D B Corp Ltd's Q3FY25 Quarter Results
- 22 Jan 2025
Result Summary
- D B Corp Ltd reported a 12.6% 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 1.4%.
- Its expenses for the quarter were up by 5.0% QoQ and down 0.4% YoY.
- The net profit increased 43.2% QoQ and decreased 4.7% YoY.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of D B Corp Ltd stood at 6.6 during Q3FY25.
Financial Statments for Q3FY25
| (₹ crores) | Q3FY25 | Q2FY25 | Q3FY24 | QoQ (%) | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Income | 655.64 | 582.52 | 664.76 | 12.6% | -1.4% |
Total Expenses | 495.59 | 472.18 | 497.39 | 5.0% | -0.4% |
Profit Before Tax | 160.05 | 110.34 | 167.38 | 45.1% | -4.4% |
Tax | 41.84 | 27.77 | 43.40 | 50.7% | -3.6% |
Profit After Tax | 118.21 | 82.57 | 123.98 | 43.2% | -4.7% |
Earnings Per Share | 6.60 | 4.60 | 7.00 | 43.5% | -5.7% |
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Company Overview
D B Corp Ltd is a prominent media and entertainment company in India, primarily known for its extensive range of print media services. The company is recognized for publishing newspapers, magazines, and digital content across various platforms. D B Corp Ltd operates in the media industry, where it holds a significant position due to its widespread circulation of publications in multiple languages, catering to diverse regional audiences. The company continually adapts to the evolving media landscape, focusing on digital transformation and expansion to maintain its competitive edge. However, specific recent major developments regarding the company are not available.
Revenue
For the third quarter of fiscal year 2025 (Q3FY25), D B Corp Ltd reported a total income of ₹655.64 crores. This reflects a quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) increase of 12.6% when compared to the second quarter of fiscal year 2025 (Q2FY25), where the company recorded a total income of ₹582.52 crores. However, on a year-over-year (YoY) basis, there was a slight decline of 1.4% from ₹664.76 crores in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 (Q3FY24). The revenue movement suggests variations in business cycles or market conditions affecting top-line growth over the periods considered.
Profitability
In terms of profitability, D B Corp Ltd achieved a profit before tax (PBT) of ₹160.05 crores in Q3FY25. This marks a substantial increase of 45.1% QoQ from ₹110.34 crores in Q2FY25. However, compared to the same quarter in the previous fiscal year (Q3FY24), where the PBT was ₹167.38 crores, there is a YoY decrease of 4.4%. The profit after tax (PAT) for Q3FY25 was ₹118.21 crores, indicating a 43.2% QoQ increase from ₹82.57 crores in Q2FY25, but a 4.7% YoY decline from ₹123.98 crores in Q3FY24. The earnings per share (EPS) stood at ₹6.60 for Q3FY25, up from ₹4.60 in the previous quarter, reflecting a QoQ rise of 43.5%, yet a YoY decrease of 5.7% from ₹7.00 in Q3FY24.
Operating Metrics
The total expenses for D B Corp Ltd in Q3FY25 amounted to ₹495.59 crores, which is a 5.0% increase from ₹472.18 crores reported in Q2FY25. When compared to Q3FY24, where expenses were ₹497.39 crores, there is a slight YoY decrease of 0.4%. The company's tax expense for Q3FY25 was ₹41.84 crores, showing a QoQ increase of 50.7% from ₹27.77 crores in Q2FY25, and a YoY decrease of 3.6% from ₹43.40 crores in Q3FY24. These figures illustrate the company's operational efficiency and cost management strategies over the analyzed quarters.
