Bharat Petroleum (BPCL), declared yearly financial performance on April 29, 2025.

Bharat Petroleum (BPCL), just shared its yearly financial performance on April 29, 2025. Financial Highlights – FY 2024–25 (Standalone) Metric Q4 FY25 (Jan–Mar) Q3 FY25 (Oct–Dec) QoQ Change Revenue from Operations ₹1,26,916 Cr ₹1,27,551 Cr 🔻 Slightly down Total Income ₹1,27,721 Cr ₹1,28,158 Cr 🔻 Slight decline Total Expenses ₹1,22,080 Cr ₹1,22,696 Cr 🔻 Down Profit Before Tax ₹5,897 Cr ₹5,333 Cr 🔺 Up ~11% Net Profit (After Tax) ₹4,392 Cr ₹3,806 Cr 🔺 Up ~15% Earnings Per Share (EPS) ₹10.28 ₹8.91 🔺 Improved Total Comprehensive Income ₹3,447 Cr ₹2,967 Cr - Up ~16% A final dividend of ₹5 per share (face value ₹10) was recommended. Total dividend for FY25 is ₹10 per share, including the interim dividend already paid. Sales and profits are lower compared to the same quarter last year — mainly due to reduced oil prices and margins. Refinery and sales volumes were slightly higher, meaning the company worked harder but earned a bit less. Comprehensive income dropped sharply, likely due to losses in subsidiaries and investment revaluations. BPCL is still profitable, but growth has slowed compared to Q4 last year. Points of Concern GRM Decline: Sharp drop in GRM suggests margin pressures — especially due to government duties and subdued crude economics. Impairment: ₹1,773.93 Cr impairment in Bharat Petro Resources Ltd due to changes in upstream block prospects. Net Cash Flow from Investing Activities: Strongly negative (₹18,795 Cr) due to heavy capex and investments. What to expect from BPCL : Short-Term Sentiment: Positive, due to steady dividends and strong bottom line. Long-Term Outlook: Cautious optimism. While BPCL is generating profits, key metrics like GRM and cash flow suggest underlying operational and regulatory challenges.