Coal India a Dididend Darling Stock

Coal India has consistently rewarded shareholders with high dividend payouts since its listing. Recently there was ex-date on 21st August-2025 for the dividend of Rs. 5.15 Rs. Per share announced by the company. Historically, its dividend yield has been in the 6–10% range, much higher than most Nifty 50 companies. Current Dividend Yield for the stock is around 7%. Dividend declared - (recent years) (As per NSE Website) : • FY 2020-21: ₹12.50 dividend/share • FY 2021-22: ₹17.50 dividend/share • FY 2022-23: ₹23.25 dividend/share • FY 2023-24: ₹24.50 dividend/share • FY 2024-25: ₹26.35 dividend/share • FY 2025-26: ₹10.65 dividend/share (Continue) Company is continuously increasing the Dividend per share, Year on year basis. In the last 5 Years Sales has grown by 8% CAGR and profit has grown by 16% CAGR. Last 10 Year Median P/E is 7.4, current p/e is 7.05, So it is below the average P/E. Last 10 Year Median Price to book is 3.6, current PBV is 2.35, So it is also below the average PBV. Stock has made a 52 week high of Rs. 543 on 26th August, 2024 and now the stock is near 380, almost 30% corrected from 52 weeks high. So the Valuations are also at reasonable levels. So the investors, who wants a steady income as dividend, this stock can be a good option to invest for Dividend yield. However, it is not compulsory for a company to announce dividend regularly. Income Investors: Coal India remains one of the best stocks for steady dividend income. For Growth Investors: Limited high-growth potential, but stable returns. Valuation: Trading at attractive valuations compared to peers, offering both yield and safety.