PCBL Ltd's Q3FY25 Quarter Results
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Result Summary
- PCBL Ltd reported a 6.8% 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 21.5%.
- Its expenses for the quarter were down by 5.4% QoQ and up 29.7% YoY.
- The net profit decreased 24.6% QoQ and decreased 37.1% YoY.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of PCBL Ltd stood at 2.5 during Q3FY25.
Financial Statments for Q2FY25
| (₹ crores) | Q3FY25 | Q2FY25 | Q3FY24 | QoQ (%) | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Income | 2021.09 | 2168.85 | 1663.93 | -6.8% | 21.5% |
Total Expenses | 1897.04 | 2005.02 | 1462.84 | -5.4% | 29.7% |
Profit Before Tax | 124.05 | 163.83 | 201.09 | -24.3% | -38.3% |
Tax | 30.42 | 40.38 | 53.11 | -24.7% | -42.7% |
Profit After Tax | 93.05 | 123.37 | 147.87 | -24.6% | -37.1% |
Earnings Per Share | 2.50 | 3.30 | 3.90 | -24.2% | -35.9% |
Data Source: BSE, Company announcements The securities quoted are exemplary and are not recommendatory. Past performance is not indicative of future results
Company Overview
PCBL Ltd is a prominent player in the carbon black industry. Carbon black is primarily used in the manufacturing of tires and rubber goods, but also finds uses in inks and paints, plastics, and even batteries. The company's revenue is, therefore, closely tied to the health of these industries and the broader economy. Unfortunately, the specifics regarding recent major developments or changes to PCBL Ltd's business operations are not available.
Revenue
PCBL Ltd's total income for Q3FY25 is ₹2021.09 crores, compared to ₹2168.85 crores in Q2FY25 and ₹1663.93 crores in Q3FY24. This represents a quarter-over-quarter decrease of 6.8% but a year-over-year increase of 21.5%. Notwithstanding the quarterly dip, the company's revenue has grown substantially from the same period in the prior fiscal year.
Profitability
The company's profitability has decreased both quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year. Profit before tax was ₹124.05 crores in Q3FY25, down 24.3% from ₹163.83 crores in Q2FY25 and down 38.3% from ₹201.09 crores in Q3FY24. After accounting for tax, the profit after tax stands at ₹93.05 crores in Q3FY25, a decrease of 24.6% from the previous quarter and a decrease of 37.1% from the same quarter the previous year.
Operating Metrics
PCBL Ltd's total expenses for Q3FY25 amounted to ₹1897.04 crores. This figure represents a decrease of 5.4% from the previous quarter's ₹2005.02 crores, but an increase of 29.7% compared to ₹1462.84 crores in Q3FY24. This indicates that while the company has managed to reduce its operating expenses from the previous quarter, its expenses have increased significantly on a year-over-year basis. The Earnings Per Share (EPS) for Q3FY25 is ₹2.50, a decrease of 24.2% from the previous quarter and a 35.9% decrease from the same quarter the previous year.
Margins
The margin analysis involves the evaluation of profitability in relation to revenue. While this report does not calculate specific margins, it is evident from the provided data that the company's profitability metrics, such as Profit Before Tax and Profit After Tax, have decreased significantly both quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year. This suggests a contraction in the company's margins during this period. The precise impact on the gross margin, operating margin, and net margin is, however, not available from the provided data.
