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IRFC share price climbs 4% despite a 2% dip in Q4 profit

Railway PSU's stock rebounds despite muted earnings; Navratna status and fund-raising plans in focus

Railway PSU's stock rebounds despite muted earnings; Navratna status and fund-raising plans in focusAdobe Stock

Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) shares rose nearly 3.6 per cent to Rs 145.8 on June 4, 2025, despite a 2.1 per cent year-on-year (YoY) decline in Q4 net profit to Rs 1,682 crore. The stock has gained 27.7 per cent over the past three months, though it remains down 11.3 per cent over the past year.

Q4 FY25 performance snapshot

Metric Q4 FY25 Q4 FY24 YoY change
Revenue from operations Rs 6,723 crore Rs 6,476 crore 3.8 per cent
Net profit Rs 1,682 crore Rs 1,717 crore - 2.1 per cent
Operating margin 99.3 per cent 99.5 per cent - 20 bps
Provisions Rs 3.38 crore Rs 0.30 crore 1,026 per cent
EPS  Rs 1.29  Rs 1.31 - 1.5 per cent

About IRFC

Established in 1986, IRFC is the dedicated financing arm of Indian Railways, responsible for raising funds through capital markets and other borrowings. The Government of India owns an 86.4 per cent stake in the company. In March 2025, IRFC was granted Navratna status, enhancing its operational autonomy.

Here’s how it fundamentals look.

Metric Value
Market cap Rs 1.89 lakh crore
ROE 13.7 per cent
ROCE 5.7 per cent
P/E ratio 29.1
P/B ratio 3.6
Dividend yield 1.1 per cent
Book value Rs 40.3
EPS Rs 5

Value Research Online ratings

Value Research rates IRFC a one star.

Here’s how it scores on other parameters.

  • Quality: 5/10
  • Growth: 3/10 
  • Valuation: 3/10 
  • Momentum: 3/10

Final word

IRFC's recent share price recovery, despite a dip in quarterly profits, reflects investor optimism following its Navratna status and substantial fund-raising plans. However, the company's high leverage and modest growth prospects warrant cautious evaluation.

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