Coal India subsidiary CMPDI shares climb 7% after Q1FY27 profit surges 54% YoY

Shares of Central Mine Planning & Design Institute (CMPDI) surged 6.90% to Rs 270.96 during Tuesday’s trading session after the Coal India subsidiary reported strong performance for the first quarter of FY27, driven by robust revenue growth and a sharp rise in profitability.

CMPDI reported an 18% year-on-year increase in revenue from operations to Rs 481.4 crore in Q1 FY27, compared with Rs 409.3 crore in the same quarter last year.

The company’s net profit witnessed a significant 54% YoY jump to Rs 116.3 crore, up from Rs 75.5 crore reported in the corresponding period of the previous year. Other income also rose 62% to Rs 22.7 crore from Rs 14.06 crore a year ago, further supporting the bottom-line growth.

Operational performance remained strong, with EBITDA rising 61.87% year-on-year to Rs 168 crore in Q1 FY27 from Rs 103.85 crore in the same period last year.

Dividend Announcement

Along with its quarterly results, CMPDI’s Board of Directors approved the first interim dividend for FY27 at Rs 1.05 per equity share on a face value of Rs 2 per share. The dividend was recommended by the Audit Committee, and the company has fixed Friday, July 24, 2026, as the record date to determine shareholder eligibility.

The payment of the first interim dividend for FY27 will be completed on or before August 19, 2026.

The company has also fixed Monday, August 10, 2026, as the record date for determining shareholder eligibility for the final dividend of Rs 1.06 per share for FY26, as recommended by the Board of Directors.

Stock Performance and Valuation

CMPDI shares have delivered strong momentum in recent months, gaining around 45% over the past three months. The stock currently commands a market capitalisation of approximately Rs 18,097 crore.The company’s shares have traded between a 52-week high of Rs 283.69 and a 52-week low of Rs 150.10.On the valuation front, CMPDI is trading at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 28.55, while its price-to-sales ratio stands at 4.75 and price-to-book ratio at 7.97.

From a technical perspective, the stock’s 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) stands at 49.0, indicating a neutral trend. An RSI below 30 is generally considered to indicate oversold conditions, while a reading above 70 suggests an overbought zone.

With strong quarterly earnings, improved margins, and consistent shareholder returns through dividends, CMPDI continues to attract investor attention as one of the key companies within Coal India’s ecosystem.

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