Rating and analytics firm CRISIL has reported a healthy 16% year-on-year (YoY) jump in net profit to ₹159.8 crore for the quarter ended March 2025 (Q4 FY25).
Consolidated revenue rose 10.2% to ₹813.2 crore, underscoring the company’s steady performance despite rising global uncertainties.
For investors, this means one thing: stability in a stormy global financial landscape. CRISIL’s numbers suggest that when others are cutting back, it’s still quietly compounding value.
Margins That Mean Business
CRISIL’s operating profit (EBITDA) stood at ₹232 crore for the quarter—up 20.8% YoY. The EBITDA margin rose to 28.5% from 26% last year.
This margin expansion came thanks to disciplined cost management and growing demand for CRISIL’s offerings, from credit ratings to deep-dive analytics.
In plain speak: CRISIL is squeezing more juice out of every rupee it earns. And it’s doing so without compromising on service or strategy.
Inside the Numbers
- Total income: ₹843.8 crore (up 11% YoY)
- Profit before tax: ₹227.3 crore (up 16%)
- Other income: Up a robust 45%
- Operating profit margin: Improved to 28.5% from 26%
- Employee expenses: Up just 1%
- Other expenses: Jumped 77%, largely due to professional and associate service fees
Even with rising operational costs, CRISIL’s margins held firm—a clear signal of efficient scaling.
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Rating Services: The Star Performer
CRISIL’s Ratings segment saw sales surge 33% YoY to ₹267.9 crore, contributing nearly one-third of total sales. It also delivered a sharp 31% jump in segment profit, with a margin of 49.6%.
Meanwhile, the Research & Information Services segment grew more modestly—just 2% YoY—but still made up 67% of total revenue.
If ratings were a cricket match, CRISIL just hit a clean six over long-off. And its analysts didn’t even break a sweat.
CEO Speaks: Focus on Resilience
Amish Mehta, Managing Director & CEO, remarked that CRISIL’s domain-led approach and client-first thinking helped it stay resilient. He also cautioned that global factors like tariff actions could pinch budgets and delay discretionary spending. Still, he expressed confidence in the Indian market’s momentum and CRISIL’s readiness to seize new opportunities.
“We remain steadfast in our commitment to long-term value creation,” Mehta said, emphasizing investments in tech and a future-ready workforce.
Dividend & Market Reaction
The board has recommended an interim dividend of ₹8 per share. This follows earlier payouts, bringing the total dividend for FY24 to ₹56 per equity share of ₹1 each.
On the NSE, CRISIL shares traded up 0.91% at ₹4,436.10 post-results, reflecting investor confidence.
Outlook: Cautious Optimism
While global jitters linger—from tariffs to slowing credit growth—CRISIL is banking on India’s resilience. The company continues to invest in technology, data solutions, and talent to stay ahead.
And for the average investor or stakeholder? CRISIL’s clean books, lean margins, and growth in a turbulent world signal that it’s not just rating others—it’s quietly earning a gold star of its own.
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