PONDY OXIDES & CHEM LTD's Q3FY25 Quarter Results
- 25 Jan 2025
Result Summary
- PONDY OXIDES & CHEM LTD reported a 12.0% 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 11.8%.
- Its expenses for the quarter were down by 11.9% QoQ and up 11.4% YoY.
- The net profit decreased 13.3% QoQ and increased 30.6% YoY.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of PONDY OXIDES & CHEM LTD stood at 4.7 during Q3FY25.
Financial Statments for Q3FY25
| (₹ crores) | Q3FY25 | Q2FY25 | Q3FY24 | QoQ (%) | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Income | 510.16 | 579.80 | 456.41 | -12.0% | 11.8% |
Total Expenses | 491.93 | 558.47 | 441.67 | -11.9% | 11.4% |
Profit Before Tax | 18.24 | 21.33 | 14.74 | -14.5% | 23.7% |
Tax | 5.00 | 6.08 | 4.61 | -17.8% | 8.5% |
Profit After Tax | 13.23 | 15.26 | 10.13 | -13.3% | 30.6% |
Earnings Per Share | 4.70 | 11.30 | 8.70 | -58.4% | -46.0% |
Data Source: BSE, Company announcements The securities quoted are exemplary and are not recommendatory. Past performance is not indicative of future results
Company Overview
Pondy Oxides & Chem Ltd is a company that specializes in the production and sales of lead and lead alloys, which are commonly used in various industries including automotive and power storage. The company operates within the chemical manufacturing industry and has established itself as a leading producer of lead products in India. Recent developments in the company may include expansions in production capacity, entry into new markets, or strategic partnerships, but specific details of such developments are not available in the provided data.
Revenue
Pondy Oxides & Chem Ltd reported a total income of ₹510.16 crores for Q3FY25, which reflects a quarterly decrease of 12.0% from ₹579.80 crores in Q2FY25. However, there is a year-over-year increase of 11.8% compared to ₹456.41 crores in Q3FY24. This year-over-year growth suggests that the company's revenue generation has improved compared to the same quarter in the previous year, although it experienced a decline on a sequential quarter basis.
Profitability
The company's profit before tax for Q3FY25 was ₹18.24 crores, marking a 14.5% decrease from the previous quarter's ₹21.33 crores, yet showing a significant year-over-year increase of 23.7% from ₹14.74 crores in Q3FY24. After accounting for taxes, Pondy Oxides & Chem Ltd achieved a profit after tax of ₹13.23 crores in Q3FY25, down 13.3% from ₹15.26 crores in Q2FY25 but up 30.6% compared to ₹10.13 crores in Q3FY24. The earnings per share for the quarter were ₹4.70, which is a marked decline from ₹11.30 in the previous quarter and shows a decrease from ₹8.70 in the same quarter last year.
Operating Metrics
The total expenses for Pondy Oxides & Chem Ltd in Q3FY25 were reported at ₹491.93 crores, which represents an 11.9% decrease from ₹558.47 crores in Q2FY25. Year-over-year, there is an increase of 11.4% from ₹441.67 crores in Q3FY24. Despite the decrease in quarterly expenses, the year-over-year increase indicates higher operational costs compared to the same period last year. Additionally, the tax expense for Q3FY25 was ₹5.00 crores, a decrease of 17.8% from Q2FY25, but an increase of 8.5% from Q3FY24. This variability in tax expense reflects changes in profitability and possibly tax regulations or provisions affecting the company.
