GHCL Ltd's Q3FY25 Quarter Results
- 01 Feb 2025
Result Summary
- GHCL Ltd reported a 0.3% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) decrease in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Dec (Q3FY25). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a decline of 0.7%.
- Its expenses for the quarter were down by 5.5% QoQ and 14.7% YoY.
- The net profit increased 8.8% QoQ and increased 68.7% YoY.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of GHCL Ltd stood at 17.6 during Q3FY25.
Financial Statments for Q3FY25
| (₹ crores) | Q3FY25 | Q2FY25 | Q3FY24 | QoQ (%) | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Income | 807.42 | 810.23 | 812.91 | -0.3% | -0.7% |
Total Expenses | 580.15 | 613.90 | 679.94 | -5.5% | -14.7% |
Profit Before Tax | 227.27 | 196.33 | 132.97 | 15.8% | 70.9% |
Tax | 58.85 | 41.50 | 33.12 | 41.8% | 77.7% |
Profit After Tax | 168.42 | 154.83 | 99.85 | 8.8% | 68.7% |
Earnings Per Share | 17.60 | 16.20 | 10.50 | 8.6% | 67.6% |
Data Source: BSE, Company announcements The securities quoted are exemplary and are not recommendatory. Past performance is not indicative of future results
Company Overview
GHCL Ltd is a diversified company primarily engaged in the production of chemicals and textiles. The chemical division manufactures soda ash, a key raw material used in the production of detergents, glass, and dyes, while the textile division deals with spinning yarn and manufacturing home textiles. GHCL is known for its strong presence in both domestic and international markets. Recent major developments pertinent to the company are not available from the provided data.
Revenue
For the quarter ended in Q3FY25, GHCL Ltd reported a total income of ₹807.42 crores. This figure shows a slight decrease of 0.3% from the previous quarter (Q2FY25) where the total income was ₹810.23 crores. Compared to the same quarter in the previous year (Q3FY24), the total income decreased by 0.7%, from ₹812.91 crores. The steady decline in total income over these periods suggests a challenging revenue environment for the company.
Profitability
GHCL Ltd demonstrated substantial improvements in profitability for Q3FY25. The profit before tax rose to ₹227.27 crores, which is a 15.8% increase from the previous quarter's ₹196.33 crores and a significant 70.9% increase from the ₹132.97 crores reported in Q3FY24. The profit after tax was ₹168.42 crores, up 8.8% quarter-over-quarter and 68.7% year-over-year from ₹154.83 crores and ₹99.85 crores, respectively. The increased profitability is also reflected in the earnings per share, which rose to ₹17.60, marking an 8.6% QoQ increase and a 67.6% YoY increase from ₹16.20 and ₹10.50, respectively.
Operating Metrics
Total expenses for Q3FY25 amounted to ₹580.15 crores, showing a reduction of 5.5% from the previous quarter's ₹613.90 crores. Year-over-year, expenses decreased by 14.7% from ₹679.94 crores in Q3FY24. The reduction in expenses could be indicative of improved operational efficiency or cost management strategies. The tax expense for the quarter was ₹58.85 crores, which increased by 41.8% from the previous quarter's ₹41.50 crores and 77.7% from ₹33.12 crores in Q3FY24. Despite the higher tax outlay, the company maintained a strong profit margin, as evidenced by the significant increase in profit after tax.
