VLS Finance (VLSFINANCE.NS) Stock Price

VLS Finance Price

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255.65INR+0.25 (+0.10 %)
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Revenue at VLS Finance has contracted by 16.1% per year over the past 18 years to 1.03 B INR. Earnings per share have grown at 10.4% per year over the last 18 years. For VLS Finance, the net margin of 44.8% is down versus 99.7% a few years ago. At today's price the dividend yield works out to roughly 0.59%. The payout ratio is around 11% of earnings. The dividend has grown at 5.2% per year over the past 8 years. The stock trades about 27% above its 52-week low.

VLS Finance stock price

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VLS Finance Stock Price History
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VLS Finance Revenue, EBIT, Net Income

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Revenue
EBIT
Net Income
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Date
Revenue
EBIT
Net Income
Jan 1, 2018
21.62 B INR
297.00 M INR
252.00 M INR
Jan 1, 2019
159.00 M INR
34.00 M INR
-42.00 M INR
Jan 1, 2020
24.00 M INR
-101.00 M INR
392.00 M INR
Jan 1, 2021
2.22 B INR
2.07 B INR
2.21 B INR
Jan 1, 2022
2.29 B INR
2.07 B INR
2.10 B INR
Jan 1, 2023
820.61 M INR
557.38 M INR
559.71 M INR
Jan 1, 2024
4.07 B INR
3.78 B INR
3.24 B INR
Jan 1, 2025
1.03 B INR
754.44 M INR
462.04 M INR

VLS Finance Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement

Last updated Aug 4, 2026, 10:57 AM
 
REVENUEB INR
REVENUE GROWTH%
GROSS MARGIN%
GROSS INCOMEB INR
EBITB INR
EBIT MARGIN%
NET INCOMEB INR
NET INCOME GROWTH%
DIV.INR
DIV. GROWTH%
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10.516.0722.0523.2338.1746.2519.1526.9421.620.160.022.222.290.824.071.03
63.65-42.20263.095.3364.3321.15-58.5940.67-19.72-99.26-84.919,150.003.29-64.24396.34-74.69
1.172.170.440.400.340.390.892.741.92100.00100.00100.00100.0099.8899.9599.81
0.120.130.100.090.130.180.170.740.420.160.022.222.290.824.071.03
0.070.070.030.040.040.070.050.620.300.03-0.102.072.070.563.780.75
0.671.200.130.160.120.160.262.311.3721.38-420.8393.0690.2767.9392.8373.20
0.050.050.030.020.040.070.090.440.25-0.040.392.212.100.563.240.46
-48.452.00-43.14-31.0385.0091.8923.94402.27-42.99-116.67-1,033.33464.54-5.02-73.41480.14-85.75
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Income Statement Key Figures

Revenue and Revenue Growth

Revenue is the starting point of every income statement — it measures the total sales VLS Finance generates from its core business. Revenue growth (expressed as year-over-year percentage change) is one of the most important indicators of business momentum. Sustained growth above 10 % annually is generally considered strong, while declining revenue is a serious warning sign that demands investigation.

Gross Margin

Gross margin = (Revenue − Cost of Goods Sold) ÷ Revenue. It reveals what percentage of each dollar of revenue VLS Finance retains after direct production costs. High gross margins (above 50 %) are typical of asset-light businesses like software and brands, while capital-intensive industries like manufacturing often operate below 30 %. Compare VLS Finance's gross margin to industry peers and track it over time to spot improving or deteriorating pricing power.

EBIT and EBIT Margin

EBIT measures operating profit — what remains after subtracting all operating expenses (including R&D, sales, and administrative costs) from gross profit. The EBIT margin shows this as a percentage of revenue. Because it excludes interest and taxes, EBIT allows fair comparisons between companies with different debt levels and tax jurisdictions. A rising EBIT margin indicates improving operational efficiency.

