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Godfrey Phillips lit up the earnings chart with a solid 30 per cent jump in profit for Q4 FY25. Revenue zoomed 70 per cent yearly. But the stock? It cooled off. Shares fell 5 per cent today (May 16, 2025) even as the company posted one of its strongest quarters yet.
So why did the market shrug? The short answer: stellar numbers alone aren't enough when the stock's already on a high.
Quick background: who they are
Godfrey Phillips is India's second-largest cigarette maker after ITC. The company makes Four Square, Red & White, Cavanders, and licenses Marlboro from Philip Morris. While it's tried branching out into pan masala, confectionery, and convenience retail (remember 24Seven?), tobacco is still its bread and butter.
And that's both a strength and a weakness.
Below are the company's fundamental metrics:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market cap | Rs 45,442 crore |
| Revenue (TTM) | Rs 6,876 crore |
| Net profit (TTM) | Rs 1,072 crore |
| ROE | 22.7 per cent |
| ROCE | 28.5 per cent |
| P/E ratio | 42.4 |
| P/B ratio | 8.7 |
| Industry P/E | 44.62 |
| EV/EBITDA | 32.5 |
| Dividend yield | 1.1 per cent |
| Debt to equity | 0 |
| EPS | Rs 221.4 |
What's happening with the stock?
Let's break it down.
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The good
:
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Q4 net profit: Rs 293.96 crore, up 30 per cent
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Revenue: Rs 4,389.65 crore, up 70 per cent
- Margins improved despite rising costs
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The not-so-good :
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The stock has already run up 438 per cent over the last two years
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Trades at a steep P/E of 42
- Analyst target prices suggest limited upside (Trendlyne's average target: Rs 5,340)
Investors seem to be asking: where's the next growth trigger?
What about ratings?
Value Research gives Godfrey Phillips a full 5/5 stars. But the split tells a story:
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Quality
: 10/10
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Growth
: 6/10
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Valuation
: 2/10
- Momentum : 10/10
So yes, it's a high-quality company. But it's already priced for perfection.
Final word
Godfrey Phillips has delivered a puff of strong numbers, but the stock's already smoked much of the upside. The business is solid, but not exactly lighting new fires. For now, it looks like a classic case of a good company, not-so-good price.
For detailed financial information, visit Godfrey Phillips' stock page .
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Disclaimer: This is not a stock recommendation. This story was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence and is intended for informational purposes only. Please take it with a pinch of salt and do your own research or consult a financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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