Coal India Ltd's Q3FY25 Quarter Results
- 28 Jan 2025
Result Summary
- Coal India Ltd reported a 17.9% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) increase in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Dec (Q3FY25). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a decline of 1.1%.
- Its expenses for the quarter were up by 8.4% QoQ and 4.8% YoY.
- The net profit increased 35.3% QoQ and decreased 16.4% YoY.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of Coal India Ltd stood at 13.8 during Q3FY25.
Financial Statments for Q3FY25
| (₹ crores) | Q3FY25 | Q2FY25 | Q3FY24 | QoQ (%) | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Income | 37922.98 | 32177.92 | 38357.23 | 17.9% | -1.1% |
Total Expenses | 26201.55 | 24161.69 | 25008.76 | 8.4% | 4.8% |
Profit Before Tax | 11721.43 | 8016.23 | 13348.47 | 46.2% | -12.2% |
Tax | 3301.20 | 1878.57 | 3479.49 | 75.7% | -5.1% |
Profit After Tax | 8491.22 | 6274.80 | 10154.68 | 35.3% | -16.4% |
Earnings Per Share | 13.80 | 10.20 | 16.40 | 35.3% | -15.9% |
Data Source: BSE, Company announcements The securities quoted are exemplary and are not recommendatory. Past performance is not indicative of future results
Company Overview
Coal India Ltd is a state-controlled coal mining company, primarily engaged in the production and sale of coal. As one of the largest coal-producing companies in the world, Coal India Ltd operates numerous coal mines across India, and its products are integral to the country's energy production and industrial sectors. The company plays a significant role in meeting India's energy demands by supplying coal to power plants and various industrial customers. Recent developments in the industry include fluctuations in coal demand and pricing, influenced by both domestic and global energy market conditions. However, specific recent developments for Coal India Ltd are not provided in the available data.
Revenue
For the third quarter of the fiscal year 2025, Coal India Ltd reported a total income of ₹37,922.98 crores. This reflects a quarter-over-quarter increase of 17.9% from ₹32,177.92 crores in the second quarter of FY25. Comparatively, when examining year-over-year data, there is a slight decrease of 1.1% from ₹38,357.23 crores in the third quarter of the previous fiscal year, FY24. The revenue figures indicate substantial quarter-over-quarter growth, although there is a marginal decline when compared annually. This variance may be attributed to changes in production volume, pricing strategies, or market demand, though such details are not explicitly provided in the data.
Profitability
Coal India Ltd's profitability metrics for Q3FY25 show a profit before tax of ₹11,721.43 crores, which marks a significant quarter-over-quarter increase of 46.2% from ₹8,016.23 crores in Q2FY25. However, this represents a year-over-year decrease of 12.2% from ₹13,348.47 crores in Q3FY24. The tax expense for the quarter stood at ₹3,301.20 crores, reflecting a 75.7% increase quarter-over-quarter and a 5.1% decrease year-over-year. The company's profit after tax for the quarter was ₹8,491.22 crores, which is 35.3% higher than the previous quarter's ₹6,274.80 crores, but 16.4% lower than the ₹10,154.68 crores recorded in the same quarter last year. Earnings per share for the quarter were ₹13.80, following a similar pattern of increase from the previous quarter and a decrease from the prior year.
Operating Metrics
The operating metrics for Coal India Ltd in Q3FY25 highlight an increase in total expenses to ₹26,201.55 crores, which is 8.4% higher than in Q2FY25, where expenses were ₹24,161.69 crores. When compared to the same quarter in the previous fiscal year, expenses increased by 4.8%, up from ₹25,008.76 crores. This upward trend in expenses, alongside changes in revenue, could impact the company's operating margins and overall efficiency, although specifics on operational activities or cost management practices are not detailed in the current data. These metrics are essential for understanding the company's operational performance and cost structure within the period analyzed.
