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DIC INDIA LIMITED has announced its results for the year ended December 2025. Let us have a look at the detailed performance review of the company during FY24-25.
| No. of Mths Year Ending | 12 Dec-24* | 12 Dec-25* | % Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Sales | Rs m | 8,815 | 8,918 | 1.2% |
| Other income | Rs m | 96 | 61 | -36.6% |
| Total Revenues | Rs m | 8,911 | 8,979 | 0.8% |
| Gross profit | Rs m | 372 | 374 | 0.5% |
| Depreciation | Rs m | 191 | 184 | -3.8% |
| Interest | Rs m | 18 | 14 | -19.4% |
| Profit before tax | Rs m | 259 | 236 | -8.7% |
| Tax | Rs m | 64 | 63 | -1.4% |
| Profit after tax | Rs m | 195 | 174 | -11.1% |
| Gross profit margin | % | 4.2 | 4.2 | |
| Effective tax rate | % | 24.5 | 26.5 | |
| Net profit margin | % | 2.2 | 1.9 | |
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| No. of Mths Year Ending | 12 Dec-24* | 12 Dec-25* | % Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Networth | Rs m | 4,153 | 4,286 | 3.2 |
| Current Liabilities | Rs m | 1,683 | 1,951 | 15.9 |
| Long-term Debt | Rs m | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Total Liabilities | Rs m | 6,256 | 6,773 | 8.3 |
| Current assets | Rs m | 4,261 | 4,722 | 10.8 |
| Fixed Assets | Rs m | 1,995 | 2,051 | 2.8 |
| Total Assets | Rs m | 6,256 | 6,773 | 8.3 |
| Particulars | No. of months | 12 | 12 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year Ending | Dec-24 | Dec-25 | ||
| Cash Flow from Operating Activities | Rs m | 164 | 428 | 161.1% |
| Cash Flow from Investing Activities | Rs m | -60 | -100 | - |
| Cash Flow from Financing Activities | Rs m | -182 | -74 | - |
| Net Cash Flow | Rs m | -78 | 254 | - |
| No. of Mths Year Ending | 12 Dec-24* | 12 Dec-25* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales per share (Unadj.) | Rs | 960.3 | 971.4 |
| TTM Earnings per share | Rs | 21.3 | 18.9 |
| Diluted earnings per share | Rs | 21.3 | 18.9 |
| Price to Cash Flow | x | 15.8 | 15.5 |
| TTM P/E ratio | x | 31.3 | 25.3 |
| Price / Book Value ratio | x | 1.4 | 1.3 |
| Market Cap | Rs m | 5,724 | 5,542 |
| Dividends per share (Unadj.) | Rs | 4.0 | 3.0 |
Current Ratio: The company's current ratio deteriorated and stood at 2.4x during CY25, from 2.5x during CY24. The current ratio measures the company's ability to pay short-term and long-term obligations.
Interest Coverage Ratio: The company's interest coverage ratio improved and stood at 17.7x during CY25, from 15.7x during CY24. The interest coverage ratio of a company states how easily a company can pay its interest expense on outstanding debt. A higher ratio is preferable.
Return on Equity (ROE): The ROE for the company declined and down at 4.1% during CY25, from 4.7% during CY25. The ROE measures the ability of a firm to generate profits from its shareholders capital in the company.
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE): The ROCE for the company declined and down at 5.8% during CY25, from 6.7% during CY24. The ROCE measures the ability of a firm to generate profits from its total capital (shareholder capital plus debt capital) employed in the company.
Return on Assets (ROA): The ROA of the company declined and down at 2.8% during CY25, from 3.4% during CY24. The ROA measures how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate earnings.
| No. of Mths Year Ending | 12 Dec-24* | 12 Dec-25* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current ratio | x | 2.5 | 2.4 |
| Debtors’ Days | Days | 998 | 1,078 |
| Interest coverage | x | 15.7 | 17.7 |
| Debt to equity ratio | x | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Return on assets | % | 3.4 | 2.8 |
| Return on equity | % | 4.7 | 4.1 |
| Return on capital employed | % | 6.7 | 5.8 |
In the most recent management assessments, DIC India Limited highlighted a period of strategic transition and resilience. The management noted that despite the volatile global economic environment and fluctuations in raw material prices, the company maintained a steady performance in its core segments. A significant highlight was the successful stabilization of operations at the Saykha plant in Gujarat. This state-of-the-art facility is central to the company’s recent performance, as it has enabled the optimization of the supply chain and improved the company’s ability to serve the Western and Northern Indian markets more efficiently. The management emphasized that the shifting of production from older units to this modern facility has already begun to yield benefits in terms of operational excellence and cost efficiencies.
