1:5 Stock Split: Microcap Stock Jumps 17% After Company Sets Record Date

Synopsis: United Van Der Horst shares surged 17% after fixing January 22, 2026, as the record date for its 1:5 stock split, aimed at improving liquidity and affordability without impacting shareholder value.

This is an Indian engineering and manufacturing company primarily engaged in providing industrial equipment, project solutions, and technical services to sectors such as oil & gas, power, chemicals, and heavy engineering is now in focus after its board approved a record date for its stock split.

With a market capitalisation of Rs. 255 cr, the shares of United Van Der Horst Ltd are currently trading at Rs. 184 per share, increasing 17% in today’s market session, making a high of Rs. 189.90, from its previous close of Rs. 162.10 per share.

United Van Der Horst Limited has informed about the sub-division (split) of its equity shares. The company has fixed Thursday, January 22, 2026, as the record date to determine shareholders eligible for the split. 

The decision was approved by shareholders through a postal ballot on November 7, 2025, under which each equity share of face value Rs. 5 will be subdivided into five equity shares of Rs. 1 each, without changing the overall value of shareholders’ investment.

The share split is aimed at improving liquidity and making the stock more affordable by increasing the number of outstanding shares while proportionately reducing the market price per share. For instance, an investor holding 100 shares of Rs. 5 each will now hold 500 shares of Rs. 1 each. 

United Van Der Horst Limited is an Indian company engaged in the business of manufacturing and trading of industrial and engineering-related products, catering primarily to infrastructure, engineering, and allied sectors. 

Sales of the company fell from Rs. 9.09 cr in Q1FY26 to Rs. 8.65 cr in Q2FY26. Operating profit decreased from Rs. 4.30 cr to  Rs. 3.95 cr. Net profit marginally fell to Rs. 2 cr from Rs. 2.04 cr. The company reports a ROCE of 11.6% and ROE of 9.01%, indicating moderate profitability. Its debt-to-equity ratio stands at 0.47, reflecting manageable leverage. The stock trades at a P/E of 40.2, slightly below the industry average P/E of 43.8.

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