Arabian Petroleum Dividend & Ex-dividend History
ARABIAN • No Dividend Payments
Performance Comparison: Capital Gains vs. Sector Dividend Yield
Financial Position Facts
Key financial metrics showing how the company uses its profits
Profitability
Revenue (None)
₹0 Cr
Net Profit
₹0 Cr
Profits retained for growth
Cash Generation
Operating Cash Flow
₹12 Cr
Free Cash Flow
₹1 Cr
Available for reinvestment or dividends
Petroleum Products Sector Dividend Landscape
See how Arabian Petroleum compares to other companies in the sector
70.0%
Companies Pay Dividends
4.32%
Average Dividend Yield
13.74%
Highest Yield
20
Total Companies Analyzed
Top Dividend-Paying Companies in Petroleum Products
Reliance Industries
RELIANCE
0.89%
Indian Oil Corporation
IOC
9.89%
Bharat Petroleum
BPCL
11.78%
Hindustan Petroleum
HINDPETRO
7.33%
Mangalore Refinery & Petroleum
MRPL
1.6%
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Dividend vs. Non-Dividend Performance
Compare how dividend and non-dividend companies have performed in the sector (1-year returns)
Dividend-Paying Peers
Average Price Return
6.26%
Castrol
0.0% dividend yield
-5.34%
Indian Oil Corporation
0.91% dividend yield
24.16%
Bharat Petroleum
1.32% dividend yield
29.65%
Non-Dividend Peers
Average Price Return
-1.53%
Continental Petroleums
No dividend payments
-3.07%
Greenhitech Ventures
No dividend payments
0.0%
Tax Implications: Capital Gains vs. Dividends
Understanding the tax efficiency of non-dividend stocks
Capital Gains Tax
Long-term (>1 year)
10.0%
LTCG Exemption
₹100,000
Short-term (<1 year)
15.0%
Long-term capital gains (>1 year holding) taxed at 10% above ₹1 lakh exemption
Dividend Tax
TDS Rate
10.0%
Tax Treatment
Added to Income
Dividends are subject to TDS at 10% if annual dividend exceeds ₹5,000
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why doesn't Arabian Petroleum pay dividends?
Based on available financial data, Arabian Petroleum retains its earnings for business operations and growth.
The company reported ₹0 crores in net profit
for None, which has been retained rather than distributed as dividends.
Companies typically retain earnings to fund expansion, reduce debt, or build cash reserves.
Q: How does this compare to other companies in Petroleum Products?
In the Petroleum Products sector, 70.0% of companies currently pay dividends
with an average yield of 4.32%. Arabian Petroleum is among the
6 companies in our database that don't pay dividends.
Q: What returns have investors received instead of dividends?
Historical price performance data is not available for detailed analysis.
Q: Should I invest in this stock if I want income?
This stock provides returns through price appreciation rather than dividend income. For income-focused investors:
- Consider the tax efficiency of capital gains vs. dividends for your situation
- Look at dividend-paying alternatives in the same sector
- Consider combining growth stocks with dividend stocks for a balanced portfolio
Q: What's the tax difference between capital gains and dividends?
Current tax rates in India:
- Dividend income: 10% TDS (if annual dividend exceeds ₹5,000), added to taxable income
- Long-term capital gains: 10% on gains above ₹1,00,000
- Short-term capital gains: 15% flat rate
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