IRCTC Q4 FY25 Results: 18% Profit Growth, ₹8 Dividend, Strong Outlook | Full Financial Analysis | Profit From It
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IRCTC Q4 FY25 Results: 18% Profit Growth, ₹8 Dividend, Strong Outlook | Full Financial Analysis

Created by Piyush Patel in Company Update 29 May 2025
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🚆 IRCTC Q4 FY25 Results: Stable Growth with Focus on Core Segments | Dividend Declared

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), a Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Railways, has announced its audited results for Q4 and FY25. The company continues to demonstrate consistent growth driven by its core verticals—Catering, Railneer, Tourism, and Internet Ticketing.


🔍 Key Highlights (Q4 FY25 & FY25)





  • Revenue (FY25): ₹4,90,385 Cr | YoY Growth: +10.8%




  • Net Profit (FY25): ₹1,31,490 Cr | YoY Growth: +18.3%




  • EPS (FY25): ₹16.44 vs ₹13.89 in FY24




  • Dividend: ₹8.00/share total for FY25 (Final ₹1.00 + Interims ₹7.00)




  • 📈 Exceptional Gain: ₹47.89 Cr due to reconciliations and write-backs




  • 📊 CMP PE Ratio (₹776): ~47.2x




  • 💰 ICR: ~7.79 (strong interest coverage)




📦 Volume & Segmental Growth (Q4 FY25 & FY25)

SegmentQ4 FY25 Revenue (₹ Cr)FY25 Revenue (₹ Cr)FY25 YoY Growth
Catering₹3,283.6Part of overall opsGrowth observed
Railneer₹185.8Flat
Internet Ticketing₹534.6Slight Rise
Tourism₹774.8+6.6% YoY

Note: Segment-level profitability includes exceptional income contribution in Catering and Tourism verticals.



📊 Consolidated Income Statement Analysis

MetricQ4 FY25FY25FY24YoY Growth
Revenue from Operations₹1,26,853 Cr₹4,67,477 Cr₹4,26,027 Cr+9.7%
Total Income₹1,32,968 Cr₹4,90,385 Cr₹4,42,469 Cr+10.8%
EBITDA₹42,663 Cr₹1,70,920 Cr₹1,55,457 Cr+9.9%
EBITDA Margin33.6%34.9%35.2%Slight Dip
PAT₹35,823 Cr₹1,31,490 Cr₹1,11,103 Cr+18.3%
EPS (₹)4.4816.4413.89+18.4%

📘 Balance Sheet Snapshot

MetricsFY25FY24
Equity Share Capital₹16,000 Cr₹16,000 Cr
Reserves & Surplus₹3,50,336 Cr₹3,06,979 Cr
Total Assets₹6,79,997 Cr₹6,09,117 Cr
Trade Receivables₹1,73,423 Cr₹1,37,434 Cr
Cash & Equivalents₹37,751 Cr₹70,634 Cr

Key Ratios (FY25):



  • Debt to Equity: Nil (Debt-free company)




  • Current Ratio: ~1.45




  • PBV (CMP ₹776): ~2.21x




  • Trade Receivables to Sales: ~37%




💸 Cash Flow Analysis (₹ Cr)

ParticularsFY25FY24
Net Cash from Ops (CFO)₹1,43,998₹1,22,556
Net Cash from Investing (CFI)₹(41,468)₹(44,779)
Net Cash from Financing (CFF)₹(90,980)₹(40,433)
Net Change in Cash₹(31,555)₹37,344

Free Cash Flow Indicator:

IRCTC continues to generate strong operational cash flow but higher dividend payout and capex reduced net cash position YoY.


🔮 Outlook: Near-Term & Long-Term

🔄 Near-Term:



  • Continued traction in online ticketing and tourism post-pandemic.




  • Arbitration and tax matters may create short-term uncertainties.



🚀 Long-Term:



  • Structural monopoly in online railway ticketing.




  • Scale-up in Railneer, tourism, and catering to boost diversified growth.




  • Scope for operating leverage, given strong asset-light business model.



📢 Disclosures

This report is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not an investment advisory or recommendation. Kindly conduct your due diligence or consult your financial advisor before investing.

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