Hikal Ltd's Q3FY25 Quarter Results
- 05 Feb 2025
Result Summary
- Hikal Ltd reported a 0.4% 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 growth of 0.8%.
- Its expenses for the quarter were down by 0.2% QoQ and up 0.3% YoY.
- The net profit decreased 6.0% QoQ and increased 6.6% YoY.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of Hikal Ltd stood at 1.4 during Q3FY25.
Financial Statments for Q3FY25
| (₹ crores) | Q3FY25 | Q2FY25 | Q3FY24 | QoQ (%) | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Income | 451.30 | 453.30 | 447.63 | -0.4% | 0.8% |
Total Expenses | 427.50 | 428.50 | 426.02 | -0.2% | 0.3% |
Profit Before Tax | 23.80 | 24.80 | 21.61 | -4.0% | 10.1% |
Tax | 6.60 | 6.50 | 5.47 | 1.5% | 20.7% |
Profit After Tax | 17.20 | 18.30 | 16.14 | -6.0% | 6.6% |
Earnings Per Share | 1.40 | 1.50 | 1.30 | -6.7% | 7.7% |
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Company Overview
Hikal Ltd is a prominent player engaged in the domains of pharmaceuticals and crop protection, providing a range of products and services primarily in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Known for its commitment to quality and innovation, Hikal Ltd offers specialized solutions across the entire value chain, from active ingredients to intermediate products. The company serves a diverse clientele globally, emphasizing research and development to meet the evolving needs of its customers. Recent major developments surrounding the company include strategic partnerships and expansions aimed at enhancing its market presence and technological capabilities. However, specific recent events or changes in business strategy specific to the last quarter are not provided in the data.
Revenue
For the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, Hikal Ltd reported a total income of ₹451.30 crores. This represents a slight decrease of 0.4% quarter-over-quarter compared to the ₹453.30 crores reported in the second quarter of fiscal year 2025. However, when compared to the same quarter in the previous fiscal year, there is a modest increase of 0.8% from the ₹447.63 crores recorded in Q3FY24. These figures reflect a relatively stable revenue performance with minor fluctuations in income across the quarters and a slight upward movement on a year-over-year basis.
Profitability
In terms of profitability, Hikal Ltd's profit before tax for Q3FY25 was ₹23.80 crores, which is a 4.0% decrease from the previous quarter's figure of ₹24.80 crores. However, this marks a significant increase of 10.1% when compared to the ₹21.61 crores reported in the same quarter of the previous fiscal year. After accounting for taxes, the profit after tax stood at ₹17.20 crores, reflecting a decline of 6.0% quarter-over-quarter from ₹18.30 crores in Q2FY25, but a year-over-year increase of 6.6% from ₹16.14 crores in Q3FY24. The earnings per share for Q3FY25 was ₹1.40, witnessing a decrease of 6.7% from the previous quarter and an increase of 7.7% compared to the same period last year. These metrics indicate a mixed performance with improvements on a yearly basis despite a decline compared to the previous quarter.
Operating Metrics
Hikal Ltd's operating expenses for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025 were reported at ₹427.50 crores. This represents a slight decrease of 0.2% from the ₹428.50 crores incurred in the second quarter of the same fiscal year. When compared to the same quarter in the previous fiscal year, there is a marginal increase of 0.3% from ₹426.02 crores. The tax expense for the quarter was ₹6.60 crores, showing a minor growth of 1.5% quarter-over-quarter and a notable increase of 20.7% year-over-year. These operating metrics suggest a closely managed cost structure, with only minimal changes over both the quarterly and yearly periods. The data provided does not include other operating metrics such as key financial ratios, but the available figures highlight a consistent approach to managing operational costs.
