Are Anant Raj latest results good or bad?

Anant Raj has reported its financial results for the quarter ending June 2025, showcasing notable operational trends. The company achieved net sales of Rs 592.41 crore, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 25.56%, marking the highest quarterly sales in the last five quarters. Operating profit also reached a record Rs 150.65 crore, indicating a positive trend compared to the previous year.
Profit before tax, excluding other income, was recorded at Rs 140.39 crore, showing a significant year-on-year increase of 49.49%. Profit after tax amounted to Rs 125.88 crore, which is up 38.3% from the previous year, and the earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter was reported at Rs 3.67, the highest in five quarters, suggesting enhanced profitability.

The inventory turnover ratio was noted at 1.79 times, the best in the last three half-year periods, indicating effective inventory management. However, it is worth mentioning that the dividend payout ratio has decreased to 5.89%, the lowest in five years, which suggests a lower distribution of profits as dividends.

Overall, Anant Raj's financial results reflect strong operational performance, although there has been an adjustment in its evaluation based on the reported figures.