Net Income and Earnings Per Share (EPS)

Net income is the company's final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes. Dividing net income by the number of shares outstanding gives you EPS — the single most influential metric in stock valuation. Consistent EPS growth is the primary driver of long-term stock price appreciation. Always check whether EPS growth comes from genuine profit improvement or from share buybacks reducing the share count.

Shares Outstanding

The total number of shares VLS Finance has issued. A declining share count (through buybacks) boosts EPS and signals management confidence. A rising share count (through stock issuance) dilutes existing shareholders. Always monitor this number alongside EPS to get the full picture of per-share value creation.

Analyst Estimates

The projected figures represent consensus estimates from professional analysts. Compare these forecasts against VLS Finance's historical growth rates to assess whether expectations are realistic. A company that consistently beats consensus estimates tends to see its stock price rewarded over time, while repeated misses erode investor confidence.

VLS Finance stock margins

The VLS Finance margin analysis displays the gross margin, EBIT margin, as well as the profit margin of VLS Finance. The EBIT margin (EBIT/sales) indicates the percentage of sales that remains as operating profit. The profit margin shows the percentage of sales that remains for VLS Finance.
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Gross margin
EBIT margin
Profit margin
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Date
Gross margin
EBIT margin
Profit margin
Jan 1, 2018
1.92 %
1.37 %
1.17 %
Jan 1, 2019
100.00 %
21.38 %
-26.42 %
Jan 1, 2020
100.00 %
-420.83 %
1,633.33 %
Jan 1, 2021
100.00 %
93.06 %
99.68 %
Jan 1, 2022
100.00 %
90.27 %
91.67 %
Jan 1, 2023
99.88 %
67.92 %
68.21 %
Jan 1, 2024
99.96 %
92.84 %
79.68 %
Jan 1, 2025
99.84 %
73.23 %
44.85 %

VLS Finance Stock Revenue, EBIT, Earnings per Share

The VLS Finance earnings per share therefore indicates how much revenue VLS Finance has generated per share in a given period. The earnings before interest and taxes per share shows how much of the operating profit corresponds to each share. The earnings per share indicates how much of the profit belongs to each share.
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Revenue per Share
EBIT per share
Earnings per Share
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Date
Revenue per Share
EBIT per share
Earnings per Share
Jan 1, 2018
554.44 INR
7.62 INR
6.46 INR
Jan 1, 2019
4.08 INR
0.87 INR
-1.08 INR
Jan 1, 2020
0.62 INR
-2.59 INR
10.05 INR
Jan 1, 2021
56.92 INR
52.97 INR
56.74 INR
Jan 1, 2022
58.79 INR
53.08 INR
53.90 INR
Jan 1, 2023
21.24 INR
14.43 INR
14.49 INR
Jan 1, 2024
116.80 INR
108.44 INR
93.07 INR
Jan 1, 2025
29.97 INR
21.95 INR
13.44 INR

VLS Finance business model & stock analysis

VLS Finance Eulerpool Fair Value

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Fair Value Estimate

What Is Fair Value?

Fair value is an estimate of what a stock is truly "worth" based on its financial fundamentals, independent of the current market price. If the calculated fair value is above the current share price, the stock may be undervalued — and vice versa. This chart shows three different fair value approaches so you can cross-check them against each other.

Earnings-Based Fair Value

Calculated by multiplying the current earnings per share (EPS) by the average historical P/E ratio over a selected multi-year period. The smoothing over several years filters out temporary spikes or dips. If this fair value exceeds the market price, it suggests the stock is cheap relative to its earning power.

Example: Fair Value (Earnings) 2022 = EPS 2022 × Average P/E 2019–2021

Revenue-Based Fair Value

Derived by multiplying revenue per share by the average historical price-to-sales ratio. This method is particularly useful for companies with volatile or temporarily depressed earnings, as revenue tends to be more stable than profits. It answers: "At what price has the market historically valued each dollar of this company's sales?"

