Alcohol Stock Crashes 9% After Muted Q4 Results; 90% Dividend Payout Announced

Synopsis: The share of this alcohol company fell 9 percent after muted Q4 results, with net profit down 10.6 percent YoY, EBITDA up 83 percent, and a 90 percent dividend proposed.

The share of this company, whose portfolio focuses on affordable spirits, including country liquor and various IMFL brands like Pioneer Doctor Brandy and Hot Shot Rum, came into focus after weak results.

With the market capitalization of Rs 2,291 crore, G M Breweries Ltd’s share on Thursday made a day low of Rs 990 per share, down by 8.5 percent from its day high of Rs 1,082 per share. The shares of the company have given a return of 195 percent over the last five years.

Results Highlights

QoQ View: The revenue from operations grew by 0.16 percent YoY to Rs 202.33 crore in Q4 FY26 from Rs 202 crore in Q3 FY26. Accompanied by a net profit that grew by 28.7 percent QoQ to Rs 54.07 crore in Q4 FY26 from Rs 42 crore in Q3 FY26, and EPS grew by 28.6 percent to Rs 23.66 per share in Q4 FY26 from Rs 18.39 per share in Q3 FY26.

YoY View: The revenue from operations grew by 19.47 percent YoY to Rs 202.33 crore in Q4 FY26 from Rs 169 crore in Q4 FY25. Accompanied by a net profit that declined by 10.56 percent to Rs 54.07 crore in Q4 FY26 from Rs 60.46 crore in Q4 FY25, and EPS declined by 10.6 percent to Rs 23.66 per share in Q4 FY26 from Rs 26.47 per share in Q4 FY25.

Financial year performance: The revenue from the operation of the company grew by 17.4 percent to Rs 747.85 crore in FY26 from Rs 637 crore in FY25. Accompanied by a net profit growth of 21.5 percent to Rs 156.83 crore in FY26 from Rs 129.04 crore in FY25, resulting in an EPS growth of 21.5 percent to Rs 68.64 per share in FY26.

Strong EBITDA Growth: The company’s EBITDA jumped 83 percent year-on-year to Rs 53 crore in Q4, up from Rs 29 crore in the same period last year. EBITDA margins expanded over 900 basis points to 26 percent, compared with 17 percent a year ago, reflecting improved operational efficiency and cost management.

Dividend Payout: The company’s Board of Directors has proposed a dividend of 90 percent, equivalent to Rs 9 per equity share of Rs 10 each, subject to approval by shareholders, reflecting strong financial performance and commitment to returning value to investors.

About the Company

G.M. Breweries Limited (GMBL), established in 1981 by Jimmy Almeida, is a Mumbai-based company and the largest manufacturer of country liquor in Maharashtra, India. It manufactures and markets Alcoholic Beverages, including Country Liquor (CL) and Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL), with popular brands like G.M. Santra, G.M. Doctor, and G.M. Limbu Punch.

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