Monday, March 17, 2008

Rane Madras, a Good Dividend yield Stock

Rane Madras surged 9.83% to Rs 65.90 at 14.29 IST on BSE after company declared an interim dividend of Rs 6 per share for the year ending 31 March 2008.

The dividend yield based on the current market price of Rs 65.90, works out 9.1%. Dividend is tax free in the hands of shareholders even as companies are required to pay a dividend distribution tax.

The company made the announcement of the dividend during trading hours today, 17 March 2008.

The scrip had touched a high of Rs 66.45 and a low of Rs 56 so far during the day. The stock had hit a 52-week high of Rs 112.95 on 10 April 2007 and a 52-week low of Rs 55.50 on 7 March 2008.

The small-cap auto ancillary has an equity capital of Rs 10.16 crore. Face value per share is Rs 10.

At the current price of Rs 65.90, the scrip trades at a PE multiple of 0.42, based on Q3 December 2007 annualised EPS of Rs 154.45.

The net profit of Rane Madras rose 1194.7% to Rs 39.23 crore on 6.4% rise in sales to Rs 89.91 crore in Q3 December 2007 over Q3 December 2006.

Rane Madras manufactures auto components for two-wheelers, cars, tractors and large commercial vehicles.

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