Example: Fair Value (Revenue) 2022 = Revenue per Share 2022 × Average P/S 2019–2021

Dividend-Based Fair Value

Calculated by dividing the dividend per share by the average historical dividend yield. This approach is most relevant for mature, consistently dividend-paying companies. If the resulting fair value is higher than the current price, it implies the stock offers a better yield than its historical average.

Example: Fair Value (Dividend) 2022 = Dividend per Share 2022 ÷ Average Yield 2019–2021

How to Use This Chart

When all three fair value lines converge above the current price, it strengthens the case that the stock is undervalued. When they diverge, investigate why — it may indicate a structural shift in margins, payout policy, or growth rate. The forward estimates on the right extend the analysis using projected fundamentals, helping you assess whether the current price already reflects future growth expectations.

VLS Finance historical P/E ratio, EBIT multiple, and P/S ratio

VLS Finance annual returns

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Annual Return

What This Chart Shows

This chart breaks down 's total annual return into two components: price return (gains or losses from stock price movement) and dividend return (income received from dividend payments). Together, they represent the total return an investor would have earned in each calendar year.

Price Return

Price return measures the percentage change in 's stock price from January 1st to December 31st of each year. Positive bars indicate the stock appreciated; negative bars show a decline. This is the component most investors focus on, but it tells only part of the story — especially for dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Return

Dividend return represents the income generated from dividends paid during the year, expressed as a percentage of the starting stock price. While it may seem small in any single year (typically 1–4 % for established companies), dividends compound significantly over decades and have historically contributed roughly 40 % of total stock market returns.

What to Look For

Examine how many years showed positive vs. negative returns to gauge consistency. A stock with mostly positive years and small drawdowns suggests lower risk. Also compare 's annual returns to a benchmark index — consistently outperforming the market is a hallmark of a strong investment. Pay attention to the worst years: understanding downside risk is just as important as chasing upside potential.

VLS Finance shares outstanding

The number of shares of VLS Finance was 34.38 M in 2025. This indicates how many shares VLS Finance is divided into. Since shareholders are the owners of a company, each share represents a small portion of the company's ownership.
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Number of stocks
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Date
Number of stocks
Jan 1, 2018
39.00 M Stocks
Jan 1, 2019
39.00 M Stocks
Jan 1, 2020
39.00 M Stocks
Jan 1, 2021
39.00 M Stocks
Jan 1, 2022
39.00 M Stocks
Jan 1, 2023
38.63 M Stocks
Jan 1, 2024
34.85 M Stocks
Jan 1, 2025
34.38 M Stocks

VLS Finance stock splits

In VLS Finance's history, there have been no stock splits.

VLS Finance Dividend History

13 years of dividend payments

YearAnnual DividendYoY ChangePayments
20251.50INR 50.0%
Sep 12, 20251.50INR 50.0%1/1
20241.00INR 33.3%
20231.50INR 0.0%
20221.50INR 0.0%
20211.50INR 0.0%
20201.50INR 50.0%
20191.00INR 0.0%
20181.00INR 0.0%
20171.00INR 33.3%
19990.75INR 50.0%

VLS Finance dividend history and estimates

In 2025, VLS Finance paid a dividend amounting to 1.50 INR. Dividend means that VLS Finance distributes a portion of its profits to its owners.
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Dividend
Dividend (Estimate)
Special dividend
Details
Date
Dividend
Dividend (Estimate)
Special dividend
Jan 1, 2018
1.00 INR
0.00 INR
0.00 INR
Jan 1, 2019
1.00 INR
0.00 INR
0.00 INR
Jan 1, 2020
1.50 INR
0.00 INR
0.00 INR
Jan 1, 2021
1.50 INR
0.00 INR
0.00 INR
Jan 1, 2022
1.50 INR
0.00 INR
0.00 INR
Jan 1, 2023
1.50 INR
0.00 INR
0.00 INR
Jan 1, 2024
1.00 INR
0.00 INR
0.00 INR
Jan 1, 2025 (e)
1.50 INR
0.00 INR
0.00 INR