The management discussion underscored the company’s dominant position in the printing ink industry, particularly within the flexible packaging sector. Recent performance data indicates that while the publication and newspaper segments have faced structural challenges due to digitalization, the packaging segment continues to show robust growth. Management highlighted that the shift in consumer preferences toward branded and packaged goods in India is a primary driver of demand. To capitalize on this, DIC India has focused on high-end liquid inks and lamination adhesives, ensuring that their product mix evolves toward higher-margin offerings.
Regarding new business ventures, DIC India is aggressively expanding its footprint in areas beyond traditional printing inks. Key highlights include:
The management also pointed out that their recent performance was bolstered by a rigorous Value Engineering program. By reformulating products and optimizing the procurement of key chemicals and pigments, the company managed to mitigate some of the margin pressures caused by global supply chain disruptions. Furthermore, the management highlighted that the "DIC Way" of corporate governance and safety has been integrated into the new ventures, ensuring that the expansion into new product categories does not compromise the company’s risk profile or environmental commitments.
Source: DIC India Limited BSE Corporate Announcements and Reports
To see how DIC INDIA LIMITED has performed over the last 5 years, please visit here.
Over the last one year, DIC INDIA LIMITED share price has moved up from Rs 421.0 to Rs 651.0, registering a gain of Rs 230.0 or around 54.6%.
Overall, the S&P BSE SENSEX is up 6.1% over the year.
(To know more, check out historical annual results for DIC INDIA LIMITED and quarterly results for DIC INDIA LIMITED)
DIC INDIA LIMITED currently trades at Rs 569.8 per share. You can check out the latest share price performance of DIC INDIA LIMITED here...
The revenues of DIC INDIA LIMITED stood at Rs 8,979 m in CY25, which was up 0.8% compared to Rs 8,911 m reported in CY24.
DIC INDIA LIMITED's revenue has grown from Rs 7,544 m in CY21 to Rs 8,979 m in CY25.
Over the past 5 years, the revenue of DIC INDIA LIMITED has grown at a CAGR of 4.5%.
The net profit of DIC INDIA LIMITED stood at Rs 174 m in CY25, which was down -11.1% compared to Rs 195 m reported in CY24.
This compares to a net loss of Rs -227 m in CY23 and a net profit of Rs 410 m in CY22.
Over the past 5 years, DIC INDIA LIMITED net profit has grown at a CAGR of 8.8%.
The cash flow statement is the financial statement that presents the cash inflows and outflows of a company during a given period of time.
This statement is one of the most useful tools for judging a company's liquidity position. The ratios and parameters in this statement helps test a company's financial health.
The cash flow statement of DIC INDIA LIMITED reveals:
Here's the cash flow statement of DIC INDIA LIMITED for the past 5 years.
| (Rs m) | CY21 | CY22 | CY23 | CY24 | CY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| From Operations | -71 | 370 | 53 | 164 | 428 |
| From Investments | 563 | -342 | -300 | -60 | -100 |
| From Financial Activity | -95 | -85 | 46 | -182 | -74 |
| Net Cashflow | 397 | -57 | -201 | -78 | 254 |
Be it the company's profitability, operations effectiveness or utilization of funds, ratio analysis is an important tool which helps in making investment decisions.
The ratio/financial analysis of DIC INDIA LIMITED reveals:
Here's the ratio/financial analysis of DIC INDIA LIMITED for the past 5 years.
| CY21 | CY22 | CY23 | CY24 | CY25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Profit Margin (%) | 3.1 | 6.1 | -1.7 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| Net Profit Margin (%) | 1.7 | 4.7 | -2.7 | 2.2 | 1.9 |
| Debt to Equity Ratio (x) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
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