1:1 vs 5:11: 2 Stocks That Recently Declared Bonus Shares; Which One To Buy?

In this article, we look at two firms that recently announced bonus shares at different ratios, explore the possible benefits of each ratio for investors, and determine which would be a better stock to buy. The company's substantial reserves and aim to reward shareholders are reflected in this move; yet, the various ratios have significant consequences for shareholder value.

Sylph Technologies

In its meeting on Monday, October 27, 2025, the Board of Directors of the company considered and decided to issue bonus shares in a ratio of 5:11, that is, five new fully paid-up equity shares of Rs 1/-each for every eleven existing fully paid-up equity shares of Rs 1/-each, to the eligible equity shareholders of the company as of the record date, by capitalization of securities premium received in cash and/or free reserve; the record date for the bonus issue will be announced separately.

With the announcement of a bonus issue, the company's paid-up share capital increased from Rs. 84,77,56,000 (84,77,56,000 equity shares of Rs. 1 each) to Rs. 1,23,30,99,636 (1,23,30,99,636 equity shares of Rs. 1 each post-bonus).

According to the company's most recent audited balance report, dated March 31, 2025, Rs. 38,53,43,636 would be used from the Securities Premium account to carry out this bonus issue. There were no declared free reserves as of that date, and the Securities Premium amount was Rs. 46,18,76,200.

The bonus shares will be credited or dispatched within two months from the date of the Board's approval, according to Sylph Technologies.

Sylph Technologies Target Price

"Sylph Technologies stock price is bearish on the Daily charts with strong resistance at 0.84. A Daily close below support of 0.7 could lead to a target of 0.46 in the near term," commented A R Ramachandran, Independent SEBI-registered Research Analyst.

Moneyboxx Finance

At its meeting on October 30, 2025, the Board of Directors of Moneyboxx Finance Limited discussed and recommended that bonus shares be issued to eligible equity shareholders of the company as of the record date in a ratio of 1:1, or one new fully paid-up share of Rs. 10/each for each existing paid-up equity share of Rs. 10/each, subject to the approval of the company's shareholders.

"The Company will inform the "Record Date" for determining eligibility of Shareholders entitled for issuance of Bonus Shares after obtaining necessary approvals," said Moneyboxx Finance in a stock exchange filing.

The company is considering issuing around 3,75,02,745 equity shares, each worth Rs. 10, for a total of Rs. 37,50,27,450. This amount comprises bonus shares that will be set aside for 10,60,400 outstanding employee stock options (ESOPs) and 37,37,745 convertible warrants.

On or before December 30, 2025, is the estimated date by which the above-said bonus shares would be credited/dispatched by Moneyboxx Finance.

Moneyboxx Finance Target Price

"Moneyboxx Finance stock price is bearish on the Daily charts with strong resistance at 175. A Daily close below support of 167 could lead to a target of 154 in the near term," recommended A R Ramachandran, Independent SEBI-registered Research Analyst.

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