Gujarat Alkalies & Chemicals Ltd's Q3FY25 Quarter Results
- 12 Feb 2025
Result Summary
- Gujarat Alkalies & Chemicals Ltd reported a 0.4% 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 growth of 12.9%.
- Its expenses for the quarter were up by 1.3% QoQ and 1.9% YoY.
- The net profit decreased 38.2% QoQ and decreased 90.2% YoY.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of Gujarat Alkalies & Chemicals Ltd declined at 1.5 during Q3FY25.
Financial Statments for Q3FY25
| (₹ crores) | Q3FY25 | Q2FY25 | Q3FY24 | QoQ (%) | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Income | 1044.57 | 1039.98 | 925.60 | 0.4% | 12.9% |
Total Expenses | 1040.12 | 1027.02 | 1020.85 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
Profit Before Tax | 4.45 | 12.96 | -95.25 | -65.7% | -104.7% |
Tax | -4.10 | 2.38 | -7.39 | -272.3% | -44.5% |
Profit After Tax | -11.23 | -18.18 | -115.12 | -38.2% | -90.2% |
Earnings Per Share | -1.50 | -2.50 | -15.70 | -40.0% | -90.4% |
Data Source: BSE, Company announcements The securities quoted are exemplary and are not recommendatory. Past performance is not indicative of future results
Company Overview
Gujarat Alkalies & Chemicals Ltd is a prominent player in the chemical industry, primarily engaged in the production of a wide range of chemicals. The company's product portfolio includes caustic soda, chlorine, and hydrogen, among others, which are essential inputs for various industries such as textiles, paper, and aluminum. Gujarat Alkalies & Chemicals Ltd has established itself as a significant contributor to the chemical supply chain in India. Although specific recent developments are not provided, the company operates in a sector that is closely tied to industrial activity and economic cycles.
Revenue
For the quarter ending in Q3FY25, Gujarat Alkalies & Chemicals Ltd reported a total income of ₹1044.57 crores. This figure represents a slight quarter-over-quarter increase of 0.4% compared to Q2FY25, where the total income was ₹1039.98 crores. Year-over-year, the total income grew by 12.9% from ₹925.60 crores in Q3FY24. This upward trend in revenue indicates sustained growth over the past year, reflecting the company's ability to generate higher sales or value in the market.
Profitability
In terms of profitability, the company reported a profit before tax (PBT) of ₹4.45 crores in Q3FY25, which is a decline of 65.7% from ₹12.96 crores in Q2FY25. Compared to Q3FY24, where the company recorded a loss before tax of ₹95.25 crores, the current quarter marks a notable improvement. The tax expense for Q3FY25 was a credit of ₹4.10 crores, contrasting with a tax expense of ₹2.38 crores in Q2FY25. Consequently, the profit after tax (PAT) was a loss of ₹11.23 crores in Q3FY25, a reduction in losses by 38.2% from the previous quarter's loss of ₹18.18 crores. Year-over-year, the loss has significantly decreased by 90.2% from a PAT of -₹115.12 crores in Q3FY24. Earnings per share (EPS) for Q3FY25 stood at -₹1.50, improving from -₹2.50 in the previous quarter and -₹15.70 in the same quarter last year.
Operating Metrics
Total expenses for Gujarat Alkalies & Chemicals Ltd in Q3FY25 were ₹1040.12 crores, marking a quarter-over-quarter increase of 1.3% from ₹1027.02 crores in Q2FY25. Year-over-year, total expenses rose by 1.9% from ₹1020.85 crores in Q3FY24. This moderate increase in expenses suggests a controlled cost environment relative to income growth. The company's financial performance shows an improvement in operational efficiency, as evidenced by the reduction in losses despite the marginal rise in expenses. The data provided do not include specific financial ratios or other operating metrics, and thus these aspects cannot be addressed further without additional information.