VLS Finance dividend payout ratio

In 2025, VLS Finance had a payout ratio of 11.16%. The payout ratio indicates the percentage of the company's profits that VLS Finance distributes as dividends.
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Payout ratio
Details
Date
Payout ratio
Jan 1, 2018
15.48 %
Jan 1, 2019
-92.59 %
Jan 1, 2020
14.93 %
Jan 1, 2021
2.64 %
Jan 1, 2022
2.78 %
Jan 1, 2023
10.35 %
Jan 1, 2024
1.07 %
Jan 1, 2025
11.16 %
Price targets and forecasts for VLS Finance are not yet available.

VLS Finance shareholder structure

% Name
42.49980%
VLS Capital, Ltd.
VLS Capital, Ltd.
6.32333%
Mehrotra (M P) HUF
Mehrotra (M P) HUF
4.25212%
Investor Education Protection Fund
Investor Education Protection Fund
2.81928%
Mehrotra (Sadhana)
Mehrotra (Sadhana)
2.56295%
Bansal (Prateek)
Bansal (Prateek)
1.72528%
Mehrotra (Divya)
Mehrotra (Divya)

VLS Finance Beneficial Ownership Filings (SEC 13D/G)

Free Float
35.5%
Float Shares
-
Shares Outstanding
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VLS Finance Executives and Management Board

8 members · avg. age 57 · 25 % women

SA

Shri. Suresh Agarwal (74)

Managing Director, Non-Independent Executive Director

4.13 M INR

Management

KS

Ms. Kiran Soni (55)

Chief Financial Officer, Director - Finance, Executive Director · since 2013

3.96 M INR
SC

Shri. H. Consul

Chief Compliance Officer, Secretary

Board of Directors

ST

Shri. Keshav Tandan (43)

Executive Director · since 2024

NB

Mrs. Neeraj Bansal

Additional Non-Executive Independent Director

SJ

Shri. Adesh Jain

Additional Non-Executive Independent Director

SJ

Shri. Najeeb Jung

Additional Non-Executive Independent Director

SM

Shri. Anoop Mishra

Additional Non-Executive Independent Director

Frequently asked questions about VLS Finance

Converted at the current exchange rate, the VLS Finance share trades at 2.33 EUR (255.65 INR).

No history available for VLS Finance.

The revenue cannot currently be calculated for VLS Finance.

The profit cannot currently be calculated for VLS Finance.

The P/E ratio cannot be calculated for VLS Finance at the moment.

The P/S cannot be calculated for VLS Finance currently.

The Eulerpool Quality Score for VLS Finance is 2/10.

The ISIN of VLS Finance is INE709A01018. The ISIN (International Securities Identification Number) is a globally unique identifier for securities.

The ticker of VLS Finance is VLSFINANCE.NS. The ticker symbol is used to trade VLS Finance shares on the stock exchange.

Over the past 12 months, VLS Finance paid a dividend of 1.50 INR . This corresponds to a dividend yield of about 0.59 %. For the coming 12 months, VLS Finance is expected to pay a dividend of 1.00 INR.

The current dividend yield of VLS Finance is 0.59 %.

VLS Finance pays a dividend, distributed in the months of , , , .

VLS Finance paid dividends every year for the past 9 years.

For the upcoming 12 months, dividends amounting to 1.00 INR are expected. This corresponds to a dividend yield of 0.39 %.

VLS Finance is assigned to the 'Finance' sector.

To receive the latest dividend of VLS Finance from amounting to 1.5 INR, you needed to have the stock in your portfolio before the ex-date on .

The last dividend was paid out on .

In the year 2025, VLS Finance distributed 1.5 INR as dividends.

The dividends of VLS Finance are distributed in INR.

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