Jost’s Engineering Reports 77 Per Cent PAT Growth in FY25

31 May 2025 CW Team

Jost’s Engineering Company Limited announced its audited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended 31 March 2025, showcasing a robust performance across key metrics. On a consolidated basis, revenue rose by 27 per cent to Rs 2.39 billion, while profit after tax increased by 77 per cent to Rs 1.75 billion. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) grew by 62 per cent year-on-year.

In the standalone segment, the company registered a 25 per cent rise in revenue to Rs 2.17 billion and a 66 per cent jump in profit after tax to Rs 1.61 billion. For the quarter, consolidated revenue stood at Rs 678.5 million, up 10 per cent year-on-year.

The Board has recommended a dividend of Rs 1.25 per share, subject to shareholder approval. The company’s order book was Rs 2.11 billion as of 31 March 2025. It secured two major orders post-March: Rs 160 million from Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited and Rs 61.95 million from Transmission Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Limited.

Service revenue surged by 80 per cent to Rs 486.4 million. With operations across ten branches, NABL-accredited labs, and continued capital expenditure, Jost’s is focused on expanding its domestic and global footprint.

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Jost’s Engineering Company Limited press release

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