, with an average RoE of 9.5% and RoCE of 7.7%.

Dividend Approved

Apart from the stock split, the company's board of directors has also recommended a final dividend for the financial year 2024-25.

The proposed dividend is 10% on the face value of paid-up equity shares of Rs 5 each, translating to Rs 0.5 per equity share.

What Next?

Following a strong March quarter performance, Paras Defence and Space Technologies is eyeing rapid growth in its order book.

Amit Mahajan, Director - Technical & R&D at Paras Defence, expects company to cross Rs 10 billion (bn) in its order book very soon and is targeting Rs 15 bn in the near term.

The current order book stands at over Rs 9 billion after deliveries, with a strong and expanding pipeline of opportunities.

He emphasised that not all of the opportunity funnel translates immediately into confirmed orders.

The company expects continued steady growth, supported by a robust pipeline built over the past two years.

How Shares of Paras Defence have Performed Recently

The share price of Paras Defence and Space Technologies is up about 35% so far in 2025.

Over the past one year, shares of the company have gained 88%.

The stock reached its 52-week high of Rs 1,592.8 on 5 July 2024 and its 52-week low of Rs 681.9 on 10 May 2024.

About Paras Defence & Space Technologies

Paras Defence and Space Technologies specialises in designing, manufacturing, and supplying advanced defence and space optics, optronic systems, and other essential technologies across multiple sectors.

It is also the sole Indian supplier of critical imaging components for space applications, including large-size optics and diffractive gratings.

The company clients include Indian Ordnance Factories, DRDO, ISRO, and private firms like Godrej, Tata, and L&T. It maintains strong global ties with Rafael, IAI, and Elbit Systems.

Through its subsidiary, Paras Anti-Drone Technologies, it has a presence in radio frequencies (RF) and microwave solutions, including jammers, SDR (software-defined radio), and drone detection systems.

For more details, see the PARAS DEFENCE & SPACE TECH company fact sheet and quarterly results.

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