Paradeep Phosphates Ltd., based in Odisha, India, reported an exceptional 644% year-on-year rise in net profit for Q4 FY25, driving its stock price up 200% in two years and 61% in just the last two months. The company, which is one of India’s leading phosphatic fertilizer manufacturers, continues to gain investor interest amid strong volume growth, a diversified NPK portfolio, and optimistic future guidanc
Paradeep Phosphates Ltd., a leading player in India’s phosphatic fertilizer industry headquartered in Odisha, has drawn major attention from investors following its staggering financial performance in Q4 FY25. On May 12, 2025, the company’s stock surged 7% intraday to ₹152 apiece, reflecting sustained bullish sentiment amid overall market volatility caused by India-Pakistan trade tensions.
Paradeep Phosphates reported a 644% year-on-year jump in consolidated net profit to ₹160 crore for the quarter ended March 2025, compared to ₹21.5 crore in Q4 FY24. Revenue from operations rose 56% YoY to ₹3,494 crore, while EBITDA grew 119% to ₹389 crore, with margins improving to 10%.
For FY25, the company posted a 452% increase in profit after tax (PAT), driven by record fertilizer sales totaling 3.03 million tonnes. Total revenue rose 19% to ₹13,820 crore, and EBITDA nearly doubled to ₹1,367 crore.
The stock has gained 200% over two years and 61% in just the past two months, far outpacing the Nifty Smallcap 100 index’s return of 10.42% over the same period.
To support its volume growth target of 5–7% annually for the next 2–3 years, Paradeep Phosphates is debottlenecking its facilities to expand capacity by 5–7%. It is also advancing backward integration through phosphoric acid production and investing in energy efficiency improvements at its Goa plant.
Following its strong Q4 performance, domestic brokerage JM Financial raised its target price to ₹160, maintaining a ‘Buy’ rating. The brokerage expects a 7% volume growth CAGR over FY25–28 and foresees Paradeep Phosphates’ EBITDA per kg increasing to ₹5 by FY27.
Founded in 1981, Paradeep Phosphates Ltd. is a government-promoted enterprise and one of the largest producers of non-urea fertilizers in India, with a production capacity of 3 million metric tons. The company plays a crucial role in supporting India’s agriculture sector with its diversified range of fertilizers, including NPK and DAP